2024 Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
English 5 37-RW
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Mariko Inaba
- Class Format
- Exercise (Face-to-face)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 3-4 Thu
- Class
- 37-RW
- Course Code
- LAE.E211
- Number of credits
- 010
- Course offered
- 2024
- Offered quarter
- 1Q
- Syllabus updated
- Mar 17, 2025
- Language
- Japanese
Syllabus
Course overview and goals
English 5 is designed to improve students’ English language skills for academic purposes and provide them with more knowledge in relevant areas. The materials include topics such as international and intercultural issues as well as current topics of science and technology. Expectations require students to practice: reading academic articles, listening to English lectures, speaking before an audience, and developing skills to write paragraphs and short essays.
Course description and aims
By the end of this course, students will:
・be able to express their ideas and opinions in classes confidently
・be able to write paragraphs or short essays
・be able to better understand academic lectures
・practice effective reading strategies
Student learning outcomes
実務経験と講義内容との関連 (又は実践的教育内容)
An instructor with work experience as an author and editor will provide hands-on education in writing and presenting about science, based on practice in the field that features critical thinking and logical ways of communicating information to audiences.
Keywords
Four language skills, fostering international awareness, communication skills, studying abroad, TOEFL
Competencies
- Specialist skills
- Intercultural skills
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Practical and/or problem-solving skills
Class flow
1. While checking attendance, students are expected to speak a few sentences in English about their daily life. (15 minutes)
2. Practice English speech sounds and pronunciation (15 minutes)
3. Work on the textbook (50 minutes)
4. Read articles from English media (20 minutes)
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Guidance and self-introduction | self-introduction in Japanese and English write a short essay about yourself |
| Class 2 | Warm up exercise (see the above 1 and 2) Lesson 1 / Stating the Purpose of a Contact Read an article from newspaper | exercise email-writing sight translation |
| Class 3 | Warm up exercise (see the above 1 and 2) Lesson 2 / Meeting for the First Time Read an article from newspaper | exercise email-writing sight translation |
| Class 4 | Warm up exercise (see the above 1 and 2) Lesson 3 / Presenting a Business Card Assignment 1 | exercise email-writing sight translation |
| Class 5 | Warm up exercise (see the above 1 and 2) Lesson 4 / Transferring a call Reading an article | exercise email-writing sight translation |
| Class 6 | Warm up exercise (see the above 1 and 2) Lesson 5 / Phone troubles Reading an article | exercise email-writing sight translation |
| Class 7 | Warm up exercise (see the above 1 and 2) Lesson 6 / At the Airport Abroad Assignments | review of the lessons 1- 6 |
Study advice (preparation and review)
To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.
Textbook(s)
「5分間ビジネスコミュニケーション」南雲堂
A Shorter Course in English for Business Communication (Nan'un-do)
Reference books, course materials, etc.
articles to be given at each class and be sent to students by email later from instructor
Evaluation methods and criteria
active participation in class (30%), tests and assignments (70%)
Related courses
- LAE.E111 ： English 1
- LAE.E112 ： English 2
- LAE.E113 ： English 3
- LAE.E114 ： English 4
- LAE.E212 ： English 6
- LAE.E213 ： English 7
- LAE.E214 ： English 8
- LAE.E311 ： English 9
Prerequisites
None
Other
Assignments are given two or three times during the quarter