2024 Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
English 6 23-RW
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Ahram Han
- Class Format
- Exercise (Face-to-face)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 5-6 Mon
- Class
- 23-RW
- Course Code
- LAE.E212
- Number of credits
- 010
- Course offered
- 2024
- Offered quarter
- 2Q
- Syllabus updated
- Mar 17, 2025
- Language
- Japanese
Syllabus
Course overview and goals
Based on English 5, English 6 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
Keywords
Four language skills, fostering international awareness, communication, studying abroad, TOEFL
Competencies
- Specialist skills
- Intercultural skills
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Practical and/or problem-solving skills
Class flow
This class uses a new textbook, Reading Fusion 2, which is approximately 600 words of English on interesting topics related to major issues in the natural sciences, technology, and contemporary society. Basically, each lesson covers one unit. Each lesson of the material is also effective preparation for TOEIC and TOEFL, so interested students are encouraged to be more active in their studies. Through this class, students will deepen their understanding of each topic, acquire vocabulary, expressions, and grammar, and develop the ability to read, listen to, and understand scientific English naturally.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Unit 8: Empires of the Stars Entertainment. Points of grammar, vocabulary, reading, and writing. | Prepare for Unit 8 & Vocabulary quiz |
| Class 2 | Unit 9: Destination: Mars Space. Points of grammar, vocabulary, reading, and writing. | Prepare for Unit 9 & Vocabulary quiz |
| Class 3 | Unit 10: Cross-Cultural Friendships Culture. Points of grammar, vocabulary, reading, and writing. | Prepare for Unit 10 & Vocabulary quiz |
| Class 4 | Unit 14: The Homeless. Points of grammar, vocabulary, reading, and writing. | Prepare for Unit 14 & Vocabulary quiz |
| Class 5 | Unit 15: A World Currency?. Points of grammar, vocabulary, reading, and writing. | Prepare for Unit 15 & Vocabulary quiz |
| Class 6 | Topic discussion & Writing a Science Essay | Prepare for discussion & Writing assignment |
| Class 7 | Review of Lessons 8-10, 14, 15 & Review test | Review of Lessons 8-10, 14, 15 & Review test |
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)
Reading Fusion 2 リーディング・フュージョン 2／Andrew E. Bennett 著／NANUN-DO
ISBN: 978-4-5231-7665-7
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Other materials may be suggested or uploaded for students by the teacher during the term.
Evaluation methods and criteria
Evaluation will be based on attendance and in-class performance (20%), assignments (30%), and final exam (50%)
*The assignment tasks include vocabulary quizzes - checking words, vocabulary, grammar, etc. learned in each unit - (20%) and ONE Discussion Essay (10%).
Related courses
- LAE.E111 ： English 1
- LAE.E112 ： English 2
- LAE.E113 ： English 3
- LAE.E114 ： English 4
- LAE.E211 ： English 5
- LAE.E213 ： English 7
- LAE.E214 ： English 8
- LAE.E311 ： English 9
Prerequisites
None
Other
None