2024 Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
English 5 再2
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Tatsuro Satsuma
- Class Format
- Exercise (Face-to-face)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 5-6 Wed
- Class
- 再2
- Course Code
- LAE.E211
- Number of credits
- 010
- Course offered
- 2024
- Offered quarter
- 3Q
- 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
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
Using the textbook, students will try to improve their Reading/Listening skills. Group work sessions will help students deepen their understanding of the materials, while providing them with opportunities to practice speaking English. Students will also practice writing short essays about related topics.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Introduction to the course Unit 1: Studying in the Metaverse | Understand how the class will be conducted. Understand the video clip in Unit 1. |
| Class 2 | Unit 2: Japanese Firms Switching to English amid Engineer Shortage | Understand the video clip in Unit 2 and answer the questions there correctly. Write a short essay on a related topic. |
| Class 3 | Unit 3: Recycling Car Parts into Fashion Treasure | Understand the video clip in Unit 3 and answer the questions there correctly. Write a short essay on a related topic. |
| Class 4 | Mini-test 1 Unit 4: Japanese Family Steps Up to Support Evacuee | Review the first half of the course. Understand the video clip in Unit 4 and answer the questions there correctly. |
| Class 5 | Unit 5: Mixing Art with Online Meetings | Understand the video clip in Unit 5 and answer the questions there correctly. Write a short essay on a related topic. |
| Class 6 | Unit 6: Deer Ramen | Understand the video clip in Unit 6 and answer the questions there correctly. Write a short essay on a related topic. |
| Class 7 | Mini-test 2 Writing (a short essay on a news topic) | Review the second half of the course. Write a short essay on a chosen topic. |
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)
NHK NEWSLINE 7/映像で学ぶ NHK 英語ニュースが伝える日本7
(Kinseido)
Reference books, course materials, etc.
To be announced in class
Evaluation methods and criteria
In-class performance and assignments : 40%
Mini-tests : 60%
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
Contact information (e-mail and phone) Notice : Please replace from ”[at]” to ”@”(half-width character).
To be posted on T2SCHOLA prior to the start of classes
Office hours
By appointment
Other
None