2025 (Current Year) Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
English 5 14-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) - 3-4 Mon
- Class
- 14-RW
- Course Code
- LAE.E211
- Number of credits
- 010
- Course offered
- 2025
- Offered quarter
- 1Q
- Syllabus updated
- Mar 19, 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
This class uses the textbook "Global Perspectives Reading & Writing Book 2" to cultivate practical English reading and writing skills. Students will read various unit-based passages related to interdisciplinary topics suitable for university students, such as "academic research" and "what is science?" This will help them develop not only vocabulary and reading comprehension, but also critical thinking skills necessary to organize information, consider it from diverse angles, and express their opinions logically and objectively. Specifically, after reading passages that address recent social trends and controversial issues, students will create writing outlines to organize and express their opinions in English.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Course Introduction Unit 1. Academic Research | Textbook Acquisition, Syllabus Review, Preparation Sheet for Unit 1 |
| Class 2 | Unit 2. Social Issues in Japan | Preparation Sheet for Unit 2 |
| Class 3 | Unit 3. Personal Safety | Preparation Sheet for Unit 3 |
| Class 4 | Unit 4. Gender | Preparation Sheet for Unit 4 |
| Class 5 | Unit 5. Religion | Preparation Sheet for Unit 5 |
| Class 6 | Final Exam: Writing Assignment (First Round) | Prepare for writing assignment |
| Class 7 | Final Exam: Writing Assignment (Second Round) | Prepare for writing assignment |
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)
Global Perspectives Reading & Writing Book 2
SEIBIDO
ISBN: 9784791972852
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Other materials may be suggested or uploaded for students by the teacher during the term.
Evaluation methods and criteria
Attendance and Class Participation (including Preparation Sheets): 30％, Unit Quizzes: 50%, Final Exam (Writing Assignments): 20％
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
None