2026 (Current Year) Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
English 5 6-LS
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Ikuko Takasaki
- Class Format
- Exercise (Face-to-face)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 3-4 Mon (第１ラボ（W3，4F）)
- Class
- 6-LS
- Course Code
- LAE.E211
- Number of credits
- 010
- Course offered
- 2026
- Offered quarter
- 1Q
- Syllabus updated
- Mar 13, 2026
- 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
In each class students will practice listening to news, learning strategies to promote fluency and accuracy in reading, speaking their comments, making persuasive presentations by turns, and writing compositions by using the textbook. Review is given to each student’s presentation.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | "Orientation |
Students will receive an introduction to the course and become familiar with the content of News Story 1. |
| Class 2 | News Story 2: Professional Dog Photos |
Students will become familiar with the content of News Story 2. |
| Class 3 | News Story 3: Columbia Protests Force Remote Classes |
Students will become familiar with the content of News Story 3. |
| Class 4 | News Story 4: Autism Through Broadway |
Students will become familiar with the content of News Story 4. |
| Class 5 | News Story 5: Cleaning Up Our Planet |
Students will become familiar with the content of News Story 5. |
| Class 6 | Presentation 1 |
Students will practice giving oral presentations. |
| Class 7 | Presentation 2 |
Students will practice giving oral presentations. |
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)
ABC NEWSROOM 3
by Shigeru Yamane
Kinsedo Publishing
ISBN: 978-4-7647-4218-5,
3,200円（Tax excluded）
Reference books, course materials, etc.
None
Evaluation methods and criteria
Class Participation 40%, Review Quiz 30%, Presentation 30％
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