2026 (Current Year) Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
English 5 12-RW
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Tomoko Murakami
- Class Format
- Exercise (Face-to-face)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 3-4 Mon (W9-202(W922))
- Class
- 12-RW
- Course Code
- LAE.E211
- Number of credits
- 010
- Course offered
- 2026
- Offered quarter
- 1Q
- Syllabus updated
- Mar 26, 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
This course aims to enhance students’ English reading comprehension, critical thinking, and communication skills. We will explore current topics relevant to daily life such as technology, the environment, and well-being. Materials will primarily be sourced from BBC 6 Minute English and Reading Room. Students will engage in the following activities in each class:
＃ Reading and listening to a passage
＃ Discussing the content and express personal opinions in English.
＃ Submitting a worksheet at the end of each class
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Benefit of spending money on a good time (Reading Room) |
Please read the passage from Reading Room which is posted in LMS. |
| Class 2 |
|
Please read the passage from 6 Minute English which is posted in LMS. |
| Class 3 | Grown-ups buying kids’ toys (6 Minute English; Aug. 14, 2025) |
Please read the passage from 6 Minute English which is posted in LMS. |
| Class 4 | What do you buy when you’re sad? (6 Minute English; December 17, 2017) |
Please read the passage from 6 Minute English which is posted in LMS. |
| Class 5 | What is your favorite snack? (6 Minute English; August 21, 2025) |
Please read the passage from 6 Minute English which is posted in LMS. |
| Class 6 |
|
Please review all the reading passages you have read in class and prepare for the test. |
| Class 7 |
|
Please read the passage from 6 Minute English which is posted in LMS. |
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)
We are not using a textbook. Materials will be provided via LMS as well as in class.
Reference books, course materials, etc.
None
Evaluation methods and criteria
Class participation and worksheets: 48%
Homework assignment:12%
Exam: 40%
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