2026 (Current Year) Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses

English 5 22-RW

Academic unit or major: English language courses
Instructor(s): Andrew Woolner
Class Format: Exercise (Face-to-face)
Media-enhanced courses: -
Day of week/Period (Classrooms): 5-6 Mon (M-102(H115))
Class: 22-RW
Course Code: LAE.E211
Number of credits: 010
Course offered: 2026
Offered quarter: 1Q
Syllabus updated: Mar 24, 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

Student learning outcomes

実務経験と講義内容との関連 (又は実践的教育内容)

The instructor is a professional theatre artist who has trained heavily with classical texts. He has taught people of all ages and backgrounds how to read Shakespeare, and those techniques are readily applied to learning to speak naturally in English.

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

Students will work on the fundamentals of paragraph writing. By the end of the class, students should be able to extemporize a well-constructed paragraph.

Course schedule/Objectives

	Course schedule	Objectives
Class 1	Introduction, Student Introductions	Establish course aims, establish working method, first practical use of English.
Class 2	What Are Paragraphs?	Textbook pages 6 - 11 Students will do the textbook exercises in class. Students will do an assigned reading and write a reaction or summary paragraph.
Class 3	Main Idea & Details	Textbook pages 12 - 17 Students will do the textbook exercises in class. Students will do an assigned reading and write a reaction or summary paragraph.
Class 4	Supporting Sentences	Textbook pages 18 - 23 Students will do the textbook exercises in class. Students will do an assigned reading and write a reaction or summary paragraph.
Class 5	Start at the Beginning	Textbook pages 24 - 29 Students will do the textbook exercises in class. Students will do an assigned reading and write a reaction or summary paragraph.
Class 6	Start at the End	Textbook pages 30 - 35 Students will do the textbook exercises in class. Students will do an assigned reading and write a reaction or summary paragraph.
Class 7	Review and Reintroduction	Students will demonstrate their mastery of the paragraph form by repeating the introduction exercise from class one and measuring their improvement.

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)

EFL Writer's Workbook: Paragraphs, published by Abax, available in the University Co-op
978-1785470844

Reference books, course materials, etc.

As required, and partly based on each student's interest.

Evaluation methods and criteria

Participation and activities in class 60%
Final Writing Assignment: 20%
Weekly Paragraphs: 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

Office hours

Before or after class,

Other

Students will be expected to bring loose-leaf paper and pens or pencils with them to each class.