2026 (Current Year) Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
English 5 40-RW
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Yuto Koizumi
- Class Format
- Exercise (Face-to-face)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 3-4 Thu (S4-201(S421))
- Class
- 40-RW
- Course Code
- LAE.E211
- Number of credits
- 010
- Course offered
- 2026
- Offered quarter
- 1Q
- Syllabus updated
- Mar 5, 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 develop students’ English writing ability. Reading comprehension, expression training, and oral presentation activities are integrated as training to improve the quality of writing. Students will gradually develop the ability to organize their ideas in English and express them clearly and appropriately in written form. In each class, students will read an English article on a social, cultural, or technological topic and compose a paragraph expressing their own opinion in English during class time. Writing activities will primarily be conducted during class in order to develop students’ ability to construct English sentences immediately based on comprehension and personal expression. The course introduces chunk-based expressions for organizing and presenting opinions logically. Students will practice using these expressions in their writing. Submitted paragraphs will be revised and shared by the instructor, and students will reinforce their learning through memorization, spoken delivery, and listener recording activities based on these revised texts.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Orientation; introduction to chunks; script writing for Topic A |
To understand essential expressions and develop foundational skills in organizing ideas into paragraph form. |
| Class 2 | Introduction to chunks; memorization and delivery of Topic A script; paragraph writing for Topic B |
To reinforce learned expressions and develop the ability to construct and express opinions in English. |
| Class 3 | Introduction to chunks; memorization and delivery of Topic B script; paragraph writing for Topic C |
To develop the ability to write clearly by presenting a position and supporting reasons using learned expressions. |
| Class 4 | Introduction to chunks; memorization and delivery of Topic C script; paragraph writing for Topic D |
To develop the ability to construct logical arguments using reasons and specific examples. |
| Class 5 | Introduction to chunks; memorization and delivery of Topic D script; paragraph writing for Topic E |
To develop the ability to write persuasive opinions using reasons and contrast. |
| Class 6 | Introduction to chunks; memorization and delivery of Topic E script; paragraph writing for Topic F |
To develop the ability to produce coherent writing through integrated use of learned expressions. |
| Class 7 | Introduction to chunks; memorization and delivery of Topic F script; paragraph writing for Topic G |
To evaluate students’ ability to organize and express opinions in English and consolidate the expressions and structural skills acquired during Quarter 1. |
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)
No textbook will be used. The course will utilize scripts written by students and English media materials selected by the instructor.
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Media materials and supplementary resources will be used as needed and distributed either in class or through the LMS.
Evaluation methods and criteria
Final grades will be determined based on the following components: Writing activities: 40–50%, Memorization and related recitation activities: 30%, Final assignment: 20–30%. The specific weighting may be adjusted within these ranges depending on the progress of the course and implementation of learning activities.
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
Important Notes on Course Enrollment: There is no attendance score in this course. Attendance requirements and policies regarding absences, including officially excused absences, follow the university’s regulations. Please note that the instructor cannot respond to individual notifications or requests concerning lateness or absence due to personal reasons, including general illness. Regular attendance is expected as a basic premise of the course. However, because grading is based on cumulative performance, occasional lateness or absence within reasonable limits is unlikely to result in serious academic disadvantage. If you are unsure about your situation, please consult the instructor or the administrative office.