2026 (Current Year) Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
English 5 42-RW
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Yoshihiro Esashi
- Class Format
- Exercise (Face-to-face)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 3-4 Thu (W3-207(W323))
- Class
- 42-RW
- Course Code
- LAE.E211
- Number of credits
- 010
- Course offered
- 2026
- Offered quarter
- 1Q
- Syllabus updated
- Apr 6, 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 the ability to comprehend the structure of paragraphs and composition in English essay. Students will discuss the provided arguments and then write their own ideas in a paragraph. The writing will be submitted at the end of the class. The course also requires preparatory assignments to be completed.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Course introduction |
to understand how to write paragraphs in English |
| Class 2 | Unit 1 Explore the World Beyond the Syllabus |
to read and understand the passage in |
| Class 3 | Unit 2 The University and Civic Engagement: A Brief History |
to read and understand the passage in |
| Class 4 | Unit 3 Life Design for Centenarians |
to read and understand the passage in |
| Class 5 | Unit 4 Can Humans Really Fall in Love with Robots? |
to read and understand the passage in |
| Class 6 | Unit 5 Business in Asia: Global Talents in Japan |
to read and understand the passage in |
| Class 7 | Review and final exam |
to review the overall content of the course |
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)
Exploring Liberal Arts in the 21st Century
by Japan Association of International Liberal Arts and Hiroko Nakazawa, Seibido, ISBN: 9784791973187
Reference books, course materials, etc.
JapanKnowledgeLib（https://www.libra.titech.ac.jp/databases/japanknowledge）
Evaluation methods and criteria
"Class participation: 20%
Writing assignments: 40 %
Final 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