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

English 6 5-LS

Academic unit or major: English language courses
Instructor(s): Makiko Haraga
Class Format: Exercise (Face-to-face)
Media-enhanced courses: -
Day of week/Period (Classrooms): 3-4 Mon (M-156(H1103))
Class: 5-LS
Course Code: LAE.E212
Number of credits: 010
Course offered: 2026
Offered quarter: 2Q
Syllabus updated: Mar 5, 2026
Language: Japanese

Syllabus

Course overview and goals

Based on English 5, English 6 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)

This course will be taught by a bilingual journalist who has been reporting and writing in both English and Japanese on a wide range of issues for a variety of publications. Throughout the course, the instructor will use her knowledge and expertise in the art of storytelling, to help students acquire communication skills that are necessary for communicating ideas effectively and clearly in English to people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Keywords

Four language skills, fostering international awareness, communication, studying abroad, TOEFL

Competencies

Specialist skills
Intercultural skills
Communication skills
Critical thinking skills
Practical and/or problem-solving skills

Class flow

We will continue to explore various issues using the textbook, "Life Third Edition 4A," National Geographic Learning. Each week, students are expected to study the assigned unit and come to class fully prepared for discussion. In addition to developing their listening and speaking skills, students will acquire basic skills that are essential for delivering effective presentations. The class is highly interactive, therefore students' strong commitment and active participation are the keys for success, not only for for themselves, but also for the entire class.

Course schedule/Objectives

	Course schedule	Objectives
Class 1	Course overview Pronunciation exercises	Students will learn how to improve their English pronunciation skills.
Class 2	Unit 4 Water	Students are responsible for completing assigned exercises for Unit 4 on the textbook. Word building in focus: adverbs Students will be asked to talk about their adventures: an interesting thing that happened the first time they tried something new.
Class 3	Unit 5 A healthy life	Students are responsible for completing assigned exercises for Unit 5 on the textbook. Word in focus: describing food and taste Students will be asked to talk about what they do to stay healthy.
Class 4	Unit 6 Mysteries	Students are responsible for completing assigned exercises for Unit 6 on the textbook. Grammar in focus: expressing purpose Students will be asked to talk about their unusual experience; something strange that happened to them.
Class 5	Vocabulary Review Quiz	Students are responsible for reviewing all the vocabulary covered (Unit 4,5 and 6) for the quiz.
Class 6	Listening Test 1 Speech (Grouip 1)	Students assigned to Group 1 will deliver a speech on a given topic. As for the listening test, all students are responsible for reviewing Unit 4 and 5.
Class 7	Listening Test 2 Speech (Group 2)	Students assigned to Group 2 will deliver a speech on a given topic. As for the listening test, all students are responsible for reviewing Unit 6.

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)

Life Third Edition, Split 4A with Spark Access + e-Book (1 year access)
National Geographic Learning
ISBN 9798214179926

Reference books, course materials, etc.

National Geographic
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/

Evaluation methods and criteria

Class participation: 10% (Evaluation will be based on attitude, contribution, progress, and a willingness to learn)
Vocabulary review quiz: 20%
Listening tests: 35%
Speech: 35%

Related courses

LAE.E111 ： English 1
LAE.E112 ： English 2
LAE.E113 ： English 3
LAE.E114 ： English 4
LAE.E211 ： English 5
LAE.E213 ： English 7
LAE.E214 ： English 8
LAE.E311 ： English 9

Prerequisites

None