2026 (Current Year) Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
English 6 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 (W8E-308(W834))
- Class
- 12-RW
- Course Code
- LAE.E212
- Number of credits
- 010
- Course offered
- 2026
- Offered quarter
- 2Q
- Syllabus updated
- Mar 26, 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
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
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 | Reading room: The joy of missing out |
Please read the passage from Reading Room which is posted in LMS. |
| Class 2 | Social media and teenage health (6 Minute English;Nov.12, 2023) |
Please read the passage from 6 Minute English which is posted in LMS. |
| Class 3 | Do emojis make language better?(6 Minute English; Sep. 1, 2022) |
Please read the passage from 6 Minute English which is posted in LMS. |
| Class 4 | Would you like a robot companion? (6 Minute English; Sep.18, 2025) |
Please read the passage from 6 Minute English which is posted in LMS. |
| Class 5 | Plastic waste: eaten by enzymes (6 Minute English; Feb. 29, 2024) |
Please read the passage from 6 Minute English which is posted in LMS. |
| Class 6 | Exam and Review Session |
Please review all the reading passages you have read in class and prepare for the test. |
| Class 7 | Reading room: What are the chances of an asteroid hitting you? |
Please read the passage from Reading Room 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.E211 ： English 5
- LAE.E213 ： English 7
- LAE.E214 ： English 8
- LAE.E311 ： English 9
Prerequisites
None
Other
None