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

English 6 28-LS

Academic unit or major: English language courses
Instructor(s): Mio Sekiguchi
Class Format: Exercise (Face-to-face)
Media-enhanced courses: -
Day of week/Period (Classrooms): 3-4 Thu (M-157(H1102))
Class: 28-LS
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

Attendance is taken in every class.　Students must familiarize themselves with topics described in the required learning section before coming to class.

Course schedule/Objectives

	Course schedule	Objectives
Class 1	Chapter 5: Customs Vocabulary, Listening Comprehension（１), Conversation Practice, Group discussion	Chapter 5 Hand out
Class 2	Chapter 5: Customs Listening Comprehension（2), Summary for the chapter, Conversation, Group Presentation	Chapter 5 Hand out　Submission
Class 3	Chapter 6: Health Vocabulary, Listening Comprehension（１), Conversation Practice, Group discussion	Chapter 6 Hand out
Class 4	Chapter 6: Health Listening Comprehension（2), Summary for the chapter, Conversation, Group Presentation	Chapter 6 Hand out　Submission
Class 5	Chapter 10: Foods Vocabulary, Listening Comprehension（１), Conversation Practice, Group discussion	Chapter 15 Hand out
Class 6	Chapter 10: Foods Listening Comprehension（2), Summary for the chapter, Conversation, Group Presentation, Written exam	Chapter 15 Hand out　Submission Prep for Final Presentation
Class 7	Final Presentation	Presentation and Impression

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)

Alexander Farrell: America Today-Culture, Society and History, Shohakusha, ISBN: 978-4-88198-774-2

Reference books, course materials, etc.

Useful books will be referred to and handouts will be distributed as necessary.

Evaluation methods and criteria

Attendance and Class Participation: １0％,
Assignments: Hand out, Preparation 20％
Quizzes/Tests: 20%
Final Exam and Presentations (Include abstract or summary or transcript for presentation in English): 50％

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

The schedule and/or content of classes may be adjusted based on students' level of understanding and other factors.