2026 (Current Year) Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
English 5 再3
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Masatoshi Tamura
- Class Format
- Exercise (Face-to-face)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 5-6 Wed (W3-501)
- Class
- 再3
- Course Code
- LAE.E211
- Number of credits
- 010
- Course offered
- 2026
- Offered quarter
- 3Q
- Syllabus updated
- Sep 14, 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
In this course, students will watch videos about various regions of North America and read related English texts to develop their listening and reading comprehension skills. They will also engage in speaking and writing practice by watching interview videos featuring local people, exchanging their impressions through group work, and summarizing their thoughts and discussions.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Introduction using Chapter 1 |
Understand the course content |
| Class 2 | Chapter 2: Maine |
Develop an understanding of Chapter 2 |
| Class 3 | Chapter 3: New York City 1 |
Develop an understanding of Chapter 3 |
| Class 4 | Chapter 4: New York City 2 |
Develop an understanding of Chapter 4 |
| Class 5 | Chapter 5: Washington, D.C. |
Develop an understanding of Chapter 5 |
| Class 6 | Chapter 6: Charleston, South Carolina |
Develop an understanding of Chapter 6 |
| Class 7 | Review and final exam |
Students reflect on the quarter and assess their own level of understanding. |
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)
American Vibes: People, Places and Perspectives by Todd Rucynski and Yoko Nakagawa
Kinseido
\ 2,800（excluding tax）
978-4-7647-4094-5
Reference books, course materials, etc.
To be announced in class.
Evaluation methods and criteria
Class participation and contribution: 50%. Final exam: 50%.
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
Contact information (e-mail and phone) Notice : Please replace from ”[at]” to ”@”(half-width character).
tamura.m.b9f9[at]m.isct.ac.jp
Office hours
By e-mail appointment
Other
None