2016 English 5

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Academic unit or major
English language courses
Instructor(s)
Ishihara Yuki 
Class Format
Exercise     
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Thr3-4(W932)  
Group
42-RW
Course number
LAE.E211
Credits
1
Academic year
2016
Offered quarter
1Q
Syllabus updated
2017/1/11
Lecture notes updated
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Language used
Japanese
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Course description and aims

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.

Student learning outcomes

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 that will be developed

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

Class flow

Students will practice reading skills using the textbook. They will also practice writing TOEFL-style short essays in English.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Orientation/ writing skills for TOEFL: how to organize essays   
Class 2 New Englishes  Textbook pp.2-6. 
Class 3 English in ASEAN / writing an essay  Textbook pp.7-12.  
Class 4 English and the Middle East  Textbook pp.13-15.  
Class 5 English and the Middle East  Textbook pp.16-18. 
Class 6 English and volunteerism  Textbook pp.19-24.  
Class 7 English in America  Textbook pp.25-30.  
Class 8 writing an essay/ Final exam   

Textbook(s)

The Bridges of English Language Across the World: International & Multicultural Perspectives, Book 1, Yuko Takeshita, Seiji Yamaoka, Patricia Sippel and Suguru Suzuki, Shohakusha. 

Reference books, course materials, etc.

none 

Assessment criteria and methods

Activities in class: 20%
Essays: 30%
Final exam: 50%  

Related courses

  • ZEN.E396 : English 6

Prerequisites (i.e., required knowledge, skills, courses, etc.)

None

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