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.
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
Four language skills, fostering international awareness, communication, studying abroad, TOEFL
Specialist skills | ✔ Intercultural skills | ✔ Communication skills | Critical thinking skills | Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
In this class students will practice reading and writing skills. They will be urged to read the assigned chapters and solve exercise questions before coming to class.
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | Short introduction. Begin Chapter 3. | |
Class 2 | Complete Chapter 3. Begin Chapter 4. | Textbook exercises Writing assignment |
Class 3 | Complete Chapter 4. Begin Chapter 7. | Textbook exercises Writing assignment |
Class 4 | Complete Chapter 7. Begin Chapter 13. | Textbook exercises Writing assignment |
Class 5 | Complete Chapter 13. Begin Chapter 15. | Textbook exercises Writing assignment |
Class 6 | Complete Chapter 15. Begin Chapter 16. | Textbook exercises Writing assignment |
Class 7 | Complete Chapter 16. Begin Chapter 19. | Textbook exercises Writing assignment |
Class 8 | Complete Chapter 19. Final exam and review. | Textbook exercises Writing assignment |
Knowledge in the Making (2007), John Barton, Anthony Sellick, Norio Shimamura, Seibido.
To be announced in class.
Activities in class 30%
Assignments and mini tests 30%
Final exam 40%
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tamura[at]flc.titech.ac.jp
Contact by email in advance to schedule an appointment.
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