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.
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 skills, studying abroad, TOEFL
Specialist skills | ✔ Intercultural skills | ✔ Communication skills | Critical thinking skills | Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
Students will practice reading and listening skills using the textbook. They are urged to prepare for mini tests in every class.
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | Short introduction Unit 1: Antislimming Hormones | Understand the course objectives |
Class 2 | Unit 2: Early Birds Happier and Healthier? A mini test | Brush up reading and listening skills |
Class 3 | Unit 3: Reef under Growing Threat A mini test | Brush up reading and listening skills |
Class 4 | Unit 4: Cancerous Coloring? A mini test | Brush up reading and listening skills |
Class 5 | Unit 5: Clues to Einstein's Genius A mini test | Brush up reading and listening skills |
Class 6 | Unit 6: Gene Linked to Longer Sleep A mini test | Brush up reading and listening skills |
Class 7 | Unit 7: Amazon Dam Gets Go-ahead A mini test | Brush up reading and listening skills |
Class 8 | Unit 8: New Test for Cancer The end-of-the-quarter exam and review | Brush up reading and listening skills |
Power Up Your English with CNN News, Shinji Ogasawara, Ako Okuda, Pino Cutrone, Asahi Press.
To be announced in class.
Activities in class: 30%
Homework assignments and mini tests: 30%
Final exam: 40%
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