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 |
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 | Unit 9: 15 Million Tonners Overweight A mini test | Understand the course objectives |
Class 2 | Unit 10: Pandemic of Inactivity | Brush up reading and listening skills |
Class 3 | Unit 11: Debugging at Starbucks | Brush up reading and listening skills |
Class 4 | Unit 12: Panda-enhanced Tea | Brush up reading and listening skills |
Class 5 | Unit 13: Dangerous Smog in Beijing | Brush up reading and listening skills |
Class 6 | Unit 14: Concern about Quick-tempo TV | Brush up reading and listening skills |
Class 7 | Unit 15: Sharks under Threat | Brush up reading and listening skills |
Class 8 | Review and final exam | Brush up reading and listening skills |
Power Up Your English with CNN News(2015), 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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tamura[at]flc.titech.ac.jp
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