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 are required to read the unit and watch the video before coming to the class. The instructor will clarify the essential point of the unit. The class activity will also include discussions and short-essay writing in English.
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | Introduction and short speech | Understand the course objectives |
Class 2 | Unit 1 Ramen Revolution | Understanding the English text in Unit 1 and answer questions there correctly. |
Class 3 | Unit 2 Top Twirler | Understanding the English text in Unit 2 and answer questions there correctly. |
Class 4 | Unit 3 Hope for the Future | Understanding the English text in Unit 3 and answer questions there correctly. |
Class 5 | Unit 4 How to Beat the Heat | Understanding the English text in Unit 4 and answer questions there correctly. |
Class 6 | Unit 5 Party, Brazilian-style | Understanding the English text in Unit 5 and answer questions there correctly. |
Class 7 | Unit 6 Smart Phones, Smart Kids | Understanding the English text in Unit 6 and answer questions there correctly. |
Class 8 | Review and final exam | Reviewing and confirming what students have learned in class. |
What's on Japan 8 (Kinseido)
To be announced in class.
Activities in class 30%
Exams 70%
None
To be announced in class.