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 |
Review grammar and improve reading skills using textbook and other materials
Quiz is given 2 - 3 times during the quarter
Write English in various forms
A few assignments during the quarter
Course schedule | Required learning | |
---|---|---|
Class 1 | self-introduction and orientation | none |
Class 2 | Lesson 1 / Reading | Classbook exercises |
Class 3 | Lesson 2 / Reading | Classbook exercises |
Class 4 | Lesson 3 / Reading / quiz / assignment | Classbook exercises |
Class 5 | Lesson 4 / Reading / assignment submission | Classbook exercises |
Class 6 | Lesson 5 / Reading | Classbook exercises |
Class 7 | Lesson 6 / Reading quiz | Classbook exercises |
Class 8 | Test and Review | none |
Discover English Grammar by Comparing Japanese
and British Culture and Language
distributed when necessary
active participation in class, quiz, test, assignment
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