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 each class, students will practice through quizzes on the content of the textbook, “Front-runners in the 21th Century" and closely review it.
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | The course approach and overview will be explained/quizzes on “Chapter 6 KGS” and close review on them | Master basic English expressions of scientists and technician in various business scenes |
Class 2 | Quizzes on “Chapter 7 Casio Computer” and close review on them | Master basic English expressions of scientists and technician in various business scenes |
Class 3 | Mid-term review 1 | Review and fix what have been learned so far |
Class 4 | quizzes on “Chapter 8 Sanwa Shurui” and close review on them | Master basic English expressions of scientists and technician in various business scenes |
Class 5 | quizzes on “Chapter 9 Kao” and close review on them | Master basic English expressions of scientists and technician in various business scenes |
Class 6 | Mid-term review 2 | Review and fix what have been learned so far |
Class 7 | quizzes on “Chapter 10 Kyocera” and close review on them | Master basic English expressions of scientists and technician in various business scenes |
Class 8 | Review on the whole | Review and fix what have been learned in this course. |
”Front-runners in the 21st Century: 12 Outstanding Companies”, Shohakusha.
Useful sources will be referred to as necessary.
Class participation including quizzes in classes: 60% Mid-term and final review tests: 40%
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