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 |
Attendance is taken in every class. Students must familiarize themselves with topics described in the required learning section before coming to class.
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | Orientation Unit 1 Food, Inc. (1) | Read Unit 1 |
Class 2 | Unit 1 (continued) Food, Inc. (1) | Read Unit 1 |
Class 3 | Unit 2 Food, Inc. (2) | Read Unit 2 |
Class 4 | Unit 3 Food, Inc. (3) | Read Unit 3 |
Class 5 | Unit 3 (continued) Food, Inc. (3) Mini-Exam | Read Unit 3 (continued) Preparation for mini-exam |
Class 6 | Unit 4 (continued) Bowling for Columbine (1) Review of Mini-Exam | Read Unit 4 |
Class 7 | Unit 5 Bowling for Columbine (2) | Read Unit 5 |
Class 8 | Final Exam Review | Preparation for final exam Review whole quarter |
Yuko Hosokawa, Documentary America――Food, Arms,and Financial Industries. Kaibunsha, 2017.
To be announced in class.
course activity 20%, Mini Exam 30%, Final Exam 50%
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