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 solve the exercise problems before coming to class.
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | Introduction and Chapter 1: What is Subculture? | The course objectives and Textbook: pp. 1-5. |
Class 2 | Chapter 2: Trekkies | Textbook: pp. 6-9. |
Class 3 | Chapter 2: Trekkies | Textbook: pp. 10-11. |
Class 4 | Chapter 3: American Cosplay | Textbook: pp. 12-14. |
Class 5 | Chapter 3: American Cosplay | Textbook: pp. 15-16. |
Class 6 | Chapter 4: Comic Books | Textbook: pp. 17-20. |
Class 7 | Chapter 4: Comic Books | Textbook: pp. 21-22. |
Class 8 | Review and Final examination | Review the overall exercises. |
Edward K. Chan (2016) American Subculture, Eihosha, 978-4-269-16056-9.
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Activities in class: 20%, Homework assignments: 10%, Final exam: 70%
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