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 class, we will practice listening to English using ABC news. The class activities will also include TOEFL-style speaking exercises. Vocabulary tests will be given frequently.
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | News Story 8: Trump’s Weapon Ban? | Textbook pp. 42-47 |
Class 2 | News Story 9: American Men’s Bobsledding Team | Textbook pp. 49-54 |
Class 3 | News Story 10: Made in America: Recycling Discarded Water Bottles | Textbook pp. 55-61 |
Class 4 | News Story 11: The Children of Syria | Textbook pp. 62-67 |
Class 5 | News Story 12: Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. | Textbook pp. 69-74 |
Class 6 | News Story 13: Inside the Drug Cartel | Textbook pp. 75-81 |
Class 7 | News Story 14: Triggering a Trade War? | Textbook pp. 82-87 |
Class 8 | News Story 15: Data Grab: Elections and Facebook End-of-term examination | Textbook pp. 88-95 |
Broadcast: ABC World News Tonight, Kinseido, ISBN: 978-4-7647-4073-0
Useful books will be referred to and handouts will be distributed as necessary.
Class participation: 30%
Short tests and end-of-term examination: 70%
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