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 |
By using exercise questions of the TOEIC Listening and Reading Test, students will build a firm base on which to strengthen practical use of English in various situations. Students are required to read the assigned unit and prepare in advance.
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | Unit 7 Office Work (1) | Textbook, pp. 84-93 |
Class 2 | Unit 8 Office Work (2) | Textbook, pp. 94-103 |
Class 3 | Unit 9 Employment | Textbook, pp. 104-113 |
Class 4 | Unit 10 Lectures & Presentations | Textbook, pp. 114-123 |
Class 5 | Unit 11 Business Affairs (1) | Textbook, pp. 124-133 |
Class 6 | Unit 12 Business Affairs (2) | Textbook, pp. 134-143 |
Class 7 | Post Test | Handouts |
Class 8 | Review and Final Exam | Overall exercise: Part 1 - Part 7 |
Ritsuko Uenaka, Seiko Korechika, Fast Pass for the TOEIC L&R Test
To be announced in class
Students are assessed on practical English skills and on the degree to which they can use them to communicate with others.
In-Class Quiz 25%, Homework 25%, Final Exam 50%
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