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 |
Reading and writing individually outside of class, in-‐‑‒class speaking in groups, practice of discussion skills, participation in group and class discussions.
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | Introduction to the course, discussion questions | Use questions accurately |
Class 2 | Unit 1, Global Warming, discussion questions | Discussion skills (agreeing/disagreeing), Classbook exercises |
Class 3 | Unit 2, Globalization, discussion questions | Discussion skills (comparing), Classbook exercises |
Class 4 | Unit 3, Foreigners Living in Japan, discussion questions | Discussion skills (supporting), Classbook exercises |
Class 5 | Unit 4, Employment Issues, discussion questions | Discussion skills (using sophisticated vocabulary ), Classbook exercises |
Class 6 | Unit 5, Men and Women, discussion questions | Discussion skills (analyzing), Classbook exercises |
Class 7 | Revision and progress check | Review, examination |
To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.
Coffeeshop Discussions: the foundation of "good" discussions. Alan Bassaer. Nan'undo.
A good English/English dictionary.
Vocabulary tests (20%), writing and discussion exercises (30%) and final examination (50%).
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