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 |
In this class, students will develop essay writing skills and study how to read english essays and how to summarize a paragraph.
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | Introduction and read an essay on movies | The course objectives and reading comprehension |
Class 2 | Quiz | Reading comprehension and quiz |
Class 3 | understand how to write an essay | Write an introduction |
Class 4 | Summarize a paragraph | Write a conclusion |
Class 5 | Paragraph writing | Write bodies |
Class 6 | Essay writing | Elaborate an essay |
Class 7 | Review and Final examination | Review the overall exercises. |
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.
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Activities in class: 40%, Homework assignments: 10%, Final exam: 50%
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