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 |
This course aims to enhance students' reading skills and critical thinking by using the textbook noted below. As a preparation for the class, students are to read the assigned text, consulting the dictionary when necessary; in each class, we will make discussions based on the preliminary reading.
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | Orientation/Review of Final Exam Ch. 3 The Psychology of Ageing (2) | Read Ch. 4 |
Class 2 | Ch. 4 Social and Interpersonal Aspects of Ageing (1) | Read Ch. 4 |
Class 3 | Ch. 4 Social and Interpersonal Aspects of Ageing (2) | Read Ch. 5 Preparation for Mini Quiz |
Class 4 | Ch. 5 Positive and Successful Ageing (1) 小テスト Mini Quiz | Read Ch. 5 |
Class 5 | Ch. 5 Positive and Successful Ageing (2) | Read Ch. 6 |
Class 6 | Ch. 6 Reflections on Ageing and Future Directions | Preparation for Final Exam |
Class 7 | Final Exam Review | Review |
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.
Nancy A. Pachana, Ageing: A Very Short Introduction. Oxford UP, 2016.
To be announced in class.
Course Activity 20%, Mini Exam 20%, Final Exam 60%
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