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 |
Writing individually and speaking in pairs and groups, e.g., surveys and interviews.
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | Orientation, begin Unit 6. The Power of Biologging | Use questions accurately |
Class 2 | Unit 7. Farming is the Future, discussion questions | Discussion skills (agreeing/disagreeing), Classbook exercises |
Class 3 | Unit 9. Helping the Socially Vulnerable, discussion questions | Discussion skills (comparing), Classbook exercises |
Class 4 | Unit 12. Towards a zero-Waste Future, discussion questions | Discussion skills (supporting), Classbook exercises |
Class 5 | Unit 13. The Healing Power of Dogs, discussion questions | Discussion skills (using sophisticated vocabulary), Classbook exercises |
Class 6 | Unit 14. Uncovering our Hidden Biases, discussion questions | Discussion skills (analyzing), Classbook exercises |
Class 7 | Review and conclusion | 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.
Inspiring Voices. M. Kobayashi, R. Fujita, P. Collins. Kinseido.
A good EnglishEnglish dictionary.
Vocabulary tests (20%), writing and discussion exercises (30%), final examination (50%).
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