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
✔ Applicable | How instructors' work experience benefits the course |
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An instructor with work experience as a performer will provide hands-on experience in the performing arts, based on practice in the field that fosters critical thinking and encourages creativity and self-expression. |
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 |
Attendance is taken at each class. Students are required to listen and read the assigned materials and complete assignments before class, preparing for focused discussions of their content. (Note: Syllabus is subject to change based on the level, needs, and actual number of students.)
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | 1. Introduction to Course 2. Unit 1: Sociology | identify course aims; acquire vocabulary, phrases, and concepts relevant for discussing sociology |
Class 2 | 1. Unit 1: Sociology 2. Unit 2: Linguistics | acquire vocabulary, phrases, and concepts relevant for discussing sociology and linguistics |
Class 3 | 1. Unit 2: Linguistics 2. Unit 3: Psychology | acquire vocabulary, phrases, and concepts relevant for discussing psychology |
Class 4 | Midterm Group Presentations | acquire vocabulary, phrases, and concepts relevant for discussion; deliver a group presentation |
Class 5 | Unit 4: Business | demonstrate knowledge of course material; acquire vocabulary, phrases, and concepts relevant for discussing business |
Class 6 | Unit 5: Education | acquire vocabulary, phrases, and concepts relevant for discussing education; articulate ideas and opinions on issues |
Class 7 | 1. Review of Material 2. Final Group Presentations | consolidate key concepts from units 1-5; articulate ideas and opinions on issues; deliver a group presentation |
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.
Kisslinger, Ellen. 2017. Contemporary Topics 2, High Intermediate: 21st Century Skills for Academic Success. 4th ed. Hoboken, NJ: Pearson Education. (ISBN: 978-0-13-440080-8)
Additional reading materials may be assigned throughout the term.
Class Participation: 25%
Homework and In-class Assignments: 20%
Midterm Group Presentation: 25%
Final Group Presentation: 30%
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