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 |
In this class, students will develop authentic listening skills through the use of actual news audio materials. In addition, vocabulary for understanding Western news will be developed by reading scripts, and speaking skills will be developed by reading scripts aloud. (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 | Introduction: Geoffrey Hinton (pp.38-39) -Introduction & training: Geoffrey Hinton (pp.38-39) | Vocal practice with authentic pronunciation to develop advanced listening and speaking skills. |
Class 2 | CNN News Selection: Geoffrey Hinton (pp.38-39) -Training: Geoffrey Hinton (pp.38-39) -Introduction: “Mad Escapade” ① (pp.111-113) | Vocal practice with authentic pronunciation to develop advanced listening and speaking skills. |
Class 3 | CNN Fareed Zakaria GPS “Mad Escapade” (pp.111-117) -Review: “Mad Escapade” ① (pp.111-113) -Training: “Mad Escapade” ② (pp.113-114) | Vocal practice with authentic pronunciation to develop advanced listening and speaking skills. |
Class 4 | CNN Fareed Zakaria GPS “Mad Escapade” (pp.111-117) -Review: “Mad Escapade” ② (pp.113-114) -Training: “Mad Escapade” ③ (pp.114-116) | Vocal practice with authentic pronunciation to develop advanced listening and speaking skills. |
Class 5 | CNN Fareed Zakaria GPS “Mad Escapade” (pp.111-117) -Review: “Mad Escapade” ③ (pp.114-116) -Training: “Mad Escapade” ④ (pp.116-117) | Vocal practice with authentic pronunciation to develop advanced listening and speaking skills. |
Class 6 | CNN Fareed Zakaria GPS “Mad Escapade” (pp.111-117) -Review: “Mad Escapade” ④ (pp.116-117) -Training: “Mad Escapade” (pp.111-117) | Vocal practice with authentic pronunciation to develop advanced listening and speaking skills. |
Class 7 | CNN Fareed Zakaria GPS “Mad Escapade” (pp.111-117) -Final Exam: “Mad Escapade” (pp.111-117) | Vocal practice with authentic pronunciation to develop advanced listening and speaking skills. |
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.
CNN ENGLISH EXPRESS 2023年9月号, 朝日出版社.
Additional reading materials/movie clips may be introduced throughout the term.
Quizzes: 30%, Assignments: 40%, Final exam: 30%
(The percentage of assessment may be adjusted depending on the level and mastery of students.)
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