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 |
Further development of the skills necessary for students to research, write, and state their thoughts and opinions with greater accuracy and fluency through a research project and presentation.
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | Presentation, groups1-4 | Improve accuracy in listening and speaking |
Class 2 | Presentation, groups 5-8 | Improve accuracy in listening and speaking |
Class 3 | Presentations, groups 9-12 | Improve accuracy in listening and speaking |
Class 4 | Discussion of the details second report assignment | Improve discussion skills (fluency, accuracy, vocabulary) |
Class 5 | Students decide their report theme | Improve discussion skills (fluency, accuracy, vocabulary) |
Class 6 | Discussion of theme | Improve discussion skills (fluency, accuracy, vocabulary) |
Class 7 | How to Improve discussion skills | Improve presentation 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.
Printed and Online Materials
English-English Dictionary
Evaluations based on in-class work (20%), out-of-class assignments (50%) and a presentation (30%)
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