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 |
textbook as warm-up, to be followed by reading materials
assignments are given progress with the textbook
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | Lesson 7 / Making Polite Requests Reading newspaper article 1 | Writing practice read newspaper article 1 |
Class 2 | Lesson 8 / Taking and Leaving Telephone Messages Reading newspaper article 1 | Writing practice read newspaper article 1 |
Class 3 | Lesson 9 / Making Inquiries Reading newspaper article 2 Vocabulary quiz 1 | Writing practice read newspaper article 2 |
Class 4 | Lesson 10 / Making Appointments 1 Reading newspaper article 2 | Writing practice read newspaper article 2 |
Class 5 | Lesson 11 / Stating Requests Clearly Reading newspaper article 3 | Writing practice read newspaper article 3 |
Class 6 | Lesson 12 / Making Apologies Reading newspaper article 3 Vocabulary quiz 3 | Writing practice read newspaper article 3 |
Class 7 | Lesson 13 / Making Appointments 2 Review and assignment | review and assignment |
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.
「5分間ビジネスコミュニケーション」南雲堂
A Shorter Course in English for Business Communication (Nan'un-do)
newspaper articles picked up by instructor
active participation in class (30%), vocabulary quizzes and assignments (70%)
None
Assignments are given a couple of times during the quarter