2020 Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
English 8 4-LS
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Susan Adams Yamada
- Class Format
- Exercise (Zoom)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 3-4 Mon (W371)
- Class
- 4-LS
- Course Code
- LAE.E214
- Number of credits
- 010
- Course offered
- 2020
- Offered quarter
- 4Q
- Syllabus updated
- Jul 10, 2025
- Language
- Japanese
Syllabus
Course overview and goals
Based on English 7, English 8 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.
Course description and aims
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
Keywords
Four language skills, fostering international awareness, communication, studying abroad, TOEFL
Competencies
- Specialist skills
- Intercultural skills
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Practical and/or problem-solving skills
Class flow
Further development of student's skills in reading and researching debate topics, developing questions and supporting their positions through numerous opportunities for debate during the term.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Introduction to the course Unit 7. Organ and Tissue Donation | Comprehend/ask questions concerning course content and overall policies |
| Class 2 | Unit 8. Animals | Critical thinking skills |
| Class 3 | Unit 9. Violence and Nonviolence | Discussion skills |
| Class 4 | Unit 10. Education Today | Presentation skills |
| Class 5 | Unit 11. The Family | Persuasion skills |
| Class 6 | Unit 12. Marriage and Divorce | Prioritizing skills |
| Class 7 | Unit 13. Sex Education and STDs | Interpersonal skills |
Study advice (preparation and review)
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.
Textbook(s)
Stimulating Conversation: thinking critically about current events. Greg Goodmacher. Intercom Press.
Reference books, course materials, etc.
English-English dictionary
Evaluation methods and criteria
In-class writing and discussion participation (50%), examination (50%)
Related courses
- LAE.E111 ： English 1
- LAE.E112 ： English 2
- LAE.E113 ： English 3
- LAE.E114 ： English 4
- LAE.E211 ： English 5
- LAE.E212 ： English 6
- LAE.E213 ： English 7
- LAE.E311 ： English 9
Prerequisites
None
Other
None.