2020 Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
English 8 38-RW
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Tomoko Miyamoto
- Class Format
- Exercise (Zoom)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 3-4 Thu (W351)
- Class
- 38-RW
- 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
For each unit in the textbook:
・Students will be required to read the text of the unit and solve the exercise problems before coming to class.
・The instructor (1) clarifies the essential points of the unit, (2) show an example of Japanese translation of the text and solutions to the exercise problems.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Unit 6 Cultural Awareness--Culture | Preparation for Unit 6 |
| Class 2 | Unit 7 Living off the Grid--Lifestyles | Preparation for Unit 7 |
| Class 3 | Unit 8 The Actor’s Craft--The Performing Arts | Preparation for Unit 8 |
| Class 4 | Unit 9 Eco-Packaging--Conservation | Preparation for Unit 9 |
| Class 5 | Unit 10 Pop-up Shops--Business Trends | Preparation for Unit 10 |
| Class 6 | Unit 11 Screen Time--Growing Up | Preparation for Unit 11 |
| Class 7 | Final exam and review | Preparation for final exam |
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)
Reading Fusion 3
Author: Andrew E. Bennett
ISBN: 9784523179047
Nan'un-do ¥2,200＋tax
Reference books, course materials, etc.
None
Evaluation methods and criteria
Activities in class: 30%
Assignments: 20%
Final exam: 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