2020 Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
English 8 45-RW
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Mariko Inaba
- Class Format
- Exercise (Zoom)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 5-6 Thu (H116)
- Class
- 45-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
Student learning outcomes
実務経験と講義内容との関連 (又は実践的教育内容)
1. In this course, an instructor with work experience as an interpreter and also with expertise in the fields of theatrical art and architecture will provide hands-on education in efficient English communication.
2. Also, the instructor’s ten-year teaching experience at language schools (International Education Center and Nichibei Kaiwa Gakuin) will help students learn listening skills, note-taking skills that are useful in actual life.
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
Use textbook "Newspaper English" and various articles from newspapers / magazines on the themes of coronavirus and racial discrimination
Write a short paragraph at the end of each class to summarize the content of the article.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Unit 7 / One-third of all people are not fat, and no country is immune: Study | read through the materials |
| Class 2 | Unit 8 / Superbug threat requires urgent world action: Scientists Article 1 | sight translation checking grammar accuracy writing exercise |
| Class 3 | Unit 9 / Japan neglecting wetlands: Ministry Article 2 assignment on vocabulary | sight translation checking grammar accuracy writing exercise |
| Class 4 | Unit 10 / In Internet era, firms build 'dam' for stressed out staff Article 3 assignment on writing | checking grammar accuracy writing exercise |
| Class 5 | Unit 11 / WHO urged not to restrict e-cigarettes Article 4 | sight translation checking grammar accuracy writing exercise |
| Class 6 | Unit 12 / Baby boomers becoming gray gang Article 5 assignment on vocabulary | checking grammar accuracy writing exercise deepen understanding on the history of slavery |
| Class 7 | Unit 13 /Hokkaido town offers donors 'free' balloon rides assignment on writing | checking grammar accuracy |
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)
Nan'un-do "Newspaper English" and handouts from instructor
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Useful books will be referred to and handouts will be distributed as necessary.
Evaluation methods and criteria
participation in class (50%) 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
Other
homework to be given at certain points