2020 Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
English 8 再2
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Masatoshi Tamura
- Class Format
- Exercise (Zoom)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 5-6 Wed (W371)
- Class
- 再2
- Course Code
- LAE.E214
- Number of credits
- 010
- Course offered
- 2020
- Offered quarter
- 2Q
- 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
In this course students will be urged to read each unit and solve the exercise problems before coming to the class.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Short Introduction, Chapter 6 "Save animals hurt in city" | Understand the objectives of the class; understand the English text in Chapter 6 and answer the questions there correctly. |
| Class 2 | Review Test 2-1, Chapter 7 "Active 97-year-old manga artist", Vocabulary Quiz 2-1 | Understand the English text in Chapter 7 and answer the questions there correctly. |
| Class 3 | Review Test 2-2, Chapter 8 "To train trauma surgeons", Vocabulary Quiz 2-2 | Understand the English text in Chapter 8 and answer the questions there correctly. |
| Class 4 | Review Test 2-3, Chapter 9 "Demand for non-Japanese engineers", Vocabulary Quiz 2-3 | Understand the English text in Chapter 9 and answer the questions there correctly. |
| Class 5 | Review Test 2-4, Chapter 10 "Flies can solve the global food crisis", Vocabulary Quiz 2-4 | Understand the English text in Chapter 10 and answer the questions there correctly. |
| Class 6 | Review Test 2-5, Chapter 11 "Doctor helps problem gamers", Vocabulary Quiz 2-5 | Understand the English text in Chapter 11 and answer the questions there correctly. |
| Class 7 | Review and exam | Review the overall content of the course. |
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)
Social Outlook（SANSHUSHA）(ISBN 978-4-384-33493-7)
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Described in the class
Evaluation methods and criteria
Activities in class 60%, final exam 40%
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.