2021 Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
English 8 7-LS
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Fuga Terasaki
- Class Format
- Exercise
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 3-4 Mon (S611)
- Class
- 7-LS
- Course Code
- LAE.E214
- Number of credits
- 010
- Course offered
- 2021
- 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
Each class covers a selected unit from the textbook. Although the classes are conducted primarily in Japanese, students are required to listen to the recordings of the texts, and to speak English actively during the conversational activities every week. Students are also required to submit occasional written assignments, and to prepare for a presentation at the end of the quarter.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Unit 13 The Birth of Genetics | Background questions for next week |
| Class 2 | Unit 15 Life in Extreme Environments | Background questions for next week |
| Class 3 | Unit 17 Earth's Human Population | Background questions for next week |
| Class 4 | Unit 18 Lasers | Background questions for next week |
| Class 5 | Unit 20 Keeping Us Alive for Longer | Background questions for next week |
| Class 6 | Unit 22 Plastics | Background questions for next week |
| Class 7 | Presentation and Q&A sessions | Preparation for the presentation |
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)
Our Place in the Universe, Ian Bowring, et al. Seibido, ISBN 978-4-7919-1015-1.
Reference books, course materials, etc.
English-Japanese and Japanese-English dictionaries
Evaluation methods and criteria
Participation in activities (40%), homework (20%), presentation (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