2021 Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
English 8 8-LS
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Ahram Han
- Class Format
- Exercise
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 3-4 Mon (W936)
- Class
- 8-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
Use textbooks to train listening and reading skills, practice discussions on each lesson's topic, and conduct short presentations. More Specifically, several students will give short speeches on the topic of the lesson at the beginning of each class.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Course Introduction & Short Speeches | Understand how the class will be conducted / Be prepared to make a self-introduction |
| Class 2 | LESSON 11 Virtual Reality for Theraphy and Treatment (Listening & Reading & Speaking Practice) | Preparation for LESSON 11 Reading (Including Vocabulary) Part & Critical Thinking Part |
| Class 3 | LESSON 12 Ecotourism and Protection of the Natural Habitat (Listening & Reading & Speaking Practice) | Preparation for LESSON 12 Reading (Including Vocabulary) Part & Critical Thinking Part |
| Class 4 | LESSON 13 Health Check (Listening & Reading & Speaking Practice) | Preparation for LESSON 13 Reading (Including Vocabulary) Part & Critical Thinking Part |
| Class 5 | LESSON 14 Saving Food Waster (Listening & Reading & Speaking Practice) | Preparation for LESSON 14 Reading (Including Vocabulary) Part & Critical Thinking Part |
| Class 6 | LESSON 15 Climate Change, Drought, and Water Use (Listening & Reading & Speaking Practice) | Preparation for LESSON 15 Reading (Including Vocabulary) Part & Critical Thinking Part |
| Class 7 | Final Exam & Group Discussion | Final Exam & Group Discussion |
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)
Title: AFP World Focus -Environment, Health, and Technology-（AFPで見る環境・健康・科学）, Publisher: Seibido, ISBN: 9784791960347
Reference books, course materials, etc.
None
Evaluation methods and criteria
In-class performance and assignments: 60% (Vocabulary quiz 10%, Short presentation: 20%, Group discussion 30%)
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