2021 Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
English 8 21-RW
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Ahram Han
- Class Format
- Exercise
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 5-6 Mon (W931)
- Class
- 21-RW
- 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 in reading and writing skills, practice discussions on each lesson's topic, and conduct short presentations. More specifically, students will give short presentations on the topic in the textbook at the end of the semester.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Course Introduction & Chapter 3 Tablet Computers in School: Educational or Recreational? | Understand how the class will be conducted / Preparation for Chapter 3 Vocabulary Skill & Reading Skill Part |
| Class 2 | Chapter 3 [Another Perspective] Classroom Aid: Learning Scientific Concepts with iPads | Preparation for Chapter 3 Questions & Topics for Discussion and Writing & Critical Thinking Part |
| Class 3 | Chapter 6 Who lives longer / [Another Perspective] The Real Scerets to a Longer Life | Preparation for Chapter 6 Vocabulary Skill & Reading Skill / Questions & Topics for Discussion and Writing & Critical Thinking Part |
| Class 4 | Chapter 8 Organ Shortage Fuels Illicit Trade in Human Parts | Preparation for Chapter 8 Vocabulary Skill & Reading Skill Part |
| Class 5 | Chapter 8 [Another Perspective] Saving Her Sister's Life | Preparation for Chapter 8 Questions & Topics for Discussion and Writing & Critical Thinking Part |
| Class 6 | Chapter 10 What is sustainable living? / [Another Perspective] A Model of Efficiency: NASA's Sustainability Base | Preparation for Chapter 10 Vocabulary Skill & Reading Skill / Questions & Topics for Discussion and Writing & Critical Thinking Part |
| Class 7 | Final Review & Group Presentations | Final Review & Group Presentations |
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: Topics for Today Level 5, Publisher: Cengage, ISBN: 978-1-305-58000-8
Reference books, course materials, etc.
None
Evaluation methods and criteria
In-class performance and assignments: 60% (Vocabulary quiz 10%, Assignments 20%, Group presentation 30%)
Final Report: 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