2021 Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
English 8 37-RW
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Kaoru Nagai
- Class Format
- Exercise
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 3-4 Thu (H116)
- Class
- 37-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
Students are required to read the textbook and answer the exercise questions before the class. In the classroom, the instructor helps students to answer to the questions, understand the passage correctly and to comprehend its content and context deeply. In addition, students will learn academic writing skills and practice writing short essays through practical exercises.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | "3 Psychology Reading1 Body Language" | Understanding the passage accurately and comprehending its content and context deeply through various exercises. |
| Class 2 | "3 Psychology Reading2 Extraversion and Introversion" | Understanding the passage accurately and comprehending its content and context deeply through various exercises. |
| Class 3 | Writing 3: The Argument Essay | Learning how to write an argument essay. |
| Class 4 | "4 Fashion in History Reading1 The Toe of the Shoe" | Understanding the passage accurately and comprehending its content and context deeply through various exercises. |
| Class 5 | "4 Fashion in History Reading2 Trousers and Skirts" | Understanding the passage accurately and comprehending its content and context deeply through various exercises. |
| Class 6 | Writing 4: Summary Writing | Learning how to write a summary in English. |
| Class 7 | Review / 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)
Weaving It Together 4 Advanced Level/Connecting Reading and Writing, Shohakusha
Reference books, course materials, etc.
To be announced in class.
Evaluation methods and criteria
In-class performance: 20% Writing Assignments: 30% 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
None.