2021 Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
English 8 42-LS
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Yumi Kawamura
- Class Format
- Exercise
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 5-6 Thu (W323)
- Class
- 42-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
In class, we will practice listening to English using ABC news. The class activities will also include TOEFL-style speaking exercises. Vocabulary tests will be given frequently.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Course introduction News Story 8 Three-year-old Boy Fighting Cancer | Textbook pp. 44-48 |
| Class 2 | News Story 9 Journey to the Edge | Textbook pp. 49-54 |
| Class 3 | News Story 10 Special Olympics Funding Furor | Textbook pp. 55-60 |
| Class 4 | News Story 11 American Heroes in Vietnam | Textbook pp. 61-66 |
| Class 5 | News Story 12 Measles Outbreak Quarantine in L.A. | Textbook pp. 67-73 |
| Class 6 | News Story 13 Mayors Challenge Trump | Textbook pp. 74-80 |
| Class 7 | News Story 14 Columbine: 20 Years Later End-of-term examination | Textbook pp. 81-87 |
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)
Broadcast: ABC WORLD NEWS TONIGHT 2, Kinseido, 978-4-7647-4096-9
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Useful books will be referred to and handouts will be distributed as necessary.
Evaluation methods and criteria
Class participation: about 30％
Short tests and end-of-term examination: about 70％
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.