2021 Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
English 8 再3
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Yoriko Kitagawa
- Class Format
- Exercise
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 5-6 Wed (H112)
- Class
- 再3
- Course Code
- LAE.E214
- Number of credits
- 010
- Course offered
- 2021
- Offered quarter
- 2Q
- 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 assigned unit in the textbook and prepare in advance.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Course introduction Unit 6: “Can You Get Smarter in Your Sleep?” Mini-test 1 | Identify course objectives. Understand the English text in Unit 6 and answer questions correctly. |
| Class 2 | Unit 10: “Learning from Nature” Mini-test 2 | Understand the English text in Unit 10 and answer questions correctly. |
| Class 3 | Unit 14: “Space Flight for Everyone” Mini-test 3 | Understand the English text in Unit 14 and answer questions correctly. |
| Class 4 | Unit 18: “The Future of High-Speed Travel” Mini-test 4 | Understand the English text in Unit 18 and answer questions correctly. |
| Class 5 | Unit 3: “Why are Human Brains So Big?” Mini-test 5 | Understand the English text in Unit 3 and answer questions correctly. |
| Class 6 | Unit 7: “The Hidden Benefits of Boredom” Mini-test 6 | Understand the English text in Unit 7 and answer questions correctly. |
| Class 7 | Unit 11: “Living at the Bottom of the World” Mini-test 7 | Understand the English text in Unit 11 and answer questions correctly. |
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)
Science Arena (Seibido)
Reference books, course materials, etc.
To be announced in class.
Evaluation methods and criteria
Activities in class: 20% Assignments: 20% Mini-tests: 60%
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