2022 Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
English 8 再1
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Takehiko Tanioka
- Class Format
- Exercise (Livestream)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 5-6 Wed (H113)
- Class
- 再1
- Course Code
- LAE.E214
- Number of credits
- 010
- Course offered
- 2022
- 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 to study two chapters of the textbook each week. A short test is set at the end of each class.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Orientation and Textbook Chapter 14 A passage about Thailand | How to prepare for and review the class, using Chapter 14 as an example |
| Class 2 | Textbook Chapter 15 & 16 Passages about China and Labour issues | To become able to read passages quickly and grasp the gist of them |
| Class 3 | Textbook Chapter 17 & 18 Passages about Myanmar and Russia | To become able to read comlicated passages correctly |
| Class 4 | Textbook Chapter 19 & 20 Passages about Afghanistan and Iraq | To become able to summarize English passages in English |
| Class 5 | Textbook Chapter 21 & 22 Passages about Law and Natural resources | To become able to read passages quickly and grasp the gist of them |
| Class 6 | Textbook Chapter 23 & 24 Passages about Politics and Tourism | To become able to read comlicated passages correctly |
| Class 7 | Textbook Chapter 25 and Exam A passage about Covid-19; Exam | General review and exam |
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)
English through the News Media: 2022 edition (Asahi Press) 26-chapter version
Reference books, course materials, etc.
None
Evaluation methods and criteria
The total score of short tests (40%) and the final test (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