2023 Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
English 8 4-LS
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Susan Adams Yamada
- Class Format
- Exercise (Face-to-face)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 3-4 Mon (第2ラボ, （西3号館4階）)
- Class
- 4-LS
- Course Code
- LAE.E214
- Number of credits
- 010
- Course offered
- 2023
- Offered quarter
- 4Q
- Syllabus updated
- Jul 8, 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
Writing individually and speaking in pairs and groups, e.g., surveys and interviews.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Orientation, begin Unit 3, Environment 2nd reading, discussion questions | Use questions accurately |
| Class 2 | Unit 4. Urban Life 1st reading, discussion questions | Discussion skills (agreeing/disagreeing), Classbook exercises |
| Class 3 | Unit Unit 4. Urban Life 2nd reading, discussion questions | Discussion skills (comparing), Classbook exercises |
| Class 4 | Unit 5. Business 1st reading, discussion questions | Discussion skills (supporting), Classbook exercises |
| Class 5 | Unit 5 Business 2nd reading, discussion questions | Discussion skills (using sophisticated vocabulary), Classbook exercises |
| Class 6 | Unit 6 Food, discussion questions | Discussion skills (analyzing), Classbook exercises |
| Class 7 | Review and conclusion | Review, examination |
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)
Asian Issues 3: Practice in Critical Reading. Alastair Graham-Marr. Abax.
Reference books, course materials, etc.
A good English/English dictionary.
Evaluation methods and criteria
Vocabulary and reading exercises (20%), writing and discussion exercises (40%), final examination (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.