2023 Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
English 8 11-RW
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Ahram Han
- Class Format
- Exercise (Face-to-face)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 3-4 Mon (M-135)
- Class
- 11-RW
- 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
The lessons use the textbook to develop students' reading, writing, grammar and vocabulary skills through relevant activities, exercises, thinking, and discussions.
Students are required to read the assigned section of the textbook and answer questions in preparation for class. Classes consist of a review session and exercises aimed at enhancing students' reading/writing skills.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Unit 8. Emerging Forms of Family Points of vocabulary, reading, writing, and discussion. | Prepare for Unit 8 & Discussion Essay |
| Class 2 | Unit 9. The Dark Side of Robots with Common Sense Points of vocabulary, reading, writing, and discussion. | Prepare for Unit 9 & Discussion Essay |
| Class 3 | Unit 10. Mission to Make Space Exploration Sustainable Reading 2: Clone Farm Points of vocabulary, reading, writing, and discussion. | Prepare for Unit 10 & Discussion Essay |
| Class 4 | Unit 11. I ♥ NY: An Enduring Legacy of Design Points of vocabulary, reading, writing, and discussion. | Prepare for Unit 11 & Discussion Essay |
| Class 5 | Unit 12. Choosing to Be Childfree Points of vocabulary, reading, writing, and discussion. | Prepare for Unit 12 & Discussion Essay |
| Class 6 | Unit 13. Shedding Light on Black Cowboy History Points of vocabulary, reading, writing, and discussion. | Prepare for Unit 13 & Discussion Essay |
| Class 7 | Unit 14. Women Finding Their Strength Review of 4Q & Final Exam | Prepare for Unit 14 Review of entire course & Final 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)
INTEGRITY Advanced: Vitalize Your English Studies with Authentic Videos (金星堂)
ISBN: 978-4-7647-4176-8
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Other materials may be suggested or uploaded for students by the teacher during the term.
Evaluation methods and criteria
Evaluation will be based on participation and in-class performance (30%), assignments (30%), and unit exams (40%)
*The assignment tasks include each Mini Quiz - checking words, vocabulary, grammar, etc. learned in each unit - (10%) and TWO Discussion Essays (20%).
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