2023 Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
English 8 再3
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Tatsuro Satsuma
- Class Format
- Exercise (Face-to-face)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 5-6 Wed (M-107(H113))
- Class
- 再3
- Course Code
- LAE.E214
- Number of credits
- 010
- Course offered
- 2023
- Offered quarter
- 2Q
- 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
Using the textbook, students will try to improve their Reading/Listening skills. Group work sessions will help students deepen their understanding of the materials, while providing them with opportunities to practice speaking English. Students will also practice writing short essays about related topics.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Introduction to the course Unit 10: Space Development Board Game | Understand how the class will be conducted. Understand the topic of Unit 10. |
| Class 2 | Unit 11: Tatami Takes on New Shapes and Sizes | Understand the passage in Unit 11 and answer the questions there correctly. Write a short essay on a related topic. |
| Class 3 | Unit 12: A Runway to a New Start | Understand the passage in Unit 12 and answer the questions there correctly. Write a short essay on a related topic. |
| Class 4 | Unit 13: Teaching About Black Lives Matter | Understand the passage in Unit 13 and answer the questions there correctly. Write a short essay on a related topic. |
| Class 5 | Unit 14: Tochigi Gourd Magic | Understand the passage in Unit 14 and answer the questions there correctly. Write a short essay on a related topic. |
| Class 6 | Unit 15: Lifesaver for Type 1 Diabetes Patients | Understand the passage in Unit 15 and answer the questions there correctly. Write a short essay on a related topic. |
| Class 7 | Review and exam | Review and confirm what the students have learned in class. |
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)
『映像で学ぶ NHK 英語ニュースが伝える日本 5』(金星堂)
NHK NEWSLINE 5 (Kinseido)
Reference books, course materials, etc.
To be announced in class
Evaluation methods and criteria
In-class performance and assignments : 50%
Exams : 50%
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