2024 Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
English 8 4-LS
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Hajin Park
- Class Format
- Exercise (Face-to-face)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 3-4 Mon
- Class
- 4-LS
- Course Code
- LAE.E214
- Number of credits
- 010
- Course offered
- 2024
- Offered quarter
- 4Q
- Syllabus updated
- Mar 17, 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
In this class, we will build up vocabulary and improve listening and speaking skills by usinig the textbook. Students are expected to work in groups and submit a quiz.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Unit 6 (Unit number may change) | Understand the video and practice speaking about related topics in Unit 6. |
| Class 2 | Unit 6 (Unit number may change) | Understand the video and practice speaking about related topics in Unit 6. |
| Class 3 | Unit 7 (Unit number may change) | Understand the video and practice speaking about related topics in Unit 7. |
| Class 4 | Unit 7 (Unit number may change) | Understand the video and practice speaking about related topics in Unit 7. |
| Class 5 | Unit 8 (Unit number may change) | Understand the video and practice speaking about related topics in Unit 8. |
| Class 6 | Unit 9 (Unit number may change) | Understand the video and practice speaking about related topics in Unit 9. |
| Class 7 | Exam and Review | Review the course |
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)
Perspectives 3: Student Book with Online Workbook Access Code (1 year access)，Lewis Lansford, Daniel Barber, Hugh Dellar, Andrew Walkley, Amanda Jefferies編，9781337808095，CENGAGE
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Useful sources will be referred to in class.
Evaluation methods and criteria
In-class performance and quiz: 50 %
Exam: 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