2025 (Current Year) 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
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - Class
- 11-RW
- Course Code
- LAE.E214
- Number of credits
- 010
- Course offered
- 2025
- Offered quarter
- 4Q
- Syllabus updated
- Mar 19, 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, students will use the textbook "CNN: World News in Video Vol.26" to watch current CNN news and learn about the background knowledge and related information in English. Each lesson in the textbook consists of four components: news viewing, vocabulary and grammar explanations, comprehension exercises, and background knowledge. Through these activities, students will aim to develop their reading, listening, and comprehension skills in news English. Regular tests or assignments will be given to assess students' understanding of the news content, related vocabulary, and grammar points.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Unit 6: A Blessing Marred Points of grammar, vocabulary, reading, listening, and writing. | Prepare for Unit 6 |
| Class 2 | Unit 7: Interloping Nomads Points of grammar, vocabulary, reading, listening, and writing. | Prepare for Unit 7 |
| Class 3 | Unit 8: Flawed Roadmap Points of grammar, vocabulary, reading, listening, and writing. Points of vocabulary, reading, writing, and discussion. | Prepare for Unit 8 |
| Class 4 | Unit 9: Antiaging Before Aging Points of grammar, vocabulary, reading, listening, and writing. | Prepare for Unit 9 |
| Class 5 | Unit 10: Japan's Delivery-system Threatened Points of grammar, vocabulary, reading, listening, and writing. | Prepare for Unit 10 |
| Class 6 | Unit 11: Toward Early Diagnosis Points of grammar, vocabulary, reading, listening, and writing. | Prepare for Unit 11 |
| Class 7 | Review of Units 6-11 & Final Exam | Review of Units 6-11 |
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 for the Global Age with CNN, Vol. 26, Kansai University CNN Research Group, ISBN:978-4-255-15726-9
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Other materials may be suggested or uploaded for students by the teacher during the term.
Evaluation methods and criteria
Attendance and Class Participation: 20%, Vocabulary Tests and Assignments (per unit): 50%, Final Exam: 30%
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