2025 (Current Year) Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
English 8 30-LS
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Miui Watanabe
- Class Format
- Exercise
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - Class
- 30-LS
- 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
The course is subdivided into three 2-week sessions, each based on a chapter of the textbook. In the first week, students will be introduced to the topic and relevant vocabulary, while developing listening and speaking skills. The second week will revolve around a relevant TED talk (or other audio/visual materials) and class activities aimed to enhance English communication skills. Students are expected to actively participate in class/group discussions, and regularly give presentations.
The final test consists of an individual presentation and a reflection paper.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Review of English 7; “Unit 5: Global Countdown” Part 1: Listening, speaking, and pronunciation | Textbook pp. 82-91 |
| Class 2 | “Unit 5: Global Countdown” Part 2: TED Talks, presentation | Textbook pp. 92-101 |
| Class 3 | “Unit 6: Our Digital Life” Part 1: Listening, speaking, and pronunciation | Textbook pp. 102-111 |
| Class 4 | “Unit 6: Our Digital Life” Part 2: TED Talks, presentation | Textbook pp. 112-121 |
| Class 5 | “Unit 8: Explore Every Day” Part 1: Listening, speaking, and pronunciation | Textbook pp. 142-151 |
| Class 6 | “Unit 8: Explore Every Day” Part 2: TED Talks | Textbook pp. 152-161 |
| Class 7 | Review of course; End of Term Test (Final Presentation) | Review of entire 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)
Jessica Williams. 21st Century Communication: Listening, Speaking and Critical Thinking 2, Second Edition [Cengage], ISBN: 978-0-3578-5598-0
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Handouts will be provided when necessary
Evaluation methods and criteria
Class contribution and Classwork: 30%
Assignments: 30%
Final Presentation: 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