2026 (Current Year) Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
English 8 7-LS
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Tomoko Murakami
- Class Format
- Exercise
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - Class
- 7-LS
- Course Code
- LAE.E214
- Number of credits
- 010
- Course offered
- 2026
- Offered quarter
- 4Q
- Syllabus updated
- Mar 26, 2026
- 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
This class aims to provide practical strategies for overcoming the fear of speaking English and the anxiety associated with not understanding conversations. Students will:
1 Watch BBC “ The Pronunciation Lounge” videos to improve their pronunciation in three steps- hear, recognize, and produce.
2 Listen to BBC 6 Minute English on daily topics such as technology, the environment, and wellbeing. Then discuss the content and express personal opinions in English.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Sentence stress(“The Pronunciation Lounge” video) |
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| Class 2 | Linking between vowel sounds (The Pronunciation Lounge)
|
Please read the passage from 6 Minute English which is posted in LMS. |
| Class 3 | Rhotic accent (The Pronunciation Lounge) |
Please read the passage from 6 Minute English which is posted in LMS. |
| Class 4 | Schwa sound (The Pronunciation Lounge) |
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| Class 5 | How to pronounce -ed endings (The Pronunciation lounge) |
Please read the passage from 6 Minute English which is posted in LMS. |
| Class 6 | Presentation Day |
Prepare for a presentation. |
| Class 7 | Exam and Review Session |
Please review all the reading passages you have read in class and prepare for the test. |
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)
We are not using a textbook. Materials will be provided via LMS as well as in class.
Reference books, course materials, etc.
None
Evaluation methods and criteria
Class participation and worksheets: 45%
Presentation:20%
Exam: 35%
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