2026 (Current Year) Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
English 8 10-RW
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Akiko Kondo
- Class Format
- Exercise
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - Class
- 10-RW
- Course Code
- LAE.E214
- Number of credits
- 010
- Course offered
- 2026
- Offered quarter
- 4Q
- Syllabus updated
- Mar 13, 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 is designed to further improve students' reading and writing skills by having them read essays on social issues and current topics, expand their vocabulary, and write sentences to express their ideas effectively. After learning key words and phrases, students will read the essay, understand its main idea and details, and then practice reading it aloud. The remaining class time will be dedicated to learning related vocabulary, writing paragraphs using the target expressions introduced in the course, and exchanging opinions on the topic. Additionally, students will learn how to organize paragraphs in papers and articles.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Unit 6 Discrimination against Asian Americans |
Do vocabulary and writing exercises and translate the reading section into Japanese on pages 51-58 of the textbook. |
| Class 2 | Unit 7 Gendered Division of Housework |
Do vocabulary and writing exercises and translate the reading section into Japanese on pages 59-66 of the textbook. |
| Class 3 | Unit 8 Preparing for Emergencies |
Do vocabulary and writing exercises and translate the reading section into Japanese on pages 67-74 of the textbook. |
| Class 4 | Unit 9 Ukraine and Afghanistan |
Do vocabulary and writing exercises and translate the reading section into Japanese on pages 75-82 of the textbook. |
| Class 5 | Unit 10 Digital Society |
Do vocabulary and writing exercises and translate the reading section into Japanese on pages 83-90 of the textbook. |
| Class 6 | Unit 15 Helping People Make Better Choices |
Do vocabulary and writing exercises and translate the reading section into Japanese on pages 123-130 of the textbook. |
| Class 7 | Review and term-end examination |
Review the scope of the exam. |
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)
Nakaya, Miyako, Yukita Miyuki, Yamazaki Masaru, and Bill Benfield, CLIL: Discuss the Changing World 2, Seibido.
ISBN: 978-4-7919-7268-5
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Genius English-Japanese Dictionary
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
Evaluation methods and criteria
Grading will be based on the following: term-end examination (70%) and activities in class (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