2026 (Current Year) Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
English 8 27-LS
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Mio Sekiguchi
- Class Format
- Exercise
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - Class
- 27-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
Attendance is taken in every class. Students must familiarize themselves with topics described in the required learning section before coming to class.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Chapter 8: The Conservation Movement(1) |
Chapter 8 Handout |
| Class 2 | Chapter 8: The Conservation Movement(2) |
Chapter 8 Handout Submission |
| Class 3 | Chapter 11: Famous Abolitionists (1) |
Chapter 11 Handout |
| Class 4 | Chapter 11: Famous Abolitionists (2) |
Chapter 11 Handout Submission |
| Class 5 | Chapter 15: Future Predictions (1) |
Chapter 15 Handout |
| Class 6 | Chapter 15: Future Predictions (2) |
Chapter 15 Handout Submission |
| Class 7 | Final Presentations |
Prep for Final Presentation |
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)
Mark D. Lucas, Junji Kawabata: Unique Selections-Listening to the Lecture, Shohakusha,
ISBN: 978-4-88196-690-5
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Useful books will be referred to and handouts will be distributed as necessary.
Evaluation methods and criteria
Attendance and Class Participation: １0％,
Assignments: Hand out, Preparation 20％
Quizzes/Tests: 20%
Final Exam and Presentations (Include abstract or summary or transcript for presentation in English): 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
Other
The schedule and/or content of classes may be adjusted based on students' level of understanding and other factors.