2026 (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)
- Yoshihiro Esashi
- Class Format
- Exercise
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - Class
- 30-LS
- 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 course aims to acquire advanced English skills through watching videos on various topics and participating in group role-plays. Students will practice writing the English expressions and phrases used in the role-plays. The course requires students to complete preparatory assignments. Mini-tests will begin in Class 2.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Unit 6 Panama's Geisha Coffee |
Understand the content of video and answer the questions in Unit 6(pp. 43-47). Role play the video in groups. |
| Class 2 | Unit 7 An App to Stop Food Waste |
Understand the content of video and answer the questions in Unit 7(pp. 50-54). Role play the video in groups. |
| Class 3 | Unit 8 Newspapers into Pencils in Kenya |
Understand the content of video and answer the questions in Unit 8(pp. 57-61). Role play the video in groups. |
| Class 4 | Unit 9 Music for Alzheimer Patients |
Understand the content of video and answer the questions in Unit 9(pp. 64-68). Role play the video in groups. |
| Class 5 | Unit 10 Robots at the Construction Site |
Understand the content of video and answer the questions in Unit 10(pp. 71-75). Role play the video in groups. |
| Class 6 | Unit 11 An African Immigirant Creates Pizza in Italy |
Understand the content of video and answer the questions in Unit 11(pp. 78-82). Role play the video in groups. |
| Class 7 | Review and Final Exam |
The final exam will cover Units 6-11. Review these Units. |
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)
Vital Voices (2) People & Cultures on Video Intermediate
by James C. House & Michico Miyoshi, Shohakusha, ISBN: 9784775450123
Reference books, course materials, etc.
JapanKnowledgeLib（https://www.libra.titech.ac.jp/databases/japanknowledge）
Evaluation methods and criteria
Class participation: 20%
Mini-tests: 40 %
Final exam: 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