2026 (Current Year) Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
English 8 38-RW
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Tomoko Miyamoto
- Class Format
- Exercise
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - Class
- 38-RW
- 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
For each chapter in the textbook:
・Students will be required to read the text of the unit and solve the exercise problems before coming to class.
・The instructor (1) clarifies the essential points of the unit, (2) show an example of Japanese translation of the text and solutions to the exercise problems.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Chapter 6 It’s a Jungle Out There How We Can Share the World with Wildlife |
Preparation for Chapter 6 |
| Class 2 | Chapter 7 Where are We? The Importance of Maps |
Preparation for Chapter 7 |
| Class 3 | Chapter 8 Mens sana in corpore sano How Exercise Changes Our Bodies and Minds |
Preparation for Chapter 8 |
| Class 4 | Chapter 9 Who are You? The Risks and Rewards of Genetic Profiling |
Preparation for Chapter 9 |
| Class 5 | Chapter 10 Getting it Right by Getting it Wrong How Accidents Lead to Innovation |
Preparation for Chapter 10 |
| Class 6 | Chapter 11 Betting the World The Impact of Gambling on Society |
Preparation for Chapter 11 |
| Class 7 | Conclusion and final exam |
Preparation for final 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)
Grand Tour―Future Paths
Authors: Anthony Sellick / James Bury / Kaori Horiuchi
ISBN: 9784791973460
2,310yen（2,100yen without tax）
Seibido
Reference books, course materials, etc.
None
Evaluation methods and criteria
Activities in class: 30%
Final exam: 70%
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