English 8 再2

Academic unit or major

English language courses

Instructor(s)

Masatoshi Tamura

Class Format

Exercise (Face-to-face)

Media-enhanced courses

-

Day of week/Period
(Classrooms)

5-6 Wed (W2-402(W242))

Class

再2

Course Code

LAE.E214

Number of credits

010

Course offered

2026

Offered quarter

2Q

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

Every week, we progress through one assigned unit of the textbook. Each time an assignment is given, and a mini-test is conducted during the class. Note: If you are more than 30 minutes late, you will not be able to take the mini-test.

Course schedule/Objectives

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)

AMBITIONS Intermediate (KINSEIDO, ISBN 978-4-7647-4056-3)

Reference books, course materials, etc.

Instructions will be given in the class

Evaluation methods and criteria

Performance in class (60%) and 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.