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- Liberal arts and basic science courses
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Saeki Yasuki
- Class Format
- Exercise
- Media-enhanced courses
- Day/Period(Room No.)
- Mon3-4(H104)
- Group
- 9-LS
- Course number
- LAE.E214
- Credits
- 1
- Academic year
- 2016
- Offered quarter
- 4Q
- Syllabus updated
- 2017/1/11
- Lecture notes updated
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- Language used
- Japanese
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Course description and aims
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.
Student learning outcomes
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 that will be developed
| Specialist skills | ✔ Intercultural skills | ✔ Communication skills | Critical thinking skills | Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
Class flow
In this course students will be urged to make full use of the several news stories in the textbook for the purpose of enhancing their listening and speaking skills, building up their vocabulary and learning a variety of useful expressions. In addition, every student will be required to give a short speech.
Course schedule/Required learning
| Course schedule | Required learning | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Unit 9, Unit 10 | Four language skills |
| Class 2 | Unit 10, Unit 11 | Four language skills |
| Class 3 | Unit 11, Unit 12 | Four language skills |
| Class 4 | Review Test, Unit 13 | Four language skills |
| Class 5 | Unit 14, Listening Test | Four language skills |
| Class 6 | Unit 15, Listening Test | Four language skills |
| Class 7 | Review Test, Presentation Practice | Four language skills |
| Class 8 | Speech, Final Exam | Four language skills |
Textbook(s)
ABC World News 18(Kinseido)
Reference books, course materials, etc.
None
Assessment criteria and methods
Listening test 30%, Review Test 35%, Final Exam 20%, Speech 15%
Related courses
- LAE.E213 ： English 7
Prerequisites (i.e., required knowledge, skills, courses, etc.)
None
Other
None
