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- Liberal arts and basic science courses
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Ishihara Yuki
- Class Format
- Exercise
- Media-enhanced courses
- Day/Period(Room No.)
- Mon3-4(H104)
- Group
- 9-LS
- Course number
- LAE.E214
- Credits
- 1
- Academic year
- 2017
- Offered quarter
- 4Q
- Syllabus updated
- 2017/3/17
- 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
Each class starts with several students' speeches and questions-and-answers sessions. We will practice listening to English news and discussing related topics in English, using the textbook. We will also watch the latest news video clips and discuss it.
Course schedule/Required learning
| Course schedule | Required learning | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Real Money Investigation: Thieves Holding Your Data Hostage | Textbook pp.45-52. |
| Class 2 | Burger Wars: Billion Dollar Burger? | Textbook pp.53-59. |
| Class 3 | The Perfect Apple? | Textbook pp.60-64. |
| Class 4 | Winter Blast | Textbook pp.65-70. |
| Class 5 | Russian Spies? Three Suspects Charged | Textbook pp.71-77. |
| Class 6 | Measles on the Move | Textbook pp.78-85. |
| Class 7 | School Bus Safety: Should School Buses Have Seat Belts? | Textbook pp.86-91. |
| Class 8 | A New Era: U.S.-Cuba Stage Historic Talks Final Exam | Textbook pp.92-99. |
Textbook(s)
Shigeru Yamane and Kathleen Yamane, ABC World News 18, Kinseido.
Reference books, course materials, etc.
To be announced in class.
Assessment criteria and methods
Activities in class 30%
Presentation 20%
Final Exam 50%
Related courses
- LAE.E213 ： English 7
Prerequisites (i.e., required knowledge, skills, courses, etc.)
None
