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2019　English 8 4-LS

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Academic unit or major
English language courses
Instructor(s)
Yamada Susan Adams 
Class Format
Exercise     
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Mon3-4(W371)  
Group
4-LS
Course number
LAE.E214
Credits
1
Academic year
2019
Offered quarter
4Q
Syllabus updated
2019/11/18
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

Further development of student's skills in reading and researching debate topics, developing questions and supporting their positions through numerous opportunities for debate during the term.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Introduction to the course Unit 7. Organ and Tissue Donation Comprehend/ask questions concerning course content and overall policies
Class 2 Unit 8. Animals Critical thinking skills
Class 3 Unit 9. Violence and Nonviolence Discussion skills
Class 4 Unit 10. Education Today Presentation skills
Class 5 Unit 11. The Family Persuasion skills
Class 6 Unit 12. Marriage and Divorce Prioritizing skills
Class 7 Unit 13. Sex Education and STDs Interpersonal skills
Class 8 Reflection/Examination Examination/Reflection report

Textbook(s)

Stimulating Conversation: thinking critically about current events. Greg Goodmacher. Intercom Press.

Reference books, course materials, etc.

English-English dictionary

Assessment criteria and methods

In-class preparation, written assignments, discussion participation, examination, final reflection paper

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 (i.e., required knowledge, skills, courses, etc.)

None

Other

None.

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