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.
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
Four language skills, fostering international awareness, communication, studying abroad, TOEFL
Specialist skills | ✔ Intercultural skills | ✔ Communication skills | Critical thinking skills | Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
Students are required to read the assigned material and prepare in advance.
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | Course introduction Handout (1): on science and technology | Identify course aims Reading for gist / sentence writing |
Class 2 | Handout (2): on current issues | Reading for gist Sentence writing |
Class 3 | Handout (3): on science | Close reading |
Class 4 | Handout (4): on current issues | Reading for gist Sentence writing |
Class 5 | Handout (5): expressing agreement and disagreement | Paragraph writing |
Class 6 | Handout (6): biographical essay | Reading for gist Sentence writing |
Class 7 | Handout (7): on science and technology | Reading for gist Sentence writing |
Class 8 | Review and Final exam | Review and Final exam |
Handouts will be provided in class.
To be announced in class
Activities in class: 20% Assignments: 30% Final exam: 50%
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