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- Liberal arts and basic science courses
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- School of Science
- School of Engineering
- School of Materials and Chemical Technology
- School of Computing
- School of Life Science and Technology
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School of Environment and Society
- Department of Architecture and Building Engineering
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Department of Transdisciplinary Science and Engineering
- Department of Social and Human Sciences
- Department of Innovation Science
- Graduate major in Technology and Innovation Management
- Common courses
- Liberal arts and basic science courses
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Maruyama Reiko
- Class Format
- Exercise
- Media-enhanced courses
- Day/Period(Room No.)
- Mon3-4(S514)
- Group
- 14-RW
- Course number
- LAE.E214
- Credits
- 1
- Academic year
- 2019
- Offered quarter
- 4Q
- Syllabus updated
- 2019/3/18
- 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
In this class, we use the textbook concerning TOEIC reading section. We can develop reading and writing skills through the questions about TOEIC Part 5, 6, and 7 (TOEIC TEST LEVEL 600). At the end of every chapter, we have the confirmation small tests using "Check Link" system. And also, the quarter end test (Unit 8-15).
Course schedule/Required learning
| Course schedule | Required learning | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Introduction for English 8 course Unit 8 Personnel | vocabulary questions in the next chapter |
| Class 2 | Unit 9 Advertising | vocabulary questions in the next chapter |
| Class 3 | Unit 10 Meetings | vocabulary questions in the next chapter |
| Class 4 | Unit 11 Finance | vocabulary questions in the next chapter |
| Class 5 | Unit 12 Offices | vocabulary questions in the next chapter |
| Class 6 | Unit 13 Daily Life | vocabulary questions in the next chapter |
| Class 7 | Unit 14 Sales & Marketing | vocabulary questions in the next chapter |
| Class 8 | Unit 15 Unit 15 Events Quarter end examination (Unit 8-15） | No homework. |
Textbook(s)
Score Booster for the TOEIC® L&R Test Intermediate (Kinseido Press)
Reference books, course materials, etc.
They will be introduced in class.
Assessment criteria and methods
Chapter tests,
Quarter end examination
Class participation is one of the main requirements
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.
