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 |
In class, we will practice listening to English using ABC news. The class activities will also include TOEFL-style speaking exercises. Vocabulary tests will be given frequently.
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | Course introduction Unit 8: 13-year-old on a Game Show | Textbook pp. 46-51 |
Class 2 | Unit 9: Virtual Kidnapping | Textbook pp. 52-57 |
Class 3 | Unit 10: Reunion: Airman and the Little Girl He Saved | Textbook pp. 58-62 |
Class 4 | Unit 11: Report on the Republican Health Care Plan | Textbook pp. 63-71 |
Class 5 | Unit 12: A Rare Ride Inside an F-16 | Textbook pp. 72-78 |
Class 6 | Unit 13: Race Against Time: Oroville Dam | Textbook pp. 79-86 |
Class 7 | Unit 14: Doctors and Nurses in Somaliland | Textbook pp. 87-93 |
Class 8 | Unit 15: CIA Secret Bombshell: WikiLeaks End-of-term examination | Textbook pp. 94-102 |
ABC World News 20, Kinseido, ISBN: 978-4-7647-4051-8
Useful books will be referred to and handouts will be distributed as necessary.
Class participation: 30%
Short tests and end-of-term examination: 70%
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