2019 English 8 31-RW

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Academic unit or major
English language courses
Instructor(s)
Kasahara Ichiro 
Class Format
Exercise     
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Thr3-4(S514)  
Group
31-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

Students should do assigned reading before class, and try to understand the structures of a paragraph and an essay. Participants are expected to share ideas with other students and improve writing skills.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Introduction and Chapter 9. Analysis Assigned reading passage & exercises
Class 2 Chapter 10. Classification Assigned reading passage & exercises
Class 3 Chapter 11. Process Assigned reading passage & exercises
Class 4 CHapter 12. Problem Solution Assigned reading passage & exercises
Class 5 Chapter 13. Reason Assigned reading passage & exercises
Class 6 Chapter 14. Time Order Assigned reading passage & exercises
Class 7 Chapter 16. Opinion Assigned reading passage & exercises
Class 8 Chapter 17 - 20 Excerpts Assigned reading passage & exercises

Textbook(s)

Writing Techniques for College Students

Reference books, course materials, etc.

Suggested in class

Assessment criteria and methods

Essays 50%
Quizzes 40%
Participation 10%

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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