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 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 | |
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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 |
Writing Techniques for College Students
Suggested in class
Essays 50%
Quizzes 40%
Participation 10%
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