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Academic unit or major
English language courses
Instructor(s)
Tamura Masatoshi 
Class Format
Exercise     
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Thr5-6(3ラボ)  
Group
44-RW
Course number
LAE.E214
Credits
1
Academic year
2019
Offered quarter
4Q
Syllabus updated
2019/11/11
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 must familiarize themselves with topics described in the required learning section before coming to class.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Short Introduction, Unit 14 Climate Change: Can we stop global warming? Review Test 1 Check meanings of the new vocabularies and do exercises in advance
Class 2 Unit 15 Green Cities: Where are the world's cleanest cities? Vocabulary Test 1 Review Test 2 Check meanings of the new vocabularies and do exercises in advance
Class 3 Unit 16 The Power of Fame: How can celebrities help the world? Vocabulary Test 2 Review Test 3 Check meanings of the new vocabularies and do exercises in advance
Class 4 Unit 17 Free Trade: Good for all or good for some? Vocabulary Test 3 Review Test 4 Review the vocabularies and expressions in Unit 3
Class 5 Unit 18 Social Inequality: Why is there a gap between rich and poor? Vocabulary Test 4 Review Test 5 Check meanings of the new vocabularies and do exercises in advance
Class 6 Unit 19 Guns, Germs, and Steel: Why is Africa poor? Vocabulary Test 5 Review Test 6 Check meanings of the new vocabularies and do exercises in advance
Class 7 Unit 20 Aid and Development: Do developing countries need our help? Vocabulary Test 6 Review Test 7 Check meanings of the new vocabularies and do exercises in advance
Class 8 Final Exam and Review Review the whole course

Textbook(s)

Understanding Our New Challenges (Seibido） (ISBN 978-4-7919-3426-3)

Reference books, course materials, etc.

To be instructed in class when necessay

Assessment criteria and methods

In-class activities including homework 60%, Final Exam 40%

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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