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 are to study one unit of the textbook each week. A short review test is set at the end of each class.
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | Chapter 8 | Understand the passage about mass media |
Class 2 | Chapter 9 | Understand the passage about Japanese employment system |
Class 3 | Chapter 10 | Understand the passage about refugees |
Class 4 | Chapter 11 | Understand the passage about sports |
Class 5 | Chapter 12 | Understand the passage about US labor force |
Class 6 | Chapter 13 | Understand the passage about international cooperation |
Class 7 | Chapter 14 | Understand the passage about Japanese culture |
Class 8 | Review and Exam | Review and confirm what the students have learned in class. |
The Bridges of English Language across the World (Shohakusya)
To be announced in class.
The total score of weekly short tests: 40%
Final exam: 60%
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