2019 English 8 46-RW

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Academic unit or major
English language courses
Instructor(s)
Tanioka Takehiko 
Class Format
Exercise     
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Thr5-6(W931)  
Group
46-RW
Course number
LAE.E214
Credits
1
Academic year
2019
Offered quarter
4Q
Syllabus updated
2019/9/25
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 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

  Course schedule Required learning
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.

Textbook(s)

The Bridges of English Language across the World (Shohakusya)

Reference books, course materials, etc.

To be announced in class.

Assessment criteria and methods

The total score of weekly short tests: 40%
Final exam: 60%

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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