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Academic unit or major
English language courses
Instructor(s)
Tanioka Takehiko 
Class Format
Exercise    (ZOOM)
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Thr5-6(W931)  
Group
46-RW
Course number
LAE.E214
Credits
1
Academic year
2020
Offered quarter
4Q
Syllabus updated
2020/9/18
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 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 A passage about technology To become able to read English passages correctly
Class 2 Chapter 9 A passage about environmnet To become able to read English passages quickly and grasp the gist
Class 3 Chapter 10 A passage about Japanese companies To become able to write a summary in English
Class 4 Chapter 11 A passage about widlife To become able to read English passages correctly
Class 5 Chapter 12 A passage about car industry To become able to read English passages quickly and grasp the gist
Class 6 Chapter 13 A passage about labour issues To become able to write a summary in English
Class 7 Chapter 14 A passage about history General review and exam

Out-of-Class Study Time (Preparation and Review)

To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.

Textbook(s)

Meet the World 2020: English through Newspapers(Seibidou)

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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