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 required to read the assigned section of the textbook and answer questions in preparation for class. Classes consist of a review session and exercises aimed at enhancing students' reading/writing skills.
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | "Powering the Planet" Identifying pros and cons | Read the assigned text and complete exercises. |
Class 2 | "City of the Future" Identifying an author's opinion | Read the assigned text and complete exercises. |
Class 3 | "Highway of Dreams" Inferring information | Read the assigned text and complete exercises. |
Class 4 | "The Power of Virtual Reality" Applying information from a text | Read the assigned text and complete exercises. |
Class 5 | "High-Flying Helpers" Recognizing text coherence | Read the assigned text and complete exercises. |
Class 6 | "What's on Your Mind?" Identifying text organization | Read the assigned text and complete exercises. |
Class 7 | Final Exam Review | Reivew of entire course |
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.
Reading Explorer 3, [Cengage], ISBN: 978-0-35-711627-2
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Class contribution and homework: 60%
Final Exam: 40%
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