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 11 A passage about working hours | To become able to read English passages correctly |
Class 2 | Chapter 12 A passage about environmnet | To become able to read English passages quickly and grasp the gist |
Class 3 | Chapter 13 A passage about management | To become able to write a summary in English |
Class 4 | Chapter 14 A passage about sports | To become able to read English passages correctly |
Class 5 | Chapter 15 A passage about mass media | To become able to read English passages quickly and grasp the gist |
Class 6 | Chapter 16 A passage about cyberwarfare | To become able to write a summary in English |
Class 7 | Chapter 17 A passage about cognition | General review and exam |
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.
Anthony Sellick et al. "Grand Tour: Seeing the World" (Seibido)
To be announced in class.
The total score of weekly short tests: 40%
Final exam: 60%
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tanioka[at]ila.titech.ac.jp
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