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 unit in the textbook and prepare in advance.
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | Course introduction Unit 6: “Can You Get Smarter in Your Sleep?” Mini-test 1 | Identify course objectives. Understand the English text in Unit 6 and answer questions correctly. |
Class 2 | Unit 10: “Learning from Nature” Mini-test 2 | Understand the English text in Unit 10 and answer questions correctly. |
Class 3 | Unit 14: “Space Flight for Everyone” Mini-test 3 | Understand the English text in Unit 14 and answer questions correctly. |
Class 4 | Unit 18: “The Future of High-Speed Travel” Mini-test 4 | Understand the English text in Unit 18 and answer questions correctly. |
Class 5 | Unit 3: “Why are Human Brains So Big?” Mini-test 5 | Understand the English text in Unit 3 and answer questions correctly. |
Class 6 | Unit 7: “The Hidden Benefits of Boredom” Mini-test 6 | Understand the English text in Unit 7 and answer questions correctly. |
Class 7 | Unit 11: “Living at the Bottom of the World” Mini-test 7 | Understand the English text in Unit 11 and answer questions correctly. |
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.
Science Arena (Seibido)
To be announced in class.
Activities in class: 20% Assignments: 20% Mini-tests: 60%
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