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 |
Using the textbook, students will practice reading English articles and answer the questions about them. There will be group work sessions to deepen their understanding through discussion. Students will also practice writing short essays about related topics.
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | Introduction to the course Unit 10A Healthy Living: Living Longer (Reading) | Understand how the class will be conducted. Understand the topic of Unit 10A. |
Class 2 | Unit 10B Healthy Living: In Search of Longevity (Reading and Writing) | Understand the reading passage in 10B and answer the questions there correctly. Write a short essay on a related topic. |
Class 3 | Unit 11A Green Solutions: Saving Water (Reading and Writing) | Understand the reading passage in 11A and answer the questions there correctly. Write a short essay on a related topic. |
Class 4 | Unit 11B Green Solutions: Technology as Trash (Reading and Writing) | Understand the reading passage in 11B and answer the questions there correctly. Write a short essay on a related topic. |
Class 5 | Unit 12A Earth and Beyond: Planet Hunters (Reading and Writing) | Understand the reading passage in 12A and answer the questions there correctly. Write a short essay on a related topic. |
Class 6 | Unit 12B Earth and Beyond: The Threat from Space (Reading and Writing) | Understand the reading passage in 12B and answer the questions there correctly. Write a short essay on a related topic. |
Class 7 | Review and exam | Review and confirm what the students have learned in class. |
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 Split 4B, Third Edition (Cengage/National Geographic Learning)
(978-0-35-712372-0 Student Book Split Edition 4B, Text Only)
To be announced in class.
In-class performance and assignments : 60%
Final exams: 40%
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