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2022　English 8 37-RW

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Academic unit or major
English language courses
Instructor(s)
Nagai Kaoru 
Class Format
Exercise    (Face-to-face)
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Thr3-4(H1102)  
Group
37-RW
Course number
LAE.E214
Credits
1
Academic year
2022
Offered quarter
4Q
Syllabus updated
2022/4/20
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 required to read the textbook and answer the exercise questions before the class. In the classroom, the instructor helps students to answer to the questions, understand the passage correctly and to comprehend its content and context deeply. In addition, students will learn academic writing skills and practice writing short essays through practical exercises.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 "3 Psychology Reading1 Body Language" Understanding the passage accurately and comprehending its content and context deeply through various exercises.
Class 2 "3 Psychology Reading2 Extraversion and Introversion" Understanding the passage accurately and comprehending its content and context deeply through various exercises.
Class 3 Writing 3: The Argument Essay Learning how to write an argument essay.
Class 4 "4 Fashion in History Reading1 The Toe of the Shoe" Understanding the passage accurately and comprehending its content and context deeply through various exercises.
Class 5 "4 Fashion in History Reading2 Trousers and Skirts" Understanding the passage accurately and comprehending its content and context deeply through various exercises.
Class 6 Writing 4: Summary Writing Learning how to write a summary in English.
Class 7 Review / Exam Review the overall content of the course.

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)

Weaving It Together 4 Advanced Level/Connecting Reading and Writing, Shohakusha

Reference books, course materials, etc.

To be announced in class.

Assessment criteria and methods

In-class performance: 20% Writing Assignments: 30% Exam: 50%

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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