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 |
We will cover a textbook unit in each class. Students are expected to preview the materials before class.
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | Short Introduction, Chapter 6 "Celebration" | Understand the objectives of the class; understand the English text in Chapter 6 and answer the questions there correctly. |
Class 2 | Review Test 1, Chapter 7 "Giving Birth", Vocabulary Quiz 1 | Understand the English text in Chapter 7 and answer the questions there correctly. |
Class 3 | Review Test 2, Chapter 8 "Music", Vocabulary Quiz 2 | Understand the English text in Chapter 8 and answer the questions there correctly. |
Class 4 | Review Test 3, Chapter 9 "Gender and Language", Vocabulary Quiz 3 | Understand the English text in Chapter 9 and answer the questions there correctly. |
Class 5 | Review Test 4, Chapter 10 "Newspapers", Vocabulary Quiz 4 | Understand the English text in Chapter 10 and answer the questions there correctly. |
Class 6 | Review Test 5, Chapter 11 "Art", Vocabulary Quiz 5 | Understand the English text in Chapter 11 and answer the questions there correctly. |
Class 7 | Review and exam | Review the overall content of the 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.
Getting Personal Using Videoclips: Watch, Listen and Read, ISBN 978-4-88198-618-9, SHOHAKUSHA
To be announced in class.
Activities in class (including quizzes) 70%, final exam 30%
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