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2023　English 8 4-LS

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Academic unit or major
English language courses
Instructor(s)
Yamada Susan Adams 
Class Format
Exercise    (Face-to-face)
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Mon3-4(第2ラボ, （西3号館4階）)  
Group
4-LS
Course number
LAE.E214
Credits
1
Academic year
2023
Offered quarter
4Q
Syllabus updated
2023/3/20
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

Writing individually and speaking in pairs and groups, e.g., surveys and interviews.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Orientation, begin Unit 3, Environment 2nd reading, discussion questions Use questions accurately
Class 2 Unit 4. Urban Life 1st reading, discussion questions Discussion skills (agreeing/disagreeing), Classbook exercises
Class 3 Unit Unit 4. Urban Life 2nd reading, discussion questions Discussion skills (comparing), Classbook exercises
Class 4 Unit 5. Business 1st reading, discussion questions Discussion skills (supporting), Classbook exercises
Class 5 Unit 5 Business 2nd reading, discussion questions Discussion skills (using sophisticated vocabulary), Classbook exercises
Class 6 Unit 6 Food, discussion questions Discussion skills (analyzing), Classbook exercises
Class 7 Review and conclusion Review, examination

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)

Asian Issues 3: Practice in Critical Reading. Alastair Graham-Marr. Abax.

Reference books, course materials, etc.

A good English/English dictionary.

Assessment criteria and methods

Vocabulary and reading exercises (20%), writing and discussion exercises (40%), final examination (40%).

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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