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2023　English 8 6-LS

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Academic unit or major
English language courses
Instructor(s)
Matsui Kyoko 
Class Format
Exercise    (Face-to-face)
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Mon3-4(第1ラボ, （西3号館4階）)  
Group
6-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

In each class students will practice listening to news, learning strategies to promote fluency and accuracy in reading, speaking their comments, making persuasive presentations by turns, and writing compositions by using the textbook. Review is given to each student’s presentation.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Unit 13: Relationship with Other Countries: Trade War (1) How to discuss in a group 1 textbook pp.109-116
Class 2 Unit 13: Relationship with Other Countries: Trade War (2) Useful expression for Group discussion 1 Listening Tips for News English 1 textbook pp. 109-116
Class 3 Unit 14: Religions: Changes in Islam (1) and Students' group discussion 1 (One group has 8 minutes). Quiz 1 textbook pp. 117-124
Class 4 Unit 14: Religions: Changes in Islam (2) Students' group discussion 2 (One group has 10 minutes). Mini- Presentation 1 textbook pp. 117-124
Class 5 Unit 15: Right to Be Forgotten: Privacy and Freedom of Expression (1) Mini-Presentation 2 textbook pp. 125-132
Class 6 Unit 15: Right to Be Forgotten: Privacy and Freedom of Expression (2) Final Examination textbook pp. 125-132
Class 7 Wrap-up, Review of Final Examination Mini-Presentation 3 Peer Evaluation of Writing, Review of Final 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)

『CLIL: Discuss the Changing World』 Miyako Nakaya, Miyuki Yukita and others. Seibido

Reference books, course materials, etc.

Useful sources will be referred to as necessary

Assessment criteria and methods

Participation and activities in class 30%
Quiz, Assignments, and presentation 30%
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

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