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 |
In this subject, classes will be conducted in English and will cover each unit of the textbook. Students will be expected to participate fully in weekly conversational activities. Students will also be required submit the occasional written assignment and occasionally prepare presentations.
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | Orientation, complete Chapter 12 The Cassini-Huygens Mission-Journey to Saturn | Vocabulary building and discussion. |
Class 2 | Complete Chapter 14 Saving the Kakapo-Back from the Brink | Vocabulary building and discussion. |
Class 3 | Complete Chapter 16 Coral Reefs-Rain forests of the Ocean | Vocabulary building and discussion. |
Class 4 | Complete Chapter 18 The Monarch Butterfly's Migration-Across a Continent | Vocabulary building and discussion. |
Class 5 | Complete Chapter 19 Earth's Human Population-Occupying the Planet | Vocabulary building and discussion. |
Class 6 | Presentation preparation week | Conduct class survey on a chosen topic. |
Class 7 | Presentations and Q&A sessions. | Presentations and Q&A sessions. |
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.
Our Place in the Universe, Ian Bowring, et al. Seibido, ISBN 978-4-7919-1015-1.
A good English dictionary
In class participation 50%, homework: 20%, final presentation: 30%
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signore.burns[at]gmail.com
After class
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