2023 English 8 22-RW

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Academic unit or major
English language courses
Instructor(s)
Unuki Ryo 
Class Format
Exercise    (Face-to-face)
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Mon5-6(第4ラボ, (西3号館8階))  
Group
22-RW
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

Reading:
1. Students are required to read the copy of an article or an essay given in advance before coming to class.
2. The instructor (1) clarifies the essential points of the text, and (2) teaches useful expressions.

Writing:
1. Students are required to do the specified exercises or tasks before coming to class.
2. The instructor (1) checks the answers, (2) clarifies the essential points, and (3) teaches useful expressions.

The instructor has the students do additional exercises or tasks when necessary.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Learning the structure of a good English paragraphs (1) Useful expressions: generic nouns ・ To learn to write a paragraph based on the structure of a good English paragraph ・ To learn how to use generic nouns
Class 2 Learning the structure of a good English paragraphs (2) Learning to use an appropriate register in writing (1) ・ To learn to write a paragraph based on the structure of a good English paragraph ・ To learn to use an appropriate register in writing ・ To learn how to write a letter or an e-mail message
Class 3 Learning to use an appropriate register in writing (2) Learning how to write an opinion paragraph (1) ・ To learn to use an appropriate register in writing ・ To learn how to write a letter or an e-mail message ・ To learn how to write an opinion paragraph ・ To learn to tell facts from opinions
Class 4 Learning how to write an opinion paragraph (2) Learning how to write a problem-solution paragraph and how to write a cause-and-effect paragraph (1) ・ To learn how to write an opinion paragraph ・ To learn the process of writing ・ To learn how to write a problem-solution paragraph ・ To learn how to write a cause-and-effect paragraph
Class 5 Learning how to write a problem-solution paragraph and how to write a cause-and-effect paragraph (2) Learning the basics of essay writing (1) ・ To learn how to write a problem-solution paragraph ・ To learn how to write a cause-and-effect paragraph ・ To learn how to produce an effective essay
Class 6 Learning the basics of essay writing (2) ・ To learn how to produce an effective essay
Class 7 Final exam Review To measure the students' achievement To review the main points

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)

Kate Elwood & Leonid Yoffe. Get Your Message Across Ⅱ: From Paragraph to Essay. Tokyo: Nan'un-Do, 2013.

Reference books, course materials, etc.

Handouts are given in class when necessary.

Assessment criteria and methods

Students are assessed on the degree to which they can put what they have learned in class to practical use.

Activities in class & Homework assignments: 50%
Final 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

The planned activities may be altered depending on the students' achievement, etc.

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