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 |
Attendance is taken in every class. Students must familiarize themselves with topics described in the required learning section before coming to class.
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | Unit 7 Reading:Isamu Noguchi | Exercise in Unit7:Isamu Noguchi |
Class 2 | Unit 8 Reading:The spirit of Aloha | Exercise in Unit8:The spirit of Aloha |
Class 3 | Unit 9Reading:The limits of forgiveness | Exercise in Unit9:The limits of forgiveness |
Class 4 | Unit 10 Reading:Eugene Debs | Exercise in Unit10:Eugene Debs |
Class 5 | Unit 11Reading:Joseph McCarthy | Exercise in Unit11:Joseph McCarthy |
Class 6 | Unit 12 Reading:The end of separate but equal | Exercise in Unit12:The end of separate but equal |
Class 7 | Unit 13 Reading:Wounded knee and review | Exercise in Unit13:Wounded knee |
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.
Different Histories: Nobuharu Ichioka: Kinseido
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Review(50%), Class Participation and assignments (50%)
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