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 class, students will read essays on Western cultures and summarize them. They are required to answer questions about the essays in English.
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | Reading: Chapter 4: Comic Books | Text: pp. 17-22. |
Class 2 | Quiz: Chapter 4: Comic Books | Text: pp. 17-22. |
Class 3 | Reading: Chapter 5: Punk Rock | Text: pp. 23-29. |
Class 4 | Quiz: Chapter 5: Punk Rock | Text: pp. 23-29. |
Class 5 | Reading: Chapter 6: Hip Hop | Text: pp. 30-36. |
Class 6 | Quiz: Chapter 6: Hip Hop | Text: pp. 30-36. |
Class 7 | Review and Final Exam | Review the overall exercises. |
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.
Edward K. Chan、American Subcultures [Revised Edition], Eihosha, 978-4-269-16060-6.
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Activities in class: 20%, Homework assignments: 50%, Final exam: 30%
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