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 |
Students are required to read the assigned material and prepare in advance.
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | Handout (1): on science and technology Mini-test 1 | Understand the English passage on the handout and answer questions (including writing exercises) correctly. |
Class 2 | Handout (2): biographical essay Mini-test 2 | Understand the English passage on the handout and answer questions (including writing exercises) correctly. |
Class 3 | Handout (3): on current issues Mini-test 3 | Understand the English passage on the handout and answer questions (including writing exercises) correctly. |
Class 4 | Handout (4): memoir Mini-test 4 | Understand the English passage on the handout and answer questions (including writing exercises) correctly. |
Class 5 | Handout (5): on science and technology Mini-test 5 | Understand the English passage on the handout and answer questions (including writing exercises) correctly. |
Class 6 | Handout (6): on current issues Mini-test 6 | Understand the English passage on the handout and answer questions (including writing exercises) correctly. |
Class 7 | Handout (7): on culture Mini-test 7 | Understand the English passage on the handout and answer questions (including writing exercises) correctly. |
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.
Handouts will be provided in class.
To be announced in class.
Activities in class: 30% Assignments: 20% Mini-tests: 50%
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