| Course Name | Year | Term | Period | Faculty / Graduate School | All Instructors | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31903:[2025 Fall]English 8 Computer-based Learning Skills(4P) § 31904:English 8 (4P) | 2025 | Fall | Wed2 | College of Science and Engineering | YAMASHITA HISAKO | 1 |
Campus
Class Venue
Language
Course Outline and Method
【＋R授業】詳細はmanaba+Rを参照（第1回で実施予定）
Student Attainment Objectives
・understand English passages using important reading strategies such as predicting, skimming, and scanning.
・identify main ideas and details in the English passages.
・express a clear argument in agreement or disagreement with the topics, both in speaking and writing.
・foster learner autonomy through the use of the online workbook.
・further their EFL education beyond the classroom by utilizing online resources.
Recommended Preparatory Course
Course Schedule
| Lecture/Instructor（When there are multiple instructors) | Theme |
|---|---|
| Keyword, References and Supplementary Information | |
| 1 | Course Introduction |
Course Preparation |
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| 2 | Unit 5: Memory and Learning |
Reading 1: Down Memory Lane (Online Workbook) |
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| 3 | Unit 5: Memory and Learning |
Reading 2: Sleep and Memory (Video) |
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| 4 | Unit 6: Trends in Education |
Reading 1: Technology in the Classroom (Online Workbook) |
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| 5 | Unit 6: Trends in Education |
Reading 2: Prioritizing Students’Mental Health (Video) |
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| 6 | Review |
Online Workbook, Quiz 1 |
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| 7 | Unit 7: Nature's Fury |
Reading 1: When Tornadoes Strike (Online Workbook) |
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| 8 | Unit 7: Nature's Fury |
Reading 2: Wildfires! (Video) |
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| 9 | Unit 8: Building Wonders |
Reading 1: Unfinished Masterpiece (Online Workbook) |
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| 10 | Unit 8: Building Wonders |
Reading 2: Amazing Structures (Video) |
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| 11 | Workshop on Internet-Based Activities |
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| 12 | Unit 9: Form and Function |
Reading 1: What Are Feathers For? (Online Workbook) |
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| 13 | Unit 9: Form and Function |
Reading 2: Design by Nature (Video) |
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| 14 | Review |
Online Workbook, Quiz 2 |
Class Format
Recommendations for Private Study
b) Be sure to complete any tasks assigned by your instructor the previous week.
c) You are responsible for any information you miss if absent.
d) Visit the Beyond Borders Plaza (BBP) on Central Arc 2F (https://www.ritsumei.ac.jp/bbp/) to learn about interesting events and useful services for improving your English.
Grade Evaluation Method
| Kind | Percentage | Grading Criteria etc. |
|---|---|---|
| Final Examination (Written) | 0 | |
| Report Examination (A report to be submitted by the unified deadline) |
0 | |
| Exams and/or Reports other than those stated above, and Continuous Assessment (Evaluation of Everyday Performance in Class) |
100 | 50%: Textbook Unit Activities,Online, Workbook Exercises,Homework Assignments,and Class Attitude,45%: Quizzes(Quiz 1: 20% and Quiz 2: 25%);5%: Workshop |
Grade Evaluation Method （Note）
Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods
(2) 初回授業でオンラインワークブックの登録と使用方法を説明します。必ず参加してください。
(3) 教員から指示があった場合、有線（ワイヤード）イヤホンを持参してください。イヤホンは100円ショップでも購入できます。
(4) 到達度を見る指標の一つとして、TOEIC®L&R IPテスト（オンライン）を実施します。各自、指定期間内に必ず受験してください。受験方法については、改めて連絡します。受験しない場合、また得点が200点未満だった場合に、総得点より5点減点します。450点以上の場合は5点加点します
注意: 原級復帰で履修中の科目での加点や減点はありません。
Textbooks
| Title | Author | Publisher | ISBN Code | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathways:Reading,Writing, and Critical Thinking Third Edition, (Level 2) Student Book with Spark Access + e-Book (1 year access) | Laurie Blass, Margi Vargo, Kristen Sherman | Cengage Learning | 9780357979747 | 教科書のUnit5からUnit9を使用します |
Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）
Reference Books
Reference Books （Frequency of Use, Note）
Web Pages for Reference
How to Communicate with the Instructor In and Out of Class(Including Instructor Contact Information)
Other Comments
URL:https://secure.ritsumei.ac.jp/students/pathways-future/course/curriculum.html/