| Course title | |||||
| English Discussion [English Discussion] | |||||
| Course category | Liberal Arts and Fundamental Studies | Requirement | Credit | 1 | |
| Department | Year | 1～4 | Semester | 3rd | |
| Course type | 3rd | Course code | 020068 | ||
| Instructor(s) | |||||
| PATRICIA MCGAHAN [Patricia McGahan] | |||||
| Facility affiliation | Graduate School of Engineering | Office | Email address | ||
| Course description |
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This course aims to improve each student’s basic speaking fluency and ability to communicate in English, through the discussion of a variety of general topics as well as issues of academic interest. This course is mandatory for first-year students as an introduction to the English curriculum of Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology. |
| Expected Learning |
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Objectives (English Discussion): ・ Students should participate in discussions on both general and academic topics, based on their own experiences and knowledge. ・ Students should develop the ability to listen actively and express their opinions without repeating or copying others. ・ Students should be able to understand and build on other conversations. ・ Students should develop the oral skills needed in a variety of academic contexts, such as group discussions, debates etc. Competency Development: Intercultural Understanding, Global Awareness, Communication skills, Discussion skills |
| Course schedule |
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Class 1: Course Introduction Class 2: Model Discussion - Thematic Options Class 3: Discussion Leaders - Part A: Group 1 Class 4: Discussion Leaders - Part A: Group 2 Class 5: Discussion Leaders - Part A: Group 3 Class 6: Discussion Leaders - Part A: Group 4 Class 7: Discussion Leaders - Part A: Group 5 Class 8: Discussion Leaders - Part A: Group 6 Class 9: Incorporating Research Elements into Discussions Class 10: Discussion Leaders - Part B: Group 1 Class 11: Discussion Leaders - Part B: Group 2 Class 12: Discussion Leaders - Part B: Group 3 Class 13: Discussion Leaders - Part B: Group 4 Class 14: Discussion Leaders - Part B: Group 5 Class 15: Discussion Leaders - Part B: Group 6 |
| Prerequisites |
| This course carries 1 credit. In addition to 30 hours that students spend in the class, they are recommended to prepare for, and review, the classes using the class materials, spending the standard amount of time as specified by the university for each class. Students must attend at least 2/3 of a course in order to receive credit for that course. If students do not fully attend the class for two times, it should be counted as one time of absence. |
| Required Text(s) and Materials |
| A variety of materials are used and will be explained further in class. |
| References |
| References will be explained further in class. |
| Assessment/Grading |
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Attendance: 10% (Students must attend at least two-thirds of all classes in order to receive credit for the course.) Discussion Leader Projects: 20% (Part A: 10% & Part B: 10%) Participation & Discussion Worksheets: 70% |
| Message from instructor(s) |
| Looking forward to you further developing your passions while challenging yourself in this class and hopefully gaining more confidence and a variety of skills as you can make a difference in your life & the lives of others to make our world a better place with contributing your talents and abilities. |
| Course keywords |
| Discussion, Passions, Challenge, Contribute, Efforts, Study Skills, Information Literacy, Critical Thinking, Academic Skills, Research Skills, Carpe diem, Time |
| Office hours |
| Please speak to me in class or communicate by email (Subject: TUAT - ED, using the email address given to you in class on the written version of the class syllabus) if you have any questions or would like to discuss anything, an appointment for additional time can be arranged. |
| Remarks 1 |
| Task Based Learning: You will have a task of being a discussion leader twice during the term (Part A: Discussions on a Variety of Topics & Part B: Incorporating Research) and are responsible for preparing a discussion worksheet when you are the discussion leader. In addition you are required to write out answers in complete sentences on the discussion worksheets given to you by other discussion leaders and submit completed discussion worksheets at the beginning of class the following week. |
| Remarks 2 |
| Related URL |
| Information will be given in class. |
| Lecture Language |
| English |
| Language Subject |
| English |
| Last update |
| 6/5/2019 8:42:37 AM |