Course title
Academic Communication   [Academic Communication]
Course category general education courses  Requirement   Credit 1 
Department   Year 3ļ½ž4  Semester 3rd 
Course type 3rd  Course code 020225
Instructor(s)
JAMES BALDWIN   [James Baldwin]
Facility affiliation Graduate School of Engineering Office   Email address

Course description
The purpose of this course is to prepare students to effectively communicate with other researchers and scientists in English. Students will also focus on learning basic strategies for debating and participating in lively academic discussions.
Expected Learning
In order this course, students are expected to:
1. Attend regularly and participate actively in class activities.
2. Acquire knowledge of communication strategies covered in the course.
3. Demonstrate ability in joining and leading group discussions.
4. Successfully complete all written assignments.
Course schedule
1. Course objectives; Asking questions and follow-up questions; Group activity
2. Expressing opinions; Agreeing and disagreeing; Discussion expressions; Types of opinion; Class opinion survey
3. Giving reasons; Comparing and contrasting; Brainstorming reasons; Mini-debates 1
4. Mini-debates 2; Avoiding plagiarism: summarizing, paraphrasing and citing sources; Discussion Summary 1 assignment guidelines
5. Supporting opinions; Types of support; Giving supports; Building a case study
6. Leading an academic discussion: Discussion Summary 1; Building a case study; Case Study assignment guidelines
7. Case Study writing format; In-text citations and making a reference list
8. Case Study writing and instructor feedback
9. Case Study presentations and submission; Discussion Summary 2 assignment guidelines
10. Group discussion activity
11. Leading an academic discussion: Discussion Summary 2; Discussing new trends in life science research and industry
12. Final Assignment: Business Plan guidelines and outline; Definite and indefinite article usage
13. Conjunctions and linking words; Business Plan writing and instructor feedback
14. Business Plan self-editing and peer-editing
15. Business Plan: Final presentations and submission
Note: Course syllabus may change according to class needs.
Prerequisites
This elective course carries 2 credits. In addition to the 30 hours that students spend in the class, they are recommended to prepare for, and review, the classes using the textbook stated below, 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 will be counted as one time of absence.
Required Text(s) and Materials
Study materials provided by the instructor.
References
Assessment/Grading
Participation: 30%
Homework assignments: 20%
Midterm assignment: 25%
Final assignment: 25%
Note: Plagiarism in any form is strictly unacceptable. Plagiarized assignments will receive a grade of ā€œDā€, and second offences may result in course failure.
Message from instructor(s)
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Office hours
Students may contact the instructor by email: jamesdbaldwin39@gmail.com
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Lecture Language
English
Language Subject
Last update
9/24/2019 9:35:16 AM