Course title
生命工学英語特論Ⅰ   [International Research: Special Lecture Writing and Presentation for Biotechnology Ⅰ]
Course category courses for master's programs  Requirement   Credit 2 
Department   Year   Semester 1st 
Course type 1st  Course code 1060187
Instructor(s)
PATRICIA MCGAHAN   [Patricia McGahan]
Facility affiliation Graduate School of Engineering Office afjgxte/L1151  Email address

Course description
In this course you will be doing a combination of speaking, reading, writing, and listening. The emphasis will be on increasing your ability to understand scientific research articles as well as developing your research writing and presenting skills, along with your critical thinking skills, using both a thematic and structural approach.
Expected Learning
Objectives:
・ Students should participate in presenting and discussions of both general and academic topics, based on their own experiences and knowledge.
・ Students should develop the ability to listen actively and express their ideas and opinions.
・ Students should be able to understand and build on other conversations.
・ Students should further develop their reading, writing and presenting skills needed in a variety of academic contexts.
Competency Development:
Information Literacy, Critical Thinking, Communication skills with a focus on academic writing and presenting
Course schedule
Class 1: Course Introduction
Class 2: Summaries of research focuses
Class 3: Using a Scientific Journal Article to Write a Critical Review - researching the critique, review articles
Class 4: Using a Scientific Journal Article to Write a Critical Review - analyzing & evaluating the text: introductions
Class 5: Using a Scientific Journal Article to Write a Critical Review - analyzing & evaluating the text: materials and methods
Class 6: Using a Scientific Journal Article to Write a Critical Review - analyzing & evaluating the text: results
Class 7: Progress Reports
Class 8: Using a Scientific Journal Article to Write a Critical Review - analyzing & evaluating the text: discussions
Class 9: Symposiums and Conferences - Poster Presentations
Class 10: Additional practice with scientific journal articles
Class 11: Additional practice with research reporting
Class 12: Additional practice with research reporting
Class 13: Additional practice with research reporting
Class 14: Oral Presentations
Class 15: Oral Presentations
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
Class contribution: 15%, Assignments: 45%, Mid-term Presentation: 20%, and Final Presentation: 20%
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
English used in the Life Sciences, English used in Chemistry, Technical English, Listening, Positivity, 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 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
This course involves a variety of activities which focus on task based learning. You will be asked at times to access materials from the Internet, print out materials, and bring them to class. You will be asked to submit assignments and give presentations - submission dates will be give to you in class.
Remarks 2
Related URL
Information will be given in class.
Lecture Language
English
Language Subject
Last update
3/6/2020 10:49:11 AM