Course title
生命工学英語ライティングⅡ   [English Writing Skills for Biotechnology II]
Course category courses for doctoral programs  Requirement   Credit 1 
Department   Year   Semester 4th 
Course type 4th  Course code 1080188
Instructor(s)
PATRICIA MCGAHAN, 黒田 裕   [Patricia McGahan, KURODA Yutaka]
Facility affiliation Graduate School of Engineering Office afjgxte/L1151  Email address

Course description
This course is an intensive course offered after the first regular full term and before the required doctoral summer seminar. The aim is to further develop your skills in writing a review of literature for your research focus. In addition there are opportunities to work on better preparing an oral presentation of a review of literature. Classes are conducted with a combination of group sessions and individual sessions.
Expected Learning
Objectives:
・ Students should participate in presenting and discussions of peer-reviewed journal articles.
・ Students should develop the ability to listen actively and express their ideas and opinions using more advanced communication skills.
・ Students should be able to understand and build on other conversations with more fluency.
・ Students should further develop their reading, writing and presenting skills needed in a variety of academic contexts.
・ Students should hone skills in communicating both orally and in writing about their research and academic domain.
・ Students should further develop the ability to critically review research design, research methodology and the interpretation of scientific results.
Competency Development:
Information Literacy, Critical Thinking, Advanced communication skills with a focus on academic writing and presenting
Course schedule
Class 1: Course Introduction & Overview
Class 2: Analyzing review articles in your research domain
Class 3: Developing a written review of literature
Class 4: Additional practice with developing a written review of literature
Class 5: Additional practice with developing a written review of literature
Class 6: Additional practice with developing a written review of literature
Class 7: Oral Presentations
Prerequisites
In addition to 15 hours that students spend in class sessions, 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
Participation: 15% (Students must attend at least two-thirds of all classes in order to receive credit for the course.), Assignments: 45%, Project: 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
English
Last update
1/31/2020 7:37:52 PM