| Course title | |||||
| 科学英語 [Scientific English] | |||||
| Course category | Requirement | Credit | 2 | ||
| Department | Year | 3～ | Semester | 1st | |
| Course type | 1st | Course code | 01BN3131 | ||
| Instructor(s) | |||||
| 鈴木 光晴 [SUZUKI Mitsuharu] | |||||
| Facility affiliation | Graduate School of Agriculture | Office | afjgxte/L1151 | Email address | |
| Course description |
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Outline: This course aims to help students to acquire the basic knowledge of scientific English reading and presentation skills required to write scientific research papers in English. Students learn reading scientific English articles in a logical way, how to organize a science paper, and word usage in scientific writing. They also learn some very specific points about science writing and how to write clearly and concisely. In addition, this course covers TED TALKS in order for students to be able to communicate their idea as well as understand authentic, effective presentations. |
| Expected Learning |
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Objectives: By the end of the course, (1) Students will understand the basic knowledge of scientific papers and accurately grasp important information of each section of a paper/an article with . (2) Students will be better able to write an Abstract of a graduation thesis in clear and concise English; or they are able to summarize articles in their own words. (3) Students will learn how to prepare and organize science PowerPoint presentations. [Competency Development] International Understanding, Global Awareness, Communication Skills, Reading Comprehensions Skills, Effective Writing Skills, Presentation Skills Corresponding criteria in the Diploma Policy: See the Curriculum maps. (URL: https://www.tuat.ac.jp/campuslife_career/campuslife/policy/ ) |
| Course schedule |
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Course contents: Class 1 Course overview, reading short science articles & summary writing practice 1 Class 2 Reading short science articles & summary writing practice 2 Class 3 Tips for reading science papers 1 Class 4 Tips for reading science papers 2 Class 5 The structure and content of the Abstract 1 Class 6 The structure and content of the Abstract 2 Class 7 Scientific English writing skills 1: basic English writing principles Class 8 Scientific English writing skills 2: how to write clearly and concisely Class 9 Analyzing science-related TED Talks, understanding presentation skills 1 & writing a TED report Class 10 Analyzing science-related TED Talks, understanding presentation skills 2 & writing a TED report Class 11 Tips for preparing and organizing science presentations Class 12 English presentations in groups Class 13 Reading scientific papers 1: summarizing the main point and key details of each section Class 14 Reading scientific papers 2: summarizing the main point and key details of each section Class 15 Wrap-up Final Exam, Course Evaluation |
| Prerequisites |
| This course carries 2 credits. In addition to 30 hours that students spend in the class, they are recommended to prepare for, and review, the classes using handouts distributed by the instructor, spending the standard amount of time as specified by the University for each class. Estimated out-of-class study time per week (including assignments and tests) is 4 hours. Also students must attend at least 2/3 of the course in order to receive credit. If you are late for the class twice, it will be counted as one time of absence. |
| Required Text(s) and Materials |
| No textbook required. All materials will be provided in each class. |
| References |
| All materials will be provided in each class. |
| Assessment/Grading |
| Active class participation and contribution(20%), In-class assignments & quizzes (40%: including in-class presentations), Final Exam (40%) : Total 100% |
| Message from instructor(s) |
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Learn to ask the right questions! Retain a sense of curiosity! “The important thing is to not stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing.” (Albert Einstein) |
| Course keywords |
| Scientific English Reading, Scientific English Writing, How to Write an Abstract, Presentation Skills |
| Office hours |
| By appointment via email |
| Remarks 1 |
| Remarks 2 |
| Related URL |
| Lecture Language |
| Japanese |
| Language Subject |
| English |
| Last update |
| 2/28/2020 2:13:55 PM |