| Course title | |||||
| 生命技術英語 [Technical English for Life Scientists] | |||||
| Course category | technology speciality courses,ets. | Requirement | Credit | 1 | |
| Department | Year | 3～4 | Semester | 1st | |
| Course type | 1st | Course code | 023110 | ||
| Instructor(s) | |||||
| PATRICIA MCGAHAN [Patricia McGahan] | |||||
| Facility affiliation | Graduate School of Engineering | Office | afjgxte/L1151 | Email address | |
| Course description |
| In this class you will be doing a combination of speaking, writing, reading and listening. The emphasis will be on increasing your communication skills, along with your information literacy skills, critical thinking skills, as well as academic and research skills, in addition to a focus on biotechnology and life science, using both a thematic and structural approach. |
| Expected Learning |
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Objectives: ・ 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. ・ Students should be able to understand and build on other conversations. ・ Students should further develop their reading and writing skills needed in a variety of academic contexts. Competency Development: Information Literacy, Critical Thinking, Communication skills |
| Course schedule |
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Class 1: Course Introduction Class 2: Biotech & Life Science Mingle BINGO Class 3: Information Literacy - Formats used in Research Reporting Class 4: Information Literacy, continued - using "Science Daily" Class 5: Information Literacy, continued - using "Science Daily" Class 6: Quiz 1 Class 7: Focus on Vocabulary Practice Class 8: Mid-term Independent Study Project Class 9: Information Literacy - press releases Class 10: Information Literacy, continued - press releases Class 11: Additional practice with research reporting Class 12: Additional practice with research reporting Class 13: Additional Focus on Vocabulary Study Class 14: Final Independent Study Class 15: Quiz 2 |
| 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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Participation: 15% (Students must attend at least two-thirds of all classes in order to receive credit for the course.), Quizzes on class notes : 20% (1: 10% & 2: 10%), Assignments: 25%, Mid-term Independent Study Project: 10%, and Final Independent Study Project: 10% |
| 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 (Subject: TUAT - Biotech & LS, 3rd yr.,) 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: at times you will be given handouts (materials) in class, do make sure you complete the assignments by answering questions and completing practice exercises. In addition, you will be asked at times to access materials from the Internet, print out materials, and bring it to class. You will be asked to submit assignments, vocabulary practice and independent study projects - a schedule of 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 |
| 2/21/2020 2:34:24 PM |