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

Participation: 15% (Students must attend at least two-thirds of all classes in order to receive credit for the course.), 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

6/12/2020 11:16:45 AM