Course title
先端生命工学英語特論Ⅰ   [International Research Writing and Presentation for Biotechnology: Advanced Lecture Ⅰ]
Course category courses for doctoral programs  Requirement   Credit 2 
Department   Year   Semester 1st 
Course type 1st  Course code 1080184
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 for further developing communication skills with a focus on critical review of peer-reviewed research articles with an aim to better improve your ability to successfully write and publish your own articles, in addition to better preparing research posters and oral presentations for participation in workshops, symposiums and conferences. 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: Defining significant concepts within your research domain
Class 3: Additional practice with defining significant concepts within your research domain
Class 4: Scientific journal articles - focusing on review articles
Class 5: Additional practice with scientific journal articles - focusing on review articles
Class 6: Scientific journal articles - focusing on full articles: Introductions and Significant Statements
Class 7: Scientific journal articles - focusing on full articles: Introductions and Significant Statements
Class 8: Mid-term Progress Reports
Class 9: Scientific journal articles - focusing on full articles: Materials and Methods
Class 10: Scientific journal articles - focusing on full articles: Materials and Methods
Class 11: Scientific journal articles - focusing on full articles: Results
Class 12: Scientific journal articles - focusing on full articles: Results
Class 13: Scientific journal articles - focusing on full articles: Discussions and Conclusions
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
Attendance & Participation: 15% (Students must attend at least two-thirds of all classes in order to receive credit for the course.), Assignments: 45%, Mid-term 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
6/22/2020 2:24:28 PM