| Course title | |||||
| ブレインストーミング・イン・イングリシュ [Brainstorming in English] | |||||
| Course category | courses for master's programs | Requirement | Credit | 1 | |
| Department | Year | ～ | Semester | 3rd | |
| Course type | 3rd | Course code | 1060190 | ||
| Instructor(s) | |||||
| JAMES BALDWIN, 黒田 裕, MORI TETSUSHI, 櫻井 香里 [James Baldwin, KURODA Yutaka, MORI Tetsushi, SAKURAI Kaori] | |||||
| Facility affiliation | Graduate School of Engineering | Office | Email address | ||
| Course description |
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Google Classroom code: yodz6w4 The aim of this course is to introduce students to basic strategies in scientific communication in English. In this course, students will be engaged in class activities such as presenting a brief summary of their research, making persuasive arguments, developing coping strategies for discussion, asking critical and constructive questions, and managing a round-table scientific discussion. At the end of the course, each student will give a presentation on their research, which will be followed by a discussion session. |
| Expected Learning |
| Students will learn useful skills for effectively communicating their scientific research, formulating arguments, and leading constructive discussions. |
| Course schedule |
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1. Course objectives; Introductions 2. Presenting a brief self-introduction and research summary: “Science pitch” assignment guidelines; Spoken vs written English; Nonverbal communication 3. Presenting a brief self-introduction and summary of research: “Science pitches” 4. Leading a scientific discussion; Expressing opinions; Coping strategies for discussion and handling questions; Final presentation assignment guidelines 5. Research presentation structure (IMRAD); Useful signpost expressions; Making effective slides; Explaining visuals; Handling questions 6. Final presentations and round-table discussion 1 (Attended by student advisors) 7. Final presentations and round-table discussion 2 (Attended by student advisors) Note: Schedule may change according to class needs. |
| Prerequisites |
| Undergraduate level of English proficiency is required. |
| Required Text(s) and Materials |
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Class materials will be provided by the instructor. |
| References |
| Assessment/Grading |
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Class participation and performance: 30% Assignments: 30% Final presentation: 40% |
| Message from instructor(s) |
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This course will be delivered in-person (students who are in quarantine or out of the country can attend online). All students should register themselves on the Google Classroom (Classroom code: yodz6w4). |
| Course keywords |
| Office hours |
| Contact the instructor by email: fx9871@go.tuat.ac.jp |
| Remarks 1 |
| 1 credit course |
| Remarks 2 |
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| Lecture Language |
| English |
| Language Subject |
| English |
| Last update |
| 3/28/2022 11:59:05 AM |