| Course title | |||||
| コミュニケーション演習（英語・茨城大学） [English Seminar on Academic Communications(in English, at Ibaraki University)] | |||||
| Course category | Requirement | Credit | 1 | ||
| Department | Year | ～ | Semester | 3rd | |
| Course type | 3rd | Course code | 96004 | ||
| Instructor(s) | |||||
| 森 陽子 [MORI Yoko] | |||||
| Facility affiliation | United Graduate School Agricultural Science | Office | Email address | ||
| Course description |
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10/17/2022(Mon)8:40〜10:10, Kobushikaikan B Face to face classes planned but please note that there is a possibility of change due to the university COVID 19 status. ●Major Learning Objectives: Improved academic communication in English. Learning to communicate as an academic using the four basic skills of English naturally while also being conscious of the differences in cultural backgrounds and TPO. ●Place within the curriculum The goal is to empower researchers to be able to disseminate information on their research while also gathering information in a global environment through smooth and accurate communication. This is an all-English, small group course to improve English skills for academic purposes in a global environment. |
| Expected Learning |
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●This course will focus on increasing awareness of English as a communication tool for the global community. The objective is to develop academic English skills for accurate and smooth communication in a multicultural environment. |
| Course schedule |
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●Weeks 1 to 5 will be based on oral communication and listening. A group debate session will be held at week 5. ●Weeks 6 to 10 will focus on improving reading and writing skills. Each student will be required to write a short scientific report and present it at week 10. ●Weeks 11 to 15 explore ways making attractive oral/poster sessions and presentations. Final sessions will be done in either individual or group presentations or poster sessions. Discussions on the topic will be held after each presentation or session. *Please note that there may be changes due to progress of the above studies. |
| Prerequisites |
| Basic English skills |
| Required Text(s) and Materials |
| Introduced during class as needed |
| References |
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Academically Speaking, Janet L.Kayfetz and Randy L.Stice Writing Research Papers, Micheal Meyer |
| Assessment/Grading |
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●Active participation in classes will make up 70% of the score. Grading items will be based on the following, Active participation and preparation Expressing opinions in English Actively express opinions about what surrounding people think React correctly to others ●Reports and homework will make up 15% of the score. ●Final presentation and/or presentation will also make up 15% of the score |
| Message from instructor(s) |
| I look forward to an active and productive learning experience for all participating in this class. |
| Course keywords |
| Global issues, cultural awareness, communication, academic reading and writing |
| Office hours |
| After class |
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| Lecture Language |
| English |
| Language Subject |
| Last update |
| 9/1/2022 3:15:13 PM |