| Course title | |||||
| 韓国語ステップアップ [Intermediate Korean] | |||||
| Course category | specialized courses/ major subjects | Requirement | Credit | 2 | |
| Department | Year | 3～4 | Semester | Spring | |
| Course type | Spring | Course code | 02a3697 | ||
| Instructor(s) | |||||
| 岩岡 正博 [IWAOKA Masahiro] | |||||
| Facility affiliation | Graduate School of Agriculture | Office | Email address | ||
| Course description |
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This course aims to develop students' oral and written communication ability in technical and scientific English. Special emphasis will be placed on acquiring the skills needed to prepare and deliver effective scientific presentations in English. Students will also have the opportunity to lead discussions on topics related to their field of studies and laboratory activities. Google Classroom Code (Wed. 4th Period): m5wbrwk |
| Expected Learning |
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By the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. Demonstrate the ability to explain technical/scientific concepts and laboratory research activities in English. 2. Understand and follow the standard structure of an oral presentation. 3. Successfully prepare and deliver assigned oral presentations on topics related to their field of study. 4. Actively participate in scientific discussions. |
| Course schedule |
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1. Course objectives and introductions; Laboratory research projects discussion 2. Preparing to lead an academic discussion; Writing an article summary; Useful discussion expressions 3. Leading an academic discussion 1; Presentation assignment guidelines: Problem-Solution presentation 4. Problem-Solution presentation structure: situation, problem, solution/response, and evaluation sections; Presentation structure, signpost expressions, and script writing guidelines 5. Signaling problems and solutions; Listing strategies; Providing evidence; Critiquing a solution; Avoiding plagiarism: summarizing, paraphrasing, citing sources, and making a reference list 6. Making effective slides; Script writing feedback 7. Slide sharing and peer feedback; Presentation delivery practice: eye contact (The “Read-Connect-Speak” technique); Speaking from notes; Using effective gestures 8. Problem-Solution presentations 9. Problem-Solution presentations 10. Leading an academic discussion 2; Discussing new trends in engineering and computer science 11. Final assignment guidelines and outline: Business Plan 12. Business Plan organization and writing 13. Business Plan instructor guidance and feedback 14. Business Plan presentations and discussion 15. Business Plan presentations and discussion Note: Syllabus may change according to class needs. |
| Prerequisites |
| This elective course carries 2 credits. In addition to the 30 hours that students spend in the class, they are recommended to prepare for, and review, the classes using the course material provided, 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 will be counted as one time of absence. |
| Required Text(s) and Materials |
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Study materials will be provided by the instructor. |
| References |
| Assessment/Grading |
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Class participation: 20% Written assignments: 20% Midterm assignment: 30% Final assignment: 30% |
| Message from instructor(s) |
| Plagiarism in any form is strictly unacceptable. Plagiarized assignments will receive a grade of “D”, and second offenses may result in course failure. |
| Course keywords |
| Office hours |
| Contact the instructor by email: fx9871@go.tuat.ac.jp |
| Remarks 1 |
| Google Classroom Code (Wed. 4th Period): m5wbrwk |
| Remarks 2 |
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| Lecture Language |
| English |
| Language Subject |
| English |
| Last update |
| 3/20/2023 2:53:52 PM |