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講義概要/Course Information
2020/04/28 現在

科目基礎情報/General Information
授業科目名
/Course title (Japanese)
Technical English - Basic English for Science(I14クラス)
英文授業科目名
/Course title (English)
Technical English - Basic English for Science
科目番号
/Code
TEN501z
開講年度
/Academic year
2020年度 開講年次
/Year offered
3
開講学期
/Semester(s) offered
前学期 開講コース・課程
/Faculty offering the course
情報理工学域
授業の方法
/Teaching method
講義 単位数
/Credits
2
科目区分
/Category
実践教育科目
開講学科・専攻
/Cluster/Department
情報理工学域
担当教員名
/Lecturer(s)
上原 寿和子
居室
/Office
非常勤講師控室
公開E-Mail
/e-mail
utelonergan@uec.ac.jp, utejimu@g-edu.uec.ac.jp
授業関連Webページ
/Course website
なし
更新日
/Last updated
2020/03/10 14:30:18 更新状況
/Update status
公開中
/now open to public
講義情報/Course Description
主題および
達成目標
/Topic and goals
The purpose of this course is to re-introduce students to the basics of English language for science and engineering with a thorough review of the major academic skills covered in the compulsory English courses in the first and second year English curricula, such as skills for group discussion, critical thinking, academic reading, academic writing (accuracy and fluency), academic presentation and other related areas. Building knowledge of technical vocabulary, and developing summarizing skills will also be addressed in this course. This course adopts a student-centered approach to teaching methodology and genre-based approach to subject content, and builds foundation for Intermediate Technical English in the Fall semester.

前もって履修
しておくべき科目
/Prerequisites
なし
前もって履修しておくこ
とが望ましい科目
/Recommended prerequisites and preparation
ASE I & II; AWE I & II; AE2Y I & II
教科書等
/Course textbooks and materials
All students are required to buy the following textbook:
"Professional English in Use: ICT - For Computers and the Internet"
Santiago Remacha Esteras and Elena Marco Fabre(著)ISBN-13: 978-0521685436

The textbook will also be used in the Intermediate Technical English course in the Fall semester. Refer to the syllabus provided by your teacher for details regarding this point.
授業内容と
その進め方
/Course outline and weekly schedule
Week 1: Guidance. QuickWrite
Week 2: Genre-based knowledge on the structures and inner organizations of the reading materials. Get 100 Word List. QuickWrite.
Week 3: How to ask good questions about a reading, in group discussions and to peers’ opinions. Large group discussion strategies. QuickWrite.
Week 4: Comprehension-based strategies. Expression of opinions, negotiation and persuasion. QuickWrite.
Week 5: Thinking/Cognitive and reflection-based reading strategies. QuickWrite.
Week 6: Short oral reports (1). Q&A skills. QuickWrite.
Week 7: Short oral reports (2) Program-wide Test on reading (PWT-R).
Week 8: Oral report of summaries to peers; Peer evaluation of summaries. Note taking skills. QuickWrite.
Week 9: Basic scientific writing: definition, descriptions of various experiments and procedures. QuickWrite.
Week 10: Basic scientific writing: definition, descriptions of various experiments and procedures. QuickWrite.
Week 11: Introduction on the individual presentation. 5 minutes+ per student; Non-verbal communication. QuickWrite.
Week 12: Pronunciation, Active listening strategies, Various types of delivery styles. QuickWrite.
Week 13: Individual presentations: Day 1. Q&A; Peer evaluation. QuickWrite.
Week 14: Individual presentations: Day 2. Q&A; Peer evaluation. QuickWrite.
Week 15: Course review. Course evaluation.
(The syllabus is subject to change.)
実務経験を活かした
授業内容
(実務経験内容も含む)
/Course content utilizing practical experience
TOEIC・TOEFL・IELTSを受けた経験仕事に英語を使用した経験が高く評価されている。
授業時間外の学習
(予習・復習等)
/Preparation and review outside class
This course requires students to work outside of the classes for preparation for projects, presentations and other homework.
成績評価方法
および評価基準
(最低達成基準を含む)
/Evaluation and grading
"Professional English in Use: ICT - For Computers and the Internet"
Santiago Remacha Esteras and Elena Marco Fabre(著)ISBN-13: 978-0521685436

Please note that the required textbook is used as materials for peer teaching project and/or possibly other projects as well as self-study for exams. Specific arrangements of such activities will be announced by the teacher in class.
Please also note that the stock of the textbook (hard copy) is less than needed. There is a possibility for late students to buy a digital copy.

オフィスアワー:
授業相談
/Office hours
Students can talk to the teachers at the end of classes directly, and/or make appointments with the teachers by email.
学生へのメッセージ
/Message for students
Your attendance and your participation in class activities are two of the most important elements of the course and your achievement. You must try to use English in class all the time. Inappropriate use of Japanese in class will be considered unacceptable behavior and will lead to a lower final grade. You are encouraged to ask questions actively in class. In addition, you are expected to make contributions to the class and collaborate in groups for research, presentations and other tasks.
その他
/Others
There may be class observations conducted by various professors of the departments.
キーワード
/Keyword(s)
English for science and engineering, academic, genre-based knowledge, critical thinking, integrated skills, presentation, cooperative learning