Academic English for the Second Year I(II類・B)

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Building on what they have learned in Academic Spoken English I and II and Academic Written English I and II, students in this course will understand the components of a scientific research report following the IMRaD structure. This course focuses on how to write the Methods and Results sections of a written research paper and how to prepare and deliver a research-based oral and/or poster presentation.Students will also develop academic skills necessary for academic communication, including presentation and critical thinking skills. This will be accomplished by conducting one or more research projects, either individually or in a group, writing the methods and results,and giving at least one research presentation. Activities and teaching materials are chosen and designed by individual teachers.

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None. All readings will be provided in class by the instructor or found by the students.

Week 1: Introduction to Academic English for the Second Year I
Week 2: Introduction to scientific research papers & academic writing
Week 3: Choosing research topics & finding previous research
Week 4: Scientific methodology
Week 5: Forming and testing a hypothesis
Week 6: Group discussion about experiments
Week 7: IMRaD: Methods
Week 8: Peer review Methods
Week 9: IMRaD: Results
Week 10: Figures and Tables
Week 11: Peer review Results
Week 12: Preparation for final presentations
Week 13: Practice presentations
Week 14: Final presentations
Week 15: Final presentations & reflection
(Schedule subject to change)

There will be homework, preparation, and/or self-study assignments every week. Students are expected to complete all assignments on time. Students may not receive credit for late assignments.

Research presentation(s): 30%
Writing assignments (Methods section, Results section): 30%
In-class performance: 20%
TOEIC-IP: 10%
Other assignments and activities: 10%

Please note that the TOEIC-IP test is a compulsory assignment in this course, and students must take the test in class. なお、この科目ではTOEIC-IPテストが必修課題となっており、受講生は授業中にテストを受けないといけません。

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This class will be taught in English.

There is a tutorial class on Tuesday, period 5, for students who have difficulty understanding the class content. Contact your teacher if you would like to attend the tutorial class. Students who attend the tutorial class are still required to attend their regular class.