Technical English - Basic English for Science(E36クラス)

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The objective of this course is to re-introduce the students who have failed the course previously 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 the Intermediate English for Science in the Fall semester.

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ASE I & II; AWE I & II; AE2Y I & II

All students are required to buy the following textbook:
"Professional English in Use: Engineering - Technical English for Professionals"
Mark Ibbotson(著)ISBN-13:978-0521734882

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.

Note that the required units of the textbook will be provided on the WebClass during the
remote teaching period.

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.

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。

This course requires students to work outside of the classes for preparation for projects, presentations and other homework.

Students will be assessed according to the following criteria:
Class participation and attitude: 20%; Homework: 10%; PWT-R: 10%; Oral reports: 10%; PPT Presentation: 20%; Writing assignments: 20%; Writing Fluency (minimum 12 QuickWrites): 10%

Students can talk to the teachers before or after the classes directly, and/or make appointments with the teachers by email.

Your participation in class is one of the most important elements of your overall achievement in this course. You must try to use English in class and participate actively in class activities required by the teachers. Inappropriate use of Japanese in class will be considered unacceptable behaviors and could lead to lower final grades. In addition, you are expected to make contributions to group activities and collaborate with your peers for research, presentations or any other collaborative tasks.

1. There will be one or more English competency exam(s) which students must take during the semester.
2. There may be class observation conducted by the department teachers or other English teachers.