| 授業の目標と概要 |
In this class, students will acquire skills for writing passages and making presentations
in English through practice. It is necessary for engineers to have English skills not
only for obtaining information but also appealing their products and outcomes. Expressing
thoughts in English requires more logical and precise idea development than Japanese, which
is crucial for scientific thinking.
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履修上の注意
(準備する用具・
前提とする知識等)
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Students must submit assignments by deadline every week.
The lecturer speaks English in the class. Students are encouraged to use English
as much as possible.
Active participation is highly expected in the class.
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| 到達目標 |
By the end of this course, successful students will be able to write an English paragraph
around 100 words such as a summary in a research report. In addition, they will
be able to give English presentations on their familiar topics and scientific subjects.
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| 成績評価方法 |
A) Writing assignment: 20 points; B) Writing examination: 20 points; C)
Presentation: 50 points; D) In-class participation and attitude: 10 points
Total point = A+B+C+D
Passing criteria: 60% of the total point
Final grade: same as the total points
No reexamination for failing students
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| テキスト・参考書 |
No required textbooks.
Recommended books: 即戦力がつく英文ライティング, 日向清人, DHC, 2013
「使える理系英語の教科書: ライティングからプレゼン，ディスカッションまで」, 森
村久美子, 東京大学出版会, 2012
「読み手の心を捉える! 英文テクニカルライティング」, 片岡英樹, 日刊工業新聞社, 2016
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| メッセージ |
Writing and presentation in English may look difficult, but challenge positively.
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| 授業の内容 |
授業項目 | 授業項目ごとの達成目標 |
English writing (8 weeks)
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To use appropriate grammar and punctuation.
To create a clear topic sentence and write a coherent paragraph.
To use appropriate discourse markers in a paragraph.
To write simple logical passages in English.
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| 前期中間試験 |
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English presentation (7 weeks)
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To make presentations on daily or scientific topics in English
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| 前期期末試験 |
実施する
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