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授業テーマ
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This course is designed to help science students communicate more effectively in English, by developing their interest and confidence in English, and by teaching writing skills for research reports and publications.
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授業のねらい・到達目標
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The goal is for students to build confidence in spoken English on general scientific themes and move on to specific oral communication for presentations and conferences, while also improving ability to write up research for reporting or publication.
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授業の方法
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Students will read sample texts on general scientific themes, discuss their impressions of the contents, write up samples of their own research using scientific vocabulary and appropriate grammar, and make presentations based on their reports.
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授業計画
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1
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Reading and discussion of science texts
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2
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Reading, discussion, and scientific vocabulary development
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3
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Terms, symbols, and abbreviations for chemistry English
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4
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Outlining and planning a basic report
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5
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Research, Referencing and citing sources
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6
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Writing body paragraphs for a basic report
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7
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Introductions and conclusions
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8
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Basic science abstracts
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9
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Developing an advanced research publication
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10
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Advanced online research
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11
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Advanced sentence and paragraph structure
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12
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Preparing a report for publication
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13
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Final test
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14
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Preparation of final presentations
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15
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Final presentations and review
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その他
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教科書
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The textbook for this class is now out of print, however, some sections of the book as well as other readings and original worksheets will be provided by the instructor. Students should have an electronic dictionary and a B5 size metal ring notebook.
Robert Weissburg, Suzanne Buker. Writing Up Research: Experimental Research Report Writing for Students of English. Prentice Hall.
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成績評価の方法
及び基準
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平常点(40%)
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レポート(20%)
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授業内テスト(20%)
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授業参画度(20%)
コメント[Grading: Attendance and participation 20%, reading worksheets 20%, quizzes 10%, final test 20%, written reports 20%, final presentation 10%.]
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