山口大学教務システム - 1061920354-テクニカルコミュニケーションⅠ

開講年度	開講学部等
2026	工学部
開講学期	曜日時限	授業形態	AL（アクティブ・ラーニング）ポイント
前期	水7～8	講義	10.0
時間割番号	科目名[英文名]			使用言語	単位数
1061920354	テクニカルコミュニケーションⅠ((ESEⅠ))[Technical Communication Ⅰ]			英語	2
担当教員（責任）[ローマ字表記]					メディア授業
ROBERTSON ZACHARY THOMAS					ー
担当教員[ローマ字表記]
ROBERTSON ZACHARY THOMAS
特定科目区分		対象学生	電電、循環	対象年次	2～
ディプロマ・ポリシーに関わる項目			カリキュラムマップ(授業科目とDPとの対応関係はこちらから閲覧できます)

授業の目的と概要

The principal focus of this course is to foster an aptitude for authentic technical communication in English. There will be an emphasis on developing key skills in the following areas: group work, oral presentation skills with a focus on data description, language for written and verbal communication contexts such as emails and phone conversations, describing and explaining scientific concepts, and interpersonal development such as group work, self-assessment, and peer review. Throughout the course, students will complete 12 modules covering a variety of engineering fields to strengthen their understanding and productive abilities regarding technical topics. Students can expect to spend roughly 1~2 hours per week on assignments/review outside of class.

The course is scheduled to be conducted in a classroom in accordance with university health policy but may switch to either fully online or some combination of classroom/online in response to future developments regarding COVID-19. As a result, students should be ready to take some or all of the course online should the need arise by ensuring they have a laptop and reliable access to the internet.

授業の到達目標

This English course group includes several courses based on students' English proficiency, as listed below. While specific content varies by course, all focus on practical English training to solidify foundational communication skills and help students acquire the technical and industrial English necessary for engineers and scientists in international settings.
ESE I (TOEIC 550 or higher)
BCG I (TOEIC 450 to 549)
ECE (TOEIC below 450)

授業計画

【全体】

This course consists of three units, covering different aspects of technical communication. The first unit focuses on basic communication phrases related to conversational interaction. The second unit covers technical aspects of scientific English and presentations, and the final unit deals with advanced explanations related to object description and scientific processes.

At the culmination of each unit, there will be a unit quiz to test overall comprehension of the unit material. In addition, students will be required to give a short technical presentation on a topic of their choice.

	項目	内容	授業時間外学習	備考

第1回	Course Orientation and Classroom Communication	Content: Course overview; Skill: Classroom communication phrases	Print Course Materials & Module 1 Preparation As per the course schedule posted on the Moodle system, lesson preparation and review require roughly two hours each.

第2回

Module 1: Science Throughout History (General Science)

Content: Science history and general science terms; Grammar: Past tense; Skill: Discussing past events

Module 2 Preparation

As per the course schedule posted on the Moodle system, lesson preparation and review require roughly two hours each.

第3回

Module 2: Career Focus (General Science)

Content: Engineering-related majors and specializations; Grammar: Present tense; Skill: Asking follow-up questions

Module 3 Preparation

As per the course schedule posted on the Moodle system, lesson preparation and review require roughly two hours each.

第4回

Module 3: Adaptive Dwellings (Architecture & Design)

Content: Components of human dwellings; Grammar: Articles; Skill: Establishing logical relationships

Module 4 Preparation

As per the course schedule posted on the Moodle system, lesson preparation and review require roughly two hours each.

第5回

Module 4: Innovative Architecture (Architecture & Design)

Content: Innovations in architecture; Grammar: Objects; Skill: Emphasizing importance

Module 5 Preparation

As per the course schedule posted on the Moodle system, lesson preparation and review require roughly two hours each.

第6回

Module 5: Quantifying Obsolescence (Electrical Engineering)

Content: Scientific progress as seen through units of measurement; Grammar: Comparatives; Skill: Selecting levels of precision

Module 6 Preparation

As per the course schedule posted on the Moodle system, lesson preparation and review require roughly two hours each.

第7回

Module 6: Communication Precision (Electrical Engineering)

Content: Communication in the tech industry; Grammar: Quantifiers; Skill: Adjusting politeness

Presentation Topic & Module 7 Preparation

As per the course schedule posted on the Moodle system, lesson preparation and review require roughly two hours each.

第8回

Module 7: Information Overload (Information Science)

Content: Statistical analysis; Grammar: Prepositions; Skill: Explaining visual data.

Presentation Text & Module 8 Preparation

As per the course schedule posted on the Moodle system, lesson preparation and review require roughly two hours each.

第9回

Module 8: A Potential Presentation (Information Science)

Content: Key elements of a scientific presentation; Grammar: Modals; Skill: Directing audience attention

Presentation Materials & Presentation Preparation

As per the course schedule posted on the Moodle system, lesson preparation and review require roughly two hours each.

第10回

Student Presentations

Presentations & Peer Feedback

Peer Feedback & Module 9 Preparation

As per the course schedule posted on the Moodle system, lesson preparation and review require roughly two hours each.

第11回

Module 9: Identified Flying Objects (Mechanical Engineering)

Content: Common mechanical features; Grammar: Relative pronouns; Skill: Object description

Module 10 Preparation

As per the course schedule posted on the Moodle system, lesson preparation and review require roughly two hours each.

第12回

Module 10: Mechanical Advantage (Mechanical Engineering)

Content: Product promotion; Grammar: Collocations; Skill: Listing advantages

Module 11 Preparation

As per the course schedule posted on the Moodle system, lesson preparation and review require roughly two hours each.

第13回

Module 11: A Powerful Process (Applied Chemistry)

Content: The photovoltaic process; Grammar: Affixes; Skill: Detailing process stages

Module 12 Preparation

As per the course schedule posted on the Moodle system, lesson preparation and review require roughly two hours each.

第14回

Module 12: The Importance of Procedure (Applied Chemistry)

Content: Laboratory protocol; Grammar: Directives; Skill: Providing accurate instructions.

Study for Unit 3 Quiz

As per the course schedule posted on the Moodle system, lesson preparation and review require roughly two hours each.

第15回

Course Review and Final Exam Information

Units 1-3 Review and Final Exam Information

Final Exam Preparation

As per the course schedule posted on the Moodle system, lesson preparation and review require roughly two hours each.

第16回

Final Exam

As per the course schedule posted on the Moodle system, lesson preparation and review require roughly two hours each.

※AL（アクティブ・ラーニング）欄に関する注
・授業全体で、AL（アクティブ・ラーニング）が占める時間の割合を、それぞれの項目ごとに示しています。
・A〜Dのアルファベットは、以下の学修形態を指しています。
【A：グループワーク】、【B：ディスカッション・ディベート】、【C：フィールドワーク（実験・実習、演習を含む）】、【D：プレゼンテーション】

A: 50%　B: 40%　C: --%　D: 10%

成績評価法

Participation 10%
Preparation 20%
Unit Quiz (3) 30%
Presentation 20%
Final Exam 20%

教科書にかかわる情報

教科書	書名	English for Engineers: Technical Communication (Developmental Edition)				ISBN
教科書	著者名	Zachary Robertson	出版社	Unpublished				出版年

備考

The course materials can be accessed from the class Moodle 3 website. Registered students will be added to the course by the instructor. Students are required to print out the materials. Directions for downloading and printing the materials will be provided on the first week of class.

参考書にかかわる情報

備考

メッセージ

Students are required to have a TOEIC score above 450 in order to register for this course. Additionally, it is recommended that students have a TOEIC score of over 550. Students are encouraged to print out the course materials and bring them to class in order to effectively participate in the lessons. Students are also encouraged to bring wi-fi capable devices to class in order to participate in e-learning activities.

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持続可能な開発目標（SDGs）

(ジェンダー)ジェンダー平等を達成し、すべての女性及び女児の能力強化を行う。

(実施手段)持続可能な開発のための実施手段を強化し、グローバル・パートナーシップを活性化する。

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