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メディア授業とは，メディアを利用して遠隔方式により実施する授業の授業時数が，総授業時数の半数を超える授業をいいます。
メディア授業により取得した単位は，卒業要件として修得すべき単位のうち60単位を超えないものとされています。
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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.
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This course introduces students to technical communication and covers a wide variety of core language skills necessary to work with scientific concepts in English. It covers basic academic writing and spoken communication appropriate for students of science and technology who will use English to interact with (or within) an international workplace or academic discipline. Students are required to complete preparatory online assignments before each module, including an oral presentation on the tenth week of class. Cooperative learning will be established through the use of group/peer work as well as peer feedback for presentations. The course is divided into three units, and student comprehension will be assessed with a quiz following each unit that covers vocabulary, grammar, and pragmatic skills introduced in the unit. In addition, a written final exam will be administered at the end of the semester.
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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.
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第1回
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Course Orientation and Classroom Communication
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Content: Course overview; Skill: Classroom communication phrases
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第2回
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Module 1: Science Throughout History (General Science)
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Content: Science history and general science terms; Grammar: Past tense; Skill: Discussing past events
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第3回
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Module 2: Career Focus (General Science)
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Content: Engineering-related majors and specializations; Grammar: Present tense; Skill: Asking follow-up questions
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第4回
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Module 3: Adaptive Dwellings (Architecture & Design)
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Content: Components of human dwellings; Grammar: Articles; Skill: Establishing logical relationships
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第5回
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Module 4: Innovative Architecture (Architecture & Design)
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Content: Innovations in architecture; Grammar: Objects; Skill: Emphasizing importance
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第6回
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Module 5: Quantifying Obsolescence (Electrical Engineering)
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Content: Scientific progress as seen through units of measurement; Grammar: Comparatives; Skill: Selecting levels of precision
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Module 6: Communication Precision (Electrical Engineering)
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Content: Communication in the tech industry; Grammar: Quantifiers; Skill: Adjusting politeness
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第8回
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Module 7: Information Overload (Information Science)
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Content: Statistical analysis; Grammar: Prepositions; Skill: Explaining visual data.
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第9回
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Module 8: A Potential Presentation (Information Science)
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Content: Key elements of a scientific presentation; Grammar: Modals; Skill: Directing audience attention
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第10回
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Student Presentations
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Presentations & Peer Feedback
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第11回
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Module 9: Identified Flying Objects (Mechanical Engineering)
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Content: Common mechanical features; Grammar: Relative pronouns; Skill: Object description
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第12回
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Module 10: Mechanical Advantage (Mechanical Engineering)
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Content: Product promotion; Grammar: Collocations; Skill: Listing advantages
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第13回
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Module 11: A Powerful Process (Applied Chemistry)
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Content: The photovoltaic process; Grammar: Affixes; Skill: Detailing process stages
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第14回
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Module 12: The Importance of Procedure (Applied Chemistry)
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Content: Laboratory protocol; Grammar: Directives; Skill: Providing accurate instructions.
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第15回
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Course Review and Final Exam Information
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Units 1-3 Review and Final Exam Information
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第16回
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Final Exam
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Final Exam
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※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】
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A: 50% B: 40% C: --% D: 10%
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Participation 10%
Preparation 20%
Unit Quiz (3) 30%
Presentation 20%
Final Exam 20%
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English for Engineers: Technical Communication (Developmental Edition)
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Zachary Robertson
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Unpublished
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備考
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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.
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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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| (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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Technical Communication II (ESE II)
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Zachary Robertson - zachary@yamaguchi-u.ac.jp
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Available on a case-by-case basis. Please contact the instructor.
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