山口大学教務システム - 1062920362-テクニカルコミュニケーションⅡ

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
後期	木7～8	講義	10.0
時間割番号	科目名[英文名]			使用言語	単位数
1062920362	テクニカルコミュニケーションⅡ((ESEⅡ))[Technical Communication Ⅱ]			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	機械、電電、感性	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 using technical English communication to learn about and discuss modern issues in engineering. There will be an emphasis on developing key skills in the following areas: group work, oral presentation skills with a focus on project analysis, language used in real-world contexts such as fieldwork and online meetings, describing and explaining scientific concepts, and interpersonal development such as peer review. Throughout the course, students will complete 12 modules covering a variety of engineering fields to strengthen their productive abilities and understanding of the topics. Students can expect to spend roughly 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, these serve as a continuation of "Technical Communication I." Students will undergo practical English training to solidify their foundational communication skills and acquire the technical and industrial English necessary for engineers and scientists in international settings.
Academic Writing (TOEIC 550 or higher)
ESE II (TOEIC 550 or higher)
BCG II (TOEIC 450 to 549)

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 idea exchange and discussion. The second unit covers technical aspects of project planning and presentations, and the final unit deals with critical analysis and self expression.

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: A Method to the Madness (General Science)

Content: Scientific legitimacy in the age of misinformation; Grammar: Active/Passive Verbs ; Skill: Topic Summarization

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: Culture Clash (General Science)

Content: The social side of engineering; Grammar: Empty Subjects/Objects ; Skill: Paraphrasing

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: Fatal Flaws (Mechanical Engineering)

Content: Life and death consequences of deregulation; Grammar: Abbreviations; Skill: Weighing Evidence

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: Redefining "Driverless" (Mechanical Engineering)

Content: The future of driverless vehicles; Grammar: Participle Clauses; Skill: Defining Concepts

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: Research in Crisis (Applied Chemistry)

Content: The concerning problems with scientific research; Grammar: Countable Nouns; Skill: Responding to Arguments

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: Filtering Out the Problem (Applied Chemistry)

Content: Managing intellectual property rights; Grammar: Embedded Questions; Skill: Establishing Priority

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: Off the Rails (Environmental Science)

Content: The California high-speed railway failure; Grammar: Conditionals; Skill: Clarifying Constraints

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: The Price of Life (Environmental Science)

Content: Dilemmas in project planning; Grammar: Infinitives; Skill: Proposing Solutions

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: Power Struggle (Electrical Engineering)

Content: The worrying state of Japan's energy grid; Grammar: Transitive/Intransitive Verbs; Skill: Making Analogies

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: Intrusive Observation (Electrical Engineering)

Content: Ethical boundaries in measurement technology; Grammar: Contractions; Skill: Strategic Responses

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: Updating the Workforce (Information Science)

Content: The consequences of technological change; Grammar: Future Tenses; Skill: Trend Forecasting

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: Programming People (Information Science)

Content: Morality and application development; Grammar: Phrasal Verbs; Skill: Expressing Conviction

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: Issues in Industry (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.

キーワード

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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