Key Words
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Scientific English, writing, presentation, discussion
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Course Objectives
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Science communication is a contentious topic that covers a wide spectrum of issues. This course is designed for graduate students to provide an overview of different kinds of communication methods in an international environment. Writing reports, giving presentations and discussing scientific issues are the focus of this course. Students will enjoy international communication across various scientific disciplines in English.
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Course Goals
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Obtaining the basic skills for communicating in an international, scientific environment. Becoming capable of writing a scientific report, giving a presentation and discussing scientific issues in English. It will also develop a sophisticated understanding of the role of communication in science.
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Course Schedule
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1. Presenting: Learn essential points on scientific presentations, such as oral presentations at meetings. Prepare a short presentation in group work and deliver the presentation in the class. Communication between Japanese and international students is encouraged through work in mixed groups. (7 classes; Oct.-Nov.)
2. Discussing and debating: Learn fundamental issues related to interactive communication and one-on-one discussion. Learn skills necessary for effective discussion. Impromptu speech and debate may be included. (4 classes; Nov.–Dec.)
3. Writing: Learn the basic structure of scientific reports such as theses, papers and study plans. Consider an effective delivery of important contents, and learn the steps towards good composition. As an exercise, prepare a short report during the course. (4 classes; Jan.)
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Homework
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You are supposed to understand English conversation. As for the writing part, Japanese students in Environmental Science are recommended to take also the “Special Lecture on Academic English Writing in Environmental Sciences” in the summer semester, but it is not mandatory.
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Grading System
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Participation attitude (50%), report and group discussion of writing exercise of research progress or plan (25%), presentation exercise and group discussion on scientific issues (25%)
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Practical experience and utilization for classes
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Condition of tasking the subject
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Textbooks
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Reading List
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Websites
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Website of Laboratory
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Additional Information
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Update
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Class Method
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