English for Information Communication Technologies

Course title

F0711500

Course description

The aim of this course is to develop students’ English skills for study and their future careers in Information and Communication Engineering. By learning contents and topics related to recent technologies and trends in Information and Communication Engineering, students will learn English vocabulary and expressions used in the field without relying on translation into Japanese. They also will enhance their ability to comprehend and express content in Information and Communication Engineering. They will read short international conference papers or short articles and watch videos about technologies and trends in the field to improve their abilities of listening and reading. They will also enhance their abilities of expressing clearly and logically in English through active learning activities. In addition, they will be expected to acquire logical-thinking skills through discussions and presentations to be able to work successfully in the global engineering environment. They will be assigned listening and reading assignments as homework.

Purpose of class

The aim of this course is to develop students’ English skills for study and their future careers in Information and Communication Engineering.

Goals and objectives

To be able to read, listen and understand accurately and smoothly contents in Information and Communication Engineering in English
To be able to understand and employ a range of frequent-used English vocabulary, expressions and grammar in Information and Communication Engineering.
To be able to discuss and write about the contents in Information and Communication Engineering that have been listened and read.

Language

English

Class schedule

	Class schedule	HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.)	Amount of Time Required
1.	Introduction to the course, Preview activity	Check the syllabus	200minutes
2.	Recent technologies and trends in Information and Communication Engineering 1 ( AI, VR, AR ), In-class discussion	Assignment 1	200minutes
3.	Recent technologies and trends in Information and Communication Engineering 2 ( Robotics, Quantum Computing ), In-class discussion, Vocabulary quiz 1	Assignment 2	200minutes
4.	Recent technologies and trends in Information and Communication Engineering 3 ( IoT, 5G, Li-F ), In-class discussion, Vocabulary quiz 2	Assignment 3	200minutes
5.	Review of class session 2, 3 and 4. How to make an effective presentation on technologies Vocabulary quiz 3	Review vocabulary and expressions in class sessions 2, 3 & 4	200minutes
6.	Presentation Session 1 Review content for Mid-semester Test	Prepare for the presentation, Review content for Mid-semester Test	200minutes
7.	Mid-semester Test and Test explanation	Prepare for Mid-semester Test	200minutes
8.	Reading & video about Ethics, laws, and policies for privacy, security, and liability in Information and Communication Engineering, Vocabulary quiz 4	Assignment 4	200minutes
9.	English for research papers in Information and Communication Engineering 1: Structure, Format, Title, Introduction, Vocabulary quiz 5	Assignment 5	200minutes
10.	English for research papers in Information and Communication Engineering 2: Method, Result, Analysis, Vocabulary quiz 6	Assignment 6	200minutes
11.	Research papers in Information and Communication Engineering 3: Conclusion, Acknowledgments, References, Abstract, Vocabulary quiz 7	Assignment 7	200minutes
12.	Review of class session 8, 9 and 10. How to improve academic presentations, Vocabulary quiz 8	Review vocabulary and expressions in class sessions 8, 9 & 10	200minutes
13.	Presentation Session 2 Review content for Final Test	Prepare for the presentation, Review content for Final Test	200minutes
14.	Final Test and Test explanation	Prepare for Final Test, Review the course content	100minutes
Total.	-	-	2700minutes

Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

	Mid-semester test	Final test	Presentation	Assignments & Quizzes	Total.
1.	10%	10%	5%	5%	30%
2.	10%	10%	15%	15%	50%
3.	5%	5%	5%	5%	20%
4.					0%
Total.	25%	25%	25%	25%	-

Evaluation method and criteria

Participation: 20%
Homework / Short Tests: 20%
Presentations: 20%
Mid-semester test: 20%
Final test: 20%

A score of 60 % is needed to pass this course.
Students can expect to obtain more than 60 points if their performance on tests and assignments shows that they have mostly comprehended the learning contents of the course.

Textbooks and reference materials

No textbooks. Class materials will be provided.

Prerequisites

Please bring a dictionary to the class. The completion of Engineering English IA or IB course is preferred.

Office hours and How to contact professors for questions