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2 Technical English
This course will help students learn how to understand and effectively describe technical information in English. Students
will work with authentic and adapted technology-related texts and audio/visual materials.
Main purposes of this class are to improve the following English skills.
Listening: - To understand professionals talking informally about technical aspects.
Speaking: - To communicate about technical topics. To develop perceptive and productive communication skills
Reading: - To understand a wide variety of texts including news articles, journals.
Writing: - To write simple descriptions and explanations on technical subjects related to student's field of study.
- Students will be able to read and understand technical articles/journals.
- Students will be able to listen and understand technical news/talks.
- Students will be able to write simple manuals in English.
Japanese(English accepted)
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Class schedule |
HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) |
Amount of Time Required |
1. |
class introduction |
read syllabus |
100minutes |
2. |
chapter 1 |
review handout and homework |
200minutes |
3. |
chapter 2 |
review handout and homework |
200minutes |
4. |
chapter 3 |
review handout and homework |
200minutes |
5. |
chapter 4 |
review handout and homework |
200minutes |
6. |
chapter 5 |
review handout and homework |
200minutes |
7. |
chapter 6 |
review handout and homework |
200minutes |
8. |
chapter 7 |
review handout and homework |
200minutes |
9. |
chapter 8 |
review handout and homework |
200minutes |
10. |
chapter 9 |
review handout and homework |
200minutes |
11. |
chapter 10 |
review handout and homework |
200minutes |
12. |
chapter 11 |
review handout and homework |
200minutes |
13. |
chapter 12 |
review handout and homework |
200minutes |
14. |
review |
review |
150minutes |
Total. |
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2650minutes |
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'
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quiz |
term-end assignment |
Total. |
1. |
30% |
40% |
70% |
2. |
30% |
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30% |
Total. |
60% |
40% |
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Evaluation method and criteria
Students will be assessed according to the following criteria:
quizzes: 30%
class assignments: 30%
term-end assignment:40%
Textbooks and reference materials
Title: Science and Tech Sense
Author: Andrew E. Bennett
Publisher: Nan'UN-DO
ISBN: 978-4-523-17535-3
Students are strongly advised to read syllabus before registering for this class.
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
- Students can talk to the teacher at the end of classes directly, and/or make appointments with the teacher by email.
Non-regionally-oriented course
Development of social and professional independence
- Course that cultivates a basic interpersonal skills
More than one class is interactive
Course by professor with work experience
Work experience |
Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable |
N/A |
N/A |
Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals
Feedback on exams, assignments, etc.
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