Course title
06106203
Reading IA

 murakami kayoko Click to show questionnaire result at 2018

kojima yoshio Click to show questionnaire result at 2018

taguchi yuko Click to show questionnaire result at 2018

david george magnusson Click to show questionnaire result at 2018
and more...

hiraoka mari Click to show questionnaire result at 2018

miyamoto kazushige Click to show questionnaire result at 2018
Course description
The purpose of this course is to develop the ability of students to read relatively complex texts both accurately and smoothly. Using materials likely to be of interest to students majoring in engineering or technical fields, the course will encourage students to read texts for meaning, without relying on translation into Japanese. They will practice both close reading techniques and strategies for speed reading, such as skimming, scanning, and reading for gist. Students will also be expected to respond to the texts by summarizing, analyzing and discussing what they have read.
Purpose of class
The purpose of this course is to develop the ability of students to read relatively complex texts both accurately and smoothly.
Goals and objectives
  1. To be able to comprehend relatively complex texts about science and technology.
  2. To be able to employ techniques to improve reading speed and smoothness.
  3. To be able to develop thinking skills by summarizing and discussing reading content.
Language
Japanese(English accepted)
Class schedule

 Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1. Introduction to the course & Preview activity (Unit 2) Check the vocabulary from Unit 2.
Complete homework assignment. 		200minutes
2. Unit 2: Extrasolar Planet Check the vocabulary from Unit 5.
Complete homework assignment. 		200minutes
3. Unit 5: Telemedicine Check the vocabulary from Unit 6.
Complete homework assignment. 		200minutes
4. Unit 6: Making Music Check the vocabulary from Unit 7.
Complete homework assignment. 		200minutes
5. Unit 7: Yoga Check the vocabulary from Unit 8.
Complete homework assignment. 		200minutes
6. Unit 8: Forest Therapy Prepare for Mid-Semester Test 200minutes
7. Mid-semester Test and Explanation Check the vocabulary from Unit 9.
Complete homework assignment. 		200minutes
8. Unit 9: The Uncanny Valley Check the vocabulary from Unit 10.
Complete homework assignment. 		200minutes
9. Unit 10: Renewable Energy Check the vocabulary from Unit 11.
Complete homework assignment. 		200minutes
10. Unit 11: Electric Vehicles Check the vocabulary from Unit 12.
Complete homework assignment. 		200minutes
11. Unit 12: The Rose Check the vocabulary from Unit 13.
Complete homework assignment. 		200minutes
12. Unit 13: Biomimicry Review Homework 200minutes
13. Review content for Final Test Prepare for Final Test 200minutes
14. Final Test and Explanation Review Final Test 200minutes
Total. - - 2800minutes
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

 Mid-semester test Final test Assinments/short tests Book Report Total.
1. 20% 20% 10% 0% 50%
2. 10% 10% 10% 0% 30%
3. 5% 5% 5% 5% 20%
4. 0%
Total. 35% 35% 25% 5% -
Evaluation method and criteria
Participation: 20%
Assignments / Short Tests:15%
Book report(graded readers): 5%
Mid-Semester Test: 30%
Final Test: 30%

A score of 60% is needed to pass this course.
Textbooks and reference materials
Science in Focus (Seibido): Cleary, Nozaki & Matsumoto
Prerequisites
Please bring a dictionary to class.
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • Lunch Time on Wednesdays
Relation to the environment
Environment education course (30%)
Regionally-oriented
Non-regionally-oriented course
Development of social and professional independence
  • Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
  • Course that cultivates a basic interpersonal skills
  • Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills
Active-learning course
About half of the classes are interactive
Last modified : Wed Oct 17 07:23:19 JST 2018