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- 工学院，物質理工学院，環境・社会理工学院共通科目
- Liberal arts and basic science courses
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- Academic unit or major
- 工学院，物質理工学院，環境・社会理工学院共通科目
- Instructor(s)
- Pham Nam Hai
- Class Format
- Lecture (Face-to-face)
- Media-enhanced courses
- Day/Period(Room No.)
- Fri5-6(S3-215(S321),S3-207(S322))
- Group
- 電気電子系
- Course number
- XEN.E301
- Credits
- 1
- Academic year
- 2023
- Offered quarter
- 3Q
- Syllabus updated
- 2023/3/20
- Lecture notes updated
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- Language used
- English
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Course description and aims
This course is a small class for studying English communication in technical fields, by an instructor who is a native speaker of English.
This course will develop students' English presentation skills, which are important for English communication in technical fields.
Student learning outcomes
At the end of this course, the students will be able to give a concise English presentation.
Keywords
English presentation, Scientific English
Competencies that will be developed
| Specialist skills | ✔ Intercultural skills | ✔ Communication skills | Critical thinking skills | ✔ Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
Class flow
1) An instructor with native English will give lectures on English presentations in technical fields.
2) To improve English communication skills, students studying listening, vocabulary improvement, and the nature of presentations in each class.
3) Every student will give a presentation in English on the final day of lectures.
Course schedule/Required learning
| Course schedule | Required learning | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Describing a technical process in Englsih | Be able to explain engineering processes in English. |
| Class 2 | Presentation using various types of figures and tables in English. | Deliver a presentation using figures and tables in English. |
| Class 3 | Accurately and precisely describing and comparing objects. | Explain and compare objects in English. |
| Class 4 | Preparing and organizing a presentation. | Prepare a presentation in English. |
| Class 5 | Designing and effectively delivering a presentation. | Deliver a presentation effectively in English. |
| Class 6 | Presenting with power point. | Deliver a presentation using power point. |
| Class 7 | Final examination of English presentation | Give a small English presentation. |
Out-of-Class Study Time (Preparation and Review)
To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.
Textbook(s)
We use an original text for this Tokyo Tech course, prepared by an instructor.
Reference books, course materials, etc.
None required.
Assessment criteria and methods
Students are evaluated based on exercises in each class (50%) and a final presentation (50%). Attendance is required for all classes.
Related courses
- LAE.E111 ： English 1
- LAE.E112 ： English 2
- LAE.E113 ： English 3
- LAE.E114 ： English 4
Prerequisites (i.e., required knowledge, skills, courses, etc.)
One of the following conditions must be satisfied in principle.
1) TOEIC score is 600 points or more.
2) TOEFL ITP score is 500 points or more.
3) TOEFL iBT score is 60 points or more.
Students should submit their English score to Prof. Pham Nam Hai (Email: pham.n.ab@m.titech.ac.jp.) in advance until the end of August (to be announced). Students who did not submit the English score cannot attain this class. Note that this class cannot be canceled.
Other
It is recommended to take this course in the third year.
Submission of english score is needed to take this course.
Please refer the course information.
