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2023　Biochemistry discussions in English

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Academic unit or major
Undergraduate major in Life Science and Technology
Instructor(s)
Mcglynn Shawn  Zhu Bo  Matsuura Katsumi 
Class Format
Lecture / Exercise    (Face-to-face)
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Tue3-4(M-B43(H106))  Fri3-4(M-B43(H106))  
Group
-
Course number
LST.A355
Credits
2
Academic year
2023
Offered quarter
3Q
Syllabus updated
2023/9/28
Lecture notes updated
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Language used
English
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Course description and aims

In this class, we focus on academic presentations and discussions. In academic discussion, we'll explore styles of: How to ask? What to ask? How to respond? How to direct questions? and the use of “set phrases” that can be used in asking questions. In addition, we'll explore how to give effective presentations, including how to interact with your audience, and the importance of knowing your audience.
The class will primarily consist of short 10 minute student presentations, with the expectation that all students both present and ask questions during or after each presentation. Most of the time in class will be used as discussion. The student presentation will be the basis for discussion.

Student learning outcomes

Asking questions and discussing is fundamental. In this class we discuss in English to become comfortable sharing ideas and hypotheses.
In addition, giving presentations can be difficult for anyone. Students who take this class will become more familiar and comfortable with giving presentations, and asking questions. In addition to working on the mechanics of presentations, we'll have many discussions about topics across the biological sciences.

Course taught by instructors with work experience

✔ Applicable How instructors' work experience benefits the course
A critical part of being a researcher is communication. In this class, the instructors will share their experience and viewpoints about how to communicate effectively, and how to maximize the value of both giving, and attending presentations.

Keywords

Academic discussion, current topics in biology, public speaking.

Competencies that will be developed

Specialist skills ✔ Intercultural skills ✔ Communication skills ✔ Critical thinking skills ✔ Practical and/or problem-solving skills
✔ We focus on academic discussion of biology.

Class flow

This class will primarily be in the form of student presentations and questions by students. Each student will present a research paper, or research papers, and the remaining time of each class will be spent discussing the paper topics.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 October 3. Faculty presentations and introduction of academic debate. Student topic selection. Location: Ookayama How to ask, what to ask, how to interrupt, and how to co-explore a topic with the speaker.
Class 2 October 6. Discussion with instructors on class topics. Location: Ookayama How to co-explore a topic with the speaker.
Class 3 October 10. Short student presentations with the majority of time being questions from students. Location: Suzukakedai Students present on a research paper, and in discussion practice asking questions and co-learning together.
Class 4 October 13. Short student presentations with the majority of time being questions from students. Location: Suzukakedai Students present on a research paper, and in discussion practice asking questions and co-learning together.
Class 5 October 17. Short student presentations with the majority of time being questions from students. Location: Suzukakedai Students present on a research paper, and in discussion practice asking questions and co-learning together.
Class 6 October 20. Short student presentations with the majority of time being questions from students. Location: Suzukakedai Students present on a research paper, and in discussion practice asking questions and co-learning together.
Class 7 October 24. Short student presentations with the majority of time being questions from students. Location: Ookayama Students present on a research paper, and in discussion practice asking questions and co-learning together.
Class 8 October 31. Short student presentations with the majority of time being questions from students. Location: Ookayama Students present on a research paper, and in discussion practice asking questions and co-learning together.
Class 9 November 7. Short student presentations with the majority of time being questions from students. Location: Ookayama Students present on a research paper, and in discussion practice asking questions and co-learning together.
Class 10 November 10. Short student presentations with the majority of time being questions from students. Location: Ookayama Students present on a research paper, and in discussion practice asking questions and co-learning together.
Class 11 November 14. Short student presentations with the majority of time being questions from students. Location: Ookayama Students present on a research paper, and in discussion practice asking questions and co-learning together.
Class 12 November 17. Short student presentations with the majority of time being questions from students. Location: Ookayama Students present on a research paper, and in discussion practice asking questions and co-learning together.
Class 13 November 21. Short student presentations with the majority of time being questions from students. Location: Ookayama Students present on a research paper, and in discussion practice asking questions and co-learning together.
Class 14 November 24. Short student presentations with the majority of time being questions from students. Location: Ookayama Students present on a research paper, and in discussion practice asking questions and co-learning together.

Out-of-Class Study Time (Preparation and Review)

Preparation for a presentation can be done by consulting literature, text books, and also in discussion with the course instructors.
Discussion time will not need any preparation - just coming to ask question is enough when a presentation is not given.

Textbook(s)

No specific book.

Reference books, course materials, etc.

No specific book.

Assessment criteria and methods

Students will be assessed on the presentations given, and also on their asking questions during all of the classes.

Related courses

  • unknown

Prerequisites (i.e., required knowledge, skills, courses, etc.)

The course will be in English. If you are not good at English please don't worry, it is oK and we will work together.

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