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- Instructor(s)
- Wijeyewickrema Anil
- Class Format
- Lecture (Face-to-face)
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- Day/Period(Room No.)
- Tue5-6(緑が丘５号館１階102 会議室)
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- Course number
- CVE.L212
- Credits
- 1
- Academic year
- 2022
- Offered quarter
- 4Q
- Syllabus updated
- 2022/5/11
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- Language used
- English
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Course description and aims
CEE-III is designed to assist students to develop and improve their communication skills in the areas of megaprojects and structures. Presentation assignments and writing assignments cover listening, speaking and writing.
This course aims to improve the English communication abilities of students in the areas of megaprojects and structures.
Student learning outcomes
By completing this course, students will be able to:
1) Have increased vocabulary in the areas of megaprojects and structures.
2) Have better presentation skills in the areas of megaprojects and structures.
3) Have confidence in using English to discuss issues in the areas of megaprojects and structures.
Keywords
Aerotropolis, environmental concerns, infrastructure projects, megaprojects, tax incentives, sustainable urban design; curtain wall, elevators, evacuation plans, kangaroo cranes, prefabrication, wind tunnel
Competencies that will be developed
| ✔ Specialist skills | Intercultural skills | ✔ Communication skills | ✔ Critical thinking skills | ✔ Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
Class flow
All students are expected to actively participate in the class by asking questions and answering questions. Students in groups of three to five (depending on class size) will make presentations on megaprojects and structures. Students improve their understanding of the course contents by completing homework writing assignments.
Course schedule/Required learning
| Course schedule | Required learning | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Introduction to course themes: Megaprojects and Structures. Self-introduction by students. | Explain course themes of megaprojects and structures. |
| Class 2 | The World's Future Megaprojects - Video and Discussion. Keywords: aerotropolis, environmental concerns, infrastructure projects, megaprojects, tax incentives, sustainable urban design; curtain wall, elevators, evacuation plans, kangaroo cranes, prefabrication, wind tunnel | Explain meaning of keywords associated with megaprojects. |
| Class 3 | Group Presentation #1A: Megaprojects in {Asia, Central America, China, Middle East, Japan, USA} with an Example | Asking questions and answering questions related to megaprojects. |
| Class 4 | Group Presentation #1B: Megaprojects in {Asia, Central America, China, Middle East, Japan, USA} with an Example | Asking questions and answering questions related to megaprojects |
| Class 5 | The Tallest Building in The World - Video and Discussion. Keywords: curtain wall, elevators, evacuation plans, kangaroo cranes, prefabrication, wind tunnel | Explain meaning of keywords associated with structures. |
| Class 6 | Group Presentation #2A: Structures {bridges, dams, stadiums, tall buildings, towers} | Asking questions and answering questions related to structures. |
| Class 7 | Group Presentation #2B: Structures {bridges, dams, stadiums, tall buildings, towers} | Asking questions and answering questions related to structures. |
| Class 8 | Final Exam: Individual Presentations |
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)
None required
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Strunk Jr, W. and White, E. B., 2000, The Elements of Style, 4th edition, Longman, New York.
Assessment criteria and methods
Students' knowledge of megaprojects and structures and their ability to communicate will be assessed.
PPT- Assignments - 40%, W-Assignments - 30%, Final PPT presentation - 30%. Final Exam Presentation is required to get credit for the course.
Related courses
- CVE.L210 ： Civil Engineering English I
- CVE.L211 ： Civil Engineering English Ⅱ
- CVE.L310 ： Civil Engineering English Ⅳ
Prerequisites (i.e., required knowledge, skills, courses, etc.)
None
