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外国語学科英語分野

担当講座・学科(分野)

外国語学科英語分野

対象学年期

Jonathan Levine-Ogura助教

1間

後期

単位数

1 単位

区分・時間数講義

15 時間・学習方針（講義概要等）
English is the primary means of sharing scientific discoveries around the world through news and research
articles. Japanese doctors, dentists, nurses, and pharmacists need the skills to access and disseminate thisinformation and communicate data and results effectively to other members of the medical team, whether
foreign or Japanese. Scientific English is a course themed on learning English through scientific news
articles and their related abstracts. Students will develop the skills needed to appreciate, understand, anddiscuss contemporary scientific news articles. There will be a heavy focus on active learning through theuse of multimedia online resources. Classes will be conducted through group work, discussion andpresentation activities entirely in English to maximize exposure to the target language.
・教育成果（アウトカム）
Through reading comprehension tasks and group discussion on scientific current events, students will
become able to understand news articles on science and their corresponding abstracts, and understandhow to disseminate scientific knowledge effectively as participants in the globalized medical community.
（ディプロマ・ポリシー：5）
・到達目標（SBO）
At the end of the course students will be able to:
1. understand the difference between a science news article and its source abstract. (☆)
2. explain the topic and the science behind the research.
3. understand and use scientific vocabulary.
4. discuss and express opinions about scientific topics. (57, 60)
5. display a capacity for professional development and lifelong learning. (65)
6. deliver a short presentation about a current scientific news article using Internet learning technologies.
(56)

・講義日程
【講義】
月日曜日

時限

講座・分野

担当教員

講義内容/到達目標(I) Introducing Science in the News

9/1

木2

英語分野

Jonathan Levine-Ogura 助教

Students will be able to:
1. Explain different fields in science.
2. Recognize key points in science articles.
3. Discuss what science news is of interest.
Download study materials from WebClass oraccess Quizlet for post-study review andpreparation for the next class as instructed.
(II-1) Science News Topic: Astronomy

9/8

木2

英語分野

Jonathan Levine-Ogura 助教

Students will be able to:
1. Comprehend a scientific topic as it relates
to space science.
2. Understand the topic’s research abstractand its related news article.
3. Identify key parts of an abstract.
Download study materials from WebClass oraccess Quizlet for post-study review andpreparation for the next class as instructed.
(II-2) Science News Topic: Astronomy

9/15

木2

英語分野

Jonathan Levine-Ogura 助教

Students will be able to:
1. Compose a summary of the article.
2. Discuss and express an opinion about thearticle using key vocabulary terms.
Download study materials from WebClass oraccess Quizlet for post-study review andpreparation for the next class as instructed.

(III-1) Science News Topic: Ornithology

9/22

木2

英語分野

Jonathan Levine-Ogura 助教

Students will be able to:
1. Comprehend a scientific topic as it relates
to birds.
2. Understand the topic’s research abstractand its related news article.
3. Identify key parts of the abstract.
Download study materials from WebClass oraccess Quizlet for post-study review andpreparation for the next class as instructed.
(III-2) Science News Topic: Ornithology

9/29

木2

英語分野

Jonathan Levine-Ogura 助教

Students will be able to:
1. Compose a summary of the article.
2. Discuss and express an opinion about thearticle using key vocabulary terms.
Download study materials from WebClass oraccess Quizlet for post-study review andpreparation for the next class as instructed.
(IV-1) Science News Topic: Ichthyology

10/20

木2

英語分野

Jonathan Levine-Ogura 助教

Students will be able to:
1. Comprehend a scientific topic as it relates
to fish research.
2. Understand the topic’s research abstractand its related news article.
3. Identify key parts of the abstract.
Download study materials from WebClass oraccess Quizlet for post-study review andpreparation for the next class as instructed.
(IV-2) Science News Topic: Ichthyology

10/27

木2

英語分野

Jonathan Levine-Ogura 助教

Students will be able to:
1. Compose a summary of the article.
2. Discuss and express an opinion about thearticle using key vocabulary terms.
Download study materials from WebClass oraccess Quizlet for post-study review andpreparation for the next class as instructed.

(V-1) Science News Presentation
Preparation
11/10

木2

英語分野

Jonathan Levine-Ogura 助教

Students will be able to:
1. Discuss, deliberate, and select a scientifictopic for a presentation.
2. Prepare a rough draft summarizing key
points in the presentation.
(V-2) Science News Group Presentation
Preparation

11/17

木2

英語分野

Jonathan Levine-Ogura 助教

Students will be able to:
1. Design a presentation using visual aids
for both speaker and listener.
2. Exchange presentation information
through pair or groupwork for peer
feedback and discussion.
(V-3) Science News Presentation and Exam
Review

11/24

木

2

英語分野

Jonathan Levine-Ogura 助教

Students will be able to:
1. Deliver a short presentation summarizinga scientific topic with visual aids.
2. Listen and give appropriate feedback
through pair/group work.
3. Review lesson content and identify weak
points for final study.
4. Create a study plan and develop an
appropriate test-taking strategy throughcan-do scenarios.
Online study materials available on WebClassand Quizlet.

・教科書・参考書等（教：教科書
書籍名
教

参：参考書
著者名

推：推薦図書）発行所

発行年

指定教科書・参考書なし（配付資料を使用）

・成績評価方法
1. 60% Exam
2. 20% Oral Presentation
3. 20% performance in class (completion of pre- and post- lesson assignments, active participation in pairand group tasks, proactive use of English in class, performance on in-class tests, WebClass assessmentand other online multimedia learning activities)

・特記事項・その他
Active participation, learning, and groupwork is a primary requirement for this class. Weekly preparation
and review will be needed to participate effectively to produce a successful outcome.
Assigned tasks through WebClass or by other online learning technology platforms should be completed
pre/post-class, and will require approximately 30-60 minutes per week. Feedback on tests andassignments will be given in the following lesson. Being absent from class will not be an excuse for nonparticipation or incomplete assignments. It is the student’s responsibility to always be prepared for the
next class.
Smartphones and other multimedia devices are acceptable to use when related to lesson content andparticipating in online learning activities. However, using these devices must first be approved by theteacher. Any other usage of electronic devices for personal use is completely unacceptable and prohibited.
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登録済みの機器・器具なし

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