Scientific English IB (Technical Communication & Discussions)
| Numbering Code | U-LAS20 10007 SE48 | Year/Term | 2022 ・ Year-round |
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| Number of Credits | 4 | Course Type | Seminar (Foreign language) |
| Target Year | Mainly 1st year students | Target Student | For science students |
| Language | English | Day/Period | Thu.3 |
| Instructor name | KIM SUNMIN (Graduate School of Engineering Associate Professor) | ||
| Outline and Purpose of the Course | This course is to improve communication and discussion skills in English with various topics related to science and technology. | ||
| Course Goals | Through this course, students will be able to present their own idea clearly and discuss with others efficiently. | ||
| Schedule and Contents |
# 1st semester Students will select their own discussion topics and make presentations. In each presentation, a group discussion session will be followed. Evaluation is on the presentation and the group discussion activity. Each session will be within 30 minutes including a presentation and discussion. # 2nd semester Regarding a specific technical topic, students will give short lectures based on their understanding. After the lecture from a student, a Q&A session will be followed. Evaluation is on the presentation and the Q&A activity. Each session will be within 40 minutes including a lecture and Q&A. |
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| Evaluation Methods and Policy | Students' presentation and discussion performance in each class will be graded as good, fair, and poor [presentation 50% and discussion 50%]. The final score will be the accumulated scores through all classes. Those who are absent more than 5 times will not be credited. | ||
| Course Requirements | None | ||
| Study outside of Class (preparation and review) | Reading and watching scientific/technological materials as much as possible. | ||
| References, etc. | Handouts and supplemental materials will be distributed. | ||
