Scientific English

Numbering Code U-ENG27 37138 LE48
U-ENG27 37138 LE61
Year/Term 2022 ・ First semester
Number of Credits 2 Course Type Lecture
Target Year Target Student
Language English Day/Period Mon.3
Instructor name MATSUBARA SEIJIROU (Graduate School of Engineering Professor)
John Pryce (Part-time Lecturer)
Outline and Purpose of the Course This course aims to give students an opportunity to use and expand on their current English skills in a Scientific context, specifically within the field of Industrial Chemistry. In addition, since all instruction is in English, the course focuses on creating an environment where students can develop their overall skills in International Communication in both oral and written formats.

This is not a passive lecture course; students are expected to attend all online classes and actively participate in activities and discussion. 
Course Goals The goals of this course are: 1. To enable students to become conversant in English within various aspects of Industrial Chemistry. 2. To improve and expand student's specialized vocabulary and pronunciation skills. 3. To give students confidence in oral and presentation skills. 4. To develop student's overall ability in speaking, listening, reading, and writing, as well as critical thinking skills with regards to Industrial Chemistry topics. 5. To develop and contribute to the student's confidence and knowledge to be able to attend international conferences, conduct presentations and publish papers in English.
Schedule and Contents 1.Introduction / Unit 1 - 3D Printing Material Chemistry:Introduction to the course objectives, how it will be conducted and the first unit covering effective note taking.

2.Unit 1 - 3D Printing Material Chemistry:Continuation and completion of unit 1.

3.Unit 2 - Virology - Studying Viruses :Pronunciation, use of synonyms and effective summarisation methods using the 5W1H approach.

4.Unit 2 - Virology - Studying Viruses :Continuation and completion of unit 2.

5.Discussion Assessment 1
6.Unit 3 - Nanotechnology - Securing your Future / Video Opinion Assignment 1 Submission.:Pronunciation, use of collocations, and the using the 5W1H method for brainstorming and creating titles for presentations/papers/assignments.

7.Unit 3 - Nanotechnology - Securing your Future:Continuation and completion of unit 3.

8.Unit 4 - Genetics -What does the future Hold:Pronunciation, topic keywords and the resolution of dilemmas using ethical and moral issues in science and technology.

9.Discussion Assessment 2 / Final Presentation Topic Selection:Details will be given in class.

10.Unit 5- DNA and Cloning -Real Carbon Copies, Pronunciation, word association, note-taking and summarizing.

11.Unit 5- DNA and Cloning - Real Carbon Copies / Practice Presentation:Continuation and completion of unit 5.

12.Unit 6 - Biomimicry - Nature as a solution:Pronunciation, topic keywords, Note-taking and Summarizing

13.Unit 6 - Biomimicry - Nature as a solution:Continuation and completion of unit 6.

14.Discussion Assessment 3

15.Final Presentation:This assignment will be conducted live in class.
Evaluation Methods and Policy Discussion Assessment 1-3 - 60%
Final Presentation - 40%
Course Requirements Students enrolled in the Industrial Chemistry Course of the School of Industrial Chemistry. All instruction will be in English, so students are advised to work on improving listening skills both before and during the course.


Study outside of Class (preparation and review) Nothing specified.
Textbooks Textbooks/References Handouts can be downloaded from the resources tab on Panda. Additional materials such as rubrics, lecture presentations and supplementary materials can also be found there.
References, etc. Nothing specified.
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