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Listening & SpeakingⅠa

9943121

L3FLENG101

McLaughlin Matthew

McLaughlin, Matthew

2026年度前期

2026年度

①First semester

月曜4限

月曜日4限 (Mon-4)
Class - 14:40 ~ 16:10 (1.5 hrs)
Office hours - 9:00~10:00 (Mon.), 16:10~17:00 (Mon.), & 10:00~12:00 (Thu.)
Office on the 7th floor. (マグラフリン研究室)

工学部　電気工学科

Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering

1.00単位

講義

Lecture

英語　English／-

① [対面]対面授業/ [On-site] On-site class

このクラスは基本対面授業で行います。オンライン授業 (非同期) Online (asynchronized remote)になる場合もありますので、
最新情報やアップデートを定期的にLETUSでご確認ださい。
先生が学会で不在になる場合、授業をon-demandにします。下記の大切な情報を必ずよく読んでください。

Information about how to participate in the class will be up on LETUS.
Slides used in class, as well as other relevant materials (audio etc.) will also be uploaded onto LETUS on an ad hoc basis.
In addition to the slides used in class, it is important that students read one chapter of the textbook each week. 
There will be a weekly class each week in the classroom. Information on participating will be up on LETUS.

Remember to check LETUS often for updates on homework, assignments (such as presentation), and up-and-coming examinations, or other important matters.

The regular syllabus has been posted below - please refer to it before coming to class each week to familiarise yourself with the course schedule.
In this class, we will listen to short lectures and have discussions about simple science-related academic topics.
Many of these discussions will be in pairs and small groups. It is VERY important that students continue the discussions in English.
Participation points will be awarded according to how often students try to engage with their classmates in English. 

 Studying key words and vocabulary is also important. Students must take careful notes of all vocabulary items and be able to explain the meaning of simple words in English. Supplementary materials (補足教材) will also be provided at times, to help students better understand lesson content, and to help them prepare for their presentations.
As participation accounts for a significant part of assessment, students are expected to conduct discussions in ENGLISH only. 
(NOTE: Some instructions on how to complete activities may be given in Japanese). 　

The main objectives of this class are to improve one's listening, communication and basic speaking skills. 　　

Secondary goals are for students to develop sound presentation skills and gain a basic understanding of history of science, while learning academic English vocabulary and phrases related to a variety of science-based topics. 

A final goal is to learn about science-based topics in English that may be of future interest for one's research. 

At the end of the course, students should be better able to:
- have a better comprehension of naturally spoken English (both academic and non-academic)
- discuss about a variety of science-related topics
- give simple presentations about easy academic topics
- develop self-study plans to improve their English
- know how to take notes effectively and efficiently when listening to lectures 
- come away from the course with improved (academic and general) English reading skills 　　

リンク先の [評価項目と科目の対応一覧]から確認できます（学部対象）。
履修登録の際に参照ください。
​You can check this from “Correspondence table between grading items and subjects” by following the link(for departments).
https://www.tus.ac.jp/fd/ict_tusrubric/​​​

Students will need pens and pencils and paper on which to write down or take notes.
Bringing a ruled exercise book (notebook) to class would preferable. Students may alternatively write down notes on a laptop / notebook computer or iPad or similar device.
(Students should have a sound knowledge of using Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Students will need to use PowerPoint or a similar platform to make a presentation in L12 or L13).
A dictionary (paper or electronic) may also be useful but is not essential. Students will need to take notes during the class.　
Students MUST also purchase the course textbook and bring it to every class. It is essential for students to complete the weekly assigned reading task for homework and the textbook will also help students review class content and prepare for the end-of-term examinations.

小テストの実施　Quiz type test／ディベート・ディスカッション　Debate/Discussion／グループワーク　Group work／プレゼンテーション　Presentation／PBL (課題解決型学習)　Problem-based learning／-

In this class students will focus on conducting short pair or small-group discussions on the course topics. (Some useful expressions to help students conduct small discussions will be provided).
Students will also practice taking notes every week (listening activities).
In Lesson 12 or 13, students will have the opportunity to give a presentation in front of the class in groups.
Sometimes students will be given more challenging problem-based / task-based learning exercises.

Students will be expected to....
1) review basic textbook content covered week-to-week in class (reading HW);
2) complete HW activities where appropriate (not every week) (Note: the final slides of each week's slide deck will list the required HW tasks)
3) review key vocabulary to facilitate learning of course content
4) use ENGLISH when conducting small in-class discussions
5) contact classmates when preparing their group presentations
6) contact their teacher directly (via email) when unclear on any tasks or to consult them on other matters (attendance etc.) and use proper email etiquette (guidelines on this will be provided in Lesson 1)

Grades will be calculated as follows:
25% Group presentation (to be conducted in lesson 8 or 13) but students will be assessed individually
25% In-class quizzes (conducted basically every 2 weeks) ([5 quizzes x 10 pts each] / 2)
30% Final Test (conducted in lesson 14)
20% In-class participation

・S：到達目標を十分に達成し、極めて優秀な成果を収めている
・A：到達目標を十分に達成している
・B：到達目標を達成している
・C：到達目標を最低限達成している
・D：到達目標を達成していない
・-：学修成果の評価を判断する要件を欠格している

・S：Achieved outcomes, excellent result
・A：Achieved outcomes, good result
・B：Achieved outcomes
・C：Minimally achieved outcomes
・D：Did not achieve outcomes
・-：Failed to meet even the minimal requirements for evaluation

Y

Bynum, William. A Little History of Science. Yale University Press, 2012.

教科書および一部の参考書は、MyKiTS (教科書販売サイト) から検索・購入可能です。
​https://gomykits.kinokuniya.co.jp/tokyorika/​​​

It is possible to search for and purchase textbooks and certain reference materials at MyKiTS (online textbook store).
​​https://gomykits.kinokuniya.co.jp/tokyorika/

Lesson 1: Introductions, course overview, explanation of course schedule, assessment, course objectives, textbook & content, presentations etc.
Lesson 2: In the Beginning (Chapter 1)
Lesson 3: Needles and Numbers (Chapter 2)
Lesson 4: Atoms and the Void (Chapter 3)
Lesson 5: The Father of Medicine: Hippocrates (Chapter 4)
Lesson 6: ‘The Master of Those Who Know’: Aristotle (Chapter 5)
Lesson 7: The Emperor’s Doctor: Galen (Chapter 6)
Lesson 8: Science in Islam (Chapter 7)
Lesson 9: Out of the Darkness (Chapter 8)
Lesson 10: Searching for the Philosopher’s Stone (Chapter 9)
Lesson 11: Uncovering the Human Body (Chapter 10)
Lesson 12: Group Presentations (Session 1)
Lesson 13: Group Presentations (Session 2)
Lesson 14: Comprehensive Review
Lesson 15: 到達度評価と解説

This class' instructor, Matthew McLaughlin, has extensive experience teaching students in Japan at all levels.
He has been teaching university classes in Japan for more than 10 years, and has lived in Japan for more than 20 years.

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Extracurricular quizzes will be designed using Quizlet to help students review and test themselves on new key vocabulary in a fun way.
In-class quizzes will be made on LETUS.

Fluency in a language requires practice. Practice is vital. And in this class you need to speak English.
Students who do NOT participate in English may score badly on class participation (30% of students' final grade).

When preparing your group presentation, feel free to consult your teacher on materials you should investigate or read to help you be well prepared.
Some materials will be posted onto LETUS to help students get started with their groundwork.

At the end of the class you should be able to:

- feel more comfortable using English to discuss, read, listen to, and write about science-related topics;
- maintain simple discussions on topics related to science and science history;
- have a basic understanding of some academic English vocabulary and phrases that can be used in science-based vocations;
- know how to give a presentation in English;
- have a basic understanding of key scientific and social issues in the world today;
- emerge with a stronger ability in reading English (through extensive reading outside of class time);
- emerge with a stronger understanding of science in English and science history in general. 

Y

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