Science English 1 (中級B)

Science English 1

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L3FLENG331

Laurent Fages

Larry Fages

2026年度前期

2026年度

③First semester, Second semester

金曜4限

14:40~16:10

先進工学部（一般教養科目）

A course of liberal arts, the Faculty of Advanced Engineering

1.00単位

講義

Lecture

英語　English／-

① [対面]対面授業/ [On-site] On-site class

This class is a one semester class, that builds on the basic skills learned in years 1 and 2.
It is taught entirely in English, with an emphasis on student-centered, active communication skills.


Overall, this class is designed to help students become more confident and competent
communicators, who can, and will, speak up, ask questions and offer opinions about a variety of subjects, that are relevant to the world at large.　

In this class, students will engage in conversations about a host of topics, ranging from science and technology, to social issues to cultural issues.

The objective is for students to gain confidence, as they improve their overall ability to communicate effectively, in English.

You will
Become more comfortable speaking in English
Learn how to phrase questions
Become confident about expressing opinions
Develop a bigger working vocabulary, that includes natural expressions
Learn how to clarify and rephrase, for better understanding
Learn proper pronunciation
Improve your listening skills
Become more active and less passive about communicating in English

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/​​​

intermediate level of English

課題に対する作文　Essay／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／実習　Practical learning／-

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Students will be expected to read outside the classroom and prepare thoroughly for class.
External research on the themes will be necessary for the assignments.

Grades will be calculated as follows:

50% class participation including in-class work ( group work, class activities and discussions), in-class behaviour.
25% test
25%homework


IMPORTANT NOTICE
Your final grades will be determined from your attitude and performance in class, your score at the mid-term & final presentation and the number of classes you will attend. Basically, you will need to come to class. In class you need to work with other students in discussion
circles and pairs and so on. You will need to bring your textbook at every class as well as a
notebook and pens, pencils.

In addition you need to take careful notes during class. Dictionaries are allowed but cell phones are forbidden. You are expected to be responsible for your studies and show respect to your classmates and the teacher.

・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

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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/

-Pencils, pens, notebook are essential.
-DIctionaries are allowed but cell phones are forbidden

1. Class overview of coursework and journals, including what is acceptable content.
2. Discussion 1: Life in the 21st century with regard to science and technology.
3. Discussion 2: Past to present with regard to science and technology
4. Presentation #1: Choose an innovation and present its history from past to present
5. Discussion 3: Robotics
6. Watch: Chappie
7. Watch: Chappie/Discuss presentation 2
8. Presentation #2: Choose a robotic application used today, and discuss the field it's used in, how it is used, and what impact it has had.
9. Discussion #4: Virtual Reality
10. Presentation #3: Choose an application of Virtual Reality and present how it is used today.
11. Discussion #5: Agriculture
12. Presentation #4: Choose an innovation in agriculture today and present how it has changed from traditional methods and how it is used.
13. Discussion #5: Climate Change
14. Presentation #5: Choose a strategy to deal with climate change, and discuss how it could
help.
15. Achievement Assessment Exam

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Special notes
While the teacher is aware that students are busy and that this class is only one out of many
the students are taking, classroom participation and the external research on topics for presentation assignments will be a large percentage of the final grade. Non-responsive behavior during pair or group activities is disrespectful and demotivating to other students, and will hurt the final grade severely for non-responsive or non-cooperative students.
　　

Contact: larryfagesbaker@gmail.com

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