HM391000 English for Earth and Planetary Sciences II

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2024Year School/Graduate School School of Science

Lecture Code HM391000 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name 地球惑星科学英語II

Subject Name
（Katakana）チキュウワクセイカガクエイゴニ

Subject Name in
English English for Earth and Planetary Sciences II

Instructor DAS KAUSHIK,DEY BIDISHA

Instructor
(Katakana) ダス　カウシク,デ　ビディシャ

Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 3rd-Year,  First Semester,  First Semester

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (1st) Weds5-6：SCI E208

Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
(More Details) 　

Lecture, Reading and writing practice, discussion and students' presentations.

Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week 　 Language of Instruction E : English

Course Level 3 : Undergraduate High-Intermediate

Course Area（Area） 25 : Science and Technology

Course Area（Discipline） 04 : Earth and Planetary Science

Eligible Students 3rd Year Students

Keywords

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students) Earth and Planetary Systems Science
（Abilities and Skills）
・Reading related papers and acquiring the ability of understanding the contents.
Verbal or written regular/daily communication can be carried out using foreign languages.
Understand different languages and cultures by using multiple foreign languages.

Earth and Planetary Systems Science
（Abilities and Skills）
・Reading related papers and acquiring the ability of understanding the contents.
Verbal or written regular/daily communication can be carried out using foreign languages.
Understand different languages and cultures by using multiple foreign languages.

Class Objectives
/Class Outline To strengthen the reading and writing ability of Earth and Planetary Sciences in English. Referencing-cross-referencing of scientific papers and oral presentation in English will help and prepare these students to their research activities from 4th year onward.

Class Schedule lesson1: Introduction (basic structure of scientific literature)
lesson2: Continue (Basic structure of scientific literature)
lesson3: Scientific literature, referencing and cross-referencing (use of digital database like SCIRUS)
lesson4: Continue (Use of digital library and journals)
lesson 5 to lesson 9: Reading and understanding the article "How to read and write a paper?"
lesson 10: Test
lesson 11 to lesson 15: Students will deliver presentations on English on scientific paper of their choice (15 minutes per student).

Text/Reference
Books,etc. 1. How to write a paper: Mike Ashby, University of Cambridge.

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. 　

(More Details) Print-outs will be supplied before the class. Computer and projector will be used.

Learning techniques to be incorporated 　

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review All the supplied hand-outs and materials will be practised beforehand. The purpose is to integrate the understanding of English and scientific contents.

Requirements

Grading Method Class attendance and interaction after the presentation (20+10=30%), test (30%) and presentation (40%) will be marked.

Practical Experience

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it

Message Reading scientific papers is the first step towards fixing a scientific problem before starting undergraduate thesis-related research. Let's increase our ability to read and understand scientific research reports in English.

Other

Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes.
Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

Academic Year	2024Year	School/Graduate School	School of Science
Lecture Code	HM391000	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	地球惑星科学英語II
Subject Name （Katakana）	チキュウワクセイカガクエイゴニ
Subject Name in English	English for Earth and Planetary Sciences II
Instructor	DAS KAUSHIK,DEY BIDISHA
Instructor (Katakana)	ダス　カウシク,デ　ビディシャ
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	3rd-Year, First Semester, First Semester
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(1st) Weds5-6：SCI E208
Lesson Style	Lecture	Lesson Style (More Details)
Lecture, Reading and writing practice, discussion and students' presentations.
Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week		Language of Instruction	E : English
Course Level	3 : Undergraduate High-Intermediate
Course Area（Area）	25 : Science and Technology
Course Area（Discipline）	04 : Earth and Planetary Science
Eligible Students	3rd Year Students
Keywords
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Educational Program (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Criterion referenced Evaluation (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)	Earth and Planetary Systems Science （Abilities and Skills）・Reading related papers and acquiring the ability of understanding the contents. Verbal or written regular/daily communication can be carried out using foreign languages. Understand different languages and cultures by using multiple foreign languages. Earth and Planetary Systems Science （Abilities and Skills）・Reading related papers and acquiring the ability of understanding the contents. Verbal or written regular/daily communication can be carried out using foreign languages. Understand different languages and cultures by using multiple foreign languages.
Class Objectives /Class Outline	To strengthen the reading and writing ability of Earth and Planetary Sciences in English. Referencing-cross-referencing of scientific papers and oral presentation in English will help and prepare these students to their research activities from 4th year onward.
Class Schedule	lesson1: Introduction (basic structure of scientific literature) lesson2: Continue (Basic structure of scientific literature) lesson3: Scientific literature, referencing and cross-referencing (use of digital database like SCIRUS) lesson4: Continue (Use of digital library and journals) lesson 5 to lesson 9: Reading and understanding the article "How to read and write a paper?" lesson 10: Test lesson 11 to lesson 15: Students will deliver presentations on English on scientific paper of their choice (15 minutes per student).
Text/Reference Books,etc.	1. How to write a paper: Mike Ashby, University of Cambridge.
PC or AV used in Class,etc.
(More Details)	Print-outs will be supplied before the class. Computer and projector will be used.
Learning techniques to be incorporated
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	All the supplied hand-outs and materials will be practised beforehand. The purpose is to integrate the understanding of English and scientific contents.
Requirements
Grading Method	Class attendance and interaction after the presentation (20+10=30%), test (30%) and presentation (40%) will be marked.
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message	Reading scientific papers is the first step towards fixing a scientific problem before starting undergraduate thesis-related research. Let's increase our ability to read and understand scientific research reports in English.
Other
Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes. Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

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