Technical English Ⅱ

Course Information

College	Toyama College	Year	2019
Course Title	Technical English Ⅱ
Course Code	0225	Course Category	Specialized / Elective
Class Format	Lecture	Credits	School Credit: 1
Department	Department of Electrical and Control Systems Engineering	Student Grade	5th
Term	First Semester	Classes per Week	2
Textbook and/or Teaching Materials	Handouts
Instructor	Sakurai Yutaka

Course Objectives

· Can read textbook contents
· Even if there are some grammatical mistakes, meaning passes
· Interested in overseas life, and able to imagine

Rubric

	Ideal Level of Achievement (Very Good)	Standard Level of Achievement (Good)	Unacceptable Level of Achievement (Fail)
Evaluation 1	Can read technical paper contents	Can read textbook contents	Can not read the basic contents understood in Japanese
Evaluation 2	Can write if English abstract of 200 words with correct english	Can write if English abstract of 200 words allows a few grammatical mistakes	Can not write if English abstract of 200 words.
Evaluation 3	Can make sense overseas life and time difference	Interested in overseas life, and able to imagine	Have absolutely no interest in overseas life

Assigned Department Objectives

学習・教育到達度目標 A-6 （核となる専門分野の既存技術を説明でき，社会から要求されている問題や実務上の問題を見出し設定することができる。）

JABEE 1(2)(d)(1) （専門工学（工学（融合複合・新領域）における専門工学の内容は申請高等教育機関が規定するものとする）の知識と能力）

JABEE 1(2)(e) （種々の科学、技術及び情報を活用して社会の要求を解決するためのデザイン能力）

ディプロマポリシー 3 （豊かな教養と倫理観を身につけ，社会に貢献できる。）

Teaching Method

Outline:

Lectures such as science and technology expression, mathematical expressions, US circumstances, etc., acquire a practical sense through reading journals and science and technology materials.

Style:

Give ordinary lectures, exercises and seminars.

Notice:

The main objective is to make use of English as a tool in our specialized field. It is desirable that you take an "industrial English I."

Course Plan

			Theme	Goals
1st Semester
	1st Quarter
		1st	Numbers and formulae expressions	Learn how to read various formulae including differential and integral.
		2nd	Quantities and mathematical expressions	Learn size, precision, approximation, angle, temperature, pressure, etc., geometry, analysis and statistical expression.
		3rd	On science and technology English words I; quiz & answer	Quiz of English words commonly used in science and technology English, after squeezing the vocabulary, complement it with answers and explanations.
		4th	On science and technology English words II; quiz & answer	Quiz of English words commonly used in science and technology English, after squeezing the vocabulary, complement it with answers and explanations.
		5th	On science and technology English words III; quiz & answer	Quiz of English words commonly used in science and technology English, after squeezing the vocabulary, complement it with answers and explanations.
		6th	On Japanese English; Verified approximately 50 examples	Understand common examples to avoid misuse of Japanese English. Especially remember correct English expression in industrial technology field.
		7th	On university life in the US; Read the booklet of ALABAMA University ELI.	Think about American life.
		8th	Latest Science and Technology English; Read the main article of the latest issue of IEEE, Spectrum magazine.	Understand technology trends through English articles.
	2nd Quarter
		9th	Read technical paper I; Introduction of introduction of IEEE, The Electrical Engineering Handbook.	Review the basics of electrical engineering through English.
		10th	Read technical paper II; Introduction of introduction of IEEE, The Electrical Engineering Handbook.	Review the basics of electrical engineering through English.
		11th	Read technical paper III; Introduction of introduction of IEEE, The Electrical Engineering Handbook.	Review the basics of electrical engineering through English.
		12th	Read technical paper IV; Introduction of introduction of IEEE, The Electrical Engineering Handbook.	Review the basics of electrical engineering through English.
		13th	Read technical paper V; Introduction of introduction of IEEE, The Electrical Engineering Handbook.	Review the basics of electrical engineering through English.
		14th	Review of basic grammar; On the basic structure of technical English.	Can analyze sentence patterns of Basic technology in English sentences.
		15th	Quiz
		16th	Final exam

Evaluation Method and Weight (%)

	Examination	Presentation	Mutual Evaluations between students	Behavior	Portfolio	Other	Total
Subtotal	70	0	0	0	0	30	100
Basic Ability	40	0	0	0	0	20	60
Technical Ability	30	0	0	0	0	10	40
Interdisciplinary Ability	0	0	0	0	0	0	0