| Course Name | Year | Term | Period | Faculty / Graduate School | All Instructors | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51539:Academic Skills 2 (GW) § 51540:Intermediate Academic Skills (GW) | 2022 | Fall | Wed3 | College Of Business Administration,College Of Policy Science,College of Comprehensive Psychology | HO TAT HING | 2 |
Campus
Class Venue
Language
Course Outline and Method
This is a face-to-face (+ hybrid) course.
このコースは、対面式(＋ハイブリッド型)で実施されます。
Student Attainment Objectives
You will attain the below, especially in this course
1.Know how to cite previous literature using APA style.
2.Know parts and roles of academic paper & presentation.
3.Be able to plan, conduct and report a short survey via oral and written presentations.
4.Improve critical thinking skills (by making assumptions, asking questions, etc.) and logical thinking skills (by making connections between ideas, answering questions, etc.).
Recommended Preparatory Course
-If you are not familiar with the below items, you are highly recommended to take the Academic Skills 1 class.
[paragraph structure, essay structure, in-text citation & listing references, PowerPoint presentations]
Course Schedule
| Lecture/Instructor（When there are multiple instructors) | Theme |
|---|---|
| Keyword, References and Supplementary Information | |
| 1 | Orientation [Online (ZOOM) real time lesson] |
course outline/ objectives/ dos & don'ts |
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| 2 | What is academic & non-academic [Face-to-face lesson] |
scholarly articles/ non-scholarly articles/ subjective and objectives expressions |
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| 3 | Citation styles & survey methods [Face-to-face lesson] |
citation styles, search engine, plagiarism |
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| 4 | Presentation skills & academic presentation structure [Face-to-face lesson] |
physical aspects, organization, visual aspects |
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| 5-8 | Group project & presentations [Face-to-face lesson] |
peer-learning, survey, present |
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| 9 | Interim reflection and introduction to individual survey [Face-to-face lesson] |
peer-learning skills, strong & weak points, individual survey |
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| 10 | Parts & roles of an academic paper [Face-to-face lesson] |
academic paper structure, preliminary research design, individual survey plan |
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| 11-14 | Individual project [Face-to-face lesson] |
survey, report, reflect |
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| 15 | Overall reflection [Face-to-face lesson] |
learning outcomes, points to reconsider, Individual goals |
Class Format
BCP levels and the method of lessons
①[For BCP levels 1 and 2]
A) 1st lesson will be conducted as an online (real-time) session using ZOOM meetings.
B) From lessons 2 to 15 will be conducted as face-to-face sessions.
C) Those who cannot participate face-to-face can join the lessons via ZOOM online meetings; however, must submit necessary documents for permission before the 2nd lesson (as a general rule, sudden online participation is not allowed).
②[For BCP levels 3-4]
A) All the lessons will be conducted as an online (real-time) session using ZOOM meetings.
③Special not on the lessons and ZOOM session participations
A) Note that the lessons involve multiple interactive activities for students to improve peer-learning.
B) Thus, we may also utilize online tools (ZOOM meetings) during face-to-face session. Therefore, additionally you must be prepared with any electronic device (e.g., PC, tablet, or smartphone) to participate in these activities.
C) For online sessions, in addition to electronic devices, be sure to be in a place to sit and take the lessons without disturbances from unnecessary sounds, people, pets, etc.
D) All must be ready to switch on the cameras and unmute the mics at all times.
E) If you do following actions during lessons, you will not receive any points for participation and contribution; middle of traveling, part-time work, voluntary/ internship workplace, etc.
Recommendations for Private Study
B) Try to build better rapport with the peers (other class members)
C) Contact Mr. Ho / TA (teaching Assistance)/ES (Educational Supporter), if you need any advice/support
D) Detailed instructions for assignments and other activities will be given during the lessons
E)If you need feedback for assignments, feel free to contact the lecturer for consultation.
Grade Evaluation Method
| Kind | Percentage | Grading Criteria etc. |
|---|---|---|
| Final Examination (Written) | 0 | |
| Report Examination (A report to be submitted by the unified deadline) |
0 | |
| Exams and/or Reports other than those stated above, and Continuous Assessment (Evaluation of Everyday Performance in Class) |
100 | Group presentation 10%
|
Grade Evaluation Method （Note）
① Class contribution and participation (subjected to both face-to-face and online)
Over the 15 classes, students will receive marks for class contribution and participation according to below points.
A) Neither late attendance nor early leave.
B) Actively participate in pair & groups works, and other class discussions.
C)No excessive use of electronic devices or any other items unrelated to class contents.
D)If you are absent more than 3 times, a passing grade will not be granted unless you provide convincing and justifiable reasons.
E)Special attention will be given for health conditions and any other related matters. Feel free to consult Ho for advice.
② Submission of home-works & other assignments
A) All the assignments are checked for format and content.
B) Assignments must submit on or before deadlines.
C) Feel free to ask if you have any question about the assignments (before you submit something wrong).
D) In general, late assignments will not be accepted.
E) Special attention will be given for health conditions and any other related matters. Feel free to consult Ho for assignment submissions and other advice.
③Information for group project individual paper and other assignments
A) Information for above items will be given during the classes. Pay attention to manaba+R updates.
Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods
B) The theories and techniques introducing in the lessons are just one way to do the related work. Feel free to search and explore more utilizing other resources.
C) However, please follow the instructions given in the resources/news/assignments for the formatting and content organization when submitting all the tasks.
D) If you do not know how to check manaba+R, confirm with the lecturer.
E) Since the participatory nature of this class, class contribution is mandatory.
Textbooks
Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）
Reference Books
| Title | Author | Publisher | ISBN Code | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACADEMIC WRITING - A Handbook for International Students | STEPHEN BAILEY | Routledge | 0-415-384206 |
Reference Books （Frequency of Use, Note）
Web Pages for Reference
https://apastyle.apa.org/ FOR referencing
https://scholar.google.com/ FOR finding academic articles
How to Communicate with the Instructor In and Out of Class(Including Instructor Contact Information)
Other Comments
-Appointments can be made through e-mails or talking directly with the lecturer(online). Check the course resources to obtain the e-mail address.
Q. What can we talk?
A. Anything (class contents, studies in RU, living matters, travel, club & circle activities, etc.)
② Class observations
Please note that this class is also open to observers as a part of Faculty Development (FD) & Staff Development (SD) activities. Thus, there may be visitors coming to observe the class activities upon prior notice. Feel free to communicate with them too.
URL:http://www.ritsumei.ac.jp//students/pathways-future/course/curriculum.html