Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
35977:Academic Skills 2 (G2) § 35978:Intermediate Academic Skills (G2) 2024 Fall Thu2 College　Of　Economics,College　of　Science　and　Engineering,College　of　Gastronomy　Management,College　of　Life　Sciences,College　of　Sport　and　Health　Science　(tentative　name) LIU SORAYA 2

Campus

BKC

Class Venue

Ad-seminario209

Language

English

Course Outline and Method

Students will learn comprehensive learning skills necessary for studying abroad through the medium of English.

Student Attainment Objectives

Students will acquire the following skills necessary for studying abroad:

Be able to use reference materials, academic papers, etc., to produce term papers and deliver presentations.

Be able to understand and actively participate in academic discussions.

Recommended Preparatory Course

In order to register for this course, students are required to have a minimum TOEFL(ITP) score of 480, TOEFL(iBT) score of 55, TOEIC (including TOEIC IP) score of 580, IELTS score of 5.0, or equivalent.

Course Schedule

Lecture/Instructor（When there are multiple instructors) Theme
Keyword, References and Supplementary Information
1

Introduction

Introduction of course contents and schedule
Rules of the class
Ice-breaking activity
Homework 1: Journal article summary, look up academic integrity

2-5

Critical Thinking Skills

What is academic integrity?
Critical thinking skills training
Final presentation guideline
Homework 2-5: Journal article summary, essay writing

6-9

Academic Writing Skills

Research essay structure
Supporting arguments with outside sources
Editing an essay
Homework 6-9: Word exercises, peer editing

10-13

Final Presentations

Questions and answers
Comments and feedback

14-15

Debate and Revision

Debate preparation and actual debate
Final essay due
Class feedback
Homework 10: Reference list

Class Format

Classes will be face-to-face. If there are online courses, announcements will be made on Manaba Course News.

Recommendations for Private Study

1. Please complete the assignments and submit them on Manaba before class.
2. Please bring your laptop to class.
3. To prepare for the debate, it is better to have the contact of your teammates.

Grade Evaluation Method

Kind Percentage Grading Criteria etc.
Final Examination (Written)

Report Examination
(A report to be submitted by the unified deadline)

Exams and/or Reports other than those stated above, and Continuous Assessment　
(Evaluation of Everyday Performance in Class)		 100

Attendance: 2% x 15 times = 30%
Homework (English): 2% x 10 times = 20%
Final essay (English): 20%
Final presentation (English): 20%
Presentation Q & A (English): 5%
Debate (English): 5%

Grade Evaluation Method （Note）

1. For online classes, the attendance will only be taken if we can see you, so please turn on your camera.
2. For the final presentation sessions, asking at least 1 question each day will be counted towards your Q & A grade.
3. Submission of the final essay is necessary to receive credit for the class.
4. If the evaluations cannot be proceeded accordingly, substitute assignments will be given.

Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods

1. Do not submit the same work (presentation/research essay...etc.) for two different classes you are receiving credit for. If you wish to present/write about the same topic as in another class, please email/talk with me in advance.
2. Do not copy-paste anything from any website/article in your essay, even if you have included the website/article in your reference list. Make sure to paraphrase or summarize it in your own words before submitting.

Textbooks

Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）

Reference Books

Title Author Publisher ISBN Code Comment
Study and Critical Thinking Skills in College Kathleen McWhorter Pearson 978-0-321-99570-4
Academic Writing Skills Peter Chin, Yusa Koizumi, Samuel Reid, Sean Wray, Yoko Yamazaki Cambridge University Press 978-1-107-63622-4

Reference Books （Frequency of Use, Note）

The class material is based on these reference books, so feel free to consult them.

Web Pages for Reference

How to Communicate with the Instructor In and Out of Class(Including Instructor Contact Information)

Learning Management System （manaba+R）,Talk with Students

Other Comments

Please ask the office for my email address should you have any questions before registering for the course.
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