Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
50985:Academic Communication Skills II (P) § 50986:Academic Communication Skills (P) 2024 Spring Fri5 College　Of　Policy　Science GERRY YOKOTA 2

Campus

OIC

Class Venue

AS452

Language

English

Course Outline and Method

Having successful communication in academic contexts requires various skills such as critical thinking, choosing appropriate vocabulary, and meeting audience needs. This course will help improve these skills through group discussions, individual presentations, and interviews. You are asked to work collaboratively and be ready to contribute your ideas and energy to your group and the class.

Student Attainment Objectives

Through this course, you should be able to
1. gain competency in different communication styles in academia;
2. develop critical thinking needed to discuss academic topics;
3. develop verbal skills in discussions, presentations, and interviews;
4. gain the skills needed to present your knowledge and research logically and clearly using visual aids.

Recommended Preparatory Course

Course Schedule

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

Course orientation

Introduction to detailed course schedule and methods.

2

Prepare for group discussion

Choose a theme in each group and decide roles.

3

Prepare data for group discussion

Practice media literacy.

4-5

Group discussions

6

Prepare for individual presentations

Choose a general theme and specific topic.

7

Rhetoric and audience

Balance ethos, logos, and pathos.

8

Multimodality

Combine language and visual aids effectively.

9-10

Individual presentations

11

Prepare for interviews

Study samples.

12

Customize sample interviews

Bridge gaps and build on mutual strengths.

13-14

Pair interviews

15

Closure

Feedback and reflection.

Class Format

In principle, 15 classes face-to-face.
However, media classes (either live-streamed classes or on-demand classes) may be held when necessary.
Consult Manaba weekly schedule and news announcements for class format updates.

 * In order to protect public health and reduce the spread of disease, remember to wear a mask if you feel any virus-type symptoms.

Recommendations for Private Study

Listen to lectures such as TED talks, news shows, and podcasts in English. Collaborate with a study partner or group.

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

Continuous assessment based on participation, presentations, and writing assignments.

Grade Evaluation Method （Note）

Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods

Textbooks

Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）

No textbook purchase is required.

Reference Books

Reference Books （Frequency of Use, Note）

Web Pages for Reference

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

Talk with Students,Other (Separate instructions will be provided)

Other Comments

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