The purpose of English Academic Discussion is to equip students with the communication skills necessary to actively engage within academic and professional communities, improve critical thinking and discussion skills, and expand viewpoints on a variety of topics from the humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences. The course will be focused mainly on group discussions. Students will be asked to watch videos and write notes for homework and actively participate in discussions.

本授業の目的は、人文科学、自然科学、社会科学の様々なトピックについて、アカデミック・コミュニティやプロフェッショナル・コミュニティに積極的に参加し、批判的思考やディスカッションのスキルを向上させ、視野を広げるために必要なコミュニケーション・スキルを身につけることである。

By the end of this course, students should be able to:
- understand the role of discussion in academic settings
- initiate and maintain a conversation
- ask critical questions and respond in length
- lead and manage a discussion
- identify and use discourse markers
- synthesize and summarize ideas from in-class discussions

1. Course introductions
2. Discussion skill 1 / Teacher-led discussion 1
3. Discussion skill 2 / Teacher-led discussion 2
4. Discussion skill 3 / Teacher-led discussion 3
5. Student-led discussion
6. Student-led discussion
7. Student-led discussion
8. Poster presentation workshop
9. Poster presentation
10. Student topic choice discussion
11. Student topic choice discussion
12. Student topic choice discussion
13. Discussion evaluation workshop
14. Graded group discussion
15. Feedback

特になし

(30%) Active participation
(20%) Discussion leadership
(10%) Poster presentation
(30%) Final group discussion
(10%) Self-evaluation

Students must watch videos and take notes, find suitable materials and prepare responses for class discussions.

If you have any questions, the teacher can be contacted at mccarthy.tanyamiranda.7n@kyoto-u.ac.jjp

本授業では、AcademicなコンテクストにおけるSpeaking（Oral Presentation / Discussion / Debate等)の技能養成を中心課題に置き、この課題達成の手段として、Academic Reading、Speaking/Debate能力涵養のための演習を行う。Academic Readingの目的は「英語を読むことではなく、読み取った情報を整理、統合、理解した上で、これを他人に伝達したり、他人と議論したりする基盤とすることである」という前提に立ち、本授業は、こういった一連の作業を「全て英語を用いて実践する」訓練の場となる。 Oral Presentation / Debate / Reading Materialのについての講義／ディスカッションを含め、授業運営は全て英語で行う。

(1) Academic Reading Materialsを、「訳読」ではなく、「知識の取得、自らの議論の構築、他者への情報伝達」といった目的に応じて読みこなす力を身につける。
(2) 英語で読み取った情報を、英語でPreset/Discuss/Dabateするための技能を身につける。

①毎回の授業の構成
１〜２週間を１ユニットとして、それぞれ新しいReading Material / Audio-Visual Materialを導入し、授業中にこれを読み/視聴し、理解した内容について担当者、および授業参加者同士でディスカッションを行う、という形式をとる。ディスカッションの方法は受講人数に応じて変わりうるが、英語によるディスカッションまたはディベートをユニットの最終課題とする。

Session 1: Orientation / Introduction
Sessions 2 & 3: TED Exercise 1 (including discussion)
Sessions 4 & 5: TED Exercise 2 (including discussion)
Sessions 5 & 6: Reading in Social Science 1 (including discussion)
Sessions 7 & 8: Reading in Social Science 2 (including discussion)
Sessions 9 & 10: Debate based on readings 1
Sessions 10 & 11: Debate based on readings 2
Sessions 12, 13, 14: Group or Individual Presentation
Feedback

②学期を通じた課題（グループ課題）
グループで決定する任意のトピックについてグループ構成員がそれぞれ必要な英語文献を検索して読み、これを統合して英語によるoral presentationを学期末に行う。トピック等については授業中に指示する。

＜テキスト／課題等＞
テキストは指定せず、担当者がReading Materialを配布する。Reading Materialに加え、英語による講義等の音声／映像 Material(主にTED)を適宜導入する予定である。課題は上述の通りであり、原則として毎回の授業に対して宿題を課す予定はない。

＜履修の心得など＞
履修の時点でSpeakingやDebateの高い技術を要する必要はないが、Readingの演習を基盤としてそうしたコミュニケーションスキルを伸ばそうとする態度が求められる。

特になし

In-class Assignments（各授業での演習課題、Debate/Discussionへの貢献度、不定期の提出物等）（50%)
Oral Presentation (Group) (30%)
Final Paper(20%)

毎回の授業で指示する（主に、短いPresentation / Argumentの事前準備）

The course will help students develop presentation skills for academic settings. More specifically, students will learn how to make successful speeches that incorporate quality slides with the appropriate poise for
academic contexts.

By the end of this course, students should be able to: (1) recognize the characteristics of successful presentations; (2) incorporate techniques learned in class into their own presentations; (3) create and deliver coherent presentations from the introduction to the conclusion; and (4) give presentations with greater fluency and confidence.

Week 1: Orientation and goal setting for the course
Week 2: Elements of good presentations: voice, eye contact, and gestures
Week 3: Openings and introductions - part 1
Week 4: Openings and introductions - part 2
Week 5: The body of a good presentation - part 1
Week 6: The body of a good presentation - part 2
Week 7: The body of a good presentation - part 3
Week 8: Closing and conclusions
Week 9: Question and answer time
Week 10: Creating effective PowerPoint slides
Week 11: Using PowerPoint effectively
Weeks 12-14: Final individual presentations
Feedback

特になし

The grading policy will be as follows:
Short presentations 30%
Active class participation 40%
Final presentation 30%

Students are expected to watch videos or read materials outside of class in order to prepare for class discussions. Students are also expected to prepare adequately for all presentations

The purpose of Academic Discussion is to equip learners with the necessary communication skills to engage with the academic community, expand their intellectual interests, and improve critical thinking skills. Current topics from the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences will be explored from an interdisciplinary perspective with a primary emphasis on academic speaking and listening. Students will be expected to express their ideas in various types of settings (i.e. group discussion, debate, presentations) and prepare for these exchanges by listening to and viewing audio and video materials outside of class.

A central part of this course will be group discussions. Therefore, active participation of students is crucial to the success of this course. Regarding academic speaking, students are expected to exercise their ability to express their views in discussions and debate, as well as improve comprehensibility through pronunciation practice. Regarding academic listening, students are expected to perform self-directed listening tasks using various types of audio and video recordings. These materials will be used to provide additional information to feed in-class discussions. Presentations will be considered in the assessment of students for the completion of this course.

本授業は，学術コミュニティにおいて必要とされるコミュニケーション能力を身につけ，知的好奇心を広げ，批判的思考力を向上させることを目的とする。人文学・社会科学・自然科学の最新のトピックについて，スピーキングとリスニング技能の育成に焦点を当てつつ，学際的な視点から探求する。指定の音声・動画教材を予習し，様々な授業内活動（グループディスカッション，ディベート，プレゼンテーション）で意見交換することが期待される。

本授業では，グループディスカッションが中心的な活動となるため，積極的な授業参加が求められる。アカデミックスピーキングに関しては，発音練習を通して理解されやすい話し方を身につけるとともに，ディスカッションやディベートで意見を表現する能力を育成する。アカデミックリスニングに関しては，様々な種類の音声・動画素材を用いた自学自習が必須であり，これをもとに授業内活動を行う。プレゼンテーションを成績評価の一部とする。

By the end of this course, students will be able to:
-initiate and maintain a conversation
-articulate a complete idea relating to a specified topic
-respond to other classmates' ideas and opinions
-manage a conversation in various settings using discussion strategies, such as agreeing/disagreeing, asking for clarification, changing the topic, etc.
-present and support opinions in a logical manner
-paraphrase an idea in order to clarify or verify information
-orally summarize ideas from in-class discussions and listening materials
-demonstrate comprehension through verbal and non-verbal cues in conversation
-identify the purpose of statements and supporting information in oral discourse

The course will cover both student-selected and teacher-selected topics. Classes will rotate between student-led discussions and specialized lectures prepared by the instructor. The order and number of classes for each topic will depend on student enrollment and progression in the course.

1 - Introduction and course overview
2 - Listening strategies & practices
3 - Discussion strategies & practices
4 - Topic specific discussions
5 - Topic specific discussions
6 - Topic specific discussions
7 - Student-led discussions
8 - Student-led discussions
9 - Student-led discussions
10 - Student-led discussions
11 - Panel discussion preparation & Presentation workshop
12 & 13 - Panel discussion presentations
14 - Review and course wrap-up
15 - Feedback

特になし

Evaluation will be based on active participation in class (30%), listening participation (outside of class) (20%), speaking assessment (15%), performance self-assessment (20%), presentations (15%)

The speaking assessment format will be determined based on student enrolment. Presentations will be in the form of a group panel discussion to allow students to practice conference-like presentation skills.

Students are required to listen to assigned and self-selected materials outside of class, reflect and comment on the themes presented in these materials, and prepare discussion points for in-class participation. Relevant materials will be made available to students through email as the course progresses.

Class correspondence will be via mailing list. Students are advised to use digital materials for work outside of class. Instruction on use of digital materials will be given in the first few weeks of class.

The purpose of Academic Discussion/Seminar Participation is to equip learners with the necessary communication skills to engage with the academic community, expand their intellectual interests, and improve critical thinking skills. Current topics from the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences will be explored from an interdisciplinary perspective with a primary emphasis on academic speaking and listening. Students will be expected to express their ideas in various types of settings (i.e. group discussion, debate, presentations) and prepare for these exchanges by listening to and viewing audio and video materials outside of class.

A central part of this course will be group discussions. Therefore, active participation of students is crucial to the success of this course. Regarding academic speaking, students are expected to exercise their ability to express their views in discussions and debate, as well as improve comprehensibility through pronunciation practice. Regarding academic listening, students are expected to perform self-directed listening tasks using various types of audio and video recordings. These materials will be used to provide additional information to feed in-class discussions. Presentation skills will be taught and performance considered in the assessment of students for the completion of this course.

本授業は、学術コミュニティにおいて必要とされるコミュニケーション能力を身につけ、知的好奇心を広げ、批判的思考力を向上させることを目的とする。人文学・社会科学・自然科学の最新のトピックについて、スピーキングとリスニング技能の育成に焦点を当てつつ、学際的な視点から探求する。指定の音声・動画教材を予習し、様々な授業内活動（グループディスカッション、ディベート、プレゼンテーション）で意見交換することが期待される。

本授業では、グループディスカッションが中心的な活動となるため、積極的な授業参加が求められる。アカデミックスピーキングに関しては、発音練習を通して理解されやすい話し方を身につけるとともに、ディスカッションやディベートで意見を表現する能力を育成する。アカデミックリスニングに関しては、様々な種類の音声・動画素材を用いた自学自習が必須であり、これをもとに授業内活動を行う。プレゼンテーション技能の育成についても授業内で扱い、発表も成績評価の一部とする。

By the end of this course, students will be able to:
-understand the role of discussion in an academic setting.
-initiate and maintain a conversation
-articulate a complete idea relating to a specified topic
-respond to other classmates' ideas and opinions
-manage a conversation in various settings using discussion strategies, such as agreeing/disagreeing, asking for clarification, changing the topic, etc.
-present and support opinions in a logical manner
-paraphrase an idea in order to clarify or verify information
-orally summarize ideas from in-class discussions and listening materials
-understand conversations of varying degrees of formality
-demonstrate comprehension through verbal and non-verbal cues in conversation
-understand the main ideas in longer listening passages
-identify discourse markers in extended speech and discussions
-identify the purpose of statements and supporting information in oral discourse

1. Introductions, Course Explanation & Self Diagnostic
2. Listening & Notetaking Methods
3. Student-Led Discussions
4. Student-Led Discussions
5. Student-Led Discussions
6. Presentation Workshop 1
7. Presentations 1
8. Student-Led Discussions
9. Student-Led Discussions
10. Student-Led Discussions
11. Student-Led Discussions
12. Presentation Workshop 2
13. Presentations 2
14. Reflection on learning & Self Diagnostic
15. Feedback

特になし

Evaluation will be based on active participation in class (30%), listening participation (20%), speaking assessment (15%), Performance self-assessment (20%), Presentations (15%)

Students are advised to be able to use online learning tools and services (i.e., GoogleDrive, podcasts, streaming) for work outside of class.

The course will focus on presentation skills for academic (class, seminar, or conference) settings.
Students will learn various elements of successful speeches, such as establishing one's authority and appealing to an audience's sense of logic or emotion, and work to incorporate those elements into their own presentations. Through a combination of short, less formal presentations, Q&A sessions, and a final formal research presentation, students should gain the confidence to present with a certain level of ease and professionalism. Class discussions will also be held to foster critical thinking skills and the ability to express opinions orally in an impromptu setting. Finally, through peer feedback and reflection, students should be able to hone their skills as effective presenters. Elements such as expression and pronunciation will be addressed as needed.

本授業では，学術的な場面（授業やゼミ，学会）で求められる発展的な口頭発表技能に焦点を当てる。説得力を高めて聴衆の論理や感情に訴えるといった，優れた発表に不可欠な様々な要素を学習し，それらを統合し自身の発表に導入する。短い発表や質疑応答，最後の研究発表といった実践の場を通して，高度な発表技能を習得し，自信を高め不安を軽減できるようにする。また，クラス討論を行うことにより，批判的思考力を高め，口頭で即座に意見を述べる能力を育成することを目指す。最終的に，学生相互のフィードバックと内省を通して，効果的な発表技能を上達させる。必要応じて適切な英語表現や発音の指導を行う。

If students give their best effort during the course, by the end they should be able to:

-incorporate the elements of successful academic and professional presentations into their own
-give individual presentations with substance, clarity, and a level of professionalism
-ask appropriate questions about the presentations and research of others
-appropriately respond to questions and comments about their own presentations and research
-avoid plagiarism and include proper citations in their presentations
-think critically about a variety of topics and contribute to class discussions without hesitation
-recognize and use vocabulary that arises in the videos and discussions

Session 1: Introductions. What makes an effective presentation?
Session 2: Analysis and discussion of a TED Talks with mini presentations (focus on content)
Session 3: Discussion leading
Session 4: Managing anxiety/Openings
Session 5: Student presentations on openings
Session 6: Persuasive techniques/Evaluating topics
Session 7: Individual presentation proposals
Session 8: Analysis of TED Talks (focus on explaining research)/Practice explaining research
Session 9: Fluency practice and impromptu speaking
Session 10: Analysis and discussion of TED Talks (focus on organization)/Tips for making slides
Session11: Analysis and discussion of TED Talks (focus on delivery)
Session 12: Closings/Handling Q&A sessions
Sessions 13-14: Final individual presentations
Session 15: Feedback

In addition to the above, there will be regular vocabulary quizzes of the terms included in the TED Talks and other materials.

This course will be conducted in English only. Students should be comfortable communicating in English with their classmates.

Short presentations 30%
Active class participation 20%
Final presentation 40%
Vocabulary quizzes 10%

Students are expected to prepare for discussions by watching relevant videos or completing short assignments.
Students are also expected to prepare adequately for class presentations or group presentations when necessary.

The purpose of English Academic Discussion is to equip students with the communication skills necessary to actively engage within academic and professional communities, improve critical thinking and discussion skills, and expand viewpoints on a variety of topics from the humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences. The course will be focused mainly on group discussions. Students will be asked to watch videos and write notes for homework and actively participate in discussions.

本授業の目的は、人文科学、自然科学、社会科学の様々なトピックについて、アカデミック・コミュニティやプロフェッショナル・コミュニティに積極的に参加し、批判的思考やディスカッションのスキルを向上させ、視野を広げるために必要なコミュニケーション・スキルを身につけることである。

By the end of this course, students should be able to:
- understand the role of discussion in academic settings
- initiate and maintain a conversation
- ask critical questions and respond in length
- lead and manage a discussion
- identify and use discourse markers
- synthesize and summarize ideas from in-class discussions

1. Course introductions
2. Discussion skill 1 / Teacher-led discussion 1
3. Discussion skill 2 / Teacher-led discussion 2
4. Discussion skill 3 / Teacher-led discussion 3
5. Student-led discussion
6. Student-led discussion
7. Student-led discussion
8. Poster presentation workshop
9. Poster presentation
10. Student topic choice discussion
11. Student topic choice discussion
12. Student topic choice discussion
13. Discussion evaluation workshop
14. Graded group discussion
15. Feedback

特になし

(30%) Active participation
(20%) Discussion leadership
(10%) Poster presentation
(30%) Final group discussion
(10%) Self-evaluation

Students must watch videos and take notes, find suitable materials and prepare responses for class discussions.

If you have any questions, the teacher can be contacted at mccarthy.tanyamiranda.7n@kyoto-u.ac.jjp

本授業では、AcademicなコンテクストにおけるSpeaking（Oral Presentation / Discussion / Debate等)の技能養成を中心課題に置き、この課題達成の手段として、Academic Reading、Speaking/Debate能力涵養のための演習を行う。Academic Readingの目的は「英語を読むことではなく、読み取った情報を整理、統合、理解した上で、これを他人に伝達したり、他人と議論したりする基盤とすることである」という前提に立ち、本授業は、こういった一連の作業を「全て英語を用いて実践する」訓練の場となる。 Oral Presentation / Debate / Reading Materialのについての講義／ディスカッションを含め、授業運営は全て英語で行う。

(1) Academic Reading Materialsを、「訳読」ではなく、「知識の取得、自らの議論の構築、他者への情報伝達」といった目的に応じて読みこなす力を身につける。
(2) 英語で読み取った情報を、英語でPreset/Discuss/Dabateするための技能を身につける。

①毎回の授業の構成
１〜２週間を１ユニットとして、それぞれ新しいReading Material / Audio-Visual Materialを導入し、授業中にこれを読み/視聴し、理解した内容について担当者、および授業参加者同士でディスカッションを行う、という形式をとる。ディスカッションの方法は受講人数に応じて変わりうるが、英語によるディスカッションまたはディベートをユニットの最終課題とする。

Session 1: Orientation / Introduction
Sessions 2 & 3: TED Exercise 1 (including discussion)
Sessions 4 & 5: TED Exercise 2 (including discussion)
Sessions 5 & 6: Reading in Social Science 1 (including discussion)
Sessions 7 & 8: Reading in Social Science 2 (including discussion)
Sessions 9 & 10: Debate based on readings 1
Sessions 10 & 11: Debate based on readings 2
Sessions 12, 13, 14: Group or Individual Presentation
Feedback

②学期を通じた課題（グループ課題）
グループで決定する任意のトピックについてグループ構成員がそれぞれ必要な英語文献を検索して読み、これを統合して英語によるoral presentationを学期末に行う。トピック等については授業中に指示する。

＜テキスト／課題等＞
テキストは指定せず、担当者がReading Materialを配布する。Reading Materialに加え、英語による講義等の音声／映像 Material(主にTED)を適宜導入する予定である。課題は上述の通りであり、原則として毎回の授業に対して宿題を課す予定はない。

＜履修の心得など＞
履修の時点でSpeakingやDebateの高い技術を要する必要はないが、Readingの演習を基盤としてそうしたコミュニケーションスキルを伸ばそうとする態度が求められる。

特になし

In-class Assignments（各授業での演習課題、Debate/Discussionへの貢献度、不定期の提出物等）（50%)
Oral Presentation (Group) (30%)
Final Paper(20%)

毎回の授業で指示する（主に、短いPresentation / Argumentの事前準備）

The course will help students develop presentation skills for academic settings. More specifically, students will learn how to make successful speeches that incorporate quality slides with the appropriate poise for
academic contexts.

By the end of this course, students should be able to: (1) recognize the characteristics of successful presentations; (2) incorporate techniques learned in class into their own presentations; (3) create and deliver coherent presentations from the introduction to the conclusion; and (4) give presentations with greater fluency and confidence.

Week 1: Orientation and goal setting for the course
Week 2: Elements of good presentations: voice, eye contact, and gestures
Week 3: Openings and introductions - part 1
Week 4: Openings and introductions - part 2
Week 5: The body of a good presentation - part 1
Week 6: The body of a good presentation - part 2
Week 7: The body of a good presentation - part 3
Week 8: Closing and conclusions
Week 9: Question and answer time
Week 10: Creating effective PowerPoint slides
Week 11: Using PowerPoint effectively
Weeks 12-14: Final individual presentations
Feedback

特になし

The grading policy will be as follows:
Short presentations 30%
Active class participation 40%
Final presentation 30%

Students are expected to watch videos or read materials outside of class in order to prepare for class discussions. Students are also expected to prepare adequately for all presentations.

The purpose of Academic Discussion is to equip learners with the necessary communication skills to engage with the academic community, expand their intellectual interests, and improve critical thinking skills. Current topics from the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences will be explored from an interdisciplinary perspective with a primary emphasis on academic speaking and listening. Students will be expected to express their ideas in various types of settings (i.e. group discussion, debate, presentations) and prepare for these exchanges by listening to and viewing audio and video materials outside of class.

A central part of this course will be group discussions. Therefore, active participation of students is crucial to the success of this course. Regarding academic speaking, students are expected to exercise their ability to express their views in discussions and debate, as well as improve comprehensibility through pronunciation practice. Regarding academic listening, students are expected to perform self-directed listening tasks using various types of audio and video recordings. These materials will be used to provide additional information to feed in-class discussions. Presentations will be considered in the assessment of students for the completion of this course.

本授業は，学術コミュニティにおいて必要とされるコミュニケーション能力を身につけ，知的好奇心を広げ，批判的思考力を向上させることを目的とする。人文学・社会科学・自然科学の最新のトピックについて，スピーキングとリスニング技能の育成に焦点を当てつつ，学際的な視点から探求する。指定の音声・動画教材を予習し，様々な授業内活動（グループディスカッション，ディベート，プレゼンテーション）で意見交換することが期待される。

本授業では，グループディスカッションが中心的な活動となるため，積極的な授業参加が求められる。アカデミックスピーキングに関しては，発音練習を通して理解されやすい話し方を身につけるとともに，ディスカッションやディベートで意見を表現する能力を育成する。アカデミックリスニングに関しては，様々な種類の音声・動画素材を用いた自学自習が必須であり，これをもとに授業内活動を行う。プレゼンテーションを成績評価の一部とする。

By the end of this course, students will be able to:
-initiate and maintain a conversation
-articulate a complete idea relating to a specified topic
-respond to other classmates' ideas and opinions
-manage a conversation in various settings using discussion strategies, such as agreeing/disagreeing, asking for clarification, changing the topic, etc.
-present and support opinions in a logical manner
-paraphrase an idea in order to clarify or verify information
-orally summarize ideas from in-class discussions and listening materials
-demonstrate comprehension through verbal and non-verbal cues in conversation
-identify the purpose of statements and supporting information in oral discourse

The course will cover both student-selected and teacher-selected topics. Classes will rotate between student-led discussions and specialized lectures prepared by the instructor. The order and number of classes for each topic will depend on student enrollment and progression in the course.

1 - Introduction and course overview
2 - Listening strategies & practices
3 - Discussion strategies & practices
4 - Topic specific discussions
5 - Topic specific discussions
6 - Topic specific discussions
7 - Student-led discussions
8 - Student-led discussions
9 - Student-led discussions
10 - Student-led discussions
11 - Panel discussion preparation & Presentation workshop
12 & 13 - Panel discussion presentations
14 - Review and course wrap-up
15 - Feedback

特になし

Evaluation will be based on active participation in class (30%), listening participation (outside of class) (20%), speaking assessment (15%), performance self-assessment (20%), presentations (15%)

The speaking assessment format will be determined based on student enrolment. Presentations will be in the form of a group panel discussion to allow students to practice conference-like presentation skills.

Students are required to listen to assigned and self-selected materials outside of class, reflect and comment on the themes presented in these materials, and prepare discussion points for in-class participation. Relevant materials will be made available to students through email as the course progresses.

Class correspondence will be via mailing list. Students are advised to use digital materials for work outside of class. Instruction on use of digital materials will be given in the first few weeks of class.

The purpose of Academic Discussion/Seminar Participation is to equip learners with the necessary communication skills to engage with the academic community, expand their intellectual interests, and improve critical thinking skills. Current topics from the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences will be explored from an interdisciplinary perspective with a primary emphasis on academic speaking and listening. Students will be expected to express their ideas in various types of settings (i.e. group discussion, debate, presentations) and prepare for these exchanges by listening to and viewing audio and video materials outside of class.

A central part of this course will be group discussions. Therefore, active participation of students is crucial to the success of this course. Regarding academic speaking, students are expected to exercise their ability to express their views in discussions and debate, as well as improve comprehensibility through pronunciation practice. Regarding academic listening, students are expected to perform self-directed listening tasks using various types of audio and video recordings. These materials will be used to provide additional information to feed in-class discussions. Presentation skills will be taught and performance considered in the assessment of students for the completion of this course.

本授業は、学術コミュニティにおいて必要とされるコミュニケーション能力を身につけ、知的好奇心を広げ、批判的思考力を向上させることを目的とする。人文学・社会科学・自然科学の最新のトピックについて、スピーキングとリスニング技能の育成に焦点を当てつつ、学際的な視点から探求する。指定の音声・動画教材を予習し、様々な授業内活動（グループディスカッション、ディベート、プレゼンテーション）で意見交換することが期待される。

本授業では、グループディスカッションが中心的な活動となるため、積極的な授業参加が求められる。アカデミックスピーキングに関しては、発音練習を通して理解されやすい話し方を身につけるとともに、ディスカッションやディベートで意見を表現する能力を育成する。アカデミックリスニングに関しては、様々な種類の音声・動画素材を用いた自学自習が必須であり、これをもとに授業内活動を行う。プレゼンテーション技能の育成についても授業内で扱い、発表も成績評価の一部とする。

By the end of this course, students will be able to:
-understand the role of discussion in an academic setting.
-initiate and maintain a conversation
-articulate a complete idea relating to a specified topic
-respond to other classmates' ideas and opinions
-manage a conversation in various settings using discussion strategies, such as agreeing/disagreeing, asking for clarification, changing the topic, etc.
-present and support opinions in a logical manner
-paraphrase an idea in order to clarify or verify information
-orally summarize ideas from in-class discussions and listening materials
-understand conversations of varying degrees of formality
-demonstrate comprehension through verbal and non-verbal cues in conversation
-understand the main ideas in longer listening passages
-identify discourse markers in extended speech and discussions
-identify the purpose of statements and supporting information in oral discourse

1. Introductions, Course Explanation & Self Diagnostic
2. Listening & Notetaking Methods
3. Student-Led Discussions
4. Student-Led Discussions
5. Student-Led Discussions
6. Presentation Workshop 1
7. Presentations 1
8. Student-Led Discussions
9. Student-Led Discussions
10. Student-Led Discussions
11. Student-Led Discussions
12. Presentation Workshop 2
13. Presentations 2
14. Reflection on learning & Self Diagnostic
15. Feedback

特になし

Evaluation will be based on active participation in class (30%), listening participation (20%), speaking assessment (15%), Performance self-assessment (20%), Presentations (15%)

Students are advised to be able to use online learning tools and services (i.e., GoogleDrive, podcasts, streaming) for work outside of class.

The course will focus on presentation skills for academic (class, seminar, or conference) settings.
Students will learn various elements of successful speeches, such as establishing one's authority and appealing to an audience's sense of logic or emotion, and work to incorporate those elements into their own presentations. Through a combination of short, less formal presentations, Q&A sessions, and a final formal research presentation, students should gain the confidence to present with a certain level of ease and professionalism. Class discussions will also be held to foster critical thinking skills and the ability to express opinions orally in an impromptu setting. Finally, through peer feedback and reflection, students should be able to hone their skills as effective presenters. Elements such as expression and pronunciation will be addressed as needed.

本授業では，学術的な場面（授業やゼミ，学会）で求められる発展的な口頭発表技能に焦点を当てる。説得力を高めて聴衆の論理や感情に訴えるといった，優れた発表に不可欠な様々な要素を学習し，それらを統合し自身の発表に導入する。短い発表や質疑応答，最後の研究発表といった実践の場を通して，高度な発表技能を習得し，自信を高め不安を軽減できるようにする。また，クラス討論を行うことにより，批判的思考力を高め，口頭で即座に意見を述べる能力を育成することを目指す。最終的に，学生相互のフィードバックと内省を通して，効果的な発表技能を上達させる。必要に応じて適切な英語表現や発音の指導を行う。

If students give their best effort during the course, by the end they should be able to:

-incorporate the elements of successful academic and professional presentations into their own
-give individual presentations with substance, clarity, and a level of professionalism
-ask appropriate questions about the presentations and research of others
-appropriately respond to questions and comments about their own presentations and research
-avoid plagiarism and include proper citations in their presentations
-think critically about a variety of topics and contribute to class discussions without hesitation
-recognize and use vocabulary that arises in the videos and discussions

Session 1: Introductions. What makes an effective presentation?
Session 2: Analysis and discussion of a TED Talks with mini presentations (focus on content)
Session 3: Discussion leading
Session 4: Managing anxiety/Openings
Session 5: Student presentations on openings
Session 6: Persuasive techniques/Evaluating topics
Session 7: Individual presentation proposals
Session 8: Analysis of TED Talks (focus on explaining research)/Practice explaining research
Session 9: Fluency practice and impromptu speaking
Session 10: Analysis and discussion of TED Talks (focus on organization)/Tips for making slides
Session11: Analysis and discussion of TED Talks (focus on delivery)
Session 12: Closings/Handling Q&A sessions
Sessions 13-14: Final individual presentations
Session 15: Feedback

In addition to the above, there will be regular vocabulary quizzes of the terms included in the TED Talks and other materials.

This course will be conducted in English only. Students should be comfortable communicating in English with their classmates.

Short presentations 30%
Active class participation 20%
Final presentation 40%
Vocabulary quizzes 10%

Students are expected to prepare for discussions by watching relevant videos or completing short assignments.
Students are also expected to prepare adequately for class presentations or group presentations when necessary.

This course is designed to provide graduate students with an opportunity to develop their ability and confidence when presenting field-specific content to an informed audience. Giving presentations in an academic setting, whether it is in a classroom, laboratory context, or at a conference, has become increasingly necessary for students at the graduate level. Course content extends from how to greet the audience to how to answer audience questions.

Students successfully completing this course will be able to do the following:
・Create an appropriate presentation slideshow for a conference or a research laboratory presentation;
・Clearly introduce and provide an overview of the talk through appropriate signposting;
・Properly display visual aids to enhance audience understanding of research data;
・Use posture and movement to engage the audience;
・Use gestures, voice, and eyes to emphasize information and connect with the audience;
・Produce a research presentation; and
・Answer audience questions.

Session 1: Introductions, conferencing, and networking
Session 2: Structure of academic presentations
Session 3: Information Organization: From greetings to goodbyes
Session 4: Body language and gestures
Session 5: Creating effective slideshows and displaying research data
Session 6: Explaining data
Session 7: Answering basic research and audience questions
Session 8: Student presentations and instructor feedback

* Please note that this course will take place at:

YOSHIDA Campus on the following dates: 8/5, 8/6, 8/8
KATSURA Campus on the following dates: 8/19, 8/20, 8/22
YOSHIDA Campus on the following dates: 8/26, 8/27, 8/29

Students can sign up for only one of these courses.

Tuesday (2-3-4 periods)
Wednesday (2-3-4 periods)
Friday (2-3 periods)

This course has a limit set on student enrollment to 20 students. In the case where many students wish to enroll in class, a lottery system will decide inclusion.

*本科目は、KULASISでの履修登録を行いません。7月頃、履修申込を受け付ける予定です。詳細は別途周知します。／ The course registration is not conducted via KULASIS. Application is scheduled to be accepted around July, and the details will be announced separately.

20% Active Participation*
20% Slideshow Creation
60% Main (30%) and Minor (30%) Presentations

*Be sure to attend all class sessions. Grading occurs throughout the course during class presentations. Any absences during these grading times will result in a score of "0" for graded presentations and tasks.

Students will be asked to work on several smaller in-class talks and one larger presentation as their primary out-of-class homework assignment. This includes recording your own presentations and uploading them to Google Drive.

Students will use Google Drive during presentations, with specific focus on Google Docs and Google Slides. Some computer skills are required, though most in-class work can be performed on a smartphone or a tablet. Familiarity with Google Docs and Slides is not required--only the willingness to learn the basics of these skills.

This course is designed to provide graduate students with an opportunity to develop their ability and confidence when presenting field-specific content to an informed audience. Giving presentations in an academic setting, whether it is in a classroom, laboratory context, or at a conference, has become increasingly necessary for students at the graduate level. Course content extends from how to greet the audience to how to answer audience questions.

Students successfully completing this course will be able to do the following:
・Create an appropriate presentation slideshow for a conference or a research laboratory presentation;
・Clearly introduce and provide an overview of the talk through appropriate signposting;
・Properly display visual aids to enhance audience understanding of research data;
・Use posture and movement to engage the audience;
・Use gestures, voice, and eyes to emphasize information and connect with the audience;
・Produce a research presentation; and
・Answer audience questions.

Session 1: Introductions, conferencing, and networking
Session 2: Structure of academic presentations
Session 3: Information Organization: From greetings to goodbyes
Session 4: Body language and gestures
Session 5: Creating effective slideshows and displaying research data
Session 6: Explaining data
Session 7: Answering basic research and audience questions
Session 8: Student presentations and instructor feedback

* Please note that this course will take place at:

YOSHIDA Campus on the following dates: 8/5, 8/6, 8/8
KATSURA Campus on the following dates: 8/19, 8/20, 8/22
YOSHIDA Campus on the following dates: 8/26, 8/27, 8/29

Students can sign up for only one of these courses.

Tuesday (2-3-4 periods)
Wednesday (2-3-4 periods)
Friday (2-3 periods)

This course has a limit set on student enrollment to 20 students. In the case where many students wish to enroll in class, a lottery system will decide inclusion.

*本科目は、KULASISでの履修登録を行いません。7月頃、履修申込を受け付ける予定です。詳細は別途周知します。／ The course registration is not conducted via KULASIS. Application is scheduled to be accepted around July, and the details will be announced separately.

20% Active Participation*
20% Slideshow Creation
60% Main (30%) and Minor (30%) Presentations

*Be sure to attend all class sessions. Grading occurs throughout the course during class presentations. Any absences during these grading times will result in a score of "0" for graded presentations and tasks.

Students will be asked to work on several smaller in-class talks and one larger presentation as their primary out-of-class homework assignment. This includes recording your own presentations and uploading them to Google Drive.

Students will use Google Drive during presentations, with specific focus on Google Docs and Google Slides. Some computer skills are required, though most in-class work can be performed on a smartphone or a tablet. Familiarity with Google Docs and Slides is not required--only the willingness to learn the basics of these skills.

This course is designed to provide graduate students with an opportunity to develop their ability and confidence when presenting field-specific content to an informed audience. Giving presentations in an academic setting, whether it is in a classroom, laboratory context, or at a conference, has become increasingly necessary for students at the graduate level. Course content extends from how to greet the audience to how to answer audience questions.

Students successfully completing this course will be able to do the following:
・Create an appropriate presentation slideshow for a conference or a research laboratory presentation;
・Clearly introduce and provide an overview of the talk through appropriate signposting;
・Properly display visual aids to enhance audience understanding of research data;
・Use posture and movement to engage the audience;
・Use gestures, voice, and eyes to emphasize information and connect with the audience;
・Produce a research presentation; and
・Answer audience questions.

Session 1: Introductions, conferencing, and networking
Session 2: Structure of academic presentations
Session 3: Information Organization: From greetings to goodbyes
Session 4: Body language and gestures
Session 5: Creating effective slideshows and displaying research data
Session 6: Explaining data
Session 7: Answering basic research and audience questions
Session 8: Student presentations and instructor feedback

* Please note that this course will take place at:

YOSHIDA Campus on the following dates: 8/5, 8/6, 8/8
KATSURA Campus on the following dates: 8/19, 8/20, 8/22
YOSHIDA Campus on the following dates: 8/26, 8/27, 8/29

Students can sign up for only one of these courses.

Tuesday (2-3-4 periods)
Wednesday (2-3-4 periods)
Friday (2-3 periods)

This course has a limit set on student enrollment to 20 students. In the case where many students wish to enroll in class, a lottery system will decide inclusion.

*本科目は、KULASISでの履修登録を行いません。7月頃、履修申込を受け付ける予定です。詳細は別途周知します。／ The course registration is not conducted via KULASIS. Application is scheduled to be accepted around July, and the details will be announced separately.

20% Active Participation*
20% Slideshow Creation
60% Main (30%) and Minor (30%) Presentations

*Be sure to attend all class sessions. Grading occurs throughout the course during class presentations. Any absences during these grading times will result in a score of "0" for graded presentations and tasks.

Students will be asked to work on several smaller in-class talks and one larger presentation as their primary out-of-class homework assignment. This includes recording your own presentations and uploading them to Google Drive.

Students will use Google Drive during presentations, with specific focus on Google Docs and Google Slides. Some computer skills are required, though most in-class work can be performed on a smartphone or a tablet. Familiarity with Google Docs and Slides is not required--only the willingness to learn the basics of these skills.