物質を実際に手に取り，その性質や反応を自分の目で観察することは，物質を扱う学問である化学を学習するうえで欠くことのできない作業である．目に見えない原子・分子の世界に対する洞察力を養うことが本実験の主要な目的である．また，化学実験についての器具操作法と実験手法を習得すると同時に，実験の安全と環境保全の基本を学ぶことをあわせて目的とする．

・実験の目的と各操作の関連について理解する．
・実験の進め方を理解し，実際の操作が正しくできるようにする．
・実験実習をこなし，レポートを作成するアカデミックスキルを養う．

下記のテーマについて実験を行う．

１．実験内容のガイダンス，実験ノートとレポートの書き方および試薬や器具の取り扱いなどの安全に関する講義 【全２回】

２．無機定性分析実験　【全４回】
　(1) Fe3+, Al3+の基本反応
　(2) Ag+, Pb2+の基本反応・Cu2+, Bi3+の基本反応
　(3) Ni2+, Co2+, Mn2+, Zn2+の基本反応
　(4) 未知試料の分析

３．容量分析実験　【全４回】
　(1) キレート滴定
　(2) ヨードメトリー
　(3) 酸化反応速度の測定
　(4) 活性炭によるシュウ酸の吸着

４．有機化学実験　【全４回】
　(1) 有機定性分析
　(2) 色素と蛍光
　(3) 4-メトキシアニリンのアセチル化
　(4) ニトロ化および加水分解

５．フィードバック【１回】　
　　フィードバックの方法は別途連絡します。

高等学校等において化学実験の経験がなくても履修可能である．

「出席と参加状況（配点の割合：約50％）」と「レポートと実験態度（配点の割合：約50％）」によって評価する．無機定性分析実験，容量分析実験，有機化学実験の３分野のうち，いずれか１つでも分野のレポート点の合計が0点の場合，不合格（0点）とする．

実習を行うに当たっては，事前に必ず教科書を読んで，予習しておくこと．実験ノートを用意し，実習の進め方をまとめておくとよい．実習後は結果をまとめて考察し，期限までにレポートを必ず提出すること．

本実験は理系学部の専門授業の基礎となる実験授業であり，化学関係の全学共通科目講義授業とあわせて履修することが望ましい．
【注意事項】
○履修申込およびガイダンスの案内は４月はじめにKULASISに掲示するので必ず確認すること．
○初回のガイダンスに必ず出席すること．履修にはKULASIS時間割への登録とガイダンス出席が必要である．
○履修希望者多数の場合は抽選を行う．
○履修登録確定後に，教科書および保護メガネを購入すること．また万一に備え，教育推進・学生支援部で取り扱っている「学生教育研究災害傷害保険」に加入しておくこと．

生物の形態、分類、生態などの観察や調査、生体内の分子や細胞内小器官に関する実験を通して、様々な生命現象や自然環境についての視点を養うことを目的とする。微生物や菌類から被子植物や昆虫まで、幅広い分類群の生物を実際に手にとって扱う体験を得ることも重要な目的である。

生物学の研究において不可欠である基本的な実験操作のいくつか（形態の観察スケッチ、手作業による組織解剖細胞の取り扱い、DNAの取り扱いと分析など、顕微鏡の操作、形態標本の作製など）を自在に駆使できるようになる。

各回、違ったテーマの実習を行い、それに対する討論、レポート作成を行う。様々な生物について生態学、形態学、分子細胞生物学などの手法で学び、総合的に生命現象を理解する。
初回は、レポートの書き方や実験についての留意事項を説明する。

課題の内容は以下を予定している（数字は順番ではない）。2回目以降の日程については、初回のガイダンスで伝える。天候や生物の発生状況により、実習の内容が前後する可能性がある。野外の調査地が集合場所となる週については、事前に教員からの指示がある。

1．ガイダンス（実験実習における安全対策・実験器具の取扱・レポートの書き方・野外実習の心得など）
2．小動物の形態観察・標本作製・解剖・同定
3．昆虫の採集・標本作製と形態観察
4．植物の分類と形態
5．植物の葉の形態
6．河川環境調査の基礎技術（渓流の水生昆虫群集調査）
7．菌根・子実体による菌類同定法
8．タンパク質の電気泳動
9．緩衝液などの試薬の調製方法
10．DNAの抽出
11．遺伝子配列解析
12．微生物（細菌・藻類）の採集・分離と観察
13．微生物の培養（大腸菌の生育測定）
14．光合成色素の分離
15．フィードバック

高校等での生物の履修経験は必要ない。
受講希望者は、前期開講前に、履修登録とは別に、吉田南2号館2階もしくは3階の生物実習室前掲示板の指示に従い登録を行うこと。受講定員を超える受講申込があった場合は無作為に抽選を行う。
野外での実習活動を行うことを予め了承して頂く必要がある。野外での実習を行うことが多いので、野外活動に適した服装（長袖長ズボン歩きやすい靴など）と飲み水などを各自で準備して実習に臨むこと。

実習への参加状況、平常点評価（実習への取り組み方などに基づく）、レポートの成績の３点で評価する。詳細は初回授業にて説明する

授業外の時間を使ってのレポート作成は必要である。

学生教育研究災害傷害保険に加入していることが必要である。１〜３回は、最大で片道５００円程度の交通費を要する場所での実習を計画している。この場合の旅費は履修生個人で負担していただくことになる。何回かは、酷暑のなかで野外作業をすることになるので、実習参加に向けて十分な体調健康管理をおこなうことが求められる。
文系の学部に所属する学生にも学習しやすい内容であるので、積極的に履修して欲しい。

生物の形態・分類・生態などの野外観察や調査、そして生体内分子や細胞小器官に関する初歩的な分子細胞生物学実験を通して、様々な生命現象や自然環境についてのマクロとミクロの両者の視点を養うことを目的とします。また、微生物、植物、菌類、そして昆虫など、幅広い分類群の生物を実際に手にとって扱う体験を得ることも重要な目的です。ミクロな細胞生物学実験やフィールドワークを通して、「知る」「実験する」「考える」を繰り返すことで、これまで知らなかった世界を「見る目」をぜひ養ってください。

生物学の研究において不可欠である基本的な実験操作のいくつか（形態の観察・スケッチ、細胞の取り扱いと培養、顕微鏡の操作、形態標本の作製、DNAの取り扱いと簡単な分子細胞生物学実験）を駆使できるようになる。

生物学に関する多岐にわたるテーマの実習を行い、それに対する討論やレポート作成を行う。様々な生物について生態学、形態学、分子細胞生物学などの手法を学び、総合的に生命現象を理解する。初回は、レポートの書き方や実験についての留意事項を説明する。

課題の内容は以下を予定しているが、この順番通りに進むわけではない。２回目以降の日程については、初回のガイダンスで伝える。天候や実習の進行状況により、実習の内容が前後する可能性がある。野外の調査地が集合場所となる週については、事前に教員からの指示がある。

第1回 実習のガイダンス(担当：加藤・東樹・古谷)
第2回 培地や緩衝液などの試薬の調製・顕微鏡操作法(加藤・古谷)
第3回 植物の多様性:採集・形態観察【野外調査】(東樹)
第4回 微生物の培養、電気泳動法(加藤・古谷)
第5回 細胞形態・細胞小器官の観察・DNAデータベース使用法(加藤・古谷)
第6回 里山昆虫の多様性:採集・形態観察【野外調査】(東樹)
第7回 原核生物（特にビフィズス菌）の遺伝子型と表現型I(加藤)
第8回 原核生物（特にビフィズス菌）の遺伝子型と表現型II(加藤)
第9回 原核生物（特にビフィズス菌）の遺伝子型と表現型III(加藤)
第10回 河川水生生物の多様性:採集・形態観察【野外調査】(東樹)
第11回 真核生物（特に酵母）の遺伝子型と表現型I(古谷)
第12回 真核生物（特に酵母）の遺伝子型と表現型II(古谷)
第13回 真核生物（特に酵母）の遺伝子型と表現型III(古谷)
第14回 菌類（きのこ）の多様性:子実体の採集・ 形態観察【野外調査】(東樹)
第15回 フィードバック

スタート時点では高校生物の知識は必要ではないが、授業中に必要になる知識については、授業内で適宜補足する。

受講希望者は、初回授業の前に、履修登録とは別に、吉田南2号館2階もしくは3階の生物実習室前掲示板の指示に従い受講申込を行うこと。受講定員を超える申込があった場合は、事前に教職員が履修許可者の抽選を行う。

野外での実習活動を行うことを予め了承して頂く必要がある。野外での実習を行うことが多いので、野外活動に適した服装（長袖・長ズボン・歩きやすい靴など）と飲み水、虫除けスプレーなどを各自で準備して実習に臨むこと。

実習への参加状況、平常点評価（実習への取り組み方などに基づく）、レポートの成績の３点で評価する。詳細は初回のガイダンスで説明する。

（予習）配付された資料について、「知らない言葉」があれば調べておく。不明な点はメモしておき、授業中もしくは授業後に教員に質問して解決すること。
（復習）学んだ事や実験の内容を記録し、次の週に提出するレポートに活用する。その際に、自分で調べて不明な点があれば、質問の文章を書いておき、教員と一緒に考えることも有用である。

学生教育研究災害傷害保険に加入していることが必要である。
何回かは、酷暑のなかで野外作業をすることがあるので、実習参加に向けて十分な体調・健康管理をおこなうことが求められる。
文系の学部に所属する学生にも学習しやすい内容であるので、積極的に履修して欲しい。
２〜３回は、最大で片道５００円程度の交通費を要する場所での実習を計画している。この場合の旅費は履修生個人で負担していただくこととなる。

各教員のオフィスアワーの詳細については、KULASISで確認してください。

【講義全体に関する問い合わせ先】
加藤紀彦：tkatoh@lif.kyoto-u.ac.jp

人間が駆使する諸科学・諸技術において、ルネッサンス以降の数世紀を費やして３次元と２次元との間の図形の変換理論を形成してきた。数学的には「投影」、図形科学的には「投象」と呼ぶが，その理論の概要の学習と作図演習を行う。今やコンピューターによる作図が主流となっているが、ここではその原理となる理論を学ぶとともに、作図リテラシーの習得を目的としている。
理系学生にとっては、幾何学の基礎知識となるとともに、さまざまな物体（機械製品、建築物、土木構築物など）や空間を２次元図面として表現し、また、逆に２次元で示された図面から３次元の物体を造りだすために必要な能力を養うことができる。また、文系学生にとっては、ルネッサンス以降の絵画や彫刻、都市図などの歴史をたどることになり、現在の芸術および我々の身の回りにあふれるさまざまな「かたち」への理解につながる。
必ずしも理工系の学生専用の科目として開講しているものではないので、中学卒業程度の幾何学知識があれば履修に支障はない。文科系学生にも十分履修可能である。ただし作図演習を伴う実習的授業であるから、道具が必要となる。
なお、CAD等のデジタルツールをノートテイキングに利用してもよいが、試験は手書きとする。

投象の概念を理解するとともに、基礎的作図法を習得する。

以下の内容について講義する。講義順は前後することがある。
　　　
第1回 投象の概念と諸方法：オリエンテーション（作図道具の解説）
第2回 投象の分類／点、直線の正投象
第3回 平面の正投象／平面上の点・直線
第4回 二直線の関係／２直線がつくる平面／２平面の交線
第5回 直線と平面の交点（様々な補助平面、三角形平面）
第6回 点・直線の副投象
第7回 平面の副投象
第8回 回転法による実形・図形の作図
第9回 回転法による夾角／平面への距離
第10回 平面への距離／直線への距離
第11回 ラバットメント
第12回 斜軸測投象の原理と作図
第13回 立体の基本的作図
第14回　課題演習
第15回　フィードバック（質問等の対応）

三角定規およびコンパスが必要。
道具の説明は授業初回に行う。

試験70％、平常点（提出課題など）30％によって評価する。
上記に加え、授業への出席と参加の状況も考慮事項とすることがある。

授業後のできるだけ早い時期に、授業内容を見直し演習課題を行うことが、習得において効果的である。講義よりむしろ演習課題を通して理解を深めることが必要な科目と考えていただきたい。

授業形態は講義だが作図演習を行なうため、履修者制限を行うことがある。

統計に関する知識は、実験、試験、調査などの結果を用いた実証研究を行う上でなくてはならないものである。生活に関わるさまざまな効果やリスクがデータとともに語られ、生活者としても統計に対するリテラシーが求められるようになった。企業活動では、情報技術の発展によって、日々膨大なデータが生成されており、その活用が求められるようになった。本講は、研究や、生活、社会・経済活動に不可欠な統計を、集計・分析し、理解する力を養うことを目的とする。

ただし、統計や統計学については、膨大な研究の蓄積が有り、その利用はきわめて多分野に亘る。しかも、各分野で独自の発展をとげている部分もあり、本講のみでそのすべてを扱うことは出来ない。したがって、本講では、統計ならびに統計学に関する基本的な考え方を中心に講義することで、より発展的な統計・統計学の学習への礎となることを目指す。

具体的には、二元分割表（２×２クロス集計表）の独立性の検定と関連性の強さの推定を主な題材として、統計データの収集、チェック、集計、分析、結果の解釈という一連の過程について解説し、統計データの発生、仮説検定と推定の考え方に関する理解を深める。

なお本講は、統計分析手順の機械的な利用や解釈だけを講義するのではなく、その基礎となる考え方を学ぶことを目指している。しかし、統計学的命題について、厳密な数学的証明は避け、あくまで統計・統計学のエンドユーザーとして必要とされる直感的な理解を目指す。

本講義の単位（2単位）を修得することで、文部科学省が定める数理・データサイエンス・AI教育プログラム　リテラシーレベル(MDASH Literacy)修了証の取得が可能である。
修了証取得の手続きについては、講義内で担当教員より指示がある。

1. 調査や実験・試験によるデータ収集の作法を理解する
2. データの種類や性質に応じたデータ確認と要約ができる
3. 二元分割表の独立性の検定と関連の強さの推定を行い、結果を解釈できる。
4. 仮説検定や推定の原理を理解する
5. 統計や統計学的知識を正しく使うための留意点と倫理を知る
6. 統計・統計学の応用について幅広く知り、今後の学習につなげる

- 概要と導入（1回）
- データの確認と要約（2〜3回）
- 二元分割表と検定（2〜3回）
- さまざまな確率分布と統計的検定の考え方（1〜2回）
- 二元分割表のリスク比・オッズ比・リスク差（1〜2回）
- 中心極限定理、区間推定（1〜2回）
- t分布、検定・推定と標本規模（1〜2回）
- 統計と統計学の利用（1回）
- 発展的内容（1回）

授業回数はフィードバックを含め全15回とする。
なお、講義の進度・文科省のモデルカリキュラム等を反映して内容順序の変更や省略・追加を行うことがある。

主に文系の学生が高校で履修したレベルの数学の知識を必要とする。

期末試験、小テスト及びレポートなどによって、講義で解説した基本的概念・原理の理解度、統計データの収集・集計・分析・解釈についての応用力を評価する。詳細は授業中に指示する。

講義を中心とするが、自習として統計分析ソフト（JMPやR等）を利用した演習を課す。
ソフトウェア JMP については、JMP Student Editionを各自で登録の上で自身のコンピュータにインストールして使用する。詳細は授業中に指示する。

「統計入門」では文系向きのクラス（前期月曜１限、後期金曜１限）を開講しておりますので、文系学部生はこちらのクラスを推奨します。

統計に関する知識は、実験、試験、調査などの結果を用いた実証研究を行う上でなくてはならないものである。生活に関わるさまざまな効果やリスクがデータとともに語られ、生活者としても統計に対するリテラシーが求められるようになった。企業活動では、情報技術の発展によって、日々膨大なデータが生成されており、その活用が求められるようになった。本講は、研究や、生活、社会・経済活動に不可欠な統計を、集計・分析し、理解する力を養うことを目的とする。

ただし、統計や統計学については、膨大な研究の蓄積が有り、その利用はきわめて多分野に亘る。しかも、各分野で独自の発展をとげている部分もあり、本講のみでそのすべてを扱うことは出来ない。したがって、本講では、統計ならびに統計学に関する基本的な考え方を中心に講義することで、より発展的な統計・統計学の学習への礎となることを目指す。

具体的には、二元分割表（２×２クロス集計表）の独立性の検定と関連性の強さの推定を主な題材として、統計データの収集、チェック、集計、分析、結果の解釈という一連の過程について解説し、統計データの発生、仮説検定と推定の考え方に関する理解を深める。

なお本講は、統計分析手順の機械的な利用や解釈だけを講義するのではなく、その基礎となる考え方を学ぶことを目指している。しかし、統計学的命題について、厳密な数学的証明は避け、あくまで統計・統計学のエンドユーザーとして必要とされる直感的な理解を目指す。

本講義の単位（2単位）を修得することで、文部科学省が定める数理・データサイエンス・AI教育プログラム　リテラシーレベル(MDASH Literacy)修了証の取得が可能である。
修了証取得の手続きについては、講義内で担当教員より指示がある。

1. 調査や実験・試験によるデータ収集の作法を理解する
2. データの種類や性質に応じたデータ確認と要約ができる
3. 二元分割表の独立性の検定と関連の強さの推定を行い、結果を解釈できる。
4. 仮説検定や推定の原理を理解する
5. 統計や統計学的知識を正しく使うための留意点と倫理を知る
6. 統計・統計学の応用について幅広く知り、今後の学習につなげる

- 概要と導入（1回）
- データの確認と要約（2〜3回）
- 二元分割表と検定（2〜3回）
- さまざまな確率分布と統計的検定の考え方（1〜2回）
- 二元分割表のリスク比・オッズ比・リスク差（1〜2回）
- 中心極限定理、区間推定（1〜2回）
- t分布、検定・推定と標本規模（1〜2回）
- 統計と統計学の利用（1回）
- 発展的内容（1回）

授業回数はフィードバックを含め全15回とする。
なお、講義の進度・文科省のモデルカリキュラム等を反映して内容順序の変更や省略・追加を行うことがある。

主に文系の学生が高校で履修したレベルの数学の知識を必要とする。

期末試験、小テスト及びレポートなどによって、講義で解説した基本的概念・原理の理解度、統計データの収集・集計・分析・解釈についての応用力を評価する。詳細は授業中に指示する。

講義を中心とするが、自習として統計分析ソフト（JMPやR等）を利用した演習を課す。
ソフトウェア JMP については、JMP Student Editionを各自で登録の上で自身のコンピュータにインストールして使用する。詳細は授業中に指示する。

「統計入門」では文系向きのクラス（前期月曜１限、後期金曜１限）を開講しておりますので、文系学部生はこちらのクラスを推奨します。

統計に関する知識は、実験、試験、調査などの結果を用いた実証研究を行う上でなくてはならないものである。生活に関わるさまざまな効果やリスクがデータとともに語られ、生活者としても統計に対するリテラシーが求められるようになった。企業活動では、情報技術の発展によって、日々膨大なデータが生成されており、その活用が求められるようになった。
本講は、研究や、生活、社会・経済活動に不可欠な統計を、集計・分析し、理解する力を養うことをひとつめの目的として、科目「統計入門」で扱えなかった、やや発展的な話題を中心に講義することで、より発展的な統計・統計学の学習への礎となることを目指す。
本講義は、文部科学省のモデルカリキュラム(応用基礎レベル)の、データサイエンス基礎・データエンジニアリング基礎・AI 基礎をバランスよくカバーする形で構成されている。
具体的には、平均の差の検定、分散分析、相関と回帰・判別分析の基礎について解説するとともに、一般化線形モデルによるこれらの統一的な理解を行う。さらに、因果推論の基本的な考え方と、具体的な方法についても解説を行う。
さらに、本講では第二の目的として、近年注目されている人工知能について、その基本的な考え方や応用について理解することで、現在も目まぐるしい早さで発展している当該分野への橋渡しを行う。近年の人工知能技術は膨大なデータをもとにした統計的なアプローチに基づいており、統計学がどのような形でその基礎を形作っているかを中心に学ぶ。
具体的には、機械学習における基本的な統計的手法をはじめ、ニューラルネットワーク、深層学習など、近年大きく発展している技術、また、それらの応用として自然言語処理や画像処理などの話題について解説する。
本講は、統計分析手順や人工知能手法の機械的な利用や解釈だけを講義するのではなく、その基礎となる考え方を学ぶことを目指しているが、あくまで直感的な理解を目指すことを主な目標とし、厳密な数学的証明等は避ける。

なお、本講義の単位（2単位）を修得することで、文部科学省が定める数理・データサイエンス・AI教育プログラム応用基礎レベル(MDASH Advanced Literacy)修了証の取得が可能である。修了証取得の手続きについては、講義内で担当教員より指示がある。

1. 統計的検定と推定の考え方、とくに平均の差の検定・分散分析の考え方を理解し、これを実施できる。
2. 相関と回帰について理解し、これを実施できる。
3. 因果推論の基本的な考え方と手法を理解する。
4. 人工知能・機械学習の基本的な考え方と手法を理解する。
5. 統計と人工知能の手法と応用について幅広く知り、今後の学習につなげる。

授業回数はフィードバックを含め全15回とする

- 統計の基礎概念の復習（検定・推定）3回
- 相関・回帰分析 2回
- 統計的因果推論 1〜2回
- アルゴリズムとデータ構造（プログラミングの復習を含む） 1回
- 人工知能概説（AIの歴史と応用分野） 1回
- 機械学習（認識・予測・判断） 2回
- ニューラルネットワーク・深層学習の基礎と展望 1〜2回
- 自然言語処理・画像処理 1〜2回
- 発展的話題（AIの実社会応用・社会の関わり） 1回

（上記予定は目安であり、実際の講義の進度に応じて変更・前後することがある）

「統計入門」レベルの内容を理解していることが望ましい。

期末試験により評価する 。

講義を中心とするが、講義で扱った内容を、具体的なデータを用いて復習することが望ましい。また、講義中に演習課題を出題する。

“What is life?” - This fundamental question serves as the starting point for a journey into the nature of living systems. This course explores the nature and diversity of life, from its origins to its future possibilities. Combining microbiology, genetics, physiology, and biotechnology, students will gain a broad and interdisciplinary understanding of what life is, how life functions, how simple cells evolve into complex organisms, how complex organs function, and how modern science is engineering life through synthetic biology. Finally, we will also discuss the ethical, legal, and social implications of future forms of life.
This course is designed for anyone interested in biology, not just life science majors. Through lectures, discussions, and a final presentation, students will develop critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and scientific literacy.

In addition to 14 lectures, four seminars are offered—
Week 1-7, students choose: “Microbe world - It's a bug's life” or “3D modeling and animation”
Week 8-14, students choose: “Brain function” or “Design a New Protein”.
Students are divided into two groups and will take two different seminars, one in each half of the course.

演習については、4つのセミナー（前半：Microbe world - It's a bug's life，3D modeling and animation、後半：Brain function, Design a New Protein）が行われる。受講者は2グループに分かれ、前半7週と後半7週に異なるテーマで2つの演習を受講できる。


○ Integrated Course Classification: [Science / Science]
This classification applies to courses in which both the primary and secondary themes have a strong emphasis on the natural sciences.
○統合型複合科目分類【理・理】
主たる課題について理系分野の要素が強く、副たる課題についても理系分野の要素が強いと考えられるもの

1. Understanding of Basic Biology and Biotechnology
2. Gaining Practice in Scientific Expression (Graphic and Oral)
3. Understanding the basics of microbiology, genetics and developmental biology
4. Understanding of How the Brain and Muscles Work Together to Control Movement
5. Understanding the human body as an integrated system within a dynamic biological and metabolic environment
6. Understanding of Ethical Issues Related to Biomechanical Enhancement & Biorobotics
7. Understanding of Basic 3D Biological Modeling and Animation
8. Understanding of Biotechnologies to Create Life: from the Design of New Proteins to Artificial Cells
Students will gain fundamental knowledge through lectures and then deepen their understanding in seminars by applying concepts in discussion and problem-solving activities.

（In this course, students will learn through a combination of lectures and small-group seminars. Attending only the lectures or only the seminars will not be sufficient to achieve the learning objectives. Please be sure to attend the first class, as students will be divided into seminar groups at that time./この授業では、講義と少人数演習を併せて学びます。講義のみ、少人数演習のみの出席では授業の到達目標に達しません。なお、講義の初回授業において少人数演習のグループ分けを行いますので、必ず出席してください）

[Lecture] Thu 3rd period. （Classroom :共東32）
Class1: Introduction of course “From the Origin of life to Future life
The coordinator and all lecturers introduce themselves and their contributions to the course. The purpose of the course, learning objectives, and evaluation will be explained. The summary of the content covered by each instructor will be introduced. Students will be divided into four small-group seminars and will select two seminars to attend:

Section 1: “What is life?” understanding Simple life (Lecturer: Minsoo KIM)
(Overview)
Exploring the fundamental characteristics of simple life forms such as bacteria, viruses, and archaea, providing insight into how life originated and evolved in diverse environments.
(Schedule and Contents)
Class2: The origin of life and simple organisms: How did life begin? What is the definition of a living organism? What is the RNA world hypothesis? (Minsoo KIM)
Class3: Basic life forms: Understanding the biological differences among microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and archaea, and exploring the adaptive strategies of extremophiles. (Minsoo KIM)

Section 2: Building cells and bodies (Lecturer: Peter CARLTON)
(Overview)
Basics of genetics, cell biology and developmental biology through the lens of model organisms.
(Schedule and Contents)
Class 4: Fundamental components of living systems: DNA, RNA, proteins, membranes, and cells
Class 5: Model organisms: How C. elegans, Drosophila, mice and other organisms illustrate fundamental biology
Class 6: Genetics: the journey of genes through inheritance, mutation, recombination, meiosis, and evolution
Class 7: Development: how does a single cell grow into a complex organism?
Middle term evaluation

Section 3: Life in motion and mind: Action, Energy and Intelligence (Lecturer Fabian RAUDZUS and Yan LUO)
(Overview)
Exploring how organ systems work together to sustain life and maintain internal stability. Investigating the physiological basis of movement (Muscle movement and Sport), energy utilization (nutrition and metabolism), and Brain function.
(Schedule and Contents)
Class8: How the Human Body Works: Organ Systems and Homeostasis (Yan LUO)
Class9: Brain function (Fabian RAUDZUS)
Class10: Muscle movement (Fabian RAUDZUS)

Section 4: Future life and Biotechnology: How we might create or reprogram life
(Lecturer: Giovanni BRANDANI and Todd PATAKY)
(overview)
Engineering biological systems at micro- and macro-levels. Micro-level: Artificial cells and synthetic biology, engineered bacteria, designed proteins and future applications in health and environment. Macro-level: Ethical & social issues associated with biomechanical enhancement and biorobotics
(Schedule and Contents)
Class11: Synthetic Biology (Giovanni BRANDANI)
Class12: Protein Design (Giovanni BRANDANI)
Class13: Biomechanical Enhancement & Biorobotics: technology and ethics (Todd PATAKY)

Class14: Student poster presentations and discussion
Students will give poster presentations and engage in discussions based on the assignments from previous lectures.
Class15: Feedback

［Seminars］
Students choose one seminar from the first half of the course and one from the second half.
Students choose:
Week 1-7: “Microbe world - It's a bug's life” or “3D modeling and animation”

Seminar1. Thu 5th period. （Classroom :1共24）
Title: Microbe world - It's a bug's life
By Minsoo KIM, Yan LUO

(Overview and purpose of the course)
This course explores viruses, bacteria, and the interactions between microorganisms and their host cells. Students will learn to explain the roles of microbes in health and disease, understand the social impact of infectious diseases, and creatively express scientific knowledge through art-based presentations. The course also introduces methods for translating scientific concepts into visual communication and provides basic training in graphic design tools.
It complements the " “What is life?” understanding Simple life " block of the main course.

(Course schedule and contents)
Class1: Introduction to Microbes and host interaction: Overview of host-microbe interactions, including Brain-Gut and Gut-Liver-Immune cell axis
Class2: Microbiota and their metabolites: Functions of microbiota and their biochemical products in the host
Class3: Microbiota and Health: From Research Findings to Health Claims
Class4: Pathogenic Bacteria and Horizontal Gene Transfer: Mechanisms of bacterial pathogenicity and gene transfer among microbes
Class5: Virus: Biology of viruses and their interactions with hosts
Class6: Microbial diseases: Biology, Management, and Societal Impact
Class7: The Good and the Bad of Microbes: Group discussion, Graphic design
Details on feedback will be announced separately during class.

Seminar 2. Thu 5th period（Classroom : 1共25(LL)）
Title:　3D modeling and animation
By Todd PATAKY
(Overview, purpose of the course, and Class activity)
Fundamentals of 3D modeling and animation, applied to molecules, virus and cell visualizations.

(Course schedule and contents)
Class1: Fundamentals I: 3D modeling
Class2: Fundamentals II: Animation & rendering
Class3: Modeling I: Molecules
Class4: Fundamentals III: Materials and lighting
Class5: Modeling II: Viruses
Class6: Fundamentals IV: Geometry nodes
Class7: Modeling III: Microvilli
Details on feedback will be announced separately during class.

(Course requirements, Textbooks, References, Study outside of class: If you have, option): Electronic materials including video tutorials will be distributed online.

Students choose:
Week 8-14: “Brain function” or “Design a New Protein”

Seminar 3. Thu 5th period. （Classroom :1共24）
Title: Brain function
By Fabian RAUDZUS
(Overview, purpose of the course, and Class activity)
This course introduces the basic principles of how the brain and muscles work together to control movement. Students will learn about neurons, neurotransmitters, muscle structure, and the effects of hormones and nutrition on muscle function. The purpose is to build a foundational understanding of the biological mechanisms behind human movement and adaptation to training.
Classes include short lectures, visual explanations, and group discussions to help students connect biological concepts with real-life examples such as exercise, recovery, and learning new motor skills. It complements the "Life in Motion and Mind" block of the main course.

(Course schedule and contents)
Class 1: Introduction to the Brain— Muscle System and Movement
Overview of how the brain and muscles work together to produce movement, basic concept of neural control.
Class 2: Neurons and Neural Communication
Structure and function of neurons; how electrical and chemical signals transmit information in the nervous system.
Class 3: Action Potentials and Synaptic Transmission
Mechanisms of action potential generation; how synapses and neurotransmitters enable communication between neurons.
Class 4: Muscle Cells and Mechanisms of Contraction
Structure of muscle fibers and sarcomeres; how muscle cells shorten to produce force.
Class 5: Neuromuscular Junction and Motor Control
How neurons communicate with muscles through neurotransmitters; coordination of movement by the nervous system.
Class 6: Hormonal and Nutritional Regulation of Muscle Function
Roles of hormones and nutrition in muscle growth, repair, and energy balance.
Class 7: Neural and Muscular Adaptation to Training
How exercise leads to changes in neural control and muscle structure; introduction to plasticity and recovery mechanisms.
Details on feedback will be announced separately during class.

(Course requirements, Textbooks, References, Study outside of class, If you have):
Weekly revision of the class materials is required.

Seminar 4. Thu 5th period（Classroom : 1共25(LL)）
Title: Design a New Protein
By Giovanni BRANDANI
(Overview, purpose of the course, and Class activity)
Proteins are the language of life. In this seminar course, students learn how to speak this language: recognize and predict the structure of proteins, understand their function, and design new proteins. This will be an opportunity to explore the use 3D modelling and 3D printing for scientific communication: 3D modelling will help us to understand how proteins are built and how they work, and each student will have their newly designed protein 3D printed.

(Course schedule and contents)
Class 1. “Letters and Words” - proteins as the language of life, made of amino acid letters and secondary structure words.
Class 2. "Sentences" - how protein folding into specific structures allows them to acquire meaning.
Class 3. "Meaning" - protein structure-function relationships.
Class 4. "Evolution" - how nature designs functional proteins over the course of evolution.
Class 5. "Design" - how evolution can teach us how to design new proteins.
Class 6. Individual projects: design a new protein with a specific function.
Class 7. Individual projects: build a computer model of your protein design for 3D printing
Details on feedback will be announced separately during class.

特になし

Lecture(50% of final grade): Class attendance and active participation (40%), Homework (20%), Poster Presentation (40%)

Seminar(50% of final grade):Students take two seminars. Evaluation criteria may vary slightly by group and will be explained by each seminar instructor during the first class.
・Seminar A & B: Class attendance and active participation (20%), Assignments (40%), Final Presentation (40%)
・Seminar C & D: Class attendance and active participation (40%), Assignments (20%), Final Presentation (40%)

Final Grade = Lecture (50%) + Average of Two Seminars (50%)

To achieve the course goals, students read the recommended lecture materials before the class and review the course handouts.

No formal office hours, the instructors are available by appointment to meet with students. We expect active participation in class.

Due to character limits on official documents such as transcripts, the English course title "Integrated Liberal Arts and Science with Small Group Seminars" is abbreviated as "ISS."
Please note that the same restriction applies to E2 course titles on KULASIS, where the title is also abbreviated as "ISS."
成績証明書等では、表示文字数の制約上、英文科目名「Integrated Liberal Arts and Science with Small Group Seminars」が「ISS」と略記されます。
なお、E2科目名についてはKULASIS上も同様の制約がかかり、科目名が「ISS」と略記されていますので、ご注意ください。

アカデミックリーディング

現代社会では、監視カメラなどの電子機器を用いた様々な監視、生体認証、個人識別カード、DNA情報の利用、ソーシャルメディアなどがますます拡大している。散歩を楽しんでいるときであれ、スマートフォンを使っているときであれ、私たちの生活は簡単に国家や企業による監視と記録の対象になってしまう。こうした状況の中で、私たちのプライバシーとは何を意味するのであろうか。そして、どのようにプライバシーを守っていくことができるであろうか。この授業では「一般学術目的の英語」（English for General Academic Purposes, EGAP）の力を伸ばすことを目的として、Raymond Wacks, Privacy: A Very Short Introduction, 2nd edition (2015)を読み、プライバシーをめぐる諸問題について英語で理解を深める。

１）プライバシーに関する知識を英語で習得する。２）プライバシーに関する英語の読解力と語彙力を身につける。３）プライバシーについて理論的また実践的に考察して文章化し、積極的に議論する力を養う。

第1回：授業概要説明
第2回：Chapter 1 (preface, pp.1-10)
第3回：Chapter 1 (pp.11-21)
第4回：Chapter 1 (pp.22-33)
第5回：動画教材と議論
第6回：Chapter 2 (pp.34-48)
第7回：Chapter 3 (pp.49-61)
第8回：討論
第9回：Chapter 4 (pp.74-86)
第10回：Chapter 4 (pp.87-101)
第11回：動画教材と議論
第12回：Chapter 5 (pp.114-126)
第13回：Chapter 6 (pp.127-136)
第14回：授業テーマに関連した英語の映画を鑑賞して議論
第15回：フィードバック（授業内容について質問を受け付ける）

教科書を使った授業（第2、3、4、6、7、9、10、12、13回）では、教科書の該当範囲について議論する。該当範囲のうち、最も印象に残った段落を一つ選んで翻訳し、その段落を選んだ理由・考察を書き添えた「考察レポート」（A4・1枚、ワード文書）を該当授業前日までにLMSに添付して提出する。授業中は「考察レポート」の内容を発表する（毎回8人程度）。授業の後半はグループに分かれて教科書の内容について議論する。

討論（第8回）の授業では、担当教員が指定した授業テーマに関連するオンライン記事を読んで議論する。記事を読み、自分が重要であると考えたテーマについて問題提起した「討論レポート」（A4・1枚、ワード文書）を該当授業前日までにLMSに添付して提出する。記事のリンクについては学期中に案内する。

動画教材の授業（第5、11、14回）では、授業内容に関連する英語の動画や映画を視聴したうえで議論する。提出課題はない。

※課題はLMSの「課題」ツールから提出する。

「全学共通科目履修の手引き」を参照してください。

考察レポート：54点（9回×6点）
討論レポート：10点（1回×10点）
期末レポート：36点（1回×36点）

各課題は到達目標3項目の達成度に基づき評価する。授業に遅刻また欠席したり、課題の提出が遅れたりした場合は最終的な成績から減点する。5回以上授業を欠席した場合、期末レポートを提出しなかった場合は成績評価の対象としない（不合格）。

出席は教室のICカードリーダー（出席登録システム）で登録する。「履修の手引き」にあるとおり、ICカードリーダーの出席受付時間は「授業開始15分前から1時間」とする。

この授業における翻訳作業は考察の過程として、そして、英語という言語に直接ふれる機会として重要である。考察レポートの翻訳部分について、自動翻訳サイトなどを利用したことが判明した場合、最終的な成績から大幅に減点する。考察レポートの考察部分、討論レポート、期末レポートは、生身の人間として問いを立てて考える力を磨くことを目的としているため、文章作成のためにAIを利用したことが判明した場合、最終的な成績から大幅に減点する。

各提出課題を期限までに準備する。

担当教員の連絡先：ytokunaga28@gmail.com

アカデミックリーディング

この授業では、文化芸術、生活様式、環境問題、技術革新などの分野における現代的なテーマの英文エッセイを読み、今日の社会を象徴する様々な問題に対し多角的に理解を深めることとする。各回の授業は、テキストの精読を中心に展開するが，適宜、テキストのテーマと関連した論文の抜粋を配布し、その内容要約を授業中課題や宿題として課すことで、パラグラフ・リーディングを狙いとした速読演習も行う。また随時、テキストのトピックと関係したCNNニュースのリスニングや動画の視聴なども取り入れる予定。なお学期中にボキャブラリー養成を主眼とした小テストを２回実施する。

このクラスでは平明な英語による論理的な内容の論考を教材とし、学生が英文エッセイを批判的かつ多角的に受容できるようになることを目標とする。
この授業においては、パラグラフ・リーディングなどにより、学生が英文の構造を分析的に読み取れる力を身に着けるよう指導する。

教科書Reading Fusion 3より、毎回１ユニット程度ずつ読み進めることとする。
第１回　オリエンテーション（授業方針や成績評価方法について）、
Unit 1: Multisensory Art
第２回　Unit 2: Personality and Inner Growth
第３回　Unit 3: The Subterranean Worl
第４回　Unit 4: Elements of Genius
第５回　Unit 5: Sports Medicine、小テスト
第６回　Unit 6: Cultural Awareness、Unit 7: Living off the Grid（前半）
第７回　Unit 7: Living off the Grid（後半）、Unit 8: The Actor's Craft
第８回　Unit 9: Eco-Packaging
第９回　Unit 10: Pop-up Shops、小テスト
第10回　Unit 11: Screen Time
第11回　Unit 12: The World of the Super Rich
第12回　Unit 13: The Emotions of Animals
第13回　Unit 14: Alien Linguists
第14回　Unit 15: The Future of Reality、英文レポート（テキストの15のエッセイより一つ選択し、そのテーマに関して150語程度のレポートを作成)
第15回　定期試験
第16回　フィードバック

「全学共通科目履修の手引き」を参照してください。

5回以上欠席した場合は成績評価の対象としない。
総合成績を多面的に評価する（授業での訳読など15%、小テスト25%、課題レポート10%、期末試験50%）。

予習については，授業中のレポート作成などにより厳しくチェックするから，十分な下調べをして授業に参加すること。予習２時間、復習１時間

アカデミックリーディング

　本授業は、「一般学術目的の英語」（English for General Academic Purposes, EGAP）を目的とするものであり、学問の場にいる者にふさわしい教養と学術的言語技能を同時に育成することを目指す。
　この目的に資するために、American History: A Very Short Introduction (Oxford Univ. Press)を教科書として、アメリカ合衆国の歴史・文化・政治外交について多角的かつ総合的な知識を得るとともに、関連する英語表現や語彙を修得する。第二次トランプ政権の発足で大きな転機を迎えているアメリカ合衆国は、どのような歴史的経緯を経て現在のような形にたどり着いたのだろうか。その道筋を深く理解することを通して、民主主義のあり方や日本の立ち位置についても新たな気づきを得ることが出来るかも知れない。
　翻訳するのではなく、前後関係に気をつけながら段落ごとに大意を把握する練習を積み重ねる。また教科書の内容と密接に関係のある英語の映画を視聴し、教科書から得た知識に具体的イメージの肉付けを行うとともに、映画の中に登場する表現や語彙についても学ぶ。

・アメリカ史に関わる英語表現や語彙を修得する。
・アメリカの文化・社会・政治外交について教養的知識を修得する。
・段落ごとに大意を把握しながら英文を読み進める能力を修得する。
・教科書の数段落分をグループで担当し、解説できるようになる。

基本的に以下のスケジュールに沿って講義を進める。ただし進み具合等によって調整する。
第1回　Introduction
第2回　1. Beginning: Pre-history to 1763
第3回　2. 1763-1789: Revolution, Constitution, a new nation
第4回　3. 1789-1850: The promise and perils of nationhood
（この前後に）小テスト①
第5回　4. 1850-1865: Slavery and Civil War
第6回　5. 1866-1900: Industrialization and its consequences
第7回　5. 1866-1900: Industrialization and its consequences
第8回　6. 1900-1920: Reform and war
（この前後に）小テスト②
第9回　7. 1920-1945: From conflict to global power(1)
第10回 7. 1920-1945: From conflict to global power(2)
第11回　8. 1945-1968: Affluence and social unrest(1)
第12回　8. 1945-1968: Affluence and social unrest(2)
（この前後に）小テスト③、映画鑑賞
第13回　9. To the present(1)
第14回　9. To the present(2)
第15回　期末テスト
フィードバック

「全学共通科目履修の手引き」を参照してください。

・小テスト３回＝３０％、グループ発表＝２０％、期末テスト４０％、授業への積極的取組みを含む平常点１０％
・「欠席回数が３分の１以上の場合は単位を認定しない」という方針に基づき、５回以上欠席した場合は成績評価の対象としない。

・毎回、課題を読み、必要な単語を調べ、段落ごとに大意を把握してから授業に臨むこと。
・小テスト３回は、指定された範囲の重要な表現や熟語について問う問題をLMS上で受験する。詳細については授業中に説明する。
・定められた教科書の範囲について、グループ発表の準備を行うこと。（グループ内での打合せ、発表、パワーポイントの提出、までを含めて成績評価の２０％としています。）

火曜３限、または個別にメールで予約してください。

Academic writing & listening

For the development of students' skills in English for General Academic Purposes (EGAP), English Writing-Listening A (EWLA) consists of three components: writing, listening, and vocabulary.

For practice with writing, students identify, recognize, or understand basic elements of academic writing and, then, recall and apply this knowledge in the process of organizing and revising a short academic essay of at least 300 words. Under the guidance of the instructor they learn necessary foundational academic writing skills as stated in the Course Goal section below.

For practice with listening, students take the online course known as GORILLA (Global Online Resources for International Language Learning Assistance) outside class. They are assessed on their listening proficiency through weekly online assignments, as well as the four tests that the instructor administers in class.

For vocabulary learning, students use the standard reference book titled “Kyoto University Vocabulary Database 1110.” Like the listening component, students independently study words from the general academic list that the instructor assigns (usually 50 words a week) and are tested on a number of these words weekly.

By the end of this course, students will acquire the following skills at varying levels. Students should be able to:
- Recognize and use basic academic words in English
- Process general academic discourse presented aurally
- Identify the locations, functions, and features of the standard elements of essay introduction paragraphs (i.e., hook, topic statements, general statements and thesis statement) and apply this knowledge to write suitable introduction paragraphs for short academic essays
- Identify the locations, functions, and features of the standard elements of body paragraphs (i.e., topic sentence, supporting sentences, detail sentences, concluding sentence) and apply this knowledge to write suitable body paragraphs for short academic essays
- Identify the locations, functions, and features of the standard elements of conclusion paragraphs (i.e., summary of main points, final statement) and apply this knowledge to write suitable conclusion paragraphs for short academic essays
- Recognize basic methods of maintaining the unity (e.g., definitions) and coherence (e.g., transitional words) of ideas in short academic essays, and apply this knowledge to writing.
- Recall and apply basic conventions (e.g., punctuation) when formatting short academic essays
- Understand basic paraphrasing techniques (e.g., using synonyms, changing structure) to integrate information from external sources, recognize basic citation conventions, and utilize this knowledge to avoid plagiarism
- Understand the writing process and utilize it for drafting and editing to produce short academic essays
- Combine knowledge of (i) the structure of a short academic essay, with allowances made for rhetorical style such as problem-solution and argumentation, and (ii) the writing process, and apply this knowledge to produce a short academic essay of at least 300 words

In-class activities are related to the contents of the textbook. Though there may be some adjustments in certain cases, the schedule of this course is as follows:

Chapter 1 Introduction to Academic Writing
Chapter 2 Paragraphs & Topic Sentences
Chapter 3 Supporting Sentences
Chapter 4 Paragraph Writing
Chapter 5 Writing Process
Chapter 6 Introduction Paragraph
Chapter 7 Conclusion Paragraph
Chapter 8 Citations & Paraphrase
Chapter 9 Essay Structure
Chapter 10 Essay Outline
Chapter 11 Definitions, Opinions, Facts, & Format
Chapter 12 Peer Review
Chapter 13 Revising & Documenting
Chapter 14 Proofreading & Reflecting
Feedback

Important: Some instructors may cover more than one chapter in one week for better learning outcomes in the whole semester. Each instructor decides whether or not the class conducts the final examination in the test week. Students should confirm the class policy from their instructors.

*This class conducts the final examination in the test week.

「全学共通科目履修の手引き」を参照してください。

1. Vocabulary assessments 10%

2. Listening assessments 30%
*Students must pass at least eight out of 13 learning units (Units 1-12 and TOEFL ITP Sample Test Unit) of the online materials in order to receive credit for this course.
The score for the listening assessments is determined by performance on four in-class assessments and the study record of the online materials (Units 1-12 and TOEFL ITP Sample Test Unit).

3. Writing assignments 60%
*Scores for writing assignments may include in-class writing tasks and participation in class activities as well as a term paper.
*Students must complete various writing assignments, including an essay of at least 300 words in order to receive credit for this course. Note that plagiarism must be avoided.

Students are required to study academic vocabulary from the designated part (EGAP vocabulary) of the "Kyoto University Vocabulary Database 1110" outside of class, and regularly take vocabulary assessments in class.

Students are also required to study the online listening materials outside of class through the GORILLA system. The materials for this course are as follows:

・KU Academic Listening (A) Units 1-12 (required)
・TOEFL ITP Sample Test Unit (required)
・KU Can-Do Self-Assessment (optional)
・Extra practice for further study (optional)

Students must complete each unit by the assigned deadline. If students miss the deadline for a certain unit, the unit will not be evaluated as a passed unit.

For details such as the deadlines and the in-class assessment schedule, please see the handout distributed in class and the information posted on the GORILLA system.

Students are advised to save the textbook PDF file in their digital devices.
If they want a printed version, they can print the file on a printer at home or a nearby shop, purchase a book-binder (less than 200 yen) at the Univ. Co-op shop in the Yoshida-minami Campus or the Clock-tower, and use a binding-machine there for no extra charge.

Kyoto University students have access to free instructional videos on English listening skills. These videos help English learners by explaining how pronunciation changes in actual speech, covering features such as assimilation, reduction, and linking.
https://kubar.rd.iimc.kyoto-u.ac.jp/elme/　

Students may benefit from accessing the website offered by the Division of English Language Education (DELE), i-ARRC, Kyoto University. The website provides useful information to support students in learning and using English autonomously.
JP:https://www.i-arrc.k.kyoto-u.ac.jp/english_jp
EN:https://www.i-arrc.k.kyoto-u.ac.jp/english

Academic writing & listening

For the development of students' skills in English for General Academic Purposes (EGAP), English Writing-Listening A (EWLA) consists of three components: writing, listening, and vocabulary.

For practice with writing, students identify, recognize, or understand basic elements of academic writing and, then, recall and apply this knowledge in the process of organizing and revising a short academic essay of at least 300 words. Under the guidance of the instructor they learn necessary foundational academic writing skills as stated in the Course Goal section below.

For practice with listening, students take the online course known as GORILLA (Global Online Resources for International Language Learning Assistance) outside class. They are assessed on their listening proficiency through weekly online assignments, as well as the four tests that the instructor administers in class.

For vocabulary learning, students use the standard reference book titled “Kyoto University Vocabulary Database 1110.” Like the listening component, students independently study words from the general academic list that the instructor assigns (usually 50 words a week) and are tested on a number of these words weekly.

By the end of this course, students will acquire the following skills at varying levels. Students should be able to:
- Recognize and use basic academic words in English
- Process general academic discourse presented aurally
- Identify the locations, functions, and features of the standard elements of essay introduction paragraphs (i.e., hook, topic statements, general statements and thesis statement) and apply this knowledge to write suitable introduction paragraphs for short academic essays
- Identify the locations, functions, and features of the standard elements of body paragraphs (i.e., topic sentence, supporting sentences, detail sentences, concluding sentence) and apply this knowledge to write suitable body paragraphs for short academic essays
- Identify the locations, functions, and features of the standard elements of conclusion paragraphs (i.e., summary of main points, final statement) and apply this knowledge to write suitable conclusion paragraphs for short academic essays
- Recognize basic methods of maintaining the unity (e.g., definitions) and coherence (e.g., transitional words) of ideas in short academic essays, and apply this knowledge to writing.
- Recall and apply basic conventions (e.g., punctuation) when formatting short academic essays
- Understand basic paraphrasing techniques (e.g., using synonyms, changing structure) to integrate information from external sources, recognize basic citation conventions, and utilize this knowledge to avoid plagiarism
- Understand the writing process and utilize it for drafting and editing to produce short academic essays
- Combine knowledge of (i) the structure of a short academic essay, with allowances made for rhetorical style such as problem-solution and argumentation, and (ii) the writing process, and apply this knowledge to produce a short academic essay of at least 300 words

In-class activities are related to the contents of the textbook. Though there may be some adjustments in certain cases, the schedule of this course is as follows:

Chapter 1 Introduction to Academic Writing
Chapter 2 Paragraphs & Topic Sentences
Chapter 3 Supporting Sentences
Chapter 4 Paragraph Writing
Chapter 5 Writing Process
Chapter 6 Introduction Paragraph
Chapter 7 Conclusion Paragraph
Chapter 8 Citations & Paraphrase
Chapter 9 Essay Structure
Chapter 10 Essay Outline
Chapter 11 Definitions, Opinions, Facts, & Format
Chapter 12 Peer Review
Chapter 13 Revising & Documenting
Chapter 14 Proofreading & Reflecting
Feedback

Important: Some instructors may cover more than one chapter in one week for better learning outcomes in the whole semester. Each instructor decides whether or not the class conducts the final examination in the test week. Students should confirm the class policy from their instructors.

「全学共通科目履修の手引き」を参照してください。

1. Vocabulary assessments 10%

2. Listening assessments 30%
*Students must pass at least eight out of 13 learning units (Units 1-12 and TOEFL ITP Sample Test Unit) of the online materials in order to receive credit for this course.
The score for the listening assessments is determined by performance on four in-class assessments and the study record of the online materials (Units 1-12 and TOEFL ITP Sample Test Unit).

3. Writing assignments 60%
*Scores for writing assignments may include in-class writing tasks and participation in class activities as well as a term paper.
*Students must complete various writing assignments, including an essay of at least 300 words in order to receive credit for this course. Note that plagiarism must be avoided.

Students are required to study academic vocabulary from the designated part (EGAP vocabulary) of the "Kyoto University Vocabulary Database 1110" outside of class, and regularly take vocabulary assessments in class.

Students are also required to study the online listening materials outside of class through the GORILLA system. The materials for this course are as follows:

・KU Academic Listening (A) Units 1-12 (required)
・TOEFL ITP Sample Test Unit (required)
・KU Can-Do Self-Assessment (optional)
・Extra practice for further study (optional)

Students must complete each unit by the assigned deadline. If students miss the deadline for a certain unit, the unit will not be evaluated as a passed unit.

For details such as the deadlines and the in-class assessment schedule, please see the handout distributed in class and the information posted on the GORILLA system.

Students are advised to save the textbook PDF file in their digital devices.
If they want a printed version, they can print the file on a printer at home or a nearby shop, purchase a book-binder (less than 200 yen) at the Univ. Co-op shop in the Yoshida-minami Campus or the Clock-tower, and use a binding-machine there for no extra charge.

Kyoto University students have access to free instructional videos on English listening skills. These videos help English learners by explaining how pronunciation changes in actual speech, covering features such as assimilation, reduction, and linking.
https://kubar.rd.iimc.kyoto-u.ac.jp/elme/　

Students may benefit from accessing the website offered by the Division of English Language Education (DELE), i-ARRC, Kyoto University. The website provides useful information to support students in learning and using English autonomously.
JP:https://www.i-arrc.k.kyoto-u.ac.jp/english_jp
EN:https://www.i-arrc.k.kyoto-u.ac.jp/english

Academic writing & listening

For the development of students' skills in English for General Academic Purposes (EGAP), English Writing-Listening A (EWLA) consists of three components: writing, listening, and vocabulary.

For practice with writing, students identify, recognize, or understand basic elements of academic writing and, then, recall and apply this knowledge in the process of organizing and revising a short academic essay of at least 300 words. Under the guidance of the instructor they learn necessary foundational academic writing skills as stated in the Course Goal section below.

For practice with listening, students take the online course known as GORILLA (Global Online Resources for International Language Learning Assistance) outside class. They are assessed on their listening proficiency through weekly online assignments, as well as the four tests that the instructor administers in class.

For vocabulary learning, students use the standard reference book titled “Kyoto University Vocabulary Database 1110.” Like the listening component, students independently study words from the general academic list that the instructor assigns (usually 50 words a week) and are tested on a number of these words weekly.

By the end of this course, students will acquire the following skills at varying levels. Students should be able to:
- Recognize and use basic academic words in English
- Process general academic discourse presented aurally
- Identify the locations, functions, and features of the standard elements of essay introduction paragraphs (i.e., hook, topic statements, general statements and thesis statement) and apply this knowledge to write suitable introduction paragraphs for short academic essays
- Identify the locations, functions, and features of the standard elements of body paragraphs (i.e., topic sentence, supporting sentences, detail sentences, concluding sentence) and apply this knowledge to write suitable body paragraphs for short academic essays
- Identify the locations, functions, and features of the standard elements of conclusion paragraphs (i.e., summary of main points, final statement) and apply this knowledge to write suitable conclusion paragraphs for short academic essays
- Recognize basic methods of maintaining the unity (e.g., definitions) and coherence (e.g., transitional words) of ideas in short academic essays, and apply this knowledge to writing.
- Recall and apply basic conventions (e.g., punctuation) when formatting short academic essays
- Understand basic paraphrasing techniques (e.g., using synonyms, changing structure) to integrate information from external sources, recognize basic citation conventions, and utilize this knowledge to avoid plagiarism
- Understand the writing process and utilize it for drafting and editing to produce short academic essays
- Combine knowledge of (i) the structure of a short academic essay, with allowances made for rhetorical style such as problem-solution and argumentation, and (ii) the writing process, and apply this knowledge to produce a short academic essay of at least 300 words

In-class activities are related to the contents of the textbook. Though there may be some adjustments in certain cases, the schedule of this course is as follows:

Chapter 1 Introduction to Academic Writing
Chapter 2 Paragraphs & Topic Sentences
Chapter 3 Supporting Sentences
Chapter 4 Paragraph Writing
Chapter 5 Writing Process
Chapter 6 Introduction Paragraph
Chapter 7 Conclusion Paragraph
Chapter 8 Citations & Paraphrase
Chapter 9 Essay Structure
Chapter 10 Essay Outline
Chapter 11 Definitions, Opinions, Facts, & Format
Chapter 12 Peer Review
Chapter 13 Revising & Documenting
Chapter 14 Proofreading & Reflecting
Feedback

Important: Some instructors may cover more than one chapter in one week for better learning outcomes in the whole semester. Each instructor decides whether or not the class conducts the final examination in the test week. Students should confirm the class policy from their instructors.

「全学共通科目履修の手引き」を参照してください。

1. Vocabulary assessments 10%

2. Listening assessments 30%
*Students must pass at least eight out of 13 learning units (Units 1-12 and TOEFL ITP Sample Test Unit) of the online materials in order to receive credit for this course.
The score for the listening assessments is determined by performance on four in-class assessments and the study record of the online materials (Units 1-12 and TOEFL ITP Sample Test Unit).

3. Writing assignments 60%
*Scores for writing assignments may include in-class writing tasks and participation in class activities as well as a term paper.
*Students must complete various writing assignments, including an essay of at least 300 words in order to receive credit for this course. Note that plagiarism must be avoided.

Students are required to study academic vocabulary from the designated part (EGAP vocabulary) of the "Kyoto University Vocabulary Database 1110" outside of class, and regularly take vocabulary assessments in class.

Students are also required to study the online listening materials outside of class through the GORILLA system. The materials for this course are as follows:

・KU Academic Listening (A) Units 1-12 (required)
・TOEFL ITP Sample Test Unit (required)
・KU Can-Do Self-Assessment (optional)
・Extra practice for further study (optional)

Students must complete each unit by the assigned deadline. If students miss the deadline for a certain unit, the unit will not be evaluated as a passed unit.

For details such as the deadlines and the in-class assessment schedule, please see the handout distributed in class and the information posted on the GORILLA system.

Students are advised to save the textbook PDF file in their digital devices.
If they want a printed version, they can print the file on a printer at home or a nearby shop, purchase a book-binder (less than 200 yen) at the Univ. Co-op shop in the Yoshida-minami Campus or the Clock-tower, and use a binding-machine there for no extra charge.

Kyoto University students have access to free instructional videos on English listening skills. These videos help English learners by explaining how pronunciation changes in actual speech, covering features such as assimilation, reduction, and linking.
https://kubar.rd.iimc.kyoto-u.ac.jp/elme/　

Students may benefit from accessing the website offered by the Division of English Language Education (DELE), i-ARRC, Kyoto University. The website provides useful information to support students in learning and using English autonomously.
JP:https://www.i-arrc.k.kyoto-u.ac.jp/english_jp
EN:https://www.i-arrc.k.kyoto-u.ac.jp/english

Academic writing & listening

For the development of students' skills in English for General Academic Purposes (EGAP), English Writing-Listening A (EWLA) consists of three components: writing, listening, and vocabulary.

For practice with writing, students identify, recognize, or understand basic elements of academic writing and, then, recall and apply this knowledge in the process of organizing and revising a short academic essay of at least 300 words. Under the guidance of the instructor they learn necessary foundational academic writing skills as stated in the Course Goal section below.

For practice with listening, students take the online course known as GORILLA (Global Online Resources for International Language Learning Assistance) outside class. They are assessed on their listening proficiency through weekly online assignments, as well as the four tests that the instructor administers in class.

For vocabulary learning, students use the standard reference book titled “Kyoto University Vocabulary Database 1110.” Like the listening component, students independently study words from the general academic list that the instructor assigns (usually 50 words a week) and are tested on a number of these words weekly.

By the end of this course, students will acquire the following skills at varying levels. Students should be able to:
- Recognize and use basic academic words in English
- Process general academic discourse presented aurally
- Identify the locations, functions, and features of the standard elements of essay introduction paragraphs (i.e., hook, topic statements, general statements and thesis statement) and apply this knowledge to write suitable introduction paragraphs for short academic essays
- Identify the locations, functions, and features of the standard elements of body paragraphs (i.e., topic sentence, supporting sentences, detail sentences, concluding sentence) and apply this knowledge to write suitable body paragraphs for short academic essays
- Identify the locations, functions, and features of the standard elements of conclusion paragraphs (i.e., summary of main points, final statement) and apply this knowledge to write suitable conclusion paragraphs for short academic essays
- Recognize basic methods of maintaining the unity (e.g., definitions) and coherence (e.g., transitional words) of ideas in short academic essays, and apply this knowledge to writing.
- Recall and apply basic conventions (e.g., punctuation) when formatting short academic essays
- Understand basic paraphrasing techniques (e.g., using synonyms, changing structure) to integrate information from external sources, recognize basic citation conventions, and utilize this knowledge to avoid plagiarism
- Understand the writing process and utilize it for drafting and editing to produce short academic essays
- Combine knowledge of (i) the structure of a short academic essay, with allowances made for rhetorical style such as problem-solution and argumentation, and (ii) the writing process, and apply this knowledge to produce a short academic essay of at least 300 words

In-class activities are related to the contents of the textbook. Though there may be some adjustments in certain cases, the schedule of this course is as follows:

Chapter 1 Introduction to Academic Writing
Chapter 2 Paragraphs & Topic Sentences
Chapter 3 Supporting Sentences
Chapter 4 Paragraph Writing
Chapter 5 Writing Process
Chapter 6 Introduction Paragraph
Chapter 7 Conclusion Paragraph
Chapter 8 Citations & Paraphrase
Chapter 9 Essay Structure
Chapter 10 Essay Outline
Chapter 11 Definitions, Opinions, Facts, & Format
Chapter 12 Peer Review
Chapter 13 Revising & Documenting
Chapter 14 Proofreading & Reflecting
Feedback

Important: Some instructors may cover more than one chapter in one week for better learning outcomes in the whole semester. Each instructor decides whether or not the class conducts the final examination in the test week. Students should confirm the class policy from their instructors.

「全学共通科目履修の手引き」を参照してください。

1. Vocabulary assessments 10%

2. Listening assessments 30%
*Students must pass at least eight out of 13 learning units (Units 1-12 and TOEFL ITP Sample Test Unit) of the online materials in order to receive credit for this course.
The score for the listening assessments is determined by performance on four in-class assessments and the study record of the online materials (Units 1-12 and TOEFL ITP Sample Test Unit).

3. Writing assignments 60%
*Scores for writing assignments may include in-class writing tasks and participation in class activities as well as a term paper.
*Students must complete various writing assignments, including an essay of at least 300 words in order to receive credit for this course. Note that plagiarism must be avoided.

Students are required to study academic vocabulary from the designated part (EGAP vocabulary) of the "Kyoto University Vocabulary Database 1110" outside of class, and regularly take vocabulary assessments in class.

Students are also required to study the online listening materials outside of class through the GORILLA system. The materials for this course are as follows:

・KU Academic Listening (A) Units 1-12 (required)
・TOEFL ITP Sample Test Unit (required)
・KU Can-Do Self-Assessment (optional)
・Extra practice for further study (optional)

Students must complete each unit by the assigned deadline. If students miss the deadline for a certain unit, the unit will not be evaluated as a passed unit.

For details such as the deadlines and the in-class assessment schedule, please see the handout distributed in class and the information posted on the GORILLA system.

Students are advised to save the textbook PDF file in their digital devices.
If they want a printed version, they can print the file on a printer at home or a nearby shop, purchase a book-binder (less than 200 yen) at the Univ. Co-op shop in the Yoshida-minami Campus or the Clock-tower, and use a binding-machine there for no extra charge.

Kyoto University students have access to free instructional videos on English listening skills. These videos help English learners by explaining how pronunciation changes in actual speech, covering features such as assimilation, reduction, and linking.
https://kubar.rd.iimc.kyoto-u.ac.jp/elme/　

Students may benefit from accessing the website offered by the Division of English Language Education (DELE), i-ARRC, Kyoto University. The website provides useful information to support students in learning and using English autonomously.
JP:https://www.i-arrc.k.kyoto-u.ac.jp/english_jp
EN:https://www.i-arrc.k.kyoto-u.ac.jp/english

Academic writing & listening

For the development of students' skills in English for General Academic Purposes (EGAP), English Writing-Listening A (EWLA) consists of three components: writing, listening, and vocabulary.

For practice with writing, students identify, recognize, or understand basic elements of academic writing and, then, recall and apply this knowledge in the process of organizing and revising a short academic essay of at least 300 words. Under the guidance of the instructor they learn necessary foundational academic writing skills as stated in the Course Goal section below.

For practice with listening, students take the online course known as GORILLA (Global Online Resources for International Language Learning Assistance) outside class. They are assessed on their listening proficiency through weekly online assignments, as well as the four tests that the instructor administers in class.

For vocabulary learning, students use the standard reference book titled “Kyoto University Vocabulary Database 1110.” Like the listening component, students independently study words from the general academic list that the instructor assigns (usually 50 words a week) and are tested on a number of these words weekly.

By the end of this course, students will acquire the following skills at varying levels. Students should be able to:
- Recognize and use basic academic words in English
- Process general academic discourse presented aurally
- Identify the locations, functions, and features of the standard elements of essay introduction paragraphs (i.e., hook, topic statements, general statements and thesis statement) and apply this knowledge to write suitable introduction paragraphs for short academic essays
- Identify the locations, functions, and features of the standard elements of body paragraphs (i.e., topic sentence, supporting sentences, detail sentences, concluding sentence) and apply this knowledge to write suitable body paragraphs for short academic essays
- Identify the locations, functions, and features of the standard elements of conclusion paragraphs (i.e., summary of main points, final statement) and apply this knowledge to write suitable conclusion paragraphs for short academic essays
- Recognize basic methods of maintaining the unity (e.g., definitions) and coherence (e.g., transitional words) of ideas in short academic essays, and apply this knowledge to writing.
- Recall and apply basic conventions (e.g., punctuation) when formatting short academic essays
- Understand basic paraphrasing techniques (e.g., using synonyms, changing structure) to integrate information from external sources, recognize basic citation conventions, and utilize this knowledge to avoid plagiarism
- Understand the writing process and utilize it for drafting and editing to produce short academic essays
- Combine knowledge of (i) the structure of a short academic essay, with allowances made for rhetorical style such as problem-solution and argumentation, and (ii) the writing process, and apply this knowledge to produce a short academic essay of at least 300 words

In-class activities are related to the contents of the textbook. Though there may be some adjustments in certain cases, the schedule of this course is as follows:

Chapter 1 Introduction to Academic Writing
Chapter 2 Paragraphs & Topic Sentences
Chapter 3 Supporting Sentences
Chapter 4 Paragraph Writing
Chapter 5 Writing Process
Chapter 6 Introduction Paragraph
Chapter 7 Conclusion Paragraph
Chapter 8 Citations & Paraphrase
Chapter 9 Essay Structure
Chapter 10 Essay Outline
Chapter 11 Definitions, Opinions, Facts, & Format
Chapter 12 Peer Review
Chapter 13 Revising & Documenting
Chapter 14 Proofreading & Reflecting
Feedback

Important: Some instructors may cover more than one chapter in one week for better learning outcomes in the whole semester. Each instructor decides whether or not the class conducts the final examination in the test week. Students should confirm the class policy from their instructors.

「全学共通科目履修の手引き」を参照してください。

1. Vocabulary assessments 10%

2. Listening assessments 30%
*Students must pass at least eight out of 13 learning units (Units 1-12 and TOEFL ITP Sample Test Unit) of the online materials in order to receive credit for this course.
The score for the listening assessments is determined by performance on four in-class assessments and the study record of the online materials (Units 1-12 and TOEFL ITP Sample Test Unit).

3. Writing assignments 60%
*Scores for writing assignments may include in-class writing tasks and participation in class activities as well as a term paper.
*Students must complete various writing assignments, including an essay of at least 300 words in order to receive credit for this course. Note that plagiarism must be avoided.

Students are required to study academic vocabulary from the designated part (EGAP vocabulary) of the "Kyoto University Vocabulary Database 1110" outside of class, and regularly take vocabulary assessments in class.

Students are also required to study the online listening materials outside of class through the GORILLA system. The materials for this course are as follows:

・KU Academic Listening (A) Units 1-12 (required)
・TOEFL ITP Sample Test Unit (required)
・KU Can-Do Self-Assessment (optional)
・Extra practice for further study (optional)

Students must complete each unit by the assigned deadline. If students miss the deadline for a certain unit, the unit will not be evaluated as a passed unit.

For details such as the deadlines and the in-class assessment schedule, please see the handout distributed in class and the information posted on the GORILLA system.

Students are advised to save the textbook PDF file in their digital devices.
If they want a printed version, they can print the file on a printer at home or a nearby shop, purchase a book-binder (less than 200 yen) at the Univ. Co-op shop in the Yoshida-minami Campus or the Clock-tower, and use a binding-machine there for no extra charge.

Kyoto University students have access to free instructional videos on English listening skills. These videos help English learners by explaining how pronunciation changes in actual speech, covering features such as assimilation, reduction, and linking.
https://kubar.rd.iimc.kyoto-u.ac.jp/elme/　

Students may benefit from accessing the website offered by the Division of English Language Education (DELE), i-ARRC, Kyoto University. The website provides useful information to support students in learning and using English autonomously.
JP:https://www.i-arrc.k.kyoto-u.ac.jp/english_jp
EN:https://www.i-arrc.k.kyoto-u.ac.jp/english

Academic writing & listening

For the development of students' skills in English for General Academic Purposes (EGAP), English Writing-Listening A (EWLA) consists of three components: writing, listening, and vocabulary.

For practice with writing, students identify, recognize, or understand basic elements of academic writing and, then, recall and apply this knowledge in the process of organizing and revising a short academic essay of at least 300 words. Under the guidance of the instructor they learn necessary foundational academic writing skills as stated in the Course Goal section below.

For practice with listening, students take the online course known as GORILLA (Global Online Resources for International Language Learning Assistance) outside class. They are assessed on their listening proficiency through weekly online assignments, as well as the four tests that the instructor administers in class.

For vocabulary learning, students use the standard reference book titled “Kyoto University Vocabulary Database 1110.” Like the listening component, students independently study words from the general academic list that the instructor assigns (usually 50 words a week) and are tested on a number of these words weekly.

By the end of this course, students will acquire the following skills at varying levels. Students should be able to:
- Recognize and use basic academic words in English
- Process general academic discourse presented aurally
- Identify the locations, functions, and features of the standard elements of essay introduction paragraphs (i.e., hook, topic statements, general statements and thesis statement) and apply this knowledge to write suitable introduction paragraphs for short academic essays
- Identify the locations, functions, and features of the standard elements of body paragraphs (i.e., topic sentence, supporting sentences, detail sentences, concluding sentence) and apply this knowledge to write suitable body paragraphs for short academic essays
- Identify the locations, functions, and features of the standard elements of conclusion paragraphs (i.e., summary of main points, final statement) and apply this knowledge to write suitable conclusion paragraphs for short academic essays
- Recognize basic methods of maintaining the unity (e.g., definitions) and coherence (e.g., transitional words) of ideas in short academic essays, and apply this knowledge to writing.
- Recall and apply basic conventions (e.g., punctuation) when formatting short academic essays
- Understand basic paraphrasing techniques (e.g., using synonyms, changing structure) to integrate information from external sources, recognize basic citation conventions, and utilize this knowledge to avoid plagiarism
- Understand the writing process and utilize it for drafting and editing to produce short academic essays
- Combine knowledge of (i) the structure of a short academic essay, with allowances made for rhetorical style such as problem-solution and argumentation, and (ii) the writing process, and apply this knowledge to produce a short academic essay of at least 300 words

In-class activities are related to the contents of the textbook. Though there may be some adjustments in certain cases, the schedule of this course is as follows:

Chapter 1 Introduction to Academic Writing
Chapter 2 Paragraphs & Topic Sentences
Chapter 3 Supporting Sentences
Chapter 4 Paragraph Writing
Chapter 5 Writing Process
Chapter 6 Introduction Paragraph
Chapter 7 Conclusion Paragraph
Chapter 8 Citations & Paraphrase
Chapter 9 Essay Structure
Chapter 10 Essay Outline
Chapter 11 Definitions, Opinions, Facts, & Format
Chapter 12 Peer Review
Chapter 13 Revising & Documenting
Chapter 14 Proofreading & Reflecting
Feedback

Important: Some instructors may cover more than one chapter in one week for better learning outcomes in the whole semester. Each instructor decides whether or not the class conducts the final examination in the test week. Students should confirm the class policy from their instructors.

「全学共通科目履修の手引き」を参照してください。

1. Vocabulary assessments 10%

2. Listening assessments 30%
*Students must pass at least eight out of 13 learning units (Units 1-12 and TOEFL ITP Sample Test Unit) of the online materials in order to receive credit for this course.
The score for the listening assessments is determined by performance on four in-class assessments and the study record of the online materials (Units 1-12 and TOEFL ITP Sample Test Unit).

3. Writing assignments 60%
*Scores for writing assignments may include in-class writing tasks and participation in class activities as well as a term paper.
*Students must complete various writing assignments, including an essay of at least 300 words in order to receive credit for this course. Note that plagiarism must be avoided.

Students are required to study academic vocabulary from the designated part (EGAP vocabulary) of the "Kyoto University Vocabulary Database 1110" outside of class, and regularly take vocabulary assessments in class.

Students are also required to study the online listening materials outside of class through the GORILLA system. The materials for this course are as follows:

・KU Academic Listening (A) Units 1-12 (required)
・TOEFL ITP Sample Test Unit (required)
・KU Can-Do Self-Assessment (optional)
・Extra practice for further study (optional)

Students must complete each unit by the assigned deadline. If students miss the deadline for a certain unit, the unit will not be evaluated as a passed unit.

For details such as the deadlines and the in-class assessment schedule, please see the handout distributed in class and the information posted on the GORILLA system.

Students are advised to save the textbook PDF file in their digital devices.
If they want a printed version, they can print the file on a printer at home or a nearby shop, purchase a book-binder (less than 200 yen) at the Univ. Co-op shop in the Yoshida-minami Campus or the Clock-tower, and use a binding-machine there for no extra charge.

Kyoto University students have access to free instructional videos on English listening skills. These videos help English learners by explaining how pronunciation changes in actual speech, covering features such as assimilation, reduction, and linking.
https://kubar.rd.iimc.kyoto-u.ac.jp/elme/　

Students may benefit from accessing the website offered by the Division of English Language Education (DELE), i-ARRC, Kyoto University. The website provides useful information to support students in learning and using English autonomously.
JP:https://www.i-arrc.k.kyoto-u.ac.jp/english_jp
EN:https://www.i-arrc.k.kyoto-u.ac.jp/english

Academic writing & listening

For the development of students' skills in English for General Academic Purposes (EGAP), English Writing-Listening A (EWLA) consists of three components: writing, listening, and vocabulary.

For practice with writing, students identify, recognize, or understand basic elements of academic writing and, then, recall and apply this knowledge in the process of organizing and revising a short academic essay of at least 300 words. Under the guidance of the instructor they learn necessary foundational academic writing skills as stated in the Course Goal section below.

For practice with listening, students take the online course known as GORILLA (Global Online Resources for International Language Learning Assistance) outside class. They are assessed on their listening proficiency through weekly online assignments, as well as the four tests that the instructor administers in class.

For vocabulary learning, students use the standard reference book titled “Kyoto University Vocabulary Database 1110.” Like the listening component, students independently study words from the general academic list that the instructor assigns (usually 50 words a week) and are tested on a number of these words weekly.

By the end of this course, students will acquire the following skills at varying levels. Students should be able to:
- Recognize and use basic academic words in English
- Process general academic discourse presented aurally
- Identify the locations, functions, and features of the standard elements of essay introduction paragraphs (i.e., hook, topic statements, general statements and thesis statement) and apply this knowledge to write suitable introduction paragraphs for short academic essays
- Identify the locations, functions, and features of the standard elements of body paragraphs (i.e., topic sentence, supporting sentences, detail sentences, concluding sentence) and apply this knowledge to write suitable body paragraphs for short academic essays
- Identify the locations, functions, and features of the standard elements of conclusion paragraphs (i.e., summary of main points, final statement) and apply this knowledge to write suitable conclusion paragraphs for short academic essays
- Recognize basic methods of maintaining the unity (e.g., definitions) and coherence (e.g., transitional words) of ideas in short academic essays, and apply this knowledge to writing.
- Recall and apply basic conventions (e.g., punctuation) when formatting short academic essays
- Understand basic paraphrasing techniques (e.g., using synonyms, changing structure) to integrate information from external sources, recognize basic citation conventions, and utilize this knowledge to avoid plagiarism
- Understand the writing process and utilize it for drafting and editing to produce short academic essays
- Combine knowledge of (i) the structure of a short academic essay, with allowances made for rhetorical style such as problem-solution and argumentation, and (ii) the writing process, and apply this knowledge to produce a short academic essay of at least 300 words

In-class activities are related to the contents of the textbook. Though there may be some adjustments in certain cases, the schedule of this course is as follows:

Chapter 1 Introduction to Academic Writing
Chapter 2 Paragraphs & Topic Sentences
Chapter 3 Supporting Sentences
Chapter 4 Paragraph Writing
Chapter 5 Writing Process
Chapter 6 Introduction Paragraph
Chapter 7 Conclusion Paragraph
Chapter 8 Citations & Paraphrase
Chapter 9 Essay Structure
Chapter 10 Essay Outline
Chapter 11 Definitions, Opinions, Facts, & Format
Chapter 12 Peer Review
Chapter 13 Revising & Documenting
Chapter 14 Proofreading & Reflecting
Feedback

Important: Some instructors may cover more than one chapter in one week for better learning outcomes in the whole semester. Each instructor decides whether or not the class conducts the final examination in the test week. Students should confirm the class policy from their instructors.

「全学共通科目履修の手引き」を参照してください。

1. Vocabulary assessments 10%

2. Listening assessments 30%
*Students must pass at least eight out of 13 learning units (Units 1-12 and TOEFL ITP Sample Test Unit) of the online materials in order to receive credit for this course.
The score for the listening assessments is determined by performance on four in-class assessments and the study record of the online materials (Units 1-12 and TOEFL ITP Sample Test Unit).

3. Writing assignments 60%
*Scores for writing assignments may include in-class writing tasks and participation in class activities as well as a term paper.
*Students must complete various writing assignments, including an essay of at least 300 words in order to receive credit for this course. Note that plagiarism must be avoided.

Students are required to study academic vocabulary from the designated part (EGAP vocabulary) of the "Kyoto University Vocabulary Database 1110" outside of class, and regularly take vocabulary assessments in class.

Students are also required to study the online listening materials outside of class through the GORILLA system. The materials for this course are as follows:

・KU Academic Listening (A) Units 1-12 (required)
・TOEFL ITP Sample Test Unit (required)
・KU Can-Do Self-Assessment (optional)
・Extra practice for further study (optional)

Students must complete each unit by the assigned deadline. If students miss the deadline for a certain unit, the unit will not be evaluated as a passed unit.

For details such as the deadlines and the in-class assessment schedule, please see the handout distributed in class and the information posted on the GORILLA system.

Students are advised to save the textbook PDF file in their digital devices.
If they want a printed version, they can print the file on a printer at home or a nearby shop, purchase a book-binder (less than 200 yen) at the Univ. Co-op shop in the Yoshida-minami Campus or the Clock-tower, and use a binding-machine there for no extra charge.

Kyoto University students have access to free instructional videos on English listening skills. These videos help English learners by explaining how pronunciation changes in actual speech, covering features such as assimilation, reduction, and linking.
https://kubar.rd.iimc.kyoto-u.ac.jp/elme/　

Students may benefit from accessing the website offered by the Division of English Language Education (DELE), i-ARRC, Kyoto University. The website provides useful information to support students in learning and using English autonomously.
JP:https://www.i-arrc.k.kyoto-u.ac.jp/english_jp
EN:https://www.i-arrc.k.kyoto-u.ac.jp/english

Academic writing & listening

For the development of students' skills in English for General Academic Purposes (EGAP), English Writing-Listening A (EWLA) consists of three components: writing, listening, and vocabulary.

For practice with writing, students identify, recognize, or understand basic elements of academic writing and, then, recall and apply this knowledge in the process of organizing and revising a short academic essay of at least 300 words. Under the guidance of the instructor they learn necessary foundational academic writing skills as stated in the Course Goal section below.

For practice with listening, students take the online course known as GORILLA (Global Online Resources for International Language Learning Assistance) outside class. They are assessed on their listening proficiency through weekly online assignments, as well as the four tests that the instructor administers in class.

For vocabulary learning, students use the standard reference book titled “Kyoto University Vocabulary Database 1110.” Like the listening component, students independently study words from the general academic list that the instructor assigns (usually 50 words a week) and are tested on a number of these words weekly.

By the end of this course, students will acquire the following skills at varying levels. Students should be able to:
- Recognize and use basic academic words in English
- Process general academic discourse presented aurally
- Identify the locations, functions, and features of the standard elements of essay introduction paragraphs (i.e., hook, topic statements, general statements and thesis statement) and apply this knowledge to write suitable introduction paragraphs for short academic essays
- Identify the locations, functions, and features of the standard elements of body paragraphs (i.e., topic sentence, supporting sentences, detail sentences, concluding sentence) and apply this knowledge to write suitable body paragraphs for short academic essays
- Identify the locations, functions, and features of the standard elements of conclusion paragraphs (i.e., summary of main points, final statement) and apply this knowledge to write suitable conclusion paragraphs for short academic essays
- Recognize basic methods of maintaining the unity (e.g., definitions) and coherence (e.g., transitional words) of ideas in short academic essays, and apply this knowledge to writing.
- Recall and apply basic conventions (e.g., punctuation) when formatting short academic essays
- Understand basic paraphrasing techniques (e.g., using synonyms, changing structure) to integrate information from external sources, recognize basic citation conventions, and utilize this knowledge to avoid plagiarism
- Understand the writing process and utilize it for drafting and editing to produce short academic essays
- Combine knowledge of (i) the structure of a short academic essay, with allowances made for rhetorical style such as problem-solution and argumentation, and (ii) the writing process, and apply this knowledge to produce a short academic essay of at least 300 words

In-class activities are related to the contents of the textbook. Though there may be some adjustments in certain cases, the schedule of this course is as follows:

Chapter 1 Introduction to Academic Writing
Chapter 2 Paragraphs & Topic Sentences
Chapter 3 Supporting Sentences
Chapter 4 Paragraph Writing
Chapter 5 Writing Process
Chapter 6 Introduction Paragraph
Chapter 7 Conclusion Paragraph
Chapter 8 Citations & Paraphrase
Chapter 9 Essay Structure
Chapter 10 Essay Outline
Chapter 11 Definitions, Opinions, Facts, & Format
Chapter 12 Peer Review
Chapter 13 Revising & Documenting
Chapter 14 Proofreading & Reflecting
Feedback

Important: Some instructors may cover more than one chapter in one week for better learning outcomes in the whole semester. Each instructor decides whether or not the class conducts the final examination in the test week. Students should confirm the class policy from their instructors.

「全学共通科目履修の手引き」を参照してください。

1. Vocabulary assessments 10%

2. Listening assessments 30%
*Students must pass at least eight out of 13 learning units (Units 1-12 and TOEFL ITP Sample Test Unit) of the online materials in order to receive credit for this course.
The score for the listening assessments is determined by performance on four in-class assessments and the study record of the online materials (Units 1-12 and TOEFL ITP Sample Test Unit).

3. Writing assignments 60%
*Scores for writing assignments may include in-class writing tasks and participation in class activities as well as a term paper.
*Students must complete various writing assignments, including an essay of at least 300 words in order to receive credit for this course. Note that plagiarism must be avoided.

Students are required to study academic vocabulary from the designated part (EGAP vocabulary) of the "Kyoto University Vocabulary Database 1110" outside of class, and regularly take vocabulary assessments in class.

Students are also required to study the online listening materials outside of class through the GORILLA system. The materials for this course are as follows:

・KU Academic Listening (A) Units 1-12 (required)
・TOEFL ITP Sample Test Unit (required)
・KU Can-Do Self-Assessment (optional)
・Extra practice for further study (optional)

Students must complete each unit by the assigned deadline. If students miss the deadline for a certain unit, the unit will not be evaluated as a passed unit.

For details such as the deadlines and the in-class assessment schedule, please see the handout distributed in class and the information posted on the GORILLA system.

Students are advised to save the textbook PDF file in their digital devices.
If they want a printed version, they can print the file on a printer at home or a nearby shop, purchase a book-binder (less than 200 yen) at the Univ. Co-op shop in the Yoshida-minami Campus or the Clock-tower, and use a binding-machine there for no extra charge.

Kyoto University students have access to free instructional videos on English listening skills. These videos help English learners by explaining how pronunciation changes in actual speech, covering features such as assimilation, reduction, and linking.
https://kubar.rd.iimc.kyoto-u.ac.jp/elme/　

Students may benefit from accessing the website offered by the Division of English Language Education (DELE), i-ARRC, Kyoto University. The website provides useful information to support students in learning and using English autonomously.
JP:https://www.i-arrc.k.kyoto-u.ac.jp/english_jp
EN:https://www.i-arrc.k.kyoto-u.ac.jp/english

Academic writing & listening

For the development of students' skills in English for General Academic Purposes (EGAP), English Writing-Listening A (EWLA) consists of three components: writing, listening, and vocabulary.

For practice with writing, students identify, recognize, or understand basic elements of academic writing and, then, recall and apply this knowledge in the process of organizing and revising a short academic essay of at least 300 words. Under the guidance of the instructor they learn necessary foundational academic writing skills as stated in the Course Goal section below.

For practice with listening, students take the online course known as GORILLA (Global Online Resources for International Language Learning Assistance) outside class. They are assessed on their listening proficiency through weekly online assignments, as well as the four tests that the instructor administers in class.

For vocabulary learning, students use the standard reference book titled “Kyoto University Vocabulary Database 1110.” Like the listening component, students independently study words from the general academic list that the instructor assigns (usually 50 words a week) and are tested on a number of these words weekly.

By the end of this course, students will acquire the following skills at varying levels. Students should be able to:
- Recognize and use basic academic words in English
- Process general academic discourse presented aurally
- Identify the locations, functions, and features of the standard elements of essay introduction paragraphs (i.e., hook, topic statements, general statements and thesis statement) and apply this knowledge to write suitable introduction paragraphs for short academic essays
- Identify the locations, functions, and features of the standard elements of body paragraphs (i.e., topic sentence, supporting sentences, detail sentences, concluding sentence) and apply this knowledge to write suitable body paragraphs for short academic essays
- Identify the locations, functions, and features of the standard elements of conclusion paragraphs (i.e., summary of main points, final statement) and apply this knowledge to write suitable conclusion paragraphs for short academic essays
- Recognize basic methods of maintaining the unity (e.g., definitions) and coherence (e.g., transitional words) of ideas in short academic essays, and apply this knowledge to writing.
- Recall and apply basic conventions (e.g., punctuation) when formatting short academic essays
- Understand basic paraphrasing techniques (e.g., using synonyms, changing structure) to integrate information from external sources, recognize basic citation conventions, and utilize this knowledge to avoid plagiarism
- Understand the writing process and utilize it for drafting and editing to produce short academic essays
- Combine knowledge of (i) the structure of a short academic essay, with allowances made for rhetorical style such as problem-solution and argumentation, and (ii) the writing process, and apply this knowledge to produce a short academic essay of at least 300 words

In-class activities are related to the contents of the textbook. Though there may be some adjustments in certain cases, the schedule of this course is as follows:

Chapter 1 Introduction to Academic Writing
Chapter 2 Paragraphs & Topic Sentences
Chapter 3 Supporting Sentences
Chapter 4 Paragraph Writing
Chapter 5 Writing Process
Chapter 6 Introduction Paragraph
Chapter 7 Conclusion Paragraph
Chapter 8 Citations & Paraphrase
Chapter 9 Essay Structure
Chapter 10 Essay Outline
Chapter 11 Definitions, Opinions, Facts, & Format
Chapter 12 Peer Review
Chapter 13 Revising & Documenting
Chapter 14 Proofreading & Reflecting
Feedback

Important: Some instructors may cover more than one chapter in one week for better learning outcomes in the whole semester. Each instructor decides whether or not the class conducts the final examination in the test week. Students should confirm the class policy from their instructors.

「全学共通科目履修の手引き」を参照してください。

1. Vocabulary assessments 10%

2. Listening assessments 30%
*Students must pass at least eight out of 13 learning units (Units 1-12 and TOEFL ITP Sample Test Unit) of the online materials in order to receive credit for this course.
The score for the listening assessments is determined by performance on four in-class assessments and the study record of the online materials (Units 1-12 and TOEFL ITP Sample Test Unit).

3. Writing assignments 60%
*Scores for writing assignments may include in-class writing tasks and participation in class activities as well as a term paper.
*Students must complete various writing assignments, including an essay of at least 300 words in order to receive credit for this course. Note that plagiarism must be avoided.

Students are required to study academic vocabulary from the designated part (EGAP vocabulary) of the "Kyoto University Vocabulary Database 1110" outside of class, and regularly take vocabulary assessments in class.

Students are also required to study the online listening materials outside of class through the GORILLA system. The materials for this course are as follows:

・KU Academic Listening (A) Units 1-12 (required)
・TOEFL ITP Sample Test Unit (required)
・KU Can-Do Self-Assessment (optional)
・Extra practice for further study (optional)

Students must complete each unit by the assigned deadline. If students miss the deadline for a certain unit, the unit will not be evaluated as a passed unit.

For details such as the deadlines and the in-class assessment schedule, please see the handout distributed in class and the information posted on the GORILLA system.

Students are advised to save the textbook PDF file in their digital devices.
If they want a printed version, they can print the file on a printer at home or a nearby shop, purchase a book-binder (less than 200 yen) at the Univ. Co-op shop in the Yoshida-minami Campus or the Clock-tower, and use a binding-machine there for no extra charge.

Kyoto University students have access to free instructional videos on English listening skills. These videos help English learners by explaining how pronunciation changes in actual speech, covering features such as assimilation, reduction, and linking.
https://kubar.rd.iimc.kyoto-u.ac.jp/elme/　

Students may benefit from accessing the website offered by the Division of English Language Education (DELE), i-ARRC, Kyoto University. The website provides useful information to support students in learning and using English autonomously.
JP:https://www.i-arrc.k.kyoto-u.ac.jp/english_jp
EN:https://www.i-arrc.k.kyoto-u.ac.jp/english