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。

This course is designed to provide an introduction to the vast field of biology to undergraduate students coming from all backgrounds, even without prior knowledge of biology. We will cover a wide range of topics, starting from the structure and function of biomolecules, passing through the organization of cells and the key principles governing life, and finally concluding with evolution and the diversity of life on Earth. The use of case studies will allow students to learn how past discoveries shaped our current views of biology.

Students will be able to explain how organisms continuously transform energy and matter to grow and maintain their internal order, to recognize structure-function relations over the many levels of biological organization, to understand the mechanisms underlying the expression and transmission of genetic information, and to illustrate how evolution explains both the unity and the diversity of life.

Schedule:
1. Introduction to the course and introduction to chemistry
2. Biomolecules
3. Cell structure and cell division
4. Membrane transport and neurons
5. Metabolism
6. Inheritance
7. DNA structure and replication
8. Gene transcription and translation
9. Gene regulation and development
10. Viruses and the immune system
11. Darwin and the tree of life
12. Mechanisms of evolution
13. The history of life on Earth
14. Introduction to ecology
15. Final exam
16. Feedback

Although helpful, having taken natural sciences courses (such as Chemistry and Biology) at high school is not necessary, as essential knowledge for the course will be provided as needed in class.

Participation (50%, based on the submission of weekly multiple choice quizzes) and final exam (50%).

The presentation slides are uploaded before each class.
Study at home may be based on the students notes, the uploaded presentation slides, and the weekly tests.
At the end of each class, the students will also have the opportunity to work on extra activities to explore various biological topics, but these activities will not count toward the final evaluation.
Participation (50% of final grade) is solely based on the submission on weekly multiple choice tests.

Please feel free to contact me by email at brandani@biophys.kyoto-u.ac.jp any time

Microbiology is the study of microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa, which are usually too small to be seen by the naked eye. They are necessary for making various products, such as bread, cheese, beer, and antibiotics, and for numerous biotechnological processes. Of course, microorganisms also cause diseases and impact our everyday lives.
The first four lectures of this course provide an introduction to microbiology and consider microbial diversity, metabolism, and genetics. Subsequent lectures focus on specialized topics, including vaccines, antibiotics, host defense systems, and microbial infectious diseases.

To understand the biological differences between microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi.
To understand the roles of microbes in infectious diseases.
To gain basic knowledge of the host defense system against microbial diseases.

1. History of microbiology
2. Introduction to microbial diversity
3. Microbial genetics and metabolism
4. General characteristics of bacteria
5. Commensal bacteria and human health
6. Human diseases caused by bacteria
7. Control of microorganisms in the environments
8. Introduction to viruses
9. Evolution of viruses
10. Human diseases caused by virus-1
11. Human diseases caused by virus-2
12. Host defense system to microbes
13. Microbial disease control (vaccines and antibiotics)
14. Food and industrial microbiology
15. Final examination
16. Feedback

The course is open to all students, although a high school level background in biology is recommended.

Evaluation will be based on class attendance and participation (50%), homework (20%), and exam (30%).

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

Please feel free to come to my office at any time

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PandA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PandA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PandA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。

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、英文エッセイに対する批判的受容力を養うことを目的とする。
パラグラフ・リーディングなどにより英文の構造を分析的に読み取る能力を養成する。

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。
期末に行う試験の成績60％、授業での訳読・課題レポート・小テストなど40％。

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PandA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５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.

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.

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.

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.

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