Course Overview

Only those who have earned credits for the English Journal Club 1 can take this course. Students will read cutting-edge and applied English papers in the fields of molecular/cell, system, behavior/cognition, disability/clinical/support neuroscience, and develop their comprehension, presentation, and debate skills. Doctoral course students participate as TFs who play the role in facilitating presentation guidance and discussions.

Learning Achievement

By the end of the year, each student will have to aquire the ability to critically evaluate previous published research and to logically present and discuss.

Competence

研究情報収集・成果発信力、論理的思考力

Course prerequisites

英語ジャーナルクラブ1の単位取得者のみ受講可能。

Grading Philosophy

Grades are based on presentation, class participation and attendance.
50% participation in discussions, 30% presentation and 20% attendance.

Course schedule

Each student will do a presentation of a published paper chosen by student, approved by Professor and TF's. All students will then participate in the class discussion.

Course type

Class Exercises

Online Course Requirement

Instructor

Yamada Hiroshi,Pasqualotto Achille

Other information

One of the main shortcomings for many students (both graduate and undergraduate) in Japanese institutions (as witnessed by most professors) is the lack of student participation or involvement in class discussions. This also limits the ability of students to critically evaluate previous published research and to logically plan their own projects. The goal of this class is to actively engage students in discussions and instill in them the ability to participate in the scientific process.

Site for Inquiry

Link to the syllabus provided by the university