Course Overview

履修学生各自の研究内容に関する口頭発表と質疑応答などからなる基礎英語コミュニケーション演習で、英語を母語とする神経科学学位プログラムの研究指導教員が中心となって行う。「修士論文研究の英語プロポーザル及び修士論文英語アブストラクト」を作成するに足る基礎科学英語力、論理的思考力、表現力の養成を目指す。

Learning Achievement

The aim of the course is to train master’s students in scientific communication in English. The class is structured around giving presentations by each of the students, on their research projects, followed by critical discussion concerning the subject matter, including the basic reasoning behind the study, how it will be done, the expected findings, interpretation, etc.

Competence

研究情報収集・成果発信力、論理的思考力

Course prerequisites

ニューロサイエンス学位プログラム必修科目

Grading Philosophy

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

Course schedule

Course type

Class Exercises

Online Course Requirement

Instructor

Ogawa Sonoko,Lazarus Michael,Matsumoto Masayuki,Masuda Tomoyuki

Other information

必修
face-to-face 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