This course was until 2019 known as "English for Science", which might appear on some materials and schedules.
English for International Technical Cooperation I and II will help second year students develop reading, academic writing, listening, speaking and vocabulary skills using topics related to their majors. Students will also learn basic research skills. It is mainly for students in the International Technology Cooperation Education Program (ITCEP). This class meets twice a week and is designed to continue providing a strong foundation so that students feel comfortable using English as a tool for communication.
This course follows the Curriculum for General Academic Skills, with the addition of
Name | % | Instructions |
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Paragraph A | 10% | Given in class |
Paragraph B | 10% | Given in class |
Paragraph C | 10% | Given in class |
Intro/Conclusion paragraphs | 10% | Given in class |
Drafting Process | 10% | Given in class |
Participation | 10% | make a participation plan |
Mini presentations | 10% | Given in class Number depends on class size Might change if we stay online |
Vocabulary Project (V) | 10% | Test at end of term Minimum 250 words See learn vocabulary |
Quickwrite Activities (QW) | 10% | One per class Minimum 25 See do a quickwrite |
Speed Reading (SR) | 10% | One per class Minimum 25 See do a quickwrite |
Name | % | Instructions |
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Project 1 | 20% | Given in class |
Project 2 | 20% | Given in class |
Mini presentations | 20% | Three presentations, one graded (10% video, 10% slides) |
Participation | 10% | make a participation plan |
Vocabulary Project (V) | 10%? | Test at end of term Minimum 250 words See learn vocabulary |
Quickwrite Activities (QW) | 5% | One per week (Monday/Wednesday teams) Minimum 14 See do a quickwrite |
Reading/Listing Log | 5% | One per week (Monday/Wednesday teams) Minimum 14 |
Speed Reading (SR) | 10% | Two books per term Minimum 40 See do a speed reading |