Scientific Reading to begin on September 7, 2017

 Class List of Spring Semester 2017

Scientific Reading (Intensive Course) will begin on September 7.
This is a class from Common Subjects for Graduate Courses. Any students in Graduate Courses can take it. Undergraduate students can also attend.
In the Minor Course of Science and Technology for Global Leaders, this class is included in English Courses that you are required to earn 4 or more credits.
The lecture will be conducted in English.

Lecture Theme & Objective

[Objective]
Make science reading in English a part of your student life.

[Theme]
Science reading is about reading and understanding articles that target the general public. As students and researchers in science, we read to keep up to date with research findings and scientific breakthrough.

In this intensive course, you will read accessible science articles in English. You will practice searching science articles, evaluating the reliability and the content, and dealing with unfamiliar concepts in materials that are beyond your field of study.

Message to Students

  1. Science reading is not about reading specialized research papers such as peer-reviewed journal papers. Science reading is about reading and understanding articles that target the general public.

  2. Graduate students from different faculties of Ocha-dai are welcome to join. You are encouraged to develop a collaborative and enjoyable course environment with other students. For smooth lectures, please bring your notebook PC with a connection to ocha network.

Lecture Outline

Subject
Scientific Reading [17S0116]
Number of Credits
1.0
Instructor
GHOURABI, Fadoua (Project Lecturer of Ochanomizu University)
Target Audience
Graduate Students
Undergraduate students can also attend.
Location
Graduate School of Humanities & Sciences Building R408
Date & Time
Intensive Course in Spring Semester
Thu., September 7, Period 5-8 (13:20-16:30)
Thu., September 14, Period 5-8 (13:20-16:30)
Thu., September 21 Tue., September 19, Period 5-8 (13:20-16:30)
Thu., September 28*, Period 5-8 (13:20-16:30)
*Subject to change
Lecture Schedule
  1. Understanding scientific research
  2. Sources of science articles and their reliabilities
  3. Reading statistics and data visualization graphics
  4. Critical reading
  5. Group work (1): choosing science topic, searching reading materials
  6. Group work (2): reading, discussion and building up a scientific idea
  7. Presentation

Registration

Registration Period: through August 7
Please register at Ochanomizu University Leading Graduate School Promotion Center.
If you register after above period, please consult individually.

Contact

Ochanomizu University Leading Graduate School Promotion Center
Tel: 03-5978-5775
E-mail: