ACADEMIC COMMUNICATION 2 (ADVANCED III)*

概要

On this course, you will apply the study skills you developed in Academic Communication 1 to study an academic subject or topic. You will be able to deepen your understanding about a topic/subject and further develop your knowledge, language and critical thinking skills. You will develop the critical thinking skills you need to read about academic content critically and be able to discuss it. You will learn to use your critical thinking skills and practice applying those by closely examining a variety of texts on which you will write short summaries or reactions. Through this process, you will also reflect on your own thinking processes and skills. Most in-class work will be based around discussions of the various texts and topics, with input and guidance from the teacher on academic discussion skills. You will also learn how to demonstrate their critical thinking skills in their presentations related to a topic. You will receive input on the critical reading and discussion skills practice of discussions, and peer feedback and feedback from the teacher. You will learn to read academic texts related to the topic of the course effectively. You will be able to learn how to read different types of texts such as academic journal articles, essays, and news articles. You will read for the purpose of understanding academic content in order to be able to participate in a discussion and make a presentation related to your research project. Students will learn, research and teach each other about the issues surrounding media and social media. Students will use the receptive skills developed in semester 1 to identify key points in authentic texts, they will use critical thinking skills to analyse the issues identified and use creative skills to suggest improvements, solutions or new ideas. The emphasis will be on output as students will present, discuss and write essays to express their opinion and show their understanding of the topics discussed.

目標

Course objectives The objectives of this course are to use the core skills below to develop students’ thinking and to discuss effectively in academic discussions and presentations. You will be able to: 1. identify arguments and theories in articles/reading materials. 2. identify assumptions in the sources of the reading materials and in your own and your classmates’ thinking. 3. evaluate credibility of arguments and theories. 4. critically reflect on your own thinking skills. 5. produce arguments based on sound reasoning. 6. apply the above thinking skills in discussions and presentations. 7. develop ability to participate effectively and confidently in academic discussions. In particular, you will be encouraged to develop your knowledge and formulate your own ideas on the features and effects of media and social media. Using the writing and discussion skills developed in semester 1, you will express your ideas through an essay and group discussions. You will also develop different presentation skills by researching and planning an academic presentation.

授業外の学習

Based on the content of the syllabus and textbook materials, students will be asked to preview/review the lessons. Homework in connection to the lessons will be given every week. Homework is given regularly to help you review the class contents, and learn how to find materials for your own study. At least 45 minutes for each lesson, each week should be allowed for homework. You will usually be expected to do things like; prepare for the next class by reading or formulating ideas to share with classmates, reflect on the previous class, edit and proofread writing, keep a journal for vocabulary and participate in discussions on Moodle.

所要時間: 45 minutes