＜概要/Course Content Summary＞
Students will study basic language to help them talk and write about science and to help them to develop their general English ability.They will take part in speaking activities and discussions with other students and also with Teaching Assistants. In addition, they will conduct some simple experiments in the classroom and talk and write about these experiments.
＜到達目標/Goals,Aims＞
The aim of AES1 is to help students develop proficiency in the use of language (vocabulary, grammar, and formulaic expressions) for science. A secondary aim is to help students become more confident in their use of English. This will prepare them for studying AES2 and AES3.
Students will develop the following knowledge, skills, and techniques
Knowledge:
Express numbers, values, and units of measurement
Use the passive voice
Describe procedures, processes, materials, and equipment
Describe an action and its purpose
Introduce a list/process and enumerate its stages
Compare items and describe increases and decreases
Describe cause and effect with appropriate hedging
Skills:
Use English with greater fluency and confidence
Techniques:
Understand how to conduct simple classroom experiments
The small class size gives students the chance to interact with classmates, teaching assistants, and the instructor. It is hoped that this will give students a positive attitude to studying English.
＜授業計画/Schedule＞
（実施回/
Week）
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（内容/
Contents）
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（授業時間外の学習/
Assignments）
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（実施回/ Week）
第１回
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（内容/ Contents）
Course introduction & learning guidance
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Email self-introduction to instructor
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（実施回/ Week）
第２回
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（内容/ Contents）
Introduction to the scientific method; language focus
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Prepare for quiz (1)
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（実施回/ Week）
第３回
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（内容/ Contents）
Quiz (1); language review & practice; guided discussion
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Language exercises (vocabulary/grammar)
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（実施回/ Week）
第４回
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（内容/ Contents）
Mini-experiment (1)
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Report on mini-experiment (1)
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（実施回/ Week）
第５回
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（内容/ Contents）
Mini-experiment review; language focus
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Prepare for quiz (2)
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（実施回/ Week）
第６回
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（内容/ Contents）
Quiz (2); language review & practice; guided discussion
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Language exercises (vocabulary/grammar)
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（実施回/ Week）
第７回
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（内容/ Contents）
Mini-experiment (2)
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Report on mini-experiment (2)
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（実施回/ Week）
第８回
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（内容/ Contents）
Mini-experiment review; language focus
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Prepare for speaking test (1)
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（実施回/ Week）
第９回
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（内容/ Contents）
Speaking test (1); guided discussion
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Language exercises (vocabulary/grammar)
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（実施回/ Week）
第１０回
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（内容/ Contents）
Mini-experiment (3)
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Report on mini-experiment (3)
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（実施回/ Week）
第１１回
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（内容/ Contents）
Mini-experiment review; language focus
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Prepare for quiz (3)
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（実施回/ Week）
第１２回
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（内容/ Contents）
Quiz (3); language review & practice; guided discussion
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Language exercises (vocabulary/grammar)
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（実施回/ Week）
第１３回
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（内容/ Contents）
Mini-experiment (4)
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Report on mini-experiment (4)
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（実施回/ Week）
第１４回
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（内容/ Contents）
Mini-experiment review; language focus
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Prepare for speaking test (2)
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（実施回/ Week）
第１５回
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（内容/ Contents）
Speaking test (2); course review
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
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The above is a provisional schedule. Some changes may be made to accommodate student level and needs during the course.
＜成績評価基準/Evaluation Criteria＞
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Attendance & participation
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20%
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Attendance at all classes is required.Students are expected to participate by speaking with classmates and the instructor and paying attention
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Homework assignments
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45%
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Short homework assignments are given to consolidate what was studied in class and to prepare for the next class
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Quizzes & test
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35%
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Short quizzes & tests are given to test students' knowledge and learning progress
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The above is a provisional grading scheme and it is subject to change.
＜成績評価結果/Results of assessment＞
成績評価の見方について/Notes for assessment
| 登録者数 |
成績評価（%) |
評点
平均値 |
備考
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| A |
B |
C |
D |
F |
他 |
| 13 |
38.5 |
38.5 |
15.4 |
0.0 |
7.7 |
0.0 |
3.0 |
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＜テキスト/Textbook＞
There is no textbook for this class. All materials will be provided by the instructor.
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