2025 (Current Year) Faculty Courses School of Science Undergraduate major in Earth and Planetary Sciences
Cutting-Edge Topics in Earth and Planetary Sciences bC
- Academic unit or major
- Undergraduate major in Earth and Planetary Sciences
- Instructor(s)
- Satoshi Okuzumi
- Class Format
- Exercise
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - Class
- -
- Course Code
- EPS.C330
- Number of credits
- 010
- Course offered
- 2025
- Offered quarter
- 3Q
- Syllabus updated
- Mar 19, 2025
- Language
- Japanese
Syllabus
Course overview and goals
International collaboration is a crucial aspect of Earth and planetary sciences. To disseminate one’s research findings globally as a researcher or to work internationally as an engineer in the private sector, improving English communication skills is essential. This course aims to equip students with the ability to communicate on topics related to Earth and planetary sciences in English through self-planned English learning and/or practice in English presentations. International students who are already fluent in English can earn credit by studying academic Japanese.
Course description and aims
Define your own goals for your learning projects.
Keywords
English skills
Competencies
- Specialist skills
- Intercultural skills
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Practical and/or problem-solving skills
Class flow
Contact the instructor and receive an explanation of the course requirements before registering for the course. Submit a proposal to the instructor before starting their learning project. Upon completion of the project, submit a report and products promptly.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | A wide range of activities that align with the purpose of this course are recognized as valid learning projects. Examples include: - Self-organized English study groups using international English news sources - English presentations at international conferences or research seminars, as well as practice sessions (e.g., giving a rehearsal in front of lab members or collaborators and receiving feedback) - Independent study using English learning materials | Develop your own learning plans, implement them, and conduct self-evaluations. |
Study advice (preparation and review)
To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.
Textbook(s)
None
Reference books, course materials, etc.
None
Evaluation methods and criteria
Evaluation will be based on the quality of the project proposal, report, and products.
Related courses
- None
Prerequisites
In principle, only students majoring in Earth and Planetary Sciences are eligible to enroll. Prospective students must contact the instructor via email before course registration. The instructor will provide further instructions on the registration process.