Academic Skills Program Spring 2018
This course is designed to help graduate students acquire the fundamental academic skills needed to complete academic papers and give presentations. Writing segments will cover various checkpoints including accuracy, paraphrasing, and referencing. Presentation segments will focus primarily on delivery skills to communicate a clear message, project enthusiasm, and maintain interest. Discussion skills in dealing with Q&A sessions following presentations will also be covered.
Schedule & Place
Campus Date Time Place KIC Saturday April 28
Period 2 - 5
(10:40-17:50)
KOUSHINKAN
KS201
BKC Saturday May 26 Period 2 - 5
(10:40-17:50) AD-SEMINARIO A202 OIC Every Friday
May 18 - June 15 Period 4
(14:40 - 16:10) BUILDING A AN422
Course Schedule (KIC and BKC)
KIC: Sat, April 28 / BKC: Sat, May 26
Session & Time Theme Session 1
Period 2 (10:40-12:10)
Academic Writing
Structure, Common Errors, and Accuracy
Session 2
Period 3 (13:00-14:30)
Academic Writing
Paraphrasing and Referencing
Session 3
Period 4 (14:40-16:10)
Presentation Skills
Posture, Gestures, and Eye Contact
Session 4
Period 5 (16:20-17:50)
Presentations Skills
Voice, Tone, and Q&A
Course Schedule (OIC only)
Session Dates & Time Theme Session 1 Fri, May 18
Period 4
(14:40 - 16:10)
Academic Writing / Presentation Skills
The Structure of a Paper and Presentation
Session 2 Fri, May 25
Period 4
(14:40 - 16:10)
Academic Writing
Common Errors and Accuracy
Session 3 Fri, June 1
Period 4
(14:40 - 16:10)
Academic Writing
Paraphrasing and Referencing
Session 4 Fri, June 8
Period 4
(14:40 - 16:10)
Presentation Skills
Posture, Gestures, and Eye Contact
Session 5 Fri, June 15
Period 4
(14:40 - 16:10)
Presentations Skills
Voice, Tone, and Q&A
*There is no tuition fee for taking this non-credit program.
*All sessions will be taught in English.
*Japanese students are also welcome.
Eligibility
Graduate students officially enrolled at Ritsumeikan University
How to apply
*Application period: KIC: Monday, April 16 - Wednesday, April 25
BKC: Monday, April 16 - Friday, May 18
OIC: Monday, April 16 - Friday, May 11
*We will stop accepting applications when the application reaches its quota.
*Please note that during
the course, we may take photos of the sessions. These photos will be used for promotional
purposes only, such as on our website, facebook page, and brochures for future
courses.
If you have any issues
with having your image appear in any photos and/or released to the public,
please state so upon application.
<Contact>
Office of Graduate Studies
TEL : 075-465-8195
EMAIL : s-igs@st.ritsumei.ac.jp
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This course is designed to help graduate students acquire the fundamental academic skills needed to complete academic papers and give presentations. Writing segments will cover various checkpoints including accuracy, paraphrasing, and referencing. Presentation segments will focus primarily on delivery skills to communicate a clear message, project enthusiasm, and maintain interest. Discussion skills in dealing with Q&A sessions following presentations will also be covered.
Schedule & Place
Campus | Date | Time | Place |
---|---|---|---|
KIC | Saturday April 28 | Period 2 - 5 | KOUSHINKAN |
BKC | Saturday May 26 | Period 2 - 5 (10:40-17:50) | AD-SEMINARIO A202 |
OIC | Every Friday May 18 - June 15 | Period 4 (14:40 - 16:10) | BUILDING A AN422 |
Course Schedule (KIC and BKC)
KIC: Sat, April 28 / BKC: Sat, May 26
Session & Time | Theme |
Session 1 | Academic Writing |
Session 2 | Academic Writing |
Session 3 | Presentation Skills |
Session 4 | Presentations Skills |
Course Schedule (OIC only)
Session Dates & Time Theme Session 1 Fri, May 18
Period 4
(14:40 - 16:10)
Academic Writing / Presentation Skills
The Structure of a Paper and Presentation
Session 2 Fri, May 25
Period 4
(14:40 - 16:10)
Academic Writing
Common Errors and Accuracy
Session 3 Fri, June 1
Period 4
(14:40 - 16:10)
Academic Writing
Paraphrasing and Referencing
Session 4 Fri, June 8
Period 4
(14:40 - 16:10)
Presentation Skills
Posture, Gestures, and Eye Contact
Session 5 Fri, June 15
Period 4
(14:40 - 16:10)
Presentations Skills
Voice, Tone, and Q&A
Fri, May 18
Period 4
(14:40 - 16:10)
Academic Writing / Presentation Skills
The Structure of a Paper and Presentation
Fri, May 25
Period 4
(14:40 - 16:10)
Academic Writing
Common Errors and Accuracy
Fri, June 1
Period 4
(14:40 - 16:10)
Academic Writing
Paraphrasing and Referencing
Fri, June 8
Period 4
(14:40 - 16:10)
Presentation Skills
Posture, Gestures, and Eye Contact
Fri, June 15
Period 4
(14:40 - 16:10)
Presentations Skills
Voice, Tone, and Q&A
*There is no tuition fee for taking this non-credit program.
*All sessions will be taught in English.
*Japanese students are also welcome.
Eligibility
Graduate students officially enrolled at Ritsumeikan University
How to apply
*Application period: KIC: Monday, April 16 - Wednesday, April 25
BKC: Monday, April 16 - Friday, May 18
OIC: Monday, April 16 - Friday, May 11
*We will stop accepting applications when the application reaches its quota.
*Please note that during the course, we may take photos of the sessions. These photos will be used for promotional purposes only, such as on our website, facebook page, and brochures for future courses. If you have any issues with having your image appear in any photos and/or released to the public, please state so upon application.
<Contact>
Office of Graduate Studies
TEL : 075-465-8195
EMAIL : s-igs@st.ritsumei.ac.jp