UTokyo English Academia

Quiz

We finally came to the last module of this online course. The task in this module is to take the final quiz. By doing so, you will accomplish the goal of this module, to have a reflection on the important points of the previous modules we learned.

Let’s get started!

2.0/2.0 points (graded)

1) Academic communication in English is relevant to you, because

a. it is legally mandatory for every researcher in the world to conduct their research in English.

b. you will work only with international students and scholars.

c. it widens your possibilities in your career development in academia.

2.0/2.0 points (graded)

2) What advantages can you expect for making a presentation for a lab meeting? (Choose all that apply.)

a. To get feedback from your colleagues.

b. To show the progress of your research project to other lab members.

c. To judge whether you can give a presentation at international conferences or not.

d. To practice for presentations at international conferences.

2.0/2.0 points (graded)

3) When you ask your colleague to explain more about specific aspects of his talk, you will say,

a. "I’m interested in what you said about… Could you expand on that?"

b. "I really appreciate your suggestions."

c. "I have to give up this experiment."

2.0/2.0 points (graded)

4) What is essential for the success of poster presentation?

a. Ugly poster.

b. Interaction between the presenter and the audience.

c. Monologue of the presenter.

2.0/2.0 points (graded)

5) What are the benefits of making a presentation at an international conference? (Choose all that apply.)

a. To get opportunities to exchange ideas with many researchers who have the same research interest and to build a network with them.

b. To make your research results invisible to the public.

c. To learn cutting-edge/the latest information about researches.

d. To travel abroad and enjoy sightseeing.

2.0/2.0 points (graded)

6) What can you expect at gatherings or some casual occasions such as receptions, coffee breaks and excursions during international conferences?

a. To see only a few famous researchers.

b. To see many researchers and build a network in academia.

c. To enjoy food only with your lab members.

4.0/4.0 points (graded)

7) What do you need to prepare for teaching a discussion-type class?

a. To do nothing, because you are an expert and know everything about the topic.

b. To get familiar with the assigned topic and terminologies.

c. To check the private information on students.

4.0/4.0 points (graded)

8) Which is included in the check points for the content of class when you prepare for giving a lecture?

a. Use well thought-out explanations.

b. Monologue.

c. Putting as much information as possible.

4.0/4.0 points (graded)

9) When you are asked to give a teaching demonstration during an interview, what is the best way to broaden the possibility of your career in academia?

a. To ignore the invitation to the interview.

b. To prepare well for the teaching demonstration.

c. To tell the interviewer that you have not had any experience in teaching.

4.0/4.0 points (graded)

10) What does Microteaching mean?

a. The research methodology for microeconomics.

b. A training methodology that aims to give current and future faculty members intensive practice in acquiring or improving teaching skills.

c. The study of microscopic organisms.

Done!

Great! Now you have completed all the modules. I believe you have learned many useful expressions and basic communication skills which are necessary to survive in academia.

We covered various issues including various basic communication skills, such as self-introduction, presentation, discussion, and a bit of advanced skills for teaching a class.

Exactly. This is the first step. I hope and believe you can make progress as you continue your study.

Sure!

English Academia 1のアーカイブ教材は以上となります。ここまでご覧いただき、ありがとうございました。EA2～EA4のアーカイブ教材も、ぜひご活用ください。
Thank you for learning with English Academia! This is the end of the archive of EA1. Please check out the other courses (EA2–EA4), too.

Correct answers: 1) c, 2) a,b,d 3) a, 4) b, 5) a,c, 6) b, 7) b, 8) a, 9)b, 10)b