【講義概要】
This course is intended to help students develop their writing skills in English. Good writing is not a matter of just writing grammatically correct sentences. It also includes choosing appropriate vocabulary and adopting a style that is appropriate for the task and for the intended reader. In this first year course we will concentrate on writing clear and effective sentences, combining short sentences to make longer ones, and organizing sentences into paragraphs. We will do various writing exercises aimed at developing these different kinds of writing skills. We will also practice writing various kinds of texts: formal and informal letters, notes, instructions, directions, opinion essays, reports and so on.
【学習到達目標】
The goal of this course is to master basic writing skills and to produce various types of English texts, for example, letters, notes, instructions, essays, reports and so on. A secondary goal is for students to gain skill producing English texts using word processors.
【履修上の注意】
You will be assessed every week on your classroom participation, performance and writing skills. Students must complete each writing assignment by the date that teacher specifies.
【事前準備学習】
Students will write a variety of short essays, help correct them, and provide advice about writings. Furthermore, students will be asked to speak in class and work together in an interactive learning environment. Each student will be assessed on performance, class participation, and writings.
【教材】
※指定図書は担当教員が、学生が必読すべきものとして指定する図書のことです。
図書は図書館に置いてあり、１週間借りることができます。（一部貸出不可の図書もあります。）
| 教科書 | There will be no textbook for this course. Instead, the teacher will provide prints for each relevant activity. |
| 参考書 | －参考書は、登録されていません。－ |
| 指定図書 | －指定図書は、登録されていません。－ |
【評価方法】
Evaluation is based on writing assignments and class performance
【講義テーマ】
| 回数 | テーマ | テーマURL |
| 1 | Introduction to English Writing / Developing Ideas | |
| 2 | Writing Techniques and Exercises | |
| 3 | Writing a Dialog / Story Board | |
| 4 | Writing a Dialog / Story Board | |
| 5 | Writing a Dialog / Story Board | |
| 6 | Personal Interests | |
| 7 | Personal Interests | |
| 8 | Personal Interests | |
| 9 | Review | |
| 10 | International Customs & Culture | |
| 11 | International Customs & Culture | |
| 12 | International Customs & Culture | |
| 13 | Comparing & Contrasting | |
| 14 | Comparing & Contrasting | |
| 15 | Comparing & Contrasting | |
| 16 | 定期試験期間 | |