【講義概要】
In this course you will learn how to write at the paragraph level.
Students will gain experience composing cause and effect essays. The
course will be focused around the process of writing, so students can
expect plenty of chances to practice writing, proofreading and editing
skills. Each piece of writing will be collated into a portfolio and form the
evaluation for the course, so students continued effort in all classes will
be important.
This course meets the following DP criteria: Knowledge 1,4, acquire
language and use it, enable accurate communication in English for a
global environment. Collaborative 2, work actively in a group, develop
social responsibility
This course meets the following CP criteria: Education method - small
interactive group projects, use of ICT technology.
The course is taught in English
【学習到達目標】
By the end of the course, students will be able to write an academic, cause and effect essay, collate, summarise and explain research articles, and correctly cite research in the APA format
【履修上の注意】
Students need to attend all classes and are responsible for assignments as there is no late work accepted. This class is taught in English only. Instructions will be sometimes given in Japanese as needed.
【事前準備学習】
Students will prepare 5-6 genre of writing and submit each deadline.
Editing will be done by the teacher and peer editing as well.
A writing portfolio is required at the end of the semester. Instructions will be given by the teacher during lectures.
【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 | 『Basic Steps to Academic Writing』 Matthew Taylor & David Kluge Cengage 2012
You should bring your favorite bilingual dictionary to this class every week. |
| 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】
Grades will be based on class participation (for which attendance is necessary) and various assignments and tests. Not meeting with the instructor for editing sessions will result in failure of the course.
【講義テーマ】
| 回数 | テーマ | テーマURL |
| 1 | Orientations | |
| 2 | Unit 7: Narrative | |
| 3 | Prewriting and Writing | |
| 4 | Unit 8: Summary | |
| 5 | Prewriting and Writing | |
| 6 | Unit 9: Analysis | |
| 7 | Prewriting and Writing | |
| 8 | Group Work/Presentation | |
| 9 | Unit 10: Cause and Effect Paragraph | |
| 10 | Prewriting and Writing | |
| 11 | Unit 11: Persuasive | |
| 12 | Prewriting and Writing | |
| 13 | Unit 12: Problem-Solution | |
| 14 | Prewriting/Writing/Group Work | |
| 15 | Presentation (Individual/Pairs/Groups) | |
| 16 | No examination | |