【講義概要】
In this course you will learn how to write at the paragraph level. Students will gain experience composing argumentative 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.
This course is taught in English
【学習到達目標】
By the end of the course, students will be able to write an argumentative essay and will be able to cite evidence to support their arguments. They will begin to familiarise themselves with the academic skills of citation and referencing in APA or other common format.
【履修上の注意】
The most important thing for this class is that you attend regularly and participate. You cannot improve your language skill without a lot of practice. You will be expected to use a computer and Microsoft Word.
【事前準備学習】
Students must come to every class prepared to learn!
【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 | No textbook, the teacher will provide handouts. |
| 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 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 | Introduction, syllabi, Timed writing warm-up | |
| 2 | Review paragraph structure | |
| 3 | Argumentation essay format | |
| 4 | Introduction to School Uniforms (SU) | |
| 5 | Citations & References | |
| 6 | SU research & Draft 1 | |
| 7 | Proof and Edit SU Draft 2, Intro to Smacking Children (SC) | |
| 8 | SC Research & Draft 1 | |
| 9 | Proof & Edit SC draft 2, Intro to Social Media (SM) | |
| 10 | SM Research & Draft 1 | |
| 11 | Proof & Edit SM Draft 2, Intro to Death Penalty (DP) | |
| 12 | DP Research & Draft 1 | |
| 13 | Proof & Edit DP draft 2, Intro to Tattoos (Ts) | |
| 14 | Ts Research & Draft 1 | |
| 15 | Proof, edit and submit final draft | |
| 16 | 16： 定期試験期間 | |