【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】
Bring yourself confidently in class and get ready with a dictionary, a notebook, and textbook. At times, you will be asked to bring your laptop.
Requirements:
1.Writing portfolio of all finalized/edited writing genre by the 14th week
2.On time submission of Unit writing assignment: 1st draft, edited version, and final; typewritten A4 size, Font should be Times New Roman, Font size 12.
【事前準備学習】
Each Unit will be taken up for 2 weeks. You will be given assignments such as vocabulary, reading model paragraphs, and expected to submit writing assignments on time. Once you have your textbook, you will be able to work on your homework at home by looking at the color-coded model paragraphs.
【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 | 『Academic Writing, From Paragraphs to Essays』 Author: Matthew Taylor and David Kluge Cengage ISBN 978-4-86312-209-3 2012
The additional resources & references will be provided by the teacher. |
| 参考書 | Other references will be provided and explained by the teacher. |
| 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 | Orientation | |
| 2 | What Is Writing, Paragraphs, Essays | |
| 3 | Learning to Organize | |
| 4 | Grammar&Organization | |
| 5 | Descriptive Writing: | |
| 6 | Writing 1 Project: | |
| 7 | Comparison and Contrast | |
| 8 | Comparison and Contrast | |
| 9 | Writing Project 2 | |
| 10 | Process Paragraph | |
| 11 | Power Point Presentation | |
| 12 | Power Point Presentation | |
| 13 | Narrative | |
| 14 | Editing of all genre of student papers | |
| 15 | Evaluation of Papers | |
| 16 | No examination | |