シラバス
| 授業科目名 | 年度 | 学期 | 開講曜日・時限 | 学部・研究科など | 担当教員 | 教員カナ氏名 | 配当年次 | 単位数 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic Writing（２） | 2024 | 前期 | 金5 | 文学部 | ワトソン、ダーネル A | ワトソン、ダーネル A | 2年次配当 | 1 |
科目ナンバー
LE-EN2-SE75
履修条件・関連科目等
授業で使用する言語
日本語
授業で使用する言語（その他の言語）
授業の概要
This academic writing course for English majors is meant to improve students' ability to write cogent, well-structured paragraphs and essays. We'll focus on writing thesis statements, organizing ideas in a logical manner, writing main ideas and supporting ideas, using transitions effectively, and writing in a clear, concise, and informative manner.
This class will meet weekly on campus. If there are any unexpected changes to our schedule, I will post the information on Manaba.
科目目的
In this course, objectives include
Vocabulary building
Working on sentence structure and grammar
Organizing information
Using Descriptive Language
Presenting clear and concise information
Writing clear topic statements
Improving overall writing and communication skills
到達目標
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
Write a topic statement in a clear and organized manner
Write a paragraph in a clear and well-organized manner
Write an essay in a clear and organized manner
Use descriptive language effectively
Write an interesting introduction and conclusion.
Write effective supporting sentences.
Write confidently in a way that will be useful beyond this classroom, whether in other classes, graduate school, or your future workplace.
授業計画と内容
In this class, you will write paragraphs on a variety of topics. We will work on topic sentences, structure and organization, purpose, clarity, and descriptive language.
1. Course overview
2. Write introductions, including three to four interesting things about yourself.
3. Identifying purpose and topics. Topic 1: Short-term and Long-term goals.
4. Brainstorming and Word Mapping. Topic 2: Hometowns.
5. Topic Sentences. Topic 3: Describe your club or circle.
6. Descriptive Language: Topic 4: English Skills - Describe your out-of-class work.
7. Social Network (prep for social media)
8. Social Network (prep for social media)
9. Supporting Sentences. Topic 5: Social Media
10. Writing Conclusions. Topic 6: Music
11. Free topic prep: Brainstorming.
12. Topic 7: Free topic
13. Review semester material: Topic, Topic Sentences, Introduction, Supporting Sentences, Conclusion.
14. Write a postcard describing your summer plans. Postcards will be provided.
授業時間外の学修の内容
その他
授業時間外の学修の内容（その他の内容等）
Read any assigned work or listen to any assigned Ted Talks or Podcasts
Prepare your drafts, which will be shared in class.
Do any revisions outside of class.
授業時間外の学修に必要な時間数／週
・毎週１回の授業が半期（前期または後期）または通年で完結するもの。１週間あたり１時間の学修を基本とします。
成績評価の方法・基準
| 種別 | 割合（％） | 評価基準 |
|---|---|---|
| 平常点 | 90 | Completion of all writing assignments, both in and out of class. Quality of Work Submitted. Submission of work on time. Late work will result in lost points. Work not submitted will result in lost points. |
| その他 | 10 | Active participation in group assignments. All group assignments will receive a grade. If you miss one, you miss the points. |
成績評価の方法・基準（備考）
課題や試験のフィードバック方法
授業時間内で講評・解説の時間を設ける／授業時間に限らず、manabaでフィードバックを行う
課題や試験のフィードバック方法（その他の内容等）
アクティブ・ラーニングの実施内容
ディスカッション、ディベート／グループワーク／プレゼンテーション／その他
アクティブ・ラーニングの実施内容（その他の内容等）
Weekly writing assignments
授業におけるICTの活用方法
実施しない
授業におけるICTの活用方法（その他の内容等）
実務経験のある教員による授業
はい
【実務経験有の場合】実務経験の内容
I have worked as a copy editor and as a journalist.
【実務経験有の場合】実務経験に関連する授業内容
Yes, I use my copy editing and journalistic skills in this class.
テキスト・参考文献等
Ready to Write: Level 3. Pearson and Longman.