科目ナンバー

LE-EN2-SE76

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 class will focus on developing students' writing abilities on a range of subjects, and in different styles. Additionally, students will build proofreading skills by editing their own, and others', work.

Individual lessons will deal with different aspects and styles of writing. Group discussion about the text, or related topics, will support students' understanding of the differences between different styles.

科目目的

These two consecutive writing courses are designed to improve writing skills. The students write essays in a variety of contexts on a weekly basis. There will also be a final report to reflect the development of skills. The focus of the class is to develop essay writing forms and expression of ideas in natural English.

到達目標

1. Improvement of essay writing in English
2. Enhance the skill to write ideas clearly and logically in English with clear grammar and expression.
3. Writing essays and reports in an academic style with referenced sources and in-text citations
4. Use of logical and critical thinking in writing

授業計画と内容

1. Introduction to the semester
2. Internet Freedom (topic intro discussion)
3. Internet Freedom (workshop) / Lecture on using researched sources and in-text citation
4. The Japanese Constitution (topic intro discussion)
5. The Japanese Constitution (workshop)
6. Physical Discipline for Children (topic intro discussion)
7. Physical Discipline for Children (workshop)
8. Euthanasia (topic intro discussion)
9. Euthanasia (workshop)
10. Animal Rights (topic intro discussion)
11. Animal Rights (workshop)
12. Free topic/ writer’s choice (topic intro discussion)
13. Final Report & Portfolio Explanation
14. End of term: (all portfolios and final reports are due)

授業時間外の学修の内容

指定したテキストやレジュメを事前に読み込むこと／その他

授業時間外の学修の内容（その他の内容等）

During both terms, all work must be finished on-time and submitted to the CHUO MANABA system before the assignment deadlines. So it is important to develop discipline and efficient self-study habits.

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

成績評価の方法・基準（備考）

Each writing assignment will include the creation of a first draft and a second draft with an explanation of changes in the writing based on feedback from workshops.

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）

Workshop classes will be when we will discuss each other's writing. Feedback from other students is very important for this class. Attendance in the workshop sessions is mandatory, as is participation in giving actionable feedback online to other students' writings. The teacher will also give feedback during the workshop sessions.

アクティブ・ラーニングの実施内容

反転授業（教室の中で行う授業学習と課題などの授業外学習を入れ替えた学習形式）／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）

This class is designed to influence learner autonomy. The material should be examined before writing starts. Students are encouraged to self-direct by developing the focus of their essays. They not only create their own questions but also give scores reflecting their opinions of their own work.

授業におけるICTの活用方法

その他

授業におけるICTの活用方法（その他の内容等）

Internet access for use of CHUO MANABA is necessary for all classwork.

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

The teacher has experience teaching English in Japanese universities since 2002. He has a master's degree in TEFL. The teacher is a published author of research papers and has experience editing research and dissertations as well as novel writing.

【実務経験有の場合】実務経験に関連する授業内容

Writing, research, and editing will be the major focus of this course.

テキスト・参考文献等

Great Writing 4: Great Essays
ISBN 978-1-285-19494-3

The second term for this class will use this textbook mostly as a reference.

その他特記事項

If you have questions or concerns during the course,
My email address is:

dprice001@g.chuo-u.ac.jp

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