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学習目標(到達目標) |
Students will learn to write four types of paragraphs: description, opinion, compare/contrast, problem/solution. In the second term, students will practice academic essays and business reports: clear topic, logical organization, strong evidence and smooth writing style. |
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授業概要(教育目的) |
Review basic writing skills: brainstorm ideas, clear topic, grammar, sentence structure.
Learn advanced writing skills: essay outline & structure, introduction & conclusion, unity & coherence, research & citation.
Practice both academic essays and business reports. |
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| 授業計画表 |
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| 回 | 項目 | 内容 |
| 第1回 | Introduction, course overview | reading & grammar test | | 第2回 | Word-pictures | write a self-introduction | | 第3回 | Clarity and focus | group evaluation | | 第4回 | Strong writing -- Weak writing | looking at examples | | 第5回 | Unit 1 | getting ready to write | | 第6回 | Unit 2 | Paragraph structure | | 第7回 | ... unit 2 continued | clear topic sentences | | 第8回 | Unit 3 | Develop your paragraph | | 第9回 | ... unit 3 continued | logical organization | | 第10回 | ... unit 3 continued | concluding sentences | | 第11回 | Unit 4 | Descriptive paragraphs | | 第12回 | ... unit 4 continued | colorful writing: adjectives | | 第13回 | ... unit 4 continued | spatial organization: prepositions | | 第14回 | Put it all together | write a descriptive essay | | 第15回 | Term 1 writing test | writing under time pressure | | 第16回 | Unit 5 | Opinion paragraphs | | 第17回 | ... unit 5 continued | persuasive writing | | 第18回 | Unit 6 | Comparison / Contrast | | 第19回 | ... unit 6 continued | advantages and disadvantages | | 第20回 | Unit 7 | Problem / Solution | | 第21回 | ... unit 7 continued | transitions and conditional verbs | | 第22回 | Media project | read, listen, analyze | | 第23回 | ... Media project continued | research, and organizing ideas | | 第24回 | ... Media project completion | essay writing | | 第25回 | Unit 10 | Introduction and Conclusion | | 第26回 | Unit 11 | Unity and Coherence | | 第27回 | Business Reports | direct, concise style | | 第28回 | Case study | read, listen, analyze | | 第29回 | ... Case study continued | research, and organizing ideas | | 第30回 | ... Case study completion | final assignment |
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| 授業形式 |
Class time will be used to introduce / explain new topics. Most textbook exercises and writing will be done as homework. The final test in each term will be a writing assignment. |
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| テキスト |
Dorothy E. Zemach, "Writing Essays", Macmillan (Publisher), 2011
ISBN: 978-0-2304-1592-8 |
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| 事前学習の内容など，学生へのメッセージ |
If you complete the homework exercises and think carefully about your writing assignments, you will be successful. Regular attendance is important: if you miss topics and fall behind, you will not be able to catch up!
The second term will begin at week 16 of the syllabus. |
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