講義名 英語エッセイ・ライティングⅠ ≪□第一部≫
講義開講時期 前期
曜日・時限 月4
単位数 1

担当教員
氏名
リア デイビット

学習目標(到達目標) (1) To be able to write different kinds of paragraphs.
(2) To be able to write a short argumentative essay.
(3) To be able to express one's own ideas and opinions in a logical and clear manner.
授業概要(教育目的) This course will teach students how to write paragraphs and short essays in English. They will carry out assignments each week on different topics. In particular, they will concentrate on expressing and supporting their opinions, completing an academic essay as a final report.
授業計画表
 
項目内容
第1回Introduction to the courseSyllabus and class materials
Introductory activities
第2回Basic paragraph structureTopic sentences, supporting sentences and concluding sentences
Assignment 1: My student life
第3回Time order paragraphsOrganizing information by time
Assignment 2: A good or bad experience
第4回Space order paragraphsOrganizing information by space
Assignment 3: My favorite room
第5回Descriptive paragraphsDescribing objects, places and people
Assignment 4: Describing an object
第6回Instructions paragraphsExplaining a step-by-step process
Assignment 5: Describing a process
第7回Compare and contrast paragraphsExplaining similarities and differences
Assignment 6: A comparison
第8回Business letters and e-mailsUseful expressions for business writing
Assignment 7: A business e-mail
第9回Opinion paragraphs I: examples and explanationSupporting your opinion with examples and explanation
Assignment 8: My opinion
第10回Opinion paragraphs II: data and statisticsSupporting your opinion with data and statistics
Assignment 9: Global warming
第11回Opinion paragraphs III: expert opinionSupporting your opinion with expert opinions
Assignment 9: Global warming (continued)
第12回A 4-paragraph essay: structureThe structure of a 4-paragraph argumentative essay
Assignment 10: Final report
第13回A 4-paragraph essay: connecting wordsUsing connecting words to organize ideas and information
Assignment 10: Final report (continued)
第14回Revising and editingRevising, editing and proofreading
第15回SummaryThe points of lessons 1-14 will be summarized
授業形式 Students will communicate and work with each other in pairs and groups.
評価方法
定期試験 レポート 小テスト 講義態度
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その他 合計
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評価の特記事項 Evaluation will be based on participation, assignments and a final report.
テキスト No textbook - materials will be provided by the teacher。
オフィスアワー(授業相談) Monday and Wednesday lunchtimes. Other times also available by appointment.
事前学習の内容など,学生へのメッセージ Attendance is extremely important. Keep notes of material covered in class.