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
 
回項目内容
第1回Introduction to the courseSyllabus and class materials
Introductory activities
第2回Review of paragraph structure　1Topic sentences, supporting sentences and concluding sentences
Assignment 1: My student life
第3回Review of paragraph structure 2Writing a narrative
Assignment 2: A good or bad experience
第4回Explaining your opinion
Giving reasons, examples and explanations
Assignment 3: Opinion paragraph
第5回Supporting your opinion
Explaining statistics and data
Assignment 4: Graph paragraph

第6回Expert opinions and references
Using quotations and references
Assignment 5: Global warming paragraph

第7回Business letters and e-mails


Useful expressions for business writing
Assignment 6: A business e-mail
第8回Argumentative essay writing: the introductionEssay structure and introduction
Assignment 7: Starting an argumentative essay
第9回Argumentative essay writing: discourse markersUsing connecting words in an essay
Assignment 8: Finish argumentative essay
第10回Argumentative essay writing: feedback and reviewPeer review and feedback
Revising and editing with Word
第11回Writing about problems and solutions Supporting ideas about problems and solutions
Assignment 9: A proposal for Nihon University
第12回Problem and solution essay: structureThe structure of a problem and solution essay
Assignment 10: Starting a problem and solution essay
第13回Problem and solution essay: grammar and reviewReview of the term
Assignment 10: Continue problem and solution essay
第14回Problem and solution essay: 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
（出席） 		その他 合計
0% 70% 0% 30% 0% 100%
評価の特記事項 Evaluation will be based on participation, assignments and essays
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.