We will improve expository writing skills in English, along with reading comprehension, vocabulary, advanced grammar, and critical thinking skills. Classes are taught entirely in English and will include discussion and sharing of written work with classmates.
Students will be able to write a variety of kinds of essays in English and will increase their academic vocabulary, critical thinking skills, and collaborative editing abilities. They will discuss the features of clear and concise writing in English with examples.
academic writing in English; essays; discussion
専門力 | ✔ 教養力 | ✔ コミュニケーション力 | 展開力(探究力又は設定力) | 展開力(実践力又は解決力) |
Students will complete writing assignments each week, in addition to analyzing texts and exercises to build advanced grammar and vocabulary in English. They will offer constructive criticism on each other's writing.
授業計画 | 課題 | |
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第1回 | Introduction, Citing Sources and Paraphrasing, Unit 1, Autobiographical Writing | identifying and avoiding plagiarism through correct citation and referencing |
第2回 | Unit 1, Autobiographical Writing | read and analyze an example of this writing style; practice related grammar and vocabulary; write all or part of a short essay |
第3回 | Unit 2, Introductory Paragraphs and Thesis Statements | read and analyze an example of this writing style; practice related grammar and vocabulary; write all or part of a short essay |
第4回 | Unit 2, Introductory Paragraphs and Thesis Statements | read and analyze an example of this writing style; practice related grammar and vocabulary; write all or part of a short essay |
第5回 | Unit 3, Supporting a Topic Sentence with Illustration and Conclusion | read and analyze an example of this writing style; practice related grammar and vocabulary; write all or part of a short essay |
第6回 | Unit 3, Supporting a Topic Sentence with Illustration and Conclusion | read and analyze an example of this writing style; practice related grammar and vocabulary; write all or part of a short essay |
第7回 | Unit 4, Cause-and-Effect Essays | analyze students' written work in small groups; offer feedback; select best work for final presentation |
第8回 | Unit 4, Cause-and-Effect Essays; Oral presentations of best written work | present best written work and receive feedback from the class |
Robert Cohen & Judy Miller, NorthStar Reading and Writing 5 International edition (fourth edition), Pearson Longman (2015).
to be shared in class
class participation 20%
grammar and vocabulary exercises 10%
essays 60%
presentation 10%
ability to speak and write English at an advanced level