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2019　Academic Writing in English 11

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Academic unit or major
English language courses
Instructor(s)
Kiyama Lorinda 
Class Format
Exercise     
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Wed5-6(H104)  
Group
-
Course number
LAE.E361
Credits
1
Academic year
2019
Offered quarter
3Q
Syllabus updated
2019/8/26
Lecture notes updated
-
Language used
English
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Course description and aims

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.

Student learning outcomes

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.

Keywords

academic writing in English; essays; discussion

Competencies that will be developed

Specialist skills ✔ Intercultural skills ✔ Communication skills Critical thinking skills Practical and/or problem-solving skills

Class flow

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.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Introduction, Citing Sources and Paraphrasing, Unit 1, Autobiographical Writing identifying and avoiding plagiarism through correct citation and referencing
Class 2 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
Class 3 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
Class 4 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
Class 5 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
Class 6 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
Class 7 Unit 4, Cause-and-Effect Essays analyze students' written work in small groups; offer feedback; select best work for final presentation
Class 8 Unit 4, Cause-and-Effect Essays; Oral presentations of best written work present best written work and receive feedback from the class

Textbook(s)

Robert Cohen & Judy Miller, NorthStar Reading and Writing 5 International edition (fourth edition), Pearson Longman (2015).

Reference books, course materials, etc.

to be shared in class

Assessment criteria and methods

class participation 20%
grammar and vocabulary exercises 10%
essays 60%
presentation 10%

Related courses

  • Academic Writing in English 12

Prerequisites (i.e., required knowledge, skills, courses, etc.)

ability to speak and write English at an advanced level

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