| Course Name | Year | Term | Period | Faculty / Graduate School | All Instructors | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15239:IR18‐BC106 Intensive English VI (RA) § 15240:RUIR-0906 Intensive English VI(RA) | 2022 | Fall | Fri5 | College Of International Relations | KUZEL JOHN | 1 |
Campus
Class Venue
Language
Course Outline and Method
※For more information on Ritsumeikan University's BCP Level, please refer to the following URL, Point No.1 “The Ritsumeikan Trust Crisis Response Task Force”
http://en.ritsumei.ac.jp/news/detail/?id=475
Student Attainment Objectives
Students will develop the ability to express and support opinions in a clear and logical form.
Students will develop the ability to recognize the ideas and principles of good writing.
Student will develop the ability to accurately use grammar and punctuation in a variety of sentences.
Recommended Preparatory Course
Course Schedule
| Lecture/Instructor（When there are multiple instructors) | Theme |
|---|---|
| Keyword, References and Supplementary Information | |
| Class 1 |
Presentation of weekly schedule, course goals and class policies. Survey of students’ background, interests and hopes for this course. Timed diagnostic writing activity.
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Homework: Register for ‘Writing Skills Interactive’
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| Class 2 | Chapter 1 Explanatory Essays |
Homework: Unit 4: Paraphrasing to Avoid Plagiarism |
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| Class 3 | Chapter 1 Explanatory Essays |
Homework: Unit 5: Topic, Supporting and Concluding Sentences |
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| Class 4 | Chapter 2 Problem Solution Essays |
Homework: Unit 7: Appropriate Information for Essays |
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| Class 5 | Chapter 2 Problem Solution Essays |
Homework: Unit 10: Punctuation for Quotations |
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| Class 6 | TOEFL & IELTS Essay writing: TOEFL: Integrated: Reading/Listening to an Academic Passage/Writing a summary of Listening and how ideas are related to those in the Reading. Independent: Writing an opinion about a topic using personal knowledge & experience. IELTS: 1. Describing one or more graphics, a diagram or a process. 2. Writing a discursive essay. |
First Essay Due |
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| Class 7 | Chapter 4 Persuasive Essay |
Homework: Unit 12: Avoiding Wordiness and Redundancy |
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| Class 8 | Chapter 4 Persuasive Essay |
Homework: Unit 14: Facts versus Opinions |
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| Class 9 | TOEFL & IELTS Essay writing |
Second Essay Due |
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| Class 10 | Chapter 5 Responding to a Reading |
Homework: Unit 15: Acknowledging Opposing Opinions |
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| Class 11 | Chapter 5 Responding to a Reading |
Homework: Unit 17: Summarizing |
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| Class 12 | TOEFL & IELTS Essay writing |
Third Essay Due |
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| Class 13 | Chapter 6 Timed Essays |
Homework: Unit 18: Avoiding Overgeneralizations |
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| Class 14 | Chapter 6 Timed Essays |
Homework: Unit 20: Elements of a Strong Argument |
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| Class 15 | TOEFL & IELTS Essay writing |
Fourth Essay Due |
Class Format
・In principle, all 15 weeks (15 classes for once a week course, 30 classes for twice a week course) will be face-to-face.
・When a student is unable to attend face-to-face classes due to any of the following conditions, web-based follow-up will be provided for all classes. Students who fall under this category should notify their instructor by the first class.
[Conditions for web-based follow-up]
(1) When a student has a pre-existing condition/underlying health condition.
(2) When it is difficult for a student to commute to university due to concerns over putting cohabiting
family members at risk.
(3) When a student is unable to enter Japan due to international travel restrictions.
(4) Other valid reasons when a student has been impacted by COVID-19 and is under an unavoidable situation for which they are not responsible for.
[BCP Level 3 or 4]
・All 15 weeks (15 or 30 classes) will be web-based (Live-Streamed, using ZOOM): 15 or 30 ZOOM live-streamed lectures at the designated class hours/periods (i.e., 15 live-streamed classes for the once-a-week courses; 30 live-streamed classes for the twice-a-week courses).
※For more information on Ritsumeikan University's BCP Level, please refer to the following URL, Point No.1 “Measures to prevent spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).”
http://en.ritsumei.ac.jp/news/detail/?id=475
Recommendations for Private Study
Grade Evaluation Method
| Kind | Percentage | Grading Criteria etc. |
|---|---|---|
| Final Examination (Written) | ||
| Report Examination (A report to be submitted by the unified deadline) |
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| Exams and/or Reports other than those stated above, and Continuous Assessment (Evaluation of Everyday Performance in Class) |
100 | 1. In-class Essays: 40% (4 x 10%) 2. Homework Essays: 40% (4 x 10%) 3. Writing Skills Interactive: 20% (10 x 2%) |
Grade Evaluation Method （Note）
Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods
Textbooks
| Title | Author | Publisher | ISBN Code | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Writers at Work: The Essay | Cambridge University Press | 978-1-107-45771-3 |
Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）
Reference Books
Reference Books （Frequency of Use, Note）
Web Pages for Reference
How to Communicate with the Instructor In and Out of Class(Including Instructor Contact Information)
Other Comments
URL:http://www.ritsumei.ac.jp//students/pathways-future/course/curriculum.html