Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
14479:[2025 Fall]Academic Writing in English (J) § 14480:Academic Writing in English (J) 2025 Fall Thu4 College　Of　Law HILLIS MARY EDNA 2

Campus

KIC

Class Venue

YOYOKAN　YY501

Language

English

Course Outline and Method

Students will develop skills to compose academic writing assignments by using a process approach to writing. Students will learn how to generate ideas, develop accuracy in vocabulary and grammar, and monitor their progress through reflective activities. In addition, students will complete timed writings in order to increase writing fluency. Students are expected to write academic writing assignments individually and learn to work collaboratively with others to improve their work. Students will receive written and oral feedback on their classwork and assignments from their instructor in class and/or via Manaba+R.

Student Attainment Objectives

Develop vocabulary and grammar
Increase writing fluency through timed writing activities
Monitor progress through peer and self-review techniques
Increase familiarity with paraphrasing and citing information from sources
Write and revise academic writing assignments

Recommended Preparatory Course

Course Schedule

Lecture/Instructor（When there are multiple instructors) Theme
Keyword, References and Supplementary Information

【+R授業】

Writing Basics【+R授業】詳細はmanaba+Rを参照

1

Unit 1: Writing about a Problem

Course Introduction
Review of Writing Basics
Topics & Invention strategies

2

Unit 1: Writing about a Problem

In class writing
Academic Writing skills (Paraphrase)

3

Unit 1: Writing about a Problem

In class writing
Writing assignment peer review

4

Unit 1: Writing about a Problem

Writing Assignment due
In class writing

5

Unit 2: Writing about a Cause

In class writing
Topics & Invention strategies
Grammar & Vocabulary

6

Unit 2: Writing about a Cause

In class writing
Academic Writing skills (Sentence Structure)

7

Unit 2: Writing about a Cause

In class writing
Writing assignment peer review

8

Unit 2: Writing about a Cause

Review
Test
Extension activities

9

Unit 3: Writing about a Solution

In class writing
Writing Assignment due
Topics & Invention strategies

10

Unit 3: Writing about a Solution

In class writing
Grammar & Vocabulary

11

Unit 3: Writing about a Solution

In class writing
Academic writing skills

12

Unit 3: Writing about a Solution

In class writing and reflection
Writing assignment peer review

13

Narrative Essay

Narrative Essay
Course Review

14

Narrative Essay

Narrative Essay
Course Review and Test

Class Format

この授業は全授業回を対⾯で実施します。
All class sessions will be face-to-face.

Recommendations for Private Study

Students should check course news and contents sections to receive information on themes/assignments.

Grade Evaluation Method

Kind Percentage Grading Criteria etc.
Final Examination (Written)

Report Examination
(A report to be submitted by the unified deadline)

Exams and/or Reports other than those stated above, and Continuous Assessment　
(Evaluation of Everyday Performance in Class)		 100

In class writing 20%
Participation 10%
Quizzes and Tests 20%
Writing Assignments 50%

Grade Evaluation Method （Note）

Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods

Textbooks

Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）

Necessary materials will be distributed in class

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)

Talk with Students

Other Comments

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