| Course Name | Year | Term | Period | Faculty / Graduate School | All Instructors | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52411:English Writing 1(A1) | 2022 | Spring | Mon1 | College Of Business Administration | ADAMSON CALUM | 1 |
Campus
Class Venue
Language
Course Outline and Method
Students should interact using English in Main Room and Breakout Room discussions and activities similarly to Face to Face classes. In this course, students are expected to develop writing skills required for academic studies at university. They will learn basic strategies necessary to write in English, such as process writing and paragraph writing. They will also learn to express their own opinions in their writing and to produce coherent research essays of some length about various topics.
Throughout the semester, students will receive feedback on in-class activities and assignments from the instructor in order to develop their abilities.
Student Attainment Objectives
-understand key features of academic writing at university, including pre-writing, redrafting and proof reading, etc.
-be comfortable doing peer review of your writing
-be familiar with important computer functions connected to writing
-have an improved vocabulary and knowledge of language to help you write fluently
-be able to reflect on your weaknesses, self-evaluate your success and identify ways of improving your performance, including by setting goals
-understand the structure of an academic paragraph (topic sentence, etc.)
-have written at least one research essay of about 1000 words following appropriate research, revision, etc.
-be aware of APA-style
-be able to write emails in a formal style
Recommended Preparatory Course
Course Schedule
| Lecture/Instructor（When there are multiple instructors) | Theme |
|---|---|
| Keyword, References and Supplementary Information | |
| 1 | Explanation of the course and methods of assessment; outline of homework expectations; textbook orientation |
Student self-introductions and rapport building; discussion of previous English writing experiences; goal setting |
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| 2 | Unit 1: Review of the essay |
Introduction to email writing |
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| 3 | Unit 1: Review of the essay |
Reviewing process writing |
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| 4 | Unit 2: Choosing a topic |
Persuasive and expository papers |
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| 5 | Unit 2: Choosing a topic |
Preparing to write the first draft |
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| 6 | Unit 3: Peer review |
Introductions and conclusions |
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| 7 | Unit 3: Peer review |
Making revision decisions |
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| 8 | Unit 4: Researching |
Considering sources of information |
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| 9 | Unit 4: Researching |
Learning effective online search techniques |
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| 10 | Unit 4: Researching |
Evaluating the reliability of sources |
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| 11 | Unit 5: Outlining |
Asessing progress |
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| 12 | Unit 5: Outlining |
Common patterns of organization |
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| 13 | Unit 6: Avoiding plagiarism |
Crediting sources |
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| 14 | Unit 6: Avoiding plagiarism |
Quoting and paraphrasing |
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| 15 | Final reflections on learning |
Advice on preparing for W2 |
Class Format
【BCPレベル3～4の場合】 This is a Media Class. In principle, all classes will be delivered online using live streaming (ZOOM). Further information will be given on manaba+R
Recommendations for Private Study
・Students should do all assignments to the best of their ability and complete them to the deadlines set by their instructor.
・Students must be prepared to spend approximately three hours for study outside of class.
・All assignments given as homework must be prepared before the next class.
・If you miss a class, you are responsible for finding out about what happened in class and homework. Ask your classmates and/or your instructor.
Grade Evaluation Method
| Kind | Percentage | Grading Criteria etc. |
|---|---|---|
| Final Examination (Written) | 0 | |
| Report Examination (A report to be submitted by the unified deadline) |
0 | |
| Exams and/or Reports other than those stated above, and Continuous Assessment (Evaluation of Everyday Performance in Class) |
100 | 30% Active participation/30% Assessed writing/40% Homework, research portfolio, emails, discussions, reflective diary, journal or blog, etc. |
Grade Evaluation Method （Note）
Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods
・Active participation in all class activities is required. If you participate actively, you will learn more in this class. Please do your best!
・Attendance is part of your grade. If you miss classes, it will lower your grade.
・If you miss a class, contact your instructor and explain why you missed the class.
・Remember that you are responsible for finding out any information you miss if you are absent.
・Late homework may not be accepted in some cases.
・Students should read and follow the guidelines on plagiarism and computer translation software in the 外国語学習のてびき＜経営学部＞.
Textbooks
| Title | Author | Publisher | ISBN Code | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Writing Research Papers: From Essay to Research Paper (1st half) | Dorothy E. Zemach, Daniel Broudy and Chris Valvona | Macmillan | 978-1380059260 | 2nd edition |
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