Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
52540:English Writing 2(F2) 2022 Fall Mon3 College　Of　Business　Administration DURNING HEIDI S. 1

Campus

OIC

Class Venue

AN316

Language

English

Course Outline and Method

In this course, students are expected to improve their writing skills acquired in English Writing 1. They will gain further practice writing coherently about various topics in longer essays and also learn to write a timed essay. They are expected to further develop their ability to comment on other students' essays and give appropriate advice.
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

By the end of this course you should:
-have a stronger idea of key features of academic writing covered in W1
-be more comfortable doing peer review of your writing
-be very familiar with important computer functions connected to writing
-have an improved vocabulary and knowledge of language to help you write fluently
-be better 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 essay (thesis statement, etc.)
-understand instructions for timed essays
-have reviewed paragraph writing and written a "process writing" essay (IM: 400+ words; UI: 500+ words) and a timed essay

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; discussion of previous writing experiences in W1; reminder of academic honesty and email writing

Outline of homework expectations; textbook orientation; goal setting and updating writing diary

2

Review of paragraph writing

Computer format review

3

Review of paragraph writing

Email writing review

4

Introduction to essay writing

From paragraphs to essays

5

Unit 8: The structure of an essay/The definition of an essay

Formatting an essay

6

Unit 8: The structure of an essay

Writing a thesis statement

7

Unit 9: Outlining an essay

The purpose of an outline

8

Unit 9: Outlining an essay

Writing an outline

9

Unit 10: Introductions and conclusions/The purpose of an introduction

Types of information in introductions

10

Unit 10: Introductions and conclusions/The purpose of a conclusion

Writing conclusions

11

Unit 11: Unity and coherence/The importance of unity in essay writing

Editing an essay for unity

12

Unit 11: Unity and coherence/The importance of coherence in essay writing

Creating coherence

13

Unit 12: Essays for examinations/Common instructions for essay tests

Writing timed essays and managing time

14

Timed essay examination

Feedback

15

Final reflections on learning; hand in writing diary to instructor

Advice on preparing for future English courses

Class Format

【BCPレベル1～2の場合】
・この授業は全授業回を対面で実施します。
・授業詳細については、授業科目のmanaba＋Rでお知らせします。
・新型コロナウィルスに関わり、既往症や基礎疾患等により対面授業に出席できない方は、あらかじめ担当教員に申請してください。必要に応じて毎回対面授業のライブ配信を行います。
 
【BCPレベル3～4の場合】
・すべての授業をメディア（毎回ライブ配信）を利用して実施します。
・授業方法の詳細は、授業科目のmanaba＋Rでお知らせします。

Recommendations for Private Study

・Prior to each class, you should prepare according to your instructor's guidance. Please confirm with your instructor what you should study each week. After each class, you should review the material covered in class and do any homework set by your instructor.
・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 (“process” essay, timed essay)/40% Homework, emails, discussions, reflective diary, journal or blog, etc.

Grade Evaluation Method （Note）

Please confirm details of Continuous Assessment with your instructor.

Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods

・If you are in any doubt about anything (e.g. your presentation date, etc.) to do with your class, please contact your instructor before a problem arises.
・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 Essays: From Paragraph to Essay (2nd half) Dorothy E. Zemach and Lisa A. Ghulldu Macmillan 9781380059246 2nd edition

Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）

Please make sure you purchase the designated textbook since you will not be able to complete the course without it.

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)

Learning Management System （manaba+R）,Talk with Students

Other Comments

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