市ヶ谷リベラルアーツセンター（ILAC）ILAC Course

I use communicative English language pedagogy and classroom practices common in English as a Second Language (ESL) programs at universities in English-speaking countries. Students are expected to advance academic writing skills. Special emphasis will be placed on writing academic essays.

The goal of the course is to develop students' ability to recognize the elements of academic essays in order to perform successfully in an all English-speaking university environment. Students will work on expanding on their general knowledge of pursuing a question with the systematic and rigorous process expected in an English-speaking academic context.

各学部のディプロマ・ポリシーのうち、以下に関連している。法学部・法律学科：DP3・DP4、法学部・政治学科：DP1、法学部・国際政治学科：DP1、文学部：DP1、経営学部：DP3、国際文化学部：DP1

英語 / English

This is a Zoom-based online class. Every class is conducted in real-time. Please see HOPPII, the University's Learning Management System for details.
Feedback on class assignments will be provided by email and/or in one-on-one discussions between the lecturer and the student. Students may request additional feedback on class assignments at any time during the semester. Thirteen elements found in academic essays in English-speaking academia will be explored in depth. Students will be expected to not only participate in classroom activities, but also find and analyze information from various forms of English media independently and complete weekly homework assignments. Special emphasis will be given to a theoretical understanding of academic writing to lay the foundation for subsequent application in practice.

あり / Yes

なし / No

※各回の授業形態は予定です。教員の指示に従ってください。

One：Thesis: What question do you want to explore? Is it the kind of question that you can answer in one semester? Remember: A good question includes a hint of the answer.

This class uses a checklist for academic writing based on Gordon Harvey’s Elements of the Academic Essay. You will receive a template, which you will use to write a paper of 200-400 words about the theme. You will email the template to the instructor at: dylan.scudder.67@hosei.ac.jp.

Two：Motive: How did you choose your question, and why should it be interesting to other people?

You will receive a template, which you will use to write a paper of 200-400 words about the theme. You will email the template and your homework to the instructor by the end of class at: dylan.scudder.67@hosei.ac.jp.

Three：Evidence: What kinds of facts or examples will you use to support your thesis?

You will receive a template, which you will use to write a paper of 200-400 words about the theme. You will email the template and your homework to the instructor by the end of class at: dylan.scudder.67@hosei.ac.jp.

Four：Analysis: How do you explain the evidence you found?

You will receive a template, which you will use to write a paper of 200-400 words about the theme. You will email the template and your homework to the instructor by the end of class at: dylan.scudder.67@hosei.ac.jp.

Five：Keyterms: Have you explained the main terms and assumptions that you use in your essay?

You will receive a template, which you will use to write a paper of 200-400 words about the theme. You will email the template and your homework to the instructor by the end of class at: dylan.scudder.67@hosei.ac.jp.

Six：Structure: In general, are the sections in your essay in a logical order? Does your essay follow a storyline or roadmap?

You will receive a template, which you will use to write a paper of 200-400 words about the theme. You will email the template and your homework to the instructor by the end of class at: dylan.scudder.67@hosei.ac.jp.

Seven：Stitching: In particular, are there clear connections between the parts of your essay? For example, “In the previous section, …” “In the next section, …” and so on.

You will receive a template, which you will use to write a paper of 200-400 words about the theme. You will email the template and your homework to the instructor by the end of class at: dylan.scudder.67@hosei.ac.jp.

Eight：Sources: What have other people written about your topic? Have you showed where you agree and disagree with other people’s research, and have you acknowledged these people in the citations and references parts of your essay?

You will receive a template, which you will use to write a paper of 200-400 words about the theme. You will email the template and your homework to the instructor by the end of class at: dylan.scudder.67@hosei.ac.jp.

Nine：Reflecting: Have you presented and explained perspectives that contradict your perspective?

You will receive a template, which you will use to write a paper of 200-400 words about the theme. You will email the template and your homework to the instructor by the end of class at: dylan.scudder.67@hosei.ac.jp.

Ten：Orienting: Have you provided sufficient explanation for your readers to understand how you explored your topic and why you interpret the information as you do?

You will receive a template, which you will use to write a paper of 200-400 words about the theme. You will email the template and your homework to the instructor by the end of class at: dylan.scudder.67@hosei.ac.jp.

Eleven：Stance: Have you maintained a consistent style of communication with your readers from the beginning to the end of your essay?

You will receive a template, which you will use to write a paper of 200-400 words about the theme. You will email the template and your homework to the instructor by the end of class at: dylan.scudder.67@hosei.ac.jp.

Twelve：Style: Do you express your ideas in clear and simple terms?

You will receive a template, which you will use to write a paper of 200-400 words about the theme. You will email the template and your homework to the instructor by the end of class at: dylan.scudder.67@hosei.ac.jp.

Thirteen：Title: Does your title provide the right amount of information to make readers curious? Your title should give readers the general direction, but also make them want to know more.

You will receive a template, which you will use to write a paper of 200-400 words about the theme. You will email the template and your homework to the instructor by the end of class at: dylan.scudder.67@hosei.ac.jp.

Fourteen：Based on the elements of academic essays that you have studied this semester, what question or problem would you choose for your essay?

You will receive a template, which you will use to write a paper of 200-400 words about the theme. You will email the template and your homework to the instructor by the end of class at: dylan.scudder.67@hosei.ac.jp.

Preparation and review should be around one hour per week. Preparation (homework) is a reflection paper of 200-400 words each week. The paper is based on (1) your learning goals, (2) the challenges you are experiencing as you pursue your goals, (3) the approaches you are using to overcome these challenges and (4) your plans for your next steps. Similar to your classwork, you will write your homework using a template that I will give you. You will submit your homework together with your classwork by the end of each class.

No textbook required this semester.

Any recommended references will be provided during class.

Note: In principle, no more than 3 absences per term are allowed. Assuming that students are absent 3 times or less, their performance will be graded as described below.

Classwork: 50%
Homework: 50%

All classwork is due at the end of each class. At the beginning of each class, I will remind you of the classwork assignment (also in the syllabus). You will submit the classwork to me by the end of each class using a classwork template that I will give you. You will write 200-400 words each class.

Homework is a learning journal based on (1) your goals, (2) the challenges you are experiencing as you pursue your goals, (3) the approaches you are using to overcome these challenges and (4) your plans for your next steps. Similar to your classwork, you will write your homework using a template that I will give you. You will submit your homework together with your classwork by the end of each class. Your homework each week will also consist of 200-400 words.

There are no points for incomplete or late assignments.

In summary, if you complete all the classwork and the homework on time, you can expect a good grade.

Nothing in particular.

In order to complete and submit the classwork and homework for this class, you will need a computer and an internet connection.

All classes this semester are Zoom classes. Use the below link and passcode:

https://hosei-ac-jp.zoom.us/j/82479998540?pwd=ZlpWSHBsemVxNm0vMllkTDEwMVFZdz09

Meeting ID: 824 7999 8540
Passcode: 454451