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LANe100LA(英語 / English language education 100)
College Writing B

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Faculty/Graduate school ILAC Course
Attached documents
Year 2021
Class code E1805
Previous Class code
Previous Class title
Term 春学期授業/Spring
Day/Period 金4/Fri.4
Class Type
Campus 市ヶ谷
Classroom name
Grade
Credit(s) 2
Notes GBP/SCOPE 1~3年
Open Program
Open Program (Notes)
Global Open Program
Interdepartmental class taking system for Academic Achievers
Interdepartmental class taking system for Academic Achievers (Notes)
Class taught by instructors with practical experience
SDGs CP
Urban Design CP
Diversity CP
Learning for the Future CP
Carbon Neutral CP
Chiyoda Campus Consortium
Optional/Compulsory 選択必修
Category (2018~) 2017年度以降入学者
ILAC科目
100番台 外国語科目
4群[必修]英語
Category (2017) 2016年度以前入学者
市ヶ谷基礎科目・総合科目
4群

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Outline and objectives

College Writing B focuses on the formal structures and styles of academic writing and the research writing process. We will review the argumentative essay and study the organization of a cause-effect essay and a comparison and contrast essay. We will study specific vocabulary, original sources, and styles of writing particular to university research. Students will gain confidence and competence in expressing their opinions and thoughts in essay writing, class presentations, and the writing of a research paper.

Goal

This writing course covers the following areas:

1. Review a variety of essay organizations and formats
2. Study the research writing process
3. Plan, outline, and organize a research paper
4. Choose, evaluate, and use sources in APA citation style
5. Proofread, edit, and revise essays
6. Discuss topics in small groups related to reading materials
7. Analyze and synthesize information and ideas from sources
8. Develop a thesis statement, research summary, and a strong
conclusion
9. Make a presentation in an academic style to the class
10.Write a research paper.

Which item of the diploma policy will be obtained by taking this class?

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。経営学部:DP3、人間環境学部:DP2

Default language used in class

英語 / English

Method(s)(学期の途中で変更になる場合には、別途提示します。 /If the Method(s) is changed, we will announce the details of any changes. )

This is an online class with no face-to-face classes in the Spring semester. Classes will be held in real time in Zoom or through on-demand lectures in Google Classroom. There will be a brief lecture or demonstration about academic writing principles and example essays for analysis and discussion each class. Students will share and edit each other’s writings and will be asked to give and receive constructive feedback on assignments. There will be pair work and collaborative group activities as well as short reports and presentations.

Active learning in class (Group discussion, Debate.etc.)

あり / Yes

Fieldwork in class

なし / No

Schedule

※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。

Week 1:Course Introduction

Self-introductions, information about syllabus

Week 2:What is a Research Paper?

Steps in Writing a Research Paper
Using Information from Sources
Using Direct Quotation and Paraphrasing
Methods of Citing Sources
Evaluating Sources
Reference Lists

Week 3:Review Argumentative Essay

What is an Argumentative Essay?
Arguing Pro and Con
Outlining an Argumentative Essay:
Writing a thesis statement
Counterarguments and refutations

Week 4:Review Argumentative Essay

Building Better Vocabulary & Sentences
Analyzing and evaluating sample outlines and argumentative essays
Brainstorm and decide on a research topic

Week 5:Reading / Research Skills

Analyzing various texts
Synthesizing and summarizing
Citing Sources

Week 6:Reading / Research Skills

Developing research summaries
Writing a strong thesis statement for a research paper

Week 7:Comparison and Contrast Essays

What is a Comparison or a Contrast Essay?
Patterns of Organization
Analyzing a comparison or a contrast essay
Supporting Information

Week 8:Comparison and Contrast Essays

Grammar: Connectors for Comparison and Contrast Essays
Grammar: Subject Adjective Clauses
Building Better Vocabulary
Building Better Sentences
Brainstorming and Outlining

Week 9:Writing a Research Paper

Evaluating an outline of an essay or research paper
Locating specific information for the outline
Analyzing an example research paper

Week 10:Cause-Effect Essay

What is a Cause-Effect Essay?
Analyzing a cause-effect essay

Week 11:Cause-Effect Essay

Developing and outlining a cause-effect essay
Grammar: Connectors for Cause-Effect Essays
Building Better Vocabulary & Sentences

Week 12:First Draft of a Research Paper

Writing a first draft
Peer feedback
In-text citations and references APA style

Week 13:Revision of the Research Paper

Revision of outline and final draft
Consultations with students about research paper

Week 14:Course Review

Submission of Research Paper
In class presentations

Work to be done outside of class (preparation, etc.)

Students will use Zoom and Google Classroom in this course. Students are expected to come prepared to the online class by doing the readings and homework in advance. Late work will not be accepted unless there is a good reason (illness, emergency).
University guidelines suggest preparation and review are around 4 hours a week for a two-credit course and around an hour a week for a one-credit course.

Textbooks

Folse, Keith S.and Pugh, Tison. (2020). Great Writing 5: From Great Essays to Research. Boston: National Geographic Learning. ISBN 978-0-357-02086-9

Additional handouts and reading materials will be provided by instructor.

References

Hacker, Diana and Sommers, Nancy. (2011) A Writer`s Reference for Multilingual Writers and ESL, 7th Edition. Boston: Harvard University ISBN: 0-312-60143-3

Oshima, Alice and Hogue, Ann. (2014) Academic Writing Series: Essays to Research Papers. 5th Edition. Pearson Longman. ISBN: 0132912740

Grading criteria

30% In-class participation: discussions, group work, pair work and peer review.
30% Written assignments.
30% Final research paper.
10% Short presentation about final paper.

More than three unexcused absences will result in a failing grade.

Changes following student comments

Not Applicable.

Equipment student needs to prepare

Students need access to the internet and use of Zoom with audio and video capabilities.