国際文化研究科Graduate School of Intercultural Communications
OTR500G1-402(その他 / Others 500)Thesis Writing BThesis Writing B
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授業コードなどClass code etc
学部・研究科Faculty/Graduate school | 国際文化研究科Graduate School of Intercultural Communications |
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年度Year | 2022 |
授業コードClass code | X2046 |
旧授業コードPrevious Class code | |
旧科目名Previous Class title | |
開講時期Term | 秋学期授業/Fall |
曜日・時限Day/Period | 水3/Wed.3 |
科目種別Class Type | |
キャンパスCampus | 市ヶ谷 |
教室名称Classroom name | 各学部・研究科等の時間割等で確認 |
配当年次Grade | |
単位数Credit(s) | 2 |
備考(履修条件等)Notes | |
実務経験のある教員による授業科目Class taught by instructors with practical experience |
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授業の概要と目的(何を学ぶか)Outline and objectives
The course will review the fundamentals of good English writing, and help students build a solid foundation in the English writing mechanics and style used in academic papers.
到達目標Goal
Participants will take an active approach to increasing their English writing skills, and ultimately write an academic research paper. Participants will focus on basic research and academic writing methods. Mechanics of writing such as summarizing, paraphrasing, narrowing topics; and developing thesis statements and topic sentences, as well making accurate citations will be learned. The Modern Language Association (MLA) writing format will be used.
この授業を履修することで学部等のディプロマポリシーに示されたどの能力を習得することができるか(該当授業科目と学位授与方針に明示された学習成果との関連)Which item of the diploma policy will be obtained by taking this class?
ディプロマポリシーのうち,「DP1」,「DP2」,「DP3」,「DP4」の達成のために重要である
授業で使用する言語Default language used in class
英語 / English
授業の進め方と方法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. )
Students receive feedback as follows on each assignment they submit; the teacher evaluates their work with a letter grade as well as written comments on their work and suggestions for any improvements needed. The course will emphasize writing, coherence, and common stylistic errors in academic writing. Students will develop a bibliography and build support for their research papers. This class will not be filled by endless lectures. Instead, time will be occupied by writing practice and peer editing. Thesis Writing A emphasizes the usage of a textbook while Thesis Writing B will be taught with teacher handouts and much in-class writing. The repetition between semesters is intentional; practice & more practice. I reserve the right to make adjustments to this syllabus to meet the collective needs of the class.
アクティブラーニング(グループディスカッション、ディベート等)の実施Active learning in class (Group discussion, Debate.etc.)
あり / Yes
フィールドワーク(学外での実習等)の実施Fieldwork in class
なし / No
授業計画Schedule
授業形態/methods of teaching:対面/face to face
※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。
第1回[対面/face to face]:Tentative Course Schedule
Go over syllabus.
第2回[対面/face to face]:Identifying and creating thesis statements
Review: identifying and creating thesis statements. Student practice of this
concept Homework: One page paper on why you are pursuing a Master's
Degree (due next week). Handout list of academic topics for research paper
第3回[対面/face to face]:What is the difference between a thesis statement and a topic sentence?
Peer editing on the above essay, When and Where to use Personal Pronouns
homework (due next week) your topic for research and why you chose it.
第4回[対面/face to face]:In class writing
Modern Language Association (MLA formatting), work on term paper,
quotations Laptop computers required from this class and all remaining classes
第5回[対面/face to face]:Beginnings/Endings: Titles, Introductions, Quotations, Conclusions
More on MLA formatting. Short lecture with "avoiding ambiguity" handout.
Independent work on essays and Q&A.
第6回[対面/face to face]:How to research
Supporting information for your essay, coherent paragraphs with transitions,
citing sources.
第7回[対面/face to face]:Writing bibliographies
One half hour lecture on writing bibliographies followed by trip to the library to select supporting information with citations.
第8回[対面/face to face]:Process of Revising
Short lecture on rewriting followed by application and peer editing.
Beginnings and ends (titles, intros and conclusions).
第9回[対面/face to face]:Review and beyond
Developing thesis statements, topic sentences, and supporting ideas &
independent work on essays.
第10回[対面/face to face]:Feedback
Q & A…First hard copy draft of five page essay due. In class pair-work and review.
第11回[対面/face to face]:Workshop
First drafts returned with feedback. Q & A as well as pair-work and
independent writing of 2nd draft.
第12回[対面/face to face]:Lecture & Workshop
Short lecture on solidifying writing techniques followed by independent writing.
第13回[対面/face to face]:Wrapping things up
Hard copy of 2nd draft of five page essay due. Stressing clarity & thought
provoking writing. In class writing.
第14回[対面/face to face]:Review
Lecture of main writing mechanics previously taught. In class writing.
授業時間外の学習(準備学習・復習・宿題等)Work to be done outside of class (preparation, etc.)
Students will have to read and understand all handouts given in class as well as materials for each class, as instructed.
Students on average need to allow 90 minutes for each scheduled class.
テキスト(教科書)Textbooks
From Paragraph to Essay (NAN'UN-DO) ISBN 978-4-523-17727-2 C0082
参考書References
Handouts given by the instructor
成績評価の方法と基準Grading criteria
Homework and assigned work must be handed in on the date announced by the instructor. Assignments submitted late without an acceptable excuse and formal verification for the absence will result in a loss of ten points per day for the assignment. Plagiarism: knowingly representing the words of another as one's own in any academic activity will automatically result in a failing grade on the assignment.
50% Participation, Discussions and Homework
50% Textbook Exercises and Writing Assignments
学生の意見等からの気づきChanges following student comments
The class is offered for one full academic year as explained above.
Although the aim of the instructor is to follow the syllabus, he reserves the right to make adjustments or changes when necessary.
学生が準備すべき機器他Equipment student needs to prepare
Thesis Writing B requires students to have a laptop computer starting the second week of the semester.
担当教員の専門分野等
<専門領域> American Studies
<研究テーマ> Social Studies
<主要研究業績> The Uprising of the Molly Maguires in Eastern Pennsylvania, Washington State University Press, 1991
Lost Art of the Cornet Society, Sidgwick & Jackson Ltd; June, 2005