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BSP100ZA(初年次教育、学部導入教育及びリテラシー教育 / Basic study practice 100)
Academic Writing Skills I

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Faculty/Graduate school Department of Global and Interdisciplinary Studies
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Year 2022
Class code A6001,A6002,A6003,A6004,A6005,A6006
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Term 春学期授業/Spring
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Campus 市ヶ谷 / Ichigaya
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Grade 1~4
Credit(s) 2
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Global Open Program
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Chiyoda Campus Consortium
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Outline and objectives

Academic Writing Skills I introduces the formal structures and styles of academic writing. The course focuses on two primary areas. The first is essay organization: we will examine the fundamentals of outlining and structuring essays as well as practice writing a variety of essay forms. The second is academic language: we will study the specific vocabulary, conventions, and styles of writing particular to university research. Additionally, this course will build confidence and competence in writing more generally, preparing you for Academic Writing Skills II, in which you will write a formal research paper.
The related activities and tasks are completed mainly through such communicative approaches as presentation and discussion in order to facilitate students' thorough engagement in active communication in English. This will cultivate their listening and speaking skills in the target language as well as those of reading and writing.

Goal

This course aims to build competence in the following areas:

1. Organizing a variety of essay styles clearly and logically
2. Using academic vocabulary and styles of prose effectively
3. Citing and referencing sources correctly
4. Proofreading, editing, and revising multiple essay drafts

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

Will be able to gain “DP 1” and “DP 4”.

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. )

Each class consists of two basic parts: one is a short exercise building fundamental aspects of academic writing, such as vocabulary, sentence structure, or style; the second is longer, including a discussion on the week’s lesson and exercises to illustrate its central components. Often we will work together on exercises, both in small groups and as a class. We will also share and edit each other's writing, so students should be prepared for both giving and receiving constructive feedback on assignments.
Instructors will provide general feedback in class, and students will receive written feedback on submitted assignments. Please note that the teaching approach may vary according to which threat level we are at: at level 1, 70% of this course will be held on campus, though at level 2, 50% will be held on campus.

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

あり / Yes

Fieldwork in class

なし / No

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。

1[オンライン/online]:Course Introduction

Overview of the course

2[対面/face to face]:Paragraph Organization

Topic, supporting, and concluding sentences

3[対面/face to face]:Unity and Coherence

Consistency and logical organization

4[対面/face to face]:Evidence, Quotations, In-text Citations

Referencing; fundamentals of citations; discussion on plagiarism

5[対面/face to face]:Bibliography and Citation Styles

Students will learn one referencing system (MLA, APA and others)
Review and discussion

6[対面/face to face]:Essay Structure I

Organization; introductions and thesis statements

7[対面/face to face]:Essay Structure II

Body paragraphs; conclusions

8[対面/face to face]:Essay Practice I

Process essay

9[対面/face to face]:Editing I

Proofreading, peer critique, self-editing
Review and discussion

10[対面/face to face]:Essay Practice II

Cause and effect essay

11[対面/face to face]:Essay Practice III

Comparative/contrast essay

12[対面/face to face]:Essay Practice IV

Argumentative essay

13[対面/face to face]:Editing II

Reorganization and rewriting
Review and discussion

14[対面/face to face]:Final Presentations

Final paper presentations

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

Students are expected to complete weekly writing assignments and regular vocabulary exercises. Preparatory study and review time for this class are 2 hours each.

Textbooks

Oshima, A., & Hogue, A. (2017). Longman Academic Writing Series: 4 - Essays (Fifth ed.). New York: Pearson Longman. ISBN: 9780134663319

*This is the primary text for the course and must be purchased by students. Please do so as soon as possible.

References

Bullock, R. H., & Weinberg, F. (2011). The Little Seagull Handbook. New York: W.W. Norton & Co. ISBN: 0393911519

*Students are strongly encouraged to purchase this text as it will serve as a quick guide for all future papers at GIS and beyond. However, copies will also be placed in the library for your reference.

McCarthy, M., & O’Dell, F. (2016). Academic Vocabulary in Use. Second Edition. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
ISBN: 110759166X

*Students will often complete vocabulary and academic prose exercises from this text. Handouts will be distributed in class.

Grading criteria

Participation: 10%
Assignments: 25%
Essays: 55%
Process (10%)
Cause/Effect (10%)
Comparison/Contrast (10%)
Argumentative (25%)
Final presentation: 10%

Changes following student comments

Discussions on plagiarism have been added.

Prerequisite

None.