● アカデミック・ライティング演習（中級I）Ｆ

The primary aim of the course is to improve your skills in academic writing. The course will focus on three main areas; proper sentence construction, the structure of various types of paragraphs (e.g., narrative, descriptive, process, comparative, etc.), and the organization and writing of essays. Important secondary objectives will include using word processing software, and connecting with your own creative inner self.

１	Needs Assessment / Classroom English / Course Description Chapter 1 - Discussion: What is academic writing?
２	Paragraph Format / Capitalization / Sentence Structure - subject-verb agreement & fragments
３	Sentence Structure - continued The Writng Process - Overview Review / Writing Assignment
４	Chapter 2 - Narrative Paragraphs - Time Order Sentence Structure - Compound Sentences (and, but, so, or) Punctuation - Commas
５	Punctuation - Commas / Writing Process - Free Writing Review / Writing Assignment Chapter 3 - Three Parts of a Paragraph
６	Chapter 3 - Three Parts of a Paragraph continued / Paragraph Organization Punctuation - Apostrophes Outlining
７	Outlining continued / Writing Assignment / Summary Writing Chapter 4 - Descriptive Writing
８	Chapter 4 - Descriptive Writing continued - Spacial Organization Topic & Supporting Sentences Paragraph Unity
９	Sentence Structure - yet, for, nor Writing Process - Clustering Review and Writing Assignment
10	Chapter 5 - Logical Division of Ideas / Coherence & Consistency Transition Signals
11	Transition Signals continued Sentence Structure - Run-on sentences & Comma Splices Review & Writing Assignment
12	Review Couse feedback Preparation for final writing assignment
13	Final Writing Assignment Semester Conclusion

The schedule above is subject to change.

Students will work individually and in pairs and groups doing writing, revising, and assessment activities. Afterward, student compositions will be used as a catalyst for sharing thoughts and feelings in English. Use of word processing software and the Internet for research purposes will be encouraged.

Attendance, Punctuality, Homework - 30%, Participation and creative completion of all class assignments, and improvement on course objectives - 40%, Submitted compositions and self, peer, and teacher evaluation - 30%

Alice Oshima and Ann Hogue, Introduction to Academic Writing, (Longman Academic Writing Series) Pearson Longman, 2007

An English-English or English learner's dictionary is highly recommended (in addition to Japanese-English-Japanese dictionaries). Electronic dictionaries with an English-English function are acceptable.

「アカデミック・ライティング演習（中級）」は、英語英米文化学科によってクラスの割り振りが行われる。２年生ガイダンスに必ず出席し、指示に従うこと。また、３年生以上の再履修者は英語英米文化学科事務室に相談すること。