● 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 writing meaningfully and creatively.

１	Needs Assessment / Classroom English / Course Description / Discussion: What is academic writing? Discussion: What is plagiarism? Chapter 1 – Paragraph Structure
２	Chapter 1 – Paragraph Structure - topic, supporting, concluding sentences
３	Chapter 2 - Unity and Coherence: Repetition & consistency, Transition signals, Writing assignment
４	Chapter 2 - Unity and Coherence: Writing assignment, Chapter 3 - Supporting Details Facts versus opinions, Outside sources (plagiarism, indirect/direct quotation, & citation), Writing practice
５	Chapter 4 - From paragraph to Essay: Introductory paragraphs & thesis statements, Transition signals between paragraphs
６	Chapter 4 - From paragraph to Essay: Concluding paragraphs, Essay outlining, review, & writing practice Logical division of ideas
７	Chapter 5 – Chronological Order; Process Essays, Thesis statements, transition signals, review, Writing practice
８	Chapter 6 – Cause & Effect Essays: Block & chain organization
９	Chapter 6 – Cause & Effect Essays: Cause & effect signal words & phrases, Writing practice
10	Chapter 6 – Cause & Effect Essays: Applying what you have learned, Suggestions for writing or discussion
11	Chapter 10 – Types of Sentences: Dependent & Independent Clauses /Simple, Compound, Complex Sentences, Sentence Types & Writing Style
12	Chapter 10 – Types of Sentences: Review Chapter 11 – Using Parallel Structures & Fixing Sentence Problems: Fragments, comma splices, and choppy, run-on & stringy sentences
13	Chapter 11 – Using Parallel Structures & Fixing Sentence Problems: Review & Editing Practice Chapter 7 – Comparison / Contrast Essays: Point-by-point / Block Organization, Signal Words & Review
14	Summing up
15	Independent Research

The class schedule 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.

第1学期 （学期末試験） ：試験を実施する

see below

Attendance, punctuality, homework - 30%
Participation, timely completion of all class assignments, improvement on course objectives - 40%
Final paper & self evaluation - 30%

Alice Oshima & Ann Hogue『Writing Academic English』（The Longman Academic Writing Series ）Fourth版、Longman、2006年、ISBN:0131523597

An advanced learner's dictionary or an electronic dictionary with an English-English function is recommended.

履修者数制限あり。

「アカデミック・ライティング演習（中級）Ⅰ」は、英語英米文化学科によってクラス指定が行われる。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、及び他教科免許取得のために履修を希望する者は英語英米文化学科事務室に相談すること。