南山大学

 
指定
選必
期間
秋学期
単位
年次
1
担当者
TANNER Paul
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履修対象学科
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授業概要 The purpose of this class is to improve your English language skills, particularly writing. In this class you will do a wide variety of writing at different levels of formality. You will do a large quantity of writing as well.
Attendance is required and absences will affect your grade. Being more than 20 minutes late equals an absence. Being late three times equals one absence. IF YOU ARE ABSENT FOUR TIMES OR MORE, YOU WILL FAIL THIS CLASS!
Homework is due at the beginning of the next class after it has been assigned. If you miss a class, it is your responsibility to find out the assignment and complete the homework.
Participation is required in this course. Active participation leads to better learning, higher fluency, and is more enjoyable for teachers and students.
学修目標 1.Students will be able to write coherent paragraphs on a variety of topics.
2.Students will improve their writing speed and fluency, and learn some organizational structures.
3.Significant improvement in all areas of English writing is expected.
授業計画 (each week there will also be a 10-minute timed writing exercise)
week1 Introduction to process description, including imperative form, active and passive voices
week2 Communication activity using imperative form
week3 Process description
week4 Process description
week5 Reading samples “Something I have learned”
week6 Personal narrative explaining “something I have learned”
week7 Peer editing of personal narrative
week8 Persuasive essay: reading pairwork
week9 Structuring a persuasive essay; check points
week10 Persuasive essay
week11 Japanese culture quiz reading
week12 Writing a Japanese culture quiz
week13 Peer review of quiz questions
week14 Preparing portfolios
week15 Writing summaries and course review
授業時間外の学習(準備学習など) This course requires a lot of preparation time for class. Students must write at least five homework assignments this semester. Some of these assignments must be re-written as well.
評価方法 Grades will be based on:
timed writing 10%
homework assignments 40%
final portfolio 50%
テキスト There will be no class textbook; the instructor will provide class materials
その他 Please be on time and attend class regularly, participate in class activities and do all of your homework. If you do these things, you can improve your English writing, and fully enjoy this course.