授業科目の内容

Writing is arguably one of the most valuable linguistic skills a person can have. To some, it comes easily, and as a result novelists, poets, and essayists are born. However, for others, creative writing of both fiction and non-fiction can be a struggle. Things become a little more complicated and tricky when the writing has to be done in a foreign language. The aim of this class is to be able to write 1000-word essays at the end of the course and then present them. The students will explore various topics and will be assigned to write paragraphs on these topics each week. At the end of the course, the students will be given a list of topics to choose from and write an essay on. The essay will be presented in front of the class at the end of the course.

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Session 1: Introduction

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Session 2: The English Essay and its Structure

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Session 3: Types of English Paragraphs

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Session 4: Understanding the Topic Statement/Sentence

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Session 5: Adding Impact (Introduction and Conclusion)

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Session 6: Introduction to Famous Essays

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Session 7: Describing People and Appropriate Vocabulary

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Session 8: Describing Events and Appropriate Vocabulary

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Session 9: Expressing Opinions and Appropriate Vocabulary

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Session 10: Practice Writing Assignment: Hand in the Drafts of the Final Presentations (Online submission at a later date is also possible)

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Session 11: Practice Presentations

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Session 12: Final Presentation

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　　・課題・レポート
　　・Final Presentation

成績評価方法

Methods of Evaluation: There will be continuous evaluation of a student’s performance and progress in this class. Final grades will be based on attendance, active class participation, timely completion of all homework assignments, one writing project, and a final presentation.

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受講上の要望、または受講上の前提条件

Instructor’s Expectations: Regular on-time attendance, preparation of weekly homework assignments, and active participation in class. Students are encouraged to use mainly English in the classroom, however, Japanese is also acceptable.