授業科目の内容

基礎学力の充実をはかり、応用力をつけることを目的とする実力養成クラスです。
　This advanced level writing course consists of two main parts: Creative Writing and Analytical Writing.
　In the first part students will develop their creative language skills through study of the various elements of, and structures used in, written English narratives. Topics covered will include: establishing settings, building characters, creating conflict, organizing the story, and using dialogue, tense and descriptive language appropriately.
　In the second part of the course students will develop their analytical language skills through the writing of an argumentative essay. We’ll look at formulating strong thesis statements, effective brainstorming, organising and outlining, and transitioning from outline to essay. In all cases the student’s goal is to construct a well-formulated, persuasive essay, complete with citations and references.
　Students will be required to work cooperatively with other students in class as well as complete homework independently outside of class.

第1回講義内容
Course introduction; review of writing basics; useful writing tools

第2回講義内容
Creative Writing 1 – Using descriptive language

第3回講義内容
Creative Writing 2 – Elements of Narrative

第4回講義内容
Creative Writing 3 – Story-building activity

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Creative Writing 4 – Editing and correction

第6回講義内容
Paraphrasing and Summarising

第7回講義内容
Writing citations and references

第8回講義内容
Analytical Writing 1 – Researching an Argumentative Essay

第9回講義内容
Analytical Writing 2 – Outlining an Argumentative essay

第10回講義内容
Analytical Writing 3 – Writing an Argumentative essay

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Analytical Writing 4 – Editing and correction

第12回講義内容
Course summary

その他の学習内容
　　・課題・レポート
　　・Final exam.

成績評価方法

Evaluation will be based on writing assignments, class participation（including attendance）, and a final exam.

テキスト（教科書）※教科書は変更となる可能性がございます。

All materials for this course will be provided by the instructor.

受講上の要望、または受講上の前提条件

1． This class is held in a computer room. Assignments will be completed using MS Word and submitted by email attachment. A very basic level of computer competence is expected.
2． Students are required to have their own email account that can be accessed in the computer room by means of the Internet. Some typical examples of web-based services are Gmail, Hotmail, Yahoo, and Excite, but others may also work. Phone-based texting systems such as Docomo Mail or Ezweb will not be sufficient.
3． This is an advanced level class and students will be expected to use English in class to communicate with their partners.