Course title
Course description
There are differences between formal and informal English, and differences between Japanese and English writing. By familiarizing students with such differences, this course will help students learn how to construct a good paragraph and how to approach short essays. Students will practice writing to communicate ideas in simple, natural English in a paragraph / paragraphs. Students will be expected to write a paragraph each week.
Purpose of class
Learn how to write a short essay.
Goals and objectives

Goals and objectives Course Outcomes
1. To be able to write a paragraph and short essay in English.
2. To be able to write with more speed and fluency.
3. To be able to employ a range of written grammar.
Language
English
Class schedule

Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1. Introduction to the course & Preview activity
Unit 1
Read the syllabus. 200分
2. Unit 1 & 2: Basic paragraph structure Complete assignment:
My Student Life.
200分
3. Unit 3: Organizing information by time Complete assignment:
a Good or Bad Experience.
200分
4. Unit 4: Organizing information by order of importance Complete assignment: Important Factors. 200分
5. Unit 5: Organizing information by space Complete assignment:
My Favorite Room.
200分
6. Unit 8: Giving instructions Complete assignment: Experiment Report. 200分
7. Unit 9: Writing descriptions Complete assignment: Describing a Building. 200分
8. Unit 10: Expressing an opinion – supporting with reasons Complete assignment:
Your Opinion.
200分
9. Unit 7: Expressing an opinion – supporting with graphs and data Complete assignment: Describing a Graph. 200分
10. Unit 7 cont.: Expressing an opinion – supporting with expert opinions Complete assignment: 
Global Warming.
200分
11. Writing a proposal (no textbook) Complete assignment:
Shibaura Proposal
200分
12. Writing a 4-paragraph proposal I – structure  (no textbook) Begin assignment:
Final Report.
200分
13. Writing a 4-paragraph proposal II – connecting words: (no textbook) Continue assignment: 
Final Report.
200分
14. Review and Final Report (no textbook) Finish assignment:
Final Report.
200分
15. TOEIC IP Test - Not done in class. The date, time and place of the test will be announced in class. Prepare for the TOEIC-IP test
Total. - - 2800分
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

Final Essay Assignment Participation Total.
1. 10% 20% 30%
2. 10% 10% 10% 30%
3. 10% 20% 10% 40%
Total. 30% 50% 20% -
Evaluation method and criteria
The final score will be calculated as follows: 90 % of the class score (100 full points) + 10% of TOEIC-IP test score. Students need to score 60% or more in order to pass the course. For the calculation of the TOEIC test score, a score of 700 is regarded as full points (100 points). A score of 700 and above will be counted as 100 points

授業点
Participation: 20%
Assignments: 50%
Final Report: 30%
Textbooks and reference materials
Ready to Write 2 with Essential Online Resources, 5th Edition by Blanchard & Root (Pearson)
Prerequisites
Please bring a dictionary to class.
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • Before and after class
  • Study Support Room also will assist your study.
Relation to the environment
025
Regionally-oriented
000
Development of social and professional independence
  • Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
Active-learning course
0B0
Course by professor with work experience
Work experience Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicatable
N/A 該当しない
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