Course title
S22130001
Reading and Writing

 tsuneyasu masa

inada takako Click to show questionnaire result at 2018

kuji miki Click to show questionnaire result at 2018

horton hirose emiko Click to show questionnaire result at 2018
Course description
The aim of this course is to develop the students’ reading and writing skills. By reading passages related to architecture, students will enhance their ability to read both for gist and specific details without relying on translation into Japanese. Through the units, students will also learn about paragraph writing and should be able to write a five paragraph essay at the end of the semester. Students are expected to discuss the content of what they have read and/or written.
Purpose of class
To develop the students’ reading and writing skills.
Goals and objectives

 Goals and objectives Course Outcomes
1. To be able to read texts related to architecture accurately and smoothly
2. To be able to understand and employ a range of basic vocabulary related to architecture
3. To be able to discuss about what has been read/written
4. To be able to write a 5-paragraph essay at the end of the semester
5. To be able to gain a higher score on the TOEIC test
Language
English
Class schedule

 Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1. Introduction to the course,
Icebreaking & preview activity,
Unit 1 Introduction
Reading Section: "What is Architecture?"
Pre-reading questions:
1. What do you think architecture is?
2. What do you think is
important in architecture?
Writing Section: The Organization of a Paragraph 		Check the syllabus, Homework: Preview of Unit 1, E-learning Self-study (done by week 2) 200分
2. Unit 1 Introduction (Cont.)
Reading Section: "What is Architecture?"
Pre-reading questions:
1. What do you think architecture is?
2. What do you think is
important in architecture?
Writing Section: The Organization of a Paragraph 		Homework: Preview of Unit 2, E-learning Self-study (done by week 3) 200分
3. Unit 2 Planning
Reading Section: "Monja Street in Tsukishima"
Pre-reading questions:
1. What changes have occurred in your local area since you were a young child?
2. What changes have occurred in Japan since you were a young child?
Writing Section: Topic Sentence 		Homework: Preview of Unit 3, E-learning Self-study (done by week 4) 200分
4. Unit 3 Floor plan
Reading Section: "Danchi: Changing Lifestyles"
Pre-reading questions:
1. What do you know about danchi?
2. How has housing changed in Japan through the years?
Writing Section: Supporting Sentences 		Homework: Preview of Unit 4, E-learning Self-study (done by week 5) 200分
5. Unit 4 Building Structure
Reading Section: "Sagrada Familia: Structure and Detail"
Pre-reading questions:
1. What is the most impressive piece of architecture you can
think of?
2. Explain what makes it so impressive
Writing Section: Cause and Effect Structures 		Homework: Preview of Unit 5, E-learning Self-study (done by week 6) 200分
6. Unit 5 Kitchens
Reading Section: "The Development of Kitchens and Lifestyles"
Pre-reading questions:
1. Do you enjoy cooking? Is it a social activity for you?
2. What are the kitchen appliances you couldn’t do without?
Writing section: Giving Examples 		Homework: Preview of Unit 6, E-learning Self-study (done by week 7) 200分
7. Unit 6 Living Rooms
Reading Section: "An Architect’s Own House"
Pre-reading questions:
1. What do you think would be important if you were designing a home for yourself?
2. Do you prefer handmade goods or mass-produced goods? Explain your answer.
Writing Section: Compare and Contrast Structures 		Homework: Preview of Unit 7, E-learning Self-study (done by week 8) 200分
8. Unit 7 Design Styles
Reading Section: "Architecture and Comfort"
Pre-reading questions:
1. What is a place that makes you feel very comfortable?
2. Explain what it is about that place that makes you feel very comfortable.
Writing Section: Organization of a Persuasive essay, Brainstorming for Thesis Statement 		Homework: Preview of Unit 8, E-learning Self-study (done by week 9) 200分
9. Unit 8 Scales and Dimensions
Reading Section: "Le Corbusier’s Module"
Pre-reading questions:
1. What different scales of measurement are you familiar with e.g. imperial, metric?
2. What makes one measurement system better or worse than another?
Writing Section: Creating the Outline of Your Essay 		Homework: Preview of Unit 9, E-learning Self-study (done by week 10) 200分
10. Unit 9 Colors & Materials
Reading Section: "Colors: Culture and the International Visual Language"
Pre-reading questions:
1. What are your favorite colors? Why?
2. Do different colors
make you feel differently? Explain.
Writing Section: Writing an Introduction Paragraph 		Homework: Preview of Unit 10, E-learning Self-study (done by week 11) 200分
11. Unit 10 Sustainable Design
Reading Section: "Singapore: The Sustainable City"
Pre-reading questions:
1. What does sustainability mean to you?
2. What steps can cities take to make a city sustainable?
Writing Section: Writing Body Paragraphs 		Homework: Preview of Unit 11, E-learning Self-study (done by week 12) 200分
12. Unit 11 Natural Hazards
Reading Section: "Seismic Design and Technology at NMWA"
Pre-reading questions:
1. How can architects and engineers protect buildings from earthquakes?
2. Give examples of buildings that you know of that have been built to withstand earthquakes.
Writing Section: Writing a Concluding Paragraph 		Homework: Preview of Unit 12, E-learning Self-study (done by week 13) 200分
13. Unit 12 Urban Design
Reading Section: "Planned Cities"
Pre-reading questions:
1. Think of cities you know. What makes a “good” city?
2. If you were planning a city, what would you prioritize?
Writing Section: Title, Revising, and Proofreading Your Essay 		Homework: Prepare for Final test 200分
14. Final test Prepare for the TOEIC test on the 15th week 200分
15. TOEIC IP Test - Not done in class. The date, time and place of the test will be announced in class.
Total. - - 2800分
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

 Final Essay Final test Homework Short tests Class participation Total.
1. 0% 15% 5% 0% 0% 20%
2. 10% 10% 0% 5% 10% 35%
3. 0% 0% 0% 15% 0% 15%
4. 15% 0% 5% 0% 0% 20%
5. 0% 0% 10% 0% 0% 10%
Total. 25% 25% 20% 20% 10% -
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.

Class score
Participation: 20%
Homework (includes E-learning)： 20%
Short tests: 10%
Final Essay: 25%
Final test: 25%
Textbooks and reference materials
Basic English for Architecture: Reading & Writing (Nan'un-do)
Prerequisites
Please bring a dictionary to the class. The use of the dictionary application of smartphones is NOT allowed in class.
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • Before or after class
  • Learning Support Room will also assist your study.
Relation to the environment
000
Regionally-oriented
000
Development of social and professional independence
  • Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
  • Course that cultivates a basic interpersonal skills
  • Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills
Active-learning course
0B0
Course by professor with work experience
Work experience Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicatable
N/A N/A
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