This course is conducted completely in English.
This course introduces formal structures and styles of academic writing to prepare the students for the Usage of Research Tools and Research Writing course with the ultimate aim of making them more confident in their writing abilities. In this course, students will learn about the structure of paragraphs and essay writing, and understand how to formulate them under different contexts such as narrative, process, compare & contrast, cause & effect and argumentative genres.
Exercises will include a variety of writing forms and formats applicable to both academic and general situations. Students will be expected to write extensively, keeping their focus on the ultimate goal of mastering basic academic writing skills. It is also worth bearing in mind that this course is designed for those whose English language proficiency is bettween CEFR B2 and C1 levels.
This course introduces formal structures and styles of academic writing to prepare the students for the Usage of Research Tools and Research Writing course with the ultimate aim of making them more confident in their writing abilities. In this course, students will learn about the structure of paragraphs and essay writing, and understand how to formulate them under different contexts such as narrative, process, compare & contrast, cause & effect and argumentative genres.
Exercises will include a variety of writing forms and formats applicable to both academic and general situations. Students will be expected to write extensively, keeping their focus on the ultimate goal of mastering basic academic writing skills. It is also worth bearing in mind that this course is designed for those whose English language proficiency is bettween CEFR B2 and C1 levels.
This course is designed to prepare students for academic writing that includes writing concise paragraphs and essays of different
genres such as descriptions, procedures, compare and contrast, and cause and effect. Students will learn to organize their
main ideas and supporting points logically so as to achieve a clear, succinct, and effective style that can guide the reader
seamlessly.
By putting the principles of effective communication and clear writing into practice, students can establish essential logical strategies and writing skills which will encourage them to engage in any type of writing encountered in their future careers.
By putting the principles of effective communication and clear writing into practice, students can establish essential logical strategies and writing skills which will encourage them to engage in any type of writing encountered in their future careers.
| Goals and objectives | Course Outcomes | |
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| 1. | Students will discover a variety of academic writing formats. |
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| 2. | Students will learn when to use each of the writing formats. |
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| 3. | Students will understand the use of essay organization which includes outlines and structures of academic writing. |
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| 4. | Students will study academic language, such as specific vocabulary, conventions and styles of academic writing. |
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| 5. | Students will be confident and capable of competing for research positions based on the quality of their academic writing. |
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| Class schedule | HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) | Amount of Time Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Introduction to Academic Writing | Pre-Assignment | 100分 |
| Review/Written assignment 1 | 130分 | ||
| 2. | Narrative Paragraphs | Review/Written assignment 2 | 130分 |
| 3. | Process Paragraphs | Review/Written assignment 3 | 130分 |
| 4. | Writing a letter of request | Review/Written assignment 4 | 130分 |
| 5. | Definition Paragraphs | Review/Written assignment 5 | 130分 |
| 6. | Writing a Proposal | Written assignment 6 | 150分 |
| Preparation for the mid-term review | 100分 | ||
| 7. | Mid-term review: Presenting a mock proposal Cause and Effect Paragraphs: Introduction |
Review/Written assignment 7 | 150分 |
| 8. | Cause/Effect Paragraphs | Review/Written assignment 8 | 150分 |
| 9. | Essay Organization | Review/Written assignment 9 | 200分 |
| 10. | Cause/Effect Essays | Review/Written assignment 10 | 200分 |
| 11. | Comparison/Contrast Essays | Review/Written assignment 11 | 200分 |
| 12. | Opinion Essays/Argumentative Essays | Review/Written assignment 12 | 200分 |
| 13. | Film/Book Reviews | Review/Written assignment 13 | 200分 |
| Preparation for the final | 200分 | ||
| 14. | Final: Presenting the film or the book review | Review/Written assignment 14 | 150分 |
| Total. | - | - | 2650分 |
| Participation in class-activities | Writing Assignments: paragraphs | Writing Assignments: essays | Mid-term review | Final review | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 3% | 4% | 4% | 4% | 5% | 20% |
| 2. | 3% | 4% | 4% | 4% | 5% | 20% |
| 3. | 3% | 4% | 4% | 4% | 5% | 20% |
| 4. | 3% | 4% | 4% | 4% | 5% | 20% |
| 5. | 3% | 4% | 4% | 4% | 5% | 20% |
| Total. | 15% | 20% | 20% | 20% | 25% | - |
Grades are given based on:
1. Participation in class-activities (15%)
2. Writing Assignments: eight paragraphs (20%)
3. Writing Assignments: four essays (20%)
4. Mid-term review (20%)
5. Final review (25%)
*In order to pass this course, students need to earn at least 60% of the total score.
1. Participation in class-activities (15%)
2. Writing Assignments: eight paragraphs (20%)
3. Writing Assignments: four essays (20%)
4. Mid-term review (20%)
5. Final review (25%)
*In order to pass this course, students need to earn at least 60% of the total score.
Textbooks: Longman Academic Writing Series Level 3, 4th edition (Pearson)
ISBN-10 : 0134663322
ISBN-13 : 978-0134663326
ISBN-10 : 0134663322
ISBN-13 : 978-0134663326
There is a required textbook for this course. Please check the textbook information above and purchase it on your own from
the online bookstore or any other vendors.
If your book doesn't arrive by the first class meeting, please contact me directly via email (see the Email-address below).
Please note that this course is designed for those whose English language proficiency is bettween CEFR B2 and C1 levels.
If your book doesn't arrive by the first class meeting, please contact me directly via email (see the Email-address below).
Please note that this course is designed for those whose English language proficiency is bettween CEFR B2 and C1 levels.
- Office hours: Monday 13:00-14:00 and Thurs 15:00-16:00 in the lecturer's office & by appointment
- Contact e-mail address: zam08580@shibaura-it.ac.jp
- Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
- Course that cultivates a basic interpersonal skills
| Work experience | Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable |
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| Applicable | Professor has experiences of publishing academic papers. |
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