Course title
S22260002
Writing

 TSUNEYASU Masa Click to show questionnaire result at 2019
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 writings. 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 writing and 5 paragraph writing.
Goals and objectives

 Goals and objectives Course Outcomes
1. To be able to write a paragraph and short writing in English.
2. To be able to write with more speed and fluency.
3. To be able to employ a range of written grammar.
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

 Final writing Assignments Participation / Practice in Class Total.
1. 10% 30% 20% 60%
2. 10% 10% 20%
3. 10% 10% 20%
Total. 30% 50% 20% -
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
Basic rules for writing
Grammar and reading for writing
Outline: Topic sentence

＊Please follow instructor's explanations regarding schedule, homework, tests, and so on in the class. 		Read the syllabus 200分
Complete assignment: Topic sentence
Grammar and reading for writing
2. Grammar and reading for writing
Outline: Supporting sentences 		Complete assignment: 200分
Complete assignment: Supporting sentences
Grammar and reading for writing
3. Grammar and reading for writing
Outline: Concluding sentence 		Complete assignment: Conclusing sentence 200分
Grammar and reading for writing
4. Grammar and reading for writing
3 paragraph writing: Introduction, Body, and Conclusion
Descriptive Writing 		Complete assignment: Descriptive Writing 200分
Grammar and reading for writing
5. Grammar and reading for writing
3 paragraph writing: Introduction, Body, and Conclusion
Cause and Effect 		Complete assignment: Cause and effect 200分
Grammar and reading for writing
6. Grammar and reading for writing
3 paragraph writing: Introduction, Body, and Conclusion
Cause and Effect (2) 		Complete assignment: Cause and effect 200分
Grammar and reading for writing
7. Grammar and reading for writing
3 paragraph writing: Introduction, Body, and Conclusion
Compare and Contrast 		Complete assignment: Compare and contrast 200分
Grammar and reading for writing
8. Grammar and reading for writing
3 paragraph writing: Introduction, Body, and Conclusion
Compare and Contrast (2) 		Complete assignment: Compare and contrast 200分
Grammar and reading for writing
9. Grammar and reading for writing
5 paragraph writing: Introduction, Body 1, Body 2, Body 3, and Conclusion
Descriptive Writing 		Complete assignment: Descriptive Writing 200分
Grammar and reading for writing
10. Grammar and reading for writing
5 paragraph writing: Introduction, Body 1, Body 2, Body 3, and Conclusion
Cause and Effect 		Complete assignment: Cause and effect 200分
Grammar and reading for writing
11. Grammar and reading for writing
5 paragraph writing: Introduction, Body 1, Body 2, Body 3, and Conclusion
Cause and Effect (2) 		Begin assignment: Cause and effect 200分
Grammar and reading for writing
12. Grammar and reading for writing
5 paragraph writing: Introduction, Body 1, Body 2, Body 3, and Conclusion
Compare and Contrast 		Continue assignment: Compare and contrast
Final writing 		200分
Grammar and reading for writing
13. Grammar and reading for writing
5 paragraph writing: Introduction, Body 1, Body 2, Body 3, and Conclusion
Compare and Contrast (2) 		Continue assignment: Compare and contrast 　
Final writing 		200分
Grammar and reading for writing
14. Final writing and summary of the course Prepare for final writing 200分
Grammar and reading for writing
15. TOEIC IP Test
(Not done in class. The date, time and place of the test will be announced through ScombZ notifications.) 		Prepare for the TOEIC-IP test
Total. - - 2800分
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
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Class score
Participation / Practice in Class: 20%
Assignments： 50%
Final writing： 30%
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A score of 60% is needed to pass this course.
Students can expect to obtain more than 60 points if students actively participate in class and if their performance on tests and assignments shows that they have mostly comprehended the learning contents of the course.

The students will get pass by 60% or more and the assessment criteria are as follows:
- The student has reached the assignment in accordance with its requirements. The minimum level is reached. 60%.
- The student has reached the requirements of the assignment in an appropriate and logical manner. Meets the target level. 70%.
- The student has exceeded the requirements of the assignment. Exceeds target level. 80% or more.
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Detailed class contents may be subjected to be slightly different depending on students' understanding and situations.

Tests or homework schedule is tentative depending on students' understanding. Thus, please frequently follow instructors' class policies for changes.
Feedback on exams, assignments, etc.
ways of feedback specific contents about "Other"
Feedback in the class
Textbooks and reference materials
Materials are provided.
Prerequisites
Please have a dictionary with you during this class.
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • Before and after class
  • Study Support Room also will assist your study.
  • Try to use e-learning (Super EIGO AE3).
Regionally-oriented
Regionally-oriented course
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 self-management skills
  • Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills
Active-learning course
Most classes are interactive
Course by professor with work experience
Work experience Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable
N/A N/A
Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals
  • 4.QUALITY EDUCATION
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