Writing Skills �VＡ

受講区分	学科	授業期間	履修年次	単位	担当者
(3)	英専	前期	3	1	Mark Waterhouse

授業の主題（テーマ）

Introduction to Academic Writing

授業の目標（講義概要）

This third-year writing course focuses on introducing the students to college-level academic writing. Students will be taught how to use outside sources, which support and give credibility to their own opinions. They will learn how to develop an argument logically and organize those ideas in writing. They will also be taught proofreading skills and the importance of rewriting.

授業計画

The first term will deal with the mechanics of basic English composition and the form of academic essays. Students will with focus on organization of ideas and learn information gathering, drafting, revising, and editing. In the latter half of the first term students will learn methods of ensuring unity throughout their writing Students will write a journal every week during both terms to help improve their writing fluency and expression of ideas.

評価方法

Grades will be based on 65% class work, 25% assignments, and 10% journal.

テキスト書名	編・著者名	出版社	価格
WRITE AHEAD	Jane McElory	MacMillan LanguageHouse

備考

Please make sure to bring your textbook, journal, and an English-Japanese / Japanese-English dictionary to every class.