●本授業の目的およびねらい
This course provides an opportunity to develop clear thinking and communication skills through the benefits of smaller group interaction and individualized feedback. The emphasis is on writing in English, but the course aims to pursue this in a way that will be useful for writing in any language and to general expression of your ideas.
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●履修条件あるいは関連する科目等
Just check that you meet standard university requirements for taking this kind of course.
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●授業内容
All lessons involve discussion in small groups and as a class of various general themes, as well as specific issues relating to clear writing and general communication. Short reading passages and even video will be used as models of communication to help us develop our own form and style.
Content relating to writing is based on the basic principles of clear, effective communication. Specific issues we will discuss include: understanding your audience/readers; discovering your controlling idea; building strong, logical structure for your idea; using evidence to support your idea; making complex ideas easy to understand; the importance of enjoying writing.
Various group and individual activities will be used to deepen and clarify our understanding of the best ways to present information. Of course, some writing exercises will be done in class and sometimes at home to provide experience and individualized feedback on your writing style and accuracy. Some lessons and exercises will be designed to suit the specific needs and desires of the students.
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●成績評価の方法
Participation 50%; Short writing 20%; Term paper 30%
５回以上欠席をした場合、「欠席」の評価がつく。
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●教科書
Nil. All materials provided by instructor.
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●参考書
英和・和英辞典
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●注意事項
履修取り下げ制度を採用しない。
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●本授業に関する参照Webページ
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●担当者からの言葉(Webページのみ表示)
Although writing is often done alone, it is a form of communication, a type of interaction. Keeping that in mind, let's work together to make our communication clear, effective and even enjoyable. I will be available to help you individually with advice, feedback and support to suit your needs.
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