Course title
Paragraph Writing   [Paragraph Writing]
Course category general education courses  Requirement   Credit 1 
Department   Year 14  Semester Fall 
Course type Fall  Course code 020240
Instructor(s)
岡野 一郎   [OKANO Ichiro]
Facility affiliation Faculty of Engineering Office   Email address

Course description
Course Outline: This course aims to help students learn the basic structure of an English paragraph.
Expected Learning
Objectives:
・ Students should learn the function of a topic sentence and how to write a paragraph.
・ Students should learn to use appropriate words, transitions and structures to write clearly and effectively.
・ Students should submit 3 to 5 assignments of paragraph writing, of around 100 to 200 words in length. It is recommended that students submit first and final drafts of each assignment.
Course schedule
Here is the table of contents of the textbook.

 Part One: How to Write a Paragraph
 
  Chapter 1: What Is a Paragraph?
  Chapter 2: Listing
  Chapter 3: Examples
  Chapter 4: Cause and Effect
  Chapter 5: Effect and Cause
  Chapter 6: Comparison
  Chapter 7: Contrast
  Chapter 8: Classification
  Chapter 9: Analysis
  Chapter 10: Definition
  Chapter 11: Process
  Chapter 12: Problem-Solution
  Chapter 13: Reasons
  Chapter 14: Time Order
  Chapter 15: Space Order
  Chapter 16: Opinion
  Chapter 17: Analogy

 Part Two: How to Write an Essay

  Chapter 18: Essay (1)
  Chapter 19: Essay (2)
  Chapter 20: Summary

Besides the tasks given in the textbook, you are to write a total of four paragraphs.

We use e-learning system "Moodle" for various tasks.

There is no final exam.

You are to take G-TELP test somewhere in the class.
Prerequisites
Your class is predetermined. Check the bulletin board and you will find the class list.
Required Text(s) and Materials
"Writing Techniques for College Students," by Kinseido
References
None.
Assessment/Grading
Assessment
Attendance: 15% (Students must attend at least 2/3 of a course in order to receive credit for the course.)
Other Factors (Class Participation / Assignments / Quizzes) in total: 85%
Message from instructor(s)
You are going to write English passages with 100 to 200 words.
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Last update
3/15/2018 3:39:11 PM