| Course title | |||||
| Paragraph Writing [Paragraph Writing] | |||||
| Course category | Liberal Arts and Fundamental Studies | Requirement | Credit | 1 | |
| Department | Year | 1～1 | Semester | 3rd | |
| Course type | 3rd | Course code | 01el1002h | ||
| Instructor(s) | |||||
| 森 祐希子 [MORI Yukiko] | |||||
| Facility affiliation | Faculty of Engineering | Office | 3-211 | Email address | |
| Course description |
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Course description (Paragraph Writing)： The ability to autonomously deepen academic knowledge in university is nurtured through researching about a particular topic, analyzing the data, and writing and developing an argument around the topic. As such, this course aims to help students to learn the basic structure of a paragraph and to acquire skills for writing cohesively and coherently in English. The classes are formed according to the degree of students’ English proficiency and advancement. This course is offered as an introductory writing course in the English curriculum of Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology. Expected Learning |
| Expected Learning |
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Expected Learning (Paragraph Writing)： 1) Students should understand the function of a topic sentence and how to structure a paragraph. 2) Students should understand how to write clearly and effectively with appropriate style. 3) Students should be able to use appropriate words and expressions to write with logical consistency. 4) Students should be able to identify appropriate support information for their paragraphs and use transitions between sentences to connect ideas. [Competency Development] Intercultural Understanding, Global Awareness, Communication Skills, Reading Comprehension Skills, Effective Writing Skills |
| Course schedule |
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1.Introduction Free Composition(1) 2.Paragraph writing 1 What is a paragraph? ＆Topic sentence 3.Paragraph writing 2 Supporting sentences 4.Paragraph writing 3 Time Order 5.Paragraph writing 4 Time Order 6.Paragraph writing 5 Space Order 7.Reviewing of 1-5 8.Paragraph writing 6 Process and Direction 9.Paragraph writing 7 Process and Direction 10.Paragraph writing 8 Cause and Effect 11.Paragraph writing 9 Cause and Effect/Examples 12.Paragraph writing 10 Comparison & Contrast 13.Paragraph writing 11 Comparison & Contrast 14.Reviewing of 6-11 15.Reviewing, Free Composition(2) |
| Prerequisites |
| This course carries 1 credit. In addition to 30 hours that students spend in the class, they are recommended to prepare for, and review, the classes using the textbook and the reference books, spending the standard amount of time as specified by the University for each class. Students must attend at least 2/3 of a course in order to receive credit for that course. If students do not fully attend the class for two times, it should be counted as one time of absence. |
| Required Text(s) and Materials |
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From Paragraph to Essay, Nan’un-Do |
| References |
| Will be introduced in the class. |
| Assessment/Grading |
| Class Participation (20%) Assignments & Quizzes (30%) Term Papers (50%): Total 100% |
| Message from instructor(s) |
| Enjoy writing your own ideas and feelings. |
| Course keywords |
| Paragraph, Topic Sentence, Writing |
| Office hours |
| Please contact the instructor via email. |
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| Last update |
| 3/11/2019 3:59:09 PM |