| Course title | |||||
| Paragraph Writing [Paragraph Writing] | |||||
| Course category | Liberal Arts and Fundamental Studies | Requirement | Credit | 1 | |
| Department | Year | 1～4 | Semester | 3rd | |
| Course type | 3rd | Course code | 020053 | ||
| Instructor(s) | |||||
| 森 祐希子 [MORI Yukiko] | |||||
| Facility affiliation | Faculty of Engineering | Office | Email address | ||
| Course description |
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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 |
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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. What is a paragraph? 2. Understanding elements of paragraph writing (1) 3. Understanding elements of paragraph writing (2) 4. Writing a paragraph (1): Topic sentence 5. Writing a paragraph (2): Supporting sentences 6. Writing a paragraph (3): Concluding sentence 7. Writing a paragraph (4): Paragraph peer review 8. Review & Feedback 9. Composing various types of paragraphs (1): Comparison and Contrast 10. Composing various types of paragraphs (2): Comparison and Contrast 11. Composing various types of paragraphs (3): Cause and Effect 12. Composing various types of paragraphs (4): Cause and Effect 13. Composing various types of paragraphs (5): Problem-Solution 14. Composing various types of paragraphs (6): Problem-Solution 15. Course Review & Feedback *This is a typical schedule for the Paragraph Writing course. A specific schedule for each class will be announced in each class. |
| 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 |
| Get Your Message Across, by Hisatake Jimbo et. al., Nan'un-do. |
| References |
| Assessment/Grading |
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Class participation (20%): Class attendance and participation to class discussion and group work are evaluated. Tasks given in class (80%): Students are assessed whether they understood the lecture contents, and whether they can compose various paragraphs with logical consistency in English via various assignments: quizzes/tests, homework, term papers, and a final examination. |
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| Office hours |
| Office hours are to be announced in class. |
| Remarks 1 |
| Please check the Google Classroom of this course for more detailed class plans. |
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| Lecture Language |
| Japanese |
| Language Subject |
| English |
| Last update |
| 2/1/2022 3:22:20 PM |