| 授業コード | 70017900 | 単位数 | 2 |
| 科目名 | Writing about Global Issues | クラス | |
| 履修期 | 第２学期 | カリキュラム | ＊下表参考 |
| 担当者 | JAMES, Daniel | 配当年次 | ＊下表参考 |
| 授業の題目 | Writing about Global Issues |
| 学修の概要 | This class is for students who want to improve their written Academic English Skills. It will be divided into two main areas: the first area will focus on skills for writing descriptive, comparative and argumentative paragraphs. The second area will focus on searching, collecting, analysing and editing information. All students are expected to make and submit five short reports and one final report during the course. All reports will be written, submitted, marked and returned using an online learning system. |
| 学修の到達目標 | Successful students will be able to 1. Write short, effective, understandable and interesting paragraphs. 2. Understand and use document making software e.g. Google Docs. 3. Write well-researched and analysed reports with appropriate use of resources. |
| 授業計画 | 第１回 | Lesson 1: Introduction: objectives, activities, assignments, grading etc. and submission of report 1. Students will learn about basic document formatting and writing skills. Student will be able to write basic format 1: long descriptive report. |
| 第２回 | Lesson 2: Use of AI, introduction of basic format 2: long comparative report and submission of report 2. Introduction and explanation of use of AI agents for writing-suitability, appropriateness and ethics-honesty and dangers of plagiarism. Student will be able to write basic format 2: long comparative report. Students will learn about grading method explanation and be able to understand and correct any errors. Feedback to report 1. |
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| 第３回 | Lesson 3: Introduction of basic format 3: long argumentative report and submission of report 3. Students will learn about and be able to write basic format 3: long argumentative report. Submission of report 3. Feedback to report 2. |
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| 第４回 | Lesson 4: Introduction of basic format 4: long cause and effect report and submission of report 4. Students will learn about and be able to write basic format 4: long cause and effect report. Submission of report 4. Feedback to report 3. |
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| 第５回 | Lesson 5: Introduction of basic format 5: long problem and solution and submission of report 5 Students will learn about and be able to write basic format 5: long problem and solution report. Submission of report 5. Feedback to report 4. |
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| 第６回 | Lesson 6: Review of basic formats and introduction of national and international global issues. Students will learn about fundamental global issues both within and outside of Japan. Students will review of basic formats and be able to choose the best format for their long report. |
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| 第７回 | Lesson 7: Review of fundamental global issues and SDGs and students select one Students will learn about fundamental global issues and SDGs. Students will select one "global issue" theme & be able to make a preliminary submission. |
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| 第８回 | Lesson 8: Researching and gathering information and selection of appropriate resources: part 1 Students will learn about researching & gathering information. Students will be able to select appropriate reference resources. |
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| 第９回 | Lesson 9: Correct reference method and format (APA7) Students will learn about the correct reference method and format. Students will be able to write their resources following the correct reference method and format. |
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| 第１０回 | Lesson 10: Researching and gathering information and selection of appropriate resources: part 2 Students will learn more about researching & gathering information. Students will be able to select appropriate reference resources from both sides (supporting and refuting) of an argument. |
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| 第１１回 | Lesson 11: Use of quotes and references within the text and how to avoid plagiarism Students will learn about the correct use of quotes and the dangers of plagiarism. Students will be able to make the first submission of their Final Report. |
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| 第１２回 | Lesson 12: Students will receive first review & feedback of Final Report. Students will be able to make any corrections or improvements suggested. |
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| 第１３回 | Lesson 13: Self and peer assessment of Final Report Students will carry out self-assessment of Final Report. Students will receive peer assessment of Final Report. Students will able to make second submission of Final Report. |
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| 第１４回 | Lesson 14: First time teacher assessment of Final Report Students will receive second review & feedback of Final Report. Students will be able to make any corrections or improvements suggested. |
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| 第１５回 | Lesson 15: Course overview and appraisal. Students will able to make final check and submission of Final Report. |
| 授業外学習の課題 | Students should make every effort at: 1. Using English as much as possible. 2. Practicing effective time management. 3. Always previewing and reviewing their work. 4. Students should expect to do at least 3-4 hours of outside-class work. 5. All feedback on assignments will be given in class. |
| 履修上の注意事項 | This course is recommended for students of English Level 2 and above. In order to succeed in this course you need to: 1. Attend all the classes in person or online. 2. Actively participate in classroom activities. 3. Complete coursework and presentation to the best of your ability. A code for Google Classroom will given out in the first lesson. NOTE: If a student misses five or more classes then they will not be able to submit a final report or give the final presentation. Subsequently they will not gain credits for this class. Authorised absences will be classed as an 'absence' but will not affect the final students grades. Official proof of the authorised absence will need to be submitted to the Kyogaku Center for it to be approved. Then it will be communicated to the teacher in charge. |
| 成績評価の方法・基準 | 1. Active Participation & Performance: 15% 2. Coursework (Reports): 50% 3: Final Report: 35% All coursework and the final report will be set, collected and marked online via Google Classroom. |
| テキスト | All materials will be handed out in class and will made available on Google Classroom. |
| 参考文献 | None. |
| 主な関連科目 | Contemporary Writing Skills |
| オフィスアワー及び 質問・相談への対応 |
All coursework will be carried out online-coursework setting, submission, correcting and marking. General feedback will be given in class after each coursework is returned and to individual students when needed on case by case basis. Additional feedback or guidance can be made by arrangement with the teacher in the class. I can also be contacted at: james@alpha.shudo-u.ac.jp and also Google Classroom. |
| Evaluation Standard | 5 (AA) | 4 (A) | 3 (B) | 2 (C) | 1 (D) |
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| To What Extent is the Question/Task Answered | Answers the question extremely clearly and to the highest standards. | Answers the question accurately and comprehensively | Answers the question sufficiently | The answer to the problem is insufficient | Gives answers that are unrelated to the question |
| Logic | Very logical throughout, without error | Logically consistent all the way to the conclusion | Although it is logically in place, it can be improved. | It is not logically organized and the purpose is vague. | The reports needs to be improved logically |
| Reference Materials | The student is able to accurately quote and refer to appropriate parts from a variety of materials. | The selection of materials is accurate, sufficient, and cited correctly. | Valid materials have been selected and there are no problems with quoting them. | The material is not shown or there is an error in the citation method. | Materials selected not used correctly |
| Paragraph and Sentence Structure 1. Paragraph Structure 2. Sentence Structure 3. Punctuation 4. Unified Writing Style | The writing uses accurate and appropriate phrases and vocabulary in English, is easy to read and has not errors. | The reports are written correctly without major problems. | There is a problem with one of the four parameters. OR There is a minor problem | There are problems with 2 out of 4 parameters. OR There are problems overall. | There are problems with 3 or more of the 4 parameters. OR There are serious problems with the writing overall |
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