ENGLISH COMPOSITION A-2【Dｸﾞﾙ-ﾌﾟ】

概要

This course focuses on further developing the skills required to plan and write a 1,500–2,000-word research essay with a coherent and well-supported argument. Building on the work completed in Composition A-1, the areas covered will again initially include selecting and refining an essay topic, identifying and critically evaluating relevant sources (as well as reviewing appropriate citation procedures), and drafting an outline based on a working thesis statement. Additional planning components (compared to A-1) in the first part of the course will include developing a preliminary research proposal as the basis of the outline, examining and engaging with counterarguments relevant to your position, and considering how to both support your own argument and challenge or refute opposing viewpoints. Subsequent classes will explore effective strategies that can be used during the essay drafting and revision process, with careful attention to explaining how to work from an outline and integrate sources while developing an argument for a longer research essay. Throughout the course, there will be an emphasis on learning how to articulate your own ideas clearly and confidently in written form. * Students wishing to retake this course are required to email the instructor before the first class.

目標

1. To further develop your understanding of and ability to independently explore the foundational aspects of the academic writing process (and the related composition, planning, and research skills) covered in Composition A-1. 2. To further develop your ability to select a research topic and develop an appropriate and well-constructed argument, including the consideration and critical evaluation of relevant counterarguments or opposing views. 3. To practice and improve the key skills involved in the different stages of planning, preparing, and composing a research essay (especially while working from an outline and a related preliminary research proposal). 4. To further develop your ability to identify, evaluate, and integrate various sources relevant to your chosen research essay topic and intended argument, including the consistent use and application of appropriate citation procedures. 5. To practice and further improve your ability to communicate your own ideas and arguments clearly, coherently, and persuasively in written form.

授業外の学習

Completing assigned readings and/or conducting research as part of class preparation, as well as doing regular homework assignments, which will include planning tasks, writing exercises, and essay draft preparation (approx. 45-60 minutes per session). Please note that expected work outside of class may vary week-by-week as follows: For classes focused on pre-assigned readings, you can expect to spend approx. 30-40 minutes (per session) on working through the readings and preparation tasks, with approx. 15-20 minutes (per session) for homework and review tasks. For classes focused on research and planning activities, you can expect to spend approx. 45-60 minutes per session on this work (which will include homework tasks and/or independent self-review based on guidelines from the instructor). For classes focused on writing exercises and essay draft preparation (and composition), you can expect to spend approx. 45-60 minutes per session on this work (which may include homework tasks and/or independent self-review based on guidelines from the instructor).

所要時間: 45-60 minutes