英語学英米文学特殊講義I - 文学部 - 東京大学授業カタログ

英語学英米文学特殊講義I

Academic Writing in English I

This course will cover research skills, structure, writing planning and style, plus other areas related to the production of a major research essay in English. The course is designed to offer a flexible approach to study, and can be tailored to individual student needs. The classes will be conducted in English. The primary focus in the first semester will be on annotated bibliographies and literature reviews. This course will give students a deeper understanding of:
database usage
reading for content
annotation and literature reviews
writing in an appropriate style
presenting information concisely and cogently

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授業計画

1. Introduction and overview of course, types of research and writing, plus evaluation of individual student needs. 2. Writing/research skills: Developing a topic (1) 3. Writing/research skills: Developing a topic (2) 4. Writing/research skills: Structure and planning (1) 5. Writing/research skills: Structure and planning (2) 6. Working with databases (1) - search terms 7. Working with databases (2) - reading academic articles for meaning 8. Annotation skills (1) 9. Annotation skills (2) 10. Group annotation/lit review project workshop (1) 11. Group annotation/lit review project workshop (2) 12. Peer assessment workshop 13. Review of semester one and wrapup

授業の方法

The class will be conducted in English. The lesson plan may be modified depending on your actual progress. You will be expected to review the previous lesson, complete homework, and prepare for the next lesson as part of your outside preparatory work.

成績評価方法

1. In-class work 30% 2. Group annotated bibliography/literature review 30% 3. Individual annotated bibliography/literature review 40%

履修上の注意

There is no preparation needed for the first class. Materials for subsequent classes will be distributed in-class.