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    英語総合講座III-35
  Research Writing: Topics in Modern American Culture
SARAH OSBOE 
4単位 
3〜4 
前期 
11002135

What is research writing, and how do you do it? What academic writing skills will you need to be able to do if you study overseas? What are hot topics in modern American culture? This course aims to explore these questions, using topics in American culture to learn the skills of academic writing, as well as academic reading and discussion. This course is especially for students who wish to study abroad or do an exchange program and would like to improve their writing skills. Students will be asked to write two papers on topics of their choice. Students will practice the skills of researching, making critical arguments, and writing effectively. We will investigate such topics as race, education, and immigration in the United States and use them as areas for research.

Course Objectives:
1. To learn and practice the skills of research writing, including researching, writing, and revising.
2. To explore modern issues in American culture through reading, discussion, and especially writing.
3. To create a learning community in the class.
4. To develop critical and creative thinking skills about social issues.
5. To prepare students who may study overseas for academic skills, particularly writing.

評価方法: Grading
Research Paper #1 25%
Research Paper #2 35%
Presentation of Research 15%
Attendance and Participation 25%

テキスト名: To be announced

授業計画――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――
1. Introduction to course
2. Culture Topic #1: Race and Ethnicity
Skill Focus: What makes a good argument?
3. Culture Topic #1: Race and Ethnicity
Skill focus: The research process
4. Culture Topic #1: Race and Ethnicity
Skill focus: The writing process
5. Culture Topic #1: Race and Ethnicity
Skill focus: Conferencing
6. Culture Topic #2: Education
Skill Focus: Using academic journals and electronic resources
7. Culture Topic #2: Education
Skill Focus: Audience and Voice
8. Culture Topic #2: Education
Skill Focus: More referencing
9. Culture Topic #2: Education
Skill Focus: Note-taking and listening to lectures
10. Culture Topic #3: Immigration
Skill Focus: Rhetorical style
11. Culture Topic #3: Immigration
Skill Focus: Conferencing
12. Culture Topic #3: Immigration
Skill Focus: Perfecting the research paper!
13. Preparation for presentations
14. Presentation of research
15. Presentation of research