シラバス Syllabus

授業名 ENGLISH WRITING 2
Course Title ENGLISH WRITING 2
担当教員 Instructor Name Anthony Townley
コード Couse Code NUC034_N25B
授業形態 Class Type 講義 Regular course
授業形式 Class Format On Campus
単位 Credits 2
言語 Language EN
科目区分 Course Category 専門教育科目200系 / Specialized Subject 200
学位 Degree BSc
開講情報 Terms / Location 2025 UG Nisshin Term4

授業の概要 Course Overview

Misson Statementとの関係性 / Connection to our Mission Statement

This course is designed to equip students with the skills needed to proficiently craft an academic journal research paper. It will commence with an introduction to academic English, laying the foundation for a comprehensive understanding of the framework governing each section of an academic paper. Students will navigate through the essential components, gaining insights into the intricacies of academic writing and ensuring a holistic grasp of the research paper structure.

授業の目的(意義) / Importance of this course

Furthermore, students will cultivate their writing abilities through hands-on exercises and collaborative peer-review sessions. As part of the learning process, they will delve into a detailed analysis of the structural nuances specific to research papers within their respective disciplines. This targeted exploration aims to not only enhance their understanding of academic writing but also empower them to apply these insights effectively in their own research pursuits.

到達目標 / Achievement Goal


After students practice essay writing in Thesis Writing 1, we will delve deeper into the intricacies of crafting a research paper. This phase will encompass a comprehensive exploration of research paper writing techniques, guiding students through the process of transitioning from essay writing to the more structured and analytical approach required for research papers

本授業の該当ラーニングゴール Learning Goals

*本学の教育ミッションを具現化する形で設定されています。

LG1 Critical Thinking
LG2 Diversity Awareness
LG3 Ethical Decision Making
LG4 Effective Communication

受講後得られる具体的スキルや知識 Learning Outcomes


By the end of the course, students should be able to:

1. Identify features of academic writing and apply their knowledge of academic writing organize their ideas into a logical and coherent text.

2. Develop critical reading and writing skills.

3. Recognize the moves and steps in constructing research papers.

4. Develop proof-reading and self-editing skills.

5. Make effective written and oral presentations of one’s own work.

SDGsとの関連性 Relevance to Sustainable Development Goals

Goal 4 質の高い教育をみんなに(Quality Education)

教育手法 Teaching Method

教育手法 Teaching Method % of Course Time
インプット型 Traditional 80 %
参加者中心型 Participant-Centered Learning ケースメソッド Case Method 20 %
フィールドメソッド Field Method 0 %
合計 Total 100 %

事前学修と事後学修の内容、レポート、課題に対するフィードバック方法 Pre- and Post-Course Learning, Report, Feedback methods

In addition to theoretical learning, students will actively engage in practical writing assignments, focusing on honing essential academic writing skills. These assignments will cover various aspects such as summary, critique, and data commentary, providing a comprehensive foundation in the intricacies of scholarly expression. Furthermore, students will conduct a meticulous analysis of the moves and steps employed in research papers within their specific disciplines. This analytical approach equips them with a deeper understanding of how to apply these techniques when constructing research papers on a broader, more general topic.

Case Study: Research Paper

授業スケジュール Course Schedule

第1日(Day1)

Unit 4: Researching

第2日(Day2)

Unit 5: Outlining

第3日(Day3)

Unit 5: Outlining

第4日(Day4)

Unit 6: Avoid Plagiarism

第5日(Day5)

Unit 6: Avoid Plagiarism

第6日(Day6)

Unit 7: The Language of the Research Paper

第7日(Day7)

Unit 7: The Language of the Research Paper

●使用するケース
Case Study: Research Paper

成績評価方法 Evaluation Criteria

*成績は下記該当項目を基に決定されます。
*クラス貢献度合計はコールドコールと授業内での挙手発言の合算値です。
講師用内規準拠 Method of Assessment Weights
コールドコール Cold Call 0 %
授業内での挙手発言 Class Contribution 20 %
クラス貢献度合計 Class Contribution Total 20 %
予習レポート Preparation Report 0 %
小テスト Quizzes / Tests 40 %
シミュレーション成績 Simulation 0 %
ケース試験 Case Exam 0 %
最終レポート Final Report 0 %
期末試験 Final Exam 30 %
参加者による相互評価 Peer Assessment 10 %
合計 Total 100 %

定期試験 Final Exam

あり

評価の留意事項 Notes on Evaluation Criteria

使用ケース一覧 List of Cases

    ケースは使用しません。

教科書 Textbook

  • Dorothy E. Zemach, Daniel Broudy, Chris Valvona「Writing Research Papers- From Essay to Research Papers 」Macmillan Publishers Ltd.(2012)9781380059260

参考文献・資料 Additional Readings and Resource

Additional materials will be supplied by the instructor.

授業調査に対するコメント Comment on Course Evaluation

Student progress will be evaluated through assignments (40%), class contribution (20%), peer assessment (10%), and final exam (30%).

担当教員のプロフィール About the Instructor 


Anthony Townley completed his Master (MA) and Doctoral (PhD) degrees in Applied Linguistics at Macquarie University (Sydney, Australia). Anthony previously completed a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) at Queensland University of Technology (Brisbane, Australia) and a Bachelor of Arts in Modern Asian Studies (BA) at Griffith University (Brisbane, Australia).

Anthony has accumulated 25 years of varied professional work experience, most recently as the Director of Academic Writing at at Koç University in Istanbul. He has also worked as a commercial lawyer in Sydney and as an English language instructor, in a variety of teaching and administrative roles in Australia, Turkey and Japan. His special teaching areas include: English for Specific Purposes (ESP), Academic Writing, Legal Writing and English as a Foreign Language (EFL) and he is currently undertaking sociolinguistic research of legal/business discourse practices in Japan.

(実務経験 Work experience)


Professor, Nagoya University of Commerce and Business (2018 - present).

Director of Academic Writing Program, Koç University, Istanbul (2015 – 2017)

Academic Writing & Legal Writing Instructor, Koç University, Istanbul (2009 – 2017).

Academic Writing Consultant, Open Society Foundation, New York (2008 - 2017).

In-House Commercial Lawyer, TeleResources Engineering, Sydney (2006 – 2008).

EFL Language Instructor, Morioka English Academy, Iwate Japan (2002 – 2004).

Commercial Lawyer, Corrs, Chambers, Westgarth, Sydney (2000 – 2002).










Refereed Articles

  • (2024) A scaffolded speaking and writing ELP course for commercial lawyers: an action research case study from an undergraduate law school in Istanbul. Journal of English for Academic Purposes
  • (2023) International Merger and Acquisition: A Site of Interdisciplinary and Intertextual Discourse Activity. Business and Professional Communication Quarterly 2329-4906
  • (2022) The Use of a Multi-Perspectival Research Model for a Discourse Study of M&A Commercial Law Practice. Journal of Applied Linguistics and Language Research 9(1): 2376-760X
  • (2022) The use of discourse expertise to control the provision of legal services and establish discursive hegemony in commercial law practice: a case study from Europe. International Journal of Legal Discourse 2364-883X
  • (2021) The Use of Discourse Maps to Teach Contract Negotiation Communicative Practices. Business and Professional Communication Quarterly 84(1): 2329-4906

Refereed Proceedings

  • (2024). A scaffolded speaking and writing ELP course for commercial lawyers: An action research case study from an undergraduate law school in Istanbul. International Association of Applied Linguistics .21st AILA World Congress 2024. 1. 2. Kuala Lumpur
  • (2019). It Doesn’t Always Pay to be Polite in Business: the Discourse Realities of Facework and Im/politeness Discourse Strategies in Contract Negotiation using Email Communication. Proceedings of the Third JALT Business Communication SIG Conference .It doesn’t always pay to be polite in business: the discourse realities of facework and im/politeness discourse strategies in contract negotiation using email communication. 1. 2. Toyo University, Tokyo






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