| 授業名 | SEMINAR 2 |
|---|---|
| Course Title | SEMINAR 2 |
| 担当教員 Instructor Name | 佐藤 亜美（Ami Sato） |
| コード Couse Code | NUC257_N20B |
| 授業形態 Class Type | 演習 Practicum |
| 単位 Credits | 2 |
| 言語 Language | EN |
| 学位 Degree | BSc |
| 開講情報 Terms / Location | 2020 UG Nisshin Fall |
授業の概要 Course Overview
Misson Statementとの関係性 / Connection to our Mission Statement
授業の目的（意義） / Importance of this course
SEMINAR 2 is the second course of the sequence (SEMINAR 1-6). Through the courses, students will develop the necessary research skills to conduct a project leading to the production of a 4,000 word thesis in English. The aim of SEMINAR 2 is to help students decide on their research questions and produce an introduction to their theses in English. In Term 3, students will learn the elements of a thesis introduction and start writing the introduction. In Term 4, the course introduces the literature review process, showing how to search the most relevant resources for their research topics. Students are expected to familiarise themselves with their research topics to prepare for writing a literature review in SEMINAR 3.
到達目標 / Achievement Goal
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
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
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. decide on a feasible research question
2. give a 5-10 minute presentation on their projects in English
3. write an introduction to their theses in English
4. understand the function of a literature review
5. develop academic writing skills in English
6. increase general English vocabulary
1. decide on a feasible research question
2. give a 5-10 minute presentation on their projects in English
3. write an introduction to their theses in English
4. understand the function of a literature review
5. develop academic writing skills in English
6. increase general English vocabulary
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
This course will be taught using lecture, group discussion and presentations. To be successful in class, students need to spend time on required assignments and come to class well prepared. Oral and written feedback will be provided for each assignment in class.
授業スケジュール Course Schedule
第1日（Day1）
Note: The course schedule is subject to change based on the students' needs and progress.Week 1:
Course overview
Student presentation
*Reading Summary Submission
Week 2:
Refining your research question #1
Academic writing: Classification, Vocabulary building
第2日（Day2）
Week 3:Refining your research question #2
Academic writing: Comparison and contrast, Vocabulary building
Week 4:
Introduction to the thesis introduction
Academic writing: Cause and effect, Vocabulary building
第3日（Day3）
Week 5:Writing the introduction to your thesis #1
Academic writing: Paragraph writing, Vocabulary building
Week 6:
Writing the introduction to your thesis #2
Academic writing: Compound sentences, Vocabulary building
第4日（Day4）
Week 7:Writing the introduction to your thesis #3
Academic writing: Review of the previous weeks, Vocabulary building
*Introduction to thesis (1st Draft) submission
Week 8:
Student presentation
第5日（Day5）
Week 9:Student presentation
Week 10:
Revising the first draft of your introduction
Academic writing: Common errors, Vocabulary building
第6日（Day6）
Week 11Introduction to writing a literature review #1
Academic writing: Generalisation, Vocabulary building
*Introduction to thesis (2nd Draft) submission
Week 12:
Introduction to writing a literature review #2
Academic writing: Discussion/Argument, Vocabulary building
第7日（Day7）
Week 13:Introduction to APA style and in-text citations
Academic writing: Reporting verbs, Vocabulary building
*Introduction to thesis (Final Draft) submission
Week 14:
Preparing for SEMINAR 3
*Portfolio submission
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。
Quiz/Test (oral presentations): 20%
Final Report (portfolio: 20% + introduction to thesis drafts : 30%) : 50%
*Students taking this course will give a 5-10 minute presentation on their research project in Week 8 or Week 9.
*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 | 30 % |
| クラス貢献度合計 Class Contribution Total | 30 % |
| 予習レポート Preparation Report | 0 % |
| 小テスト Quizzes / Tests | 20 % |
| 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 | 50 % |
| 期末試験 Final Exam | 0 % |
| 参加者による相互評価 Peer Assessment | 0 % |
| 合計 Total | 100 % |
評価の留意事項 Notes on Evaluation Criteria
Class participation (weekly assignments, attitude in class): 30%Quiz/Test (oral presentations): 20%
Final Report (portfolio: 20% + introduction to thesis drafts : 30%) : 50%
*Students taking this course will give a 5-10 minute presentation on their research project in Week 8 or Week 9.
教科書 Textbook
- 吉田 友子「アカデミックライティング入門 第2版」慶應義塾大学出版会（2015）978-4766422122
参考文献・資料 Additional Readings and Resource
Jordan, R. R.「Academic Writing Course 3rd edition」Longman Publishing Group（2004）978-0582400191
Purdue Online Writing Lab https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/
The Academic Phrasebank http://www.phrasebank.manchester.ac.uk
*Supplemental materials will be provided by the instructor.
Purdue Online Writing Lab https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/
The Academic Phrasebank http://www.phrasebank.manchester.ac.uk
*Supplemental materials will be provided by the instructor.
授業調査に対するコメント Comment on Course Evaluation
This is a new seminar course.
担当教員のプロフィール About the Instructor
学位：博士（言語学）ランカスター大学
研究分野 ： イン/ポライトネス、談話分析、コンピュータ媒介コミュニケーション
研究分野 ： イン/ポライトネス、談話分析、コンピュータ媒介コミュニケーション
Academic Degree：Ph.D. in Linguistics (Lancaster University)
Research Area：Im/politeness, Discourse analysis, Computer-mediated communication
（実務経験 Work experience）
2018 - 2019 小樽商科大学 非常勤講師、北海学園大学 非常勤講師
2019 - 現在 名古屋商科大学 専任講師
2019 - 現在 名古屋商科大学 専任講師
2018 - 2019 Part-time lecturer (Otaru University of Commerce, Hokkai Gakuen University)
2019 - present Assistant professor (Nagoya University of Commerce and Business)
Refereed Articles
- (2019) Using I don't know for rapport management in informal language learning online. Research Bulletin of English Teaching (15):
- (2018) Harmony through disharmony in online communication: an investigation of rapport management in discussion forums from a perspective of situated learning. Lancaster University
Refereed Proceedings
- (2020). A Study of the Speech Event of ‘Offering’ in English from the Viewpoint of Politeness. Proceedings of the 22nd Conference of the Pragmatics Society of Japan .Pragmatics Society of Japan. 1. 3. Kyoto University of Foreign Studies, Japan
- (2019). Rapport Management in Apologizing: From English Speech Acts Corpora. Proceedings of the 21st Conference of the Pragmatics Society of Japan .Pragmatics Society of Japan. 1. 3. Kyorin University, JAPAN