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Course Code etc
Academic Year 2026
College College of Sociology
Course Code DK130
Theme・Subtitle Academic English Writing for Global Communication
Class Format Face to face (all classes are face-to-face)
Class Format (Supplementary Items) Face to face
Campus Seminar
Campus Ikebukuro
Semester Fall semester
DayPeriod・Room Wed.1
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Credits 2
Course Number SOX3430
Language Japanese
Class Registration Method Lottery Registration(定員:20人/ Capacity:20)
Assigned Year 配当年次は開講学部のR Guideに掲載している科目表で確認してください。
Prerequisite Regulations
Acceptance of Other Colleges 履修登録システムの『他学部・他研究科履修不許可科目一覧』で確認してください。
Course Cancellation 〇(履修中止可/ Eligible for cancellation)
Online Classes Subject to 60-Credit Upper Limit
Relationship with Degree Policy 各授業科目は、学部・研究科の定める学位授与方針(DP)や教育課程編成の方針(CP)に基づき、カリキュラム上に配置されています。詳細はカリキュラム・マップで確認することができます。
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Notes

【Course Objectives】

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

1. Recognize the fundamental structures and conventions of academic writing in English.

2. Produce clear thesis statements and logically organized paragraphs.

3. Strengthen their skills in summarizing and paraphrasing academic sources.

4. Apply appropriate referencing practices when incorporating evidence.

5. Develop confidence in presenting ideas orally in academic settings.

6. Engage with global themes and perspectives through academic communication.

7. Reflect on their development as writers and communicators in English.

【Course Contents】

This course provides an introduction to academic writing and presentation in English within an international and interdisciplinary context. Students will explore how academic communication functions across cultural and social boundaries.

Through guided exercises, reading activities, and collaborative discussion, students will practice organizing ideas, paraphrasing sources, and supporting arguments with appropriate evidence. Attention will also be given to reflective learning practices, allowing students to track their development as academic writers throughout the semester.

Japanese Items

【授業計画 / Course Schedule】

1 Course Orientation: Understanding Academic Writing
Introduction to course goals and expectations
2 English in International Academic Communication
Global perspectives and intercultural awareness
3 Building Clear Academic Sentences
Grammatical accuracy and fluency
4 Developing Structured Paragraphs
Coherence and logical organization
5 Expanding Academic Vocabulary
Precision and formal tone
6 Paraphrasing and Source Integration
Avoiding plagiarism; ethical citation
7 Mid-Semester Reflection
Portfolio check and self-assessment
8 Constructing Academic Arguments
Clarity and persuasive structure
9 Introduction to Referencing
APA fundamentals and citation practice
10 Writing with Audience Awareness
Adapting tone and purpose
11 Analytical and Reflective Writing
Genre awareness
12 Academic Presentation Skills
Organization and delivery techniques
13 Final Portfolio Development
Revision and editing strategies
14 Presentations and Course Reflection
Peer feedback and discussion

【活用される授業方法 / Teaching Methods Used】

板書 /Writing on the Board
スライド(パワーポイント等)の使用 /Slides (PowerPoint, etc.)
上記以外の視聴覚教材の使用 /Audiovisual Materials Other than Those Listed Above
個人発表 /Individual Presentations
グループ発表 /Group Presentations
ディスカッション・ディベート /Discussion/Debate
実技・実習・実験 /Practicum/Experiments/Practical Training
学内の教室外施設の利用 /Use of On-Campus Facilities Outside the Classroom
校外実習・フィールドワーク /Field Work
上記いずれも用いない予定 /None of the above

補足事項 (Supplementary Items)
Classes combine brief lectures, structured writing practice, peer interaction, and group discussion. Students will participate in guided activities designed to develop academic writing skills step by step.

The course emphasizes active engagement with texts, iterative revision, and constructive feedback as key elements of academic writing development.

【授業時間外(予習・復習等)の学修 / Study Required Outside of Class】

Students are expected to complete assigned readings and writing exercises before each class session and review feedback on their written work.

【成績評価方法・基準 / Evaluation】

種類 (Kind)割合 (%)基準 (Criteria)
平常点 (In-class Points)100 Weekly Participation and Writing Tasks(30%)
Midterm Learning Portfolio(20%)
Final Presentation(20%)
Final Writing Portfolio(30%)
備考 (Notes)
Detailed assignment instructions and evaluation rubrics will be provided via Canvas.

Students must attend at least 11 classes to pass the course. Repeated lateness may be treated as an absence.

【テキスト / Textbooks】

その他 (Others)
There are no assigned textbooks for this course. Required and recommended readings will be provided via Canvas LMS.

【参考文献 / Readings】

【履修にあたって求められる能力 / Abilities Required to Take the Course】

【学生が準備すべき機器等 / Equipment, etc., that Students Should Prepare】

Students should bring assigned readings and written work to each class, either in digital form (laptop/tablet) or printed.

【その他 / Others】

AI tools may be used in a limited and responsible way (for example, brainstorming ideas, language assistance, or formatting). Improper use may be considered academic misconduct.

【注意事項 / Notice】