CC322306 Communicative Writing II

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2024Year School/Graduate School School of Education

Lecture Code CC322306 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name コミュニカティブライティングII

Subject Name
（Katakana）コミュニカティブライティングII

Subject Name in
English Communicative Writing II

Instructor WALTER BRETT RAYMOND

Instructor
(Katakana) ウォルター　ブレット　レイモンド

Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 3rd-Year,  Second Semester,  Intensive

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (Int) Inte

Lesson Style Seminar Lesson Style
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Discussing and writing your ideas
Note: Adjustments may be made according to conditions in the second semester.

Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week 　 Language of Instruction E : English

Course Level 3 : Undergraduate High-Intermediate

Course Area（Area） 22 : Language Education

Course Area（Discipline） 02 : English

Eligible Students

Keywords English, Writing, Communication skills, Deep meaning, Unique ideas

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students) Secondary School English Language Education
（Comprehensive Abilities）
・To have acquired high English proficiency (English proficiency)

Class Objectives
/Class Outline By the end of the term students should be able to more clearly and more passionately express original thinking and awareness of issues of living in society.

The topics to be covered are listed separately to give students an idea of what kind of topics will be introduced, discussed, and applied. In actual practice, the topics will not be strictly covered one by one in order, but rather we will explore the topics in an integrated approach during the term.

Class Schedule Lesson 1: Orientation, Topic 1 (social and cinematic explorations)
Lesson 2: Topic 2 (scene and context)
Lesson 3: Topic 3 (characters and identities)
Lesson 4: Topic 4 (complexities in society)
Lesson 5: Topic 5 (cultural awareness)
Lesson 6: Topic 6 (social interactions in institutions)
Lesson 7: Topic 7 (social interactions in personal relationships)
Lesson 8: Review, Topic 8 (reflection and refinement)
Lesson 9: Topic 9 (development of character)
Lesson 10: Topic 10 (development of story)
Lesson 11: Topic 11 (structure of society)
Lesson 12: Topic 12 (intercultural understanding)
Lesson 13: Topic 13 (intercultural application)
Lesson 14: Topic 14 (deeper meaning)
Lesson 15: Review, reflection, recommendations

Text/Reference
Books,etc. No specific textbook, but on-demand contents will be provided on Moodle.

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. 　

(More Details)

Learning techniques to be incorporated 　

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review Always come to class prepared to actively participate. Volunteers are always appreciated. Students who are engaged in the class will be noticed. Good teachers are developed by first being good students. We should never stop learning.

Requirements

Grading Method Regular participation, timely completion of assignments, and observable improvement in students’ language skills (fluency, accuracy, and complexity) will help their grade.

In order to successfully complete (pass) this class, you must have less than 5 absences and obtain a minimum total score of 60.

50% Active and consistent participation
50% Reports

Practical Experience

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it

Message Communicative Writing II is the second part of a writing course designed to help students further develop their written communication abilities (i.e., abilities to effectively communicate their ideas and opinions using appropriate, accurate, and concise English). Students will also learn to develop and write well-organized reports on various social topics. All four skills will be used to encourage both broad and deep thinking and learning.

Other

Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes.
Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

Academic Year	2024Year	School/Graduate School	School of Education
Lecture Code	CC322306	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	コミュニカティブライティングII
Subject Name （Katakana）	コミュニカティブライティングII
Subject Name in English	Communicative Writing II
Instructor	WALTER BRETT RAYMOND
Instructor (Katakana)	ウォルター　ブレット　レイモンド
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	3rd-Year, Second Semester, Intensive
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(Int) Inte
Lesson Style	Seminar	Lesson Style (More Details)
Discussing and writing your ideas Note: Adjustments may be made according to conditions in the second semester.
Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week		Language of Instruction	E : English
Course Level	3 : Undergraduate High-Intermediate
Course Area（Area）	22 : Language Education
Course Area（Discipline）	02 : English
Eligible Students
Keywords	English, Writing, Communication skills, Deep meaning, Unique ideas
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Educational Program (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Criterion referenced Evaluation (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)	Secondary School English Language Education （Comprehensive Abilities）・To have acquired high English proficiency (English proficiency)
Class Objectives /Class Outline	By the end of the term students should be able to more clearly and more passionately express original thinking and awareness of issues of living in society. The topics to be covered are listed separately to give students an idea of what kind of topics will be introduced, discussed, and applied. In actual practice, the topics will not be strictly covered one by one in order, but rather we will explore the topics in an integrated approach during the term.
Class Schedule	Lesson 1: Orientation, Topic 1 (social and cinematic explorations) Lesson 2: Topic 2 (scene and context) Lesson 3: Topic 3 (characters and identities) Lesson 4: Topic 4 (complexities in society) Lesson 5: Topic 5 (cultural awareness) Lesson 6: Topic 6 (social interactions in institutions) Lesson 7: Topic 7 (social interactions in personal relationships) Lesson 8: Review, Topic 8 (reflection and refinement) Lesson 9: Topic 9 (development of character) Lesson 10: Topic 10 (development of story) Lesson 11: Topic 11 (structure of society) Lesson 12: Topic 12 (intercultural understanding) Lesson 13: Topic 13 (intercultural application) Lesson 14: Topic 14 (deeper meaning) Lesson 15: Review, reflection, recommendations
Text/Reference Books,etc.	No specific textbook, but on-demand contents will be provided on Moodle.
PC or AV used in Class,etc.
(More Details)
Learning techniques to be incorporated
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Always come to class prepared to actively participate. Volunteers are always appreciated. Students who are engaged in the class will be noticed. Good teachers are developed by first being good students. We should never stop learning.
Requirements
Grading Method	Regular participation, timely completion of assignments, and observable improvement in students’ language skills (fluency, accuracy, and complexity) will help their grade. In order to successfully complete (pass) this class, you must have less than 5 absences and obtain a minimum total score of 60. 50% Active and consistent participation 50% Reports
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message	Communicative Writing II is the second part of a writing course designed to help students further develop their written communication abilities (i.e., abilities to effectively communicate their ideas and opinions using appropriate, accurate, and concise English). Students will also learn to develop and write well-organized reports on various social topics. All four skills will be used to encourage both broad and deep thinking and learning.
Other
Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes. Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

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