| Academic Year |
2026Year |
School/Graduate School |
School of Education |
| Lecture Code |
CC320815 |
Subject Classification |
Specialized Education |
| Subject Name |
コミュニカティブライティングI |
Subject Name
（Katakana） |
コミュニカティブライティングI |
Subject Name in
English |
Communicative Writing I |
| Instructor |
HOUGHAM DANIEL GEORGE CAMERON |
Instructor
(Katakana) |
ホフム ダニエル ジョージ カメロン |
| Campus |
Higashi-Hiroshima |
Semester/Term |
3rd-Year, First Semester, 1Term |
| Days, Periods, and Classrooms |
(1T) Fri1-4：EDU L107 |
| Lesson Style |
Lecture |
Lesson Style
(More Details) |
Face-to-face, Online (simultaneous interactive) |
| This course is conducted in a hybrid format combining face-to-face and online (Zoom) sessions. The mode for each class is indicated in the course schedule provided in Moodle. |
| Credits |
2.0 |
Class Hours/Week |
4 |
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 |
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| Special Subject for Teacher Education |
|
Special Subject |
|
Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students) | |
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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) |
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Class Objectives
/Class Outline |
This course develops students’ ability to write clear and professional English emails for a variety of communicative purposes. Students will analyze model texts, practice key language patterns, and produce their own messages in realistic situations such as making requests, apologizing, expressing gratitude, and making proposals. The course emphasizes clarity, tone, and appropriate professional style. Students will also receive guidance on using AI tools responsibly to support the writing and revision process. |
| Class Schedule |
lesson1
Introduction: About the course
lesson2
Introducing Yourself by Email
lesson3
Sharing Details and Making Arrangements (confirmation email)
lesson4
Apologizing and Taking Responsibility (apology email)
lesson5
Clarifying Plans and Information (clarification email)
lesson6
Expressing Gratitude (thank-you email)
lesson7
Review and Midterm Preparation
lesson8
Midterm Test (Units 1–5)
lesson9
Request for Recommendation (request email)
lesson10
Persuasive Invitation Email
lesson11
Professional Inquiry Email
lesson12
Problem–Solution Proposal Email
lesson13
Giving Practical Advice (advice email)
lesson14
Review and Final Test Preparation
lesson15
Final Test |
Text/Reference
Books,etc. |
There is no assigned textbook.
Instructor-prepared materials and model texts will be provided via Moodle. |
PC or AV used in
Class,etc. |
Text, Audio Materials, Visual Materials, Zoom, moodle |
| (More Details) |
Moodle will be used for quizzes and supplementary resources. |
| Learning techniques to be incorporated |
Discussions, Quizzes/ Quiz format |
Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review |
Willingness to communicate and cooperate with other students is required. |
| Requirements |
|
| Grading Method |
20% Moodle quizzes
30% Midterm Test
30% Final Test
20% Active Participation & In-class Writing |
| Practical Experience |
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| Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it |
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| Message |
Students are encouraged to revise their writing using instructor feedback and appropriate digital tools. |
| Other |
This class is targeted at intermediate-level Japanese learners of English, specializing in English Education. |
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. |