81158001 Advanced Writing in English BI

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2026Year School/Graduate School Institute for Foreign Language Research and Education

Lecture Code 81158001 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name 英語文章表現スキルアップＢI

Subject Name
（Katakana）エイゴブンショウヒョウゲンスキルアップビーイチ

Subject Name in
English Advanced Writing in English BI

Instructor FRASER SIMON ALASDAIR,FRASER SIMON ALASDAIR

Instructor
(Katakana) フレイザー　サイモン　アレスター,フレイザー　サイモン　アレスター

Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 3rd-Year, First Semester, 1Term

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (1T) Mon9-10：IAS J206

Lesson Style Seminar Lesson Style
(More Details) Face-to-face

Classes will be conducted primarily through writing practice, discussion, and peer-review activities. Students are expected to participate actively at all times. In principle, the course will be conducted face-to-face, although some sessions may be held online if necessary.

Credits 1.0 Class Hours/Week 2 Language of Instruction E : English

Course Level 2 : Undergraduate Low-Intermediate

Course Area（Area） 22 : Language Education

Course Area（Discipline） 02 : English

Eligible Students

Keywords Academic writing, paragraph structure, topic sentences, essay writing, logical organisation

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students) The course is aimed at students wishing to acquire the English writing skills necessary to participate in the global community.
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)

Class Objectives
/Class Outline This course develops fundamental academic writing skills in English. Particular emphasis is placed on paragraph organisation, including topic sentences and supporting details. Students will practise planning, drafting, revising, and editing their writing. Through regular short writing assignments and peer-review activities, students will develop the ability to write clear paragraphs and short essays.

Class Schedule lesson 1: Course introduction; diagnostic writing; introduction to paragraph structure
lesson 2: Topic sentences and main ideas
lesson 3: Supporting details and examples
lesson 4: Unity and coherence in paragraphs
lesson 5: Descriptive and narrative paragraphs
lesson 6: Opinion paragraphs
lesson 7: Peer review and revision of paragraphs
lesson 8: Paragraph writing assignment

Towards the end of the course, students will submit a short essay or written report based on the work covered in class. In some cases, students may revise and resubmit work completed earlier in the course. Further details will be explained in class.

The schedule may be adjusted depending on the progress of the class.

Text/Reference
Books,etc. A writing textbook will be used in the course. The textbook will be announced at the beginning of the course. Additional handouts and reference materials may also be provided when necessary.

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. Text, Handouts, Audio Materials, Visual Materials, moodle

(More Details) Audio-visual materials such as audio recordings, video materials, and presentation slides may be used when necessary.

Learning techniques to be incorporated Discussions, Quizzes/ Quiz format, Project Learning

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review Students are expected to complete short writing assignments and preparation tasks each week. They should also review feedback on their writing and revise or rewrite their work when appropriate.

Requirements

Grading Method Grades will be based on class participation, homework assignments, and final course work.

Practical Experience

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it

Message Students are expected to participate actively in class and to take every opportunity, both in and outside the classroom, to practise and improve their English writing skills.

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	2026Year	School/Graduate School	Institute for Foreign Language Research and Education
Lecture Code	81158001	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	英語文章表現スキルアップＢI
Subject Name （Katakana）	エイゴブンショウヒョウゲンスキルアップビーイチ
Subject Name in English	Advanced Writing in English BI
Instructor	FRASER SIMON ALASDAIR,FRASER SIMON ALASDAIR
Instructor (Katakana)	フレイザー　サイモン　アレスター,フレイザー　サイモン　アレスター
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	3rd-Year, First Semester, 1Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(1T) Mon9-10：IAS J206
Lesson Style	Seminar	Lesson Style (More Details)	Face-to-face
Classes will be conducted primarily through writing practice, discussion, and peer-review activities. Students are expected to participate actively at all times. In principle, the course will be conducted face-to-face, although some sessions may be held online if necessary.
Credits	1.0	Class Hours/Week	2	Language of Instruction	E : English
Course Level	2 : Undergraduate Low-Intermediate
Course Area（Area）	22 : Language Education
Course Area（Discipline）	02 : English
Eligible Students
Keywords	Academic writing, paragraph structure, topic sentences, essay writing, logical organisation
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Educational Program (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)	The course is aimed at students wishing to acquire the English writing skills necessary to participate in the global community.
Criterion referenced Evaluation (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Class Objectives /Class Outline	This course develops fundamental academic writing skills in English. Particular emphasis is placed on paragraph organisation, including topic sentences and supporting details. Students will practise planning, drafting, revising, and editing their writing. Through regular short writing assignments and peer-review activities, students will develop the ability to write clear paragraphs and short essays.
Class Schedule	lesson 1: Course introduction; diagnostic writing; introduction to paragraph structure lesson 2: Topic sentences and main ideas lesson 3: Supporting details and examples lesson 4: Unity and coherence in paragraphs lesson 5: Descriptive and narrative paragraphs lesson 6: Opinion paragraphs lesson 7: Peer review and revision of paragraphs lesson 8: Paragraph writing assignment Towards the end of the course, students will submit a short essay or written report based on the work covered in class. In some cases, students may revise and resubmit work completed earlier in the course. Further details will be explained in class. The schedule may be adjusted depending on the progress of the class.
Text/Reference Books,etc.	A writing textbook will be used in the course. The textbook will be announced at the beginning of the course. Additional handouts and reference materials may also be provided when necessary.
PC or AV used in Class,etc.	Text, Handouts, Audio Materials, Visual Materials, moodle
(More Details)	Audio-visual materials such as audio recordings, video materials, and presentation slides may be used when necessary.
Learning techniques to be incorporated	Discussions, Quizzes/ Quiz format, Project Learning
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Students are expected to complete short writing assignments and preparation tasks each week. They should also review feedback on their writing and revise or rewrite their work when appropriate.
Requirements
Grading Method	Grades will be based on class participation, homework assignments, and final course work.
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message	Students are expected to participate actively in class and to take every opportunity, both in and outside the classroom, to practise and improve their English writing skills.
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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