| Academic Year |
2026Year |
School/Graduate School |
Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (Master's Course) |
| Lecture Code |
WKA34050 |
Subject Classification |
Specialized Education |
| Subject Name |
Academic Writing for Graduate Students in Education |
Subject Name
（Katakana） |
|
Subject Name in
English |
Academic Writing for Graduate Students in Education |
| 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 |
1st-Year, Second Semester, 3Term |
| Days, Periods, and Classrooms |
(3T) Mon1-4：EDU L204 |
| 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 real-time 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 |
5
:
Graduate Basic
|
| Course Area（Area） |
22
:
Language Education |
| Course Area（Discipline） |
02
:
English |
| Eligible Students |
|
| Keywords |
academic writing
presentations |
| 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) | |
|---|
Class Objectives
/Class Outline |
To develop students’ ability to communicate academic ideas clearly and effectively in English. Students learn how to define a research focus, structure arguments, and develop academic writing through outlines, paragraphs, and a short academic paper. The course emphasizes the connection between writing and research communication. Students also learn to transform their writing into clear and effective academic presentations, focusing on presentation scripts and slide design. AI tools are used appropriately to support idea development, writing, and revision. |
| Class Schedule |
Class 1: Course introduction and overview; understanding academic writing structure
Class 2: Topic selection and developing a clear focus
Class 3: Outlining an academic essay
Class 4: Writing body paragraph 1 (topic sentence, support, examples)
Class 5: Writing body paragraph 2 (developing ideas and clarity)
Class 6: Writing introductions (background and thesis statement)
Class 7: Writing conclusions (summary and implications)
Class 8: Midterm writing check (peer review and revision)
Class 9: Improving academic style (cohesion, transitions, academic vocabulary)
Class 10: Improving clarity and coherence (editing and revision strategies)
Class 11: Using sources and basic referencing
Class 12: Drafting the full essay
Class 13: Presentation structure and slide design
Class 14: Presentation practice and feedback
Class 15: Final presentations (small groups) and final essay submission |
Text/Reference
Books,etc. |
No required textbook. All course materials will be provided by the instructor via Moodle. |
PC or AV used in
Class,etc. |
Handouts, Zoom, moodle |
| (More Details) |
English handouts will be provided by the teacher. |
| Learning techniques to be incorporated |
Project Learning |
Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review |
Students are expected to review materials in advance, participate actively in class activities, and revise their writing and presentation based on feedback. Additional time outside class is required to develop the final essay and presentation. |
| Requirements |
|
| Grading Method |
Writing tasks (including final essay): 40%
Final presentation (slides and script): 30%
Participation: 20%
Quizzes: 10% |
| Practical Experience |
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| Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it |
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| Message |
Everyone is welcome to this class. However it is aimed at students with an intermediate level of English as a Foreign Language, rather than those who already command English as a Second Language at high levels. |
| 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. |