アカデミックリーディング

この授業では、これまで習得した英語力を基に、英語4技能の実用能力を高め、積極的に自ら行動して情報伝達を行うことを目的とする。特にリーディングの技能を高め、クリティカル・シンキングの基本を学ぶ。授業では、教科書「Life and Society in Modern Britain. Revised Edition」を用いて、現代イギリスの在り方を学ぶ。イギリスは、2012年のロンドンオリンピックを経てイギリスの社会は大きく変わり、2016年のEU離脱を問う国民投票から2020年の正式な離脱を経て、政治的に大きな変化を経験してきた。本書では、政治、歴史、スポーツなど様々なテーマを通じて、イギリスの刻一刻と変化する現代社会事情を学ぶ。
またリーディング以外にも、グループワークやペアワークなどを通じたコミュニケーション活動など、様々な課題があるので留意しておくこと。

・英語のリーディングスキルを向上させることができる。
・英語の語彙力を向上させることができる。
・クリティカル・シンキングの基本を身につけることができる。

第1回 Orientation 授業の説明
第2回 Chapter 1
第3回 Chapter 2
第4回 Chapter 3
第5回 Chapter 4
第6回 Chapter 5
第7回 Chapter 6
第8回 Chapter 7
第9回 Chapter 8
第10回 Chapter 9
第11回 Chapter 10
第12回 Chapter 11
第13回 Chapter 12
第14回 Chapter 13
<期末試験>
第15回 Feedback

*以上の予定は、進捗状況に応じて調整有

「全学共通科目履修の手引き」を参照してください。

・授業内課題(要約、意見をまとめる課題、授業内アクティビティなど)、発表、提出物 (40%)
・教科書課題の成績 (50%)
・期末試験(10%)
*5回以上欠席した場合は成績評価の対象としない

・授業には、必ず予習の上で臨むこと。
・与えられた課題はすべて行うこと。
・欠席した場合は、自分でリカバリーを行うこと。課題の再掲はしない。

アカデミックリーディング

　本授業は、冷戦期のアメリカ合衆国（以下、アメリカ）における科学研究の歴史に関する研究書を題材として、学術的な英語文献を読みこなすに必要な知識—学術英語に見られる文章構造の特徴、語彙、慣用句、文法など—を教授し、かつ、アカデミックな場面で必要となる「読解力・精読力」、そして「（可能なかぎり）短時間で文章全体の内容（とくに筆者の主張や論旨）を把握する力」を受講生に身につけてもらうことを目的に実施するものです。
　上記の目的に加えて、この授業では、アメリカにおける科学研究がいかに社会の多方面に影響を与えるものであるか、そうした科学研究が連邦政府や政府や軍部と深く関与することは何を意味するのかという問いに対して、歴史的事実を踏まえつつ、冷静かつ論理的に考えることのできる見識の涵養も目的としています。かかる見識に基づいて得られる「教養」は、受講生が科学者やエンジニアなどの道に進む際、いかなる環境や立場に置かれうるのかを予測することに資するものであり、受講生には、本授業を、これからの学生生活や卒業後のキャリアを構想する一助にしてもらいたいと思います。

　本授業では、英語で書かれた学術書を読解する際に必要となる「読解力・精読力」、「短時間での文章全体の内容把握力」の習得および向上を目標としています。

具体的には、

(1) アカデミックな英文の読解に必要な語彙・慣用句・文法の知識を習得すること
(2) 学術英語に見られる文章構造の特徴、わけても「トピック・センテンス」と「パラグラフ」の定義および英文におけるそれらの役割について理解すること
(3)「トピック・センテンス」を利用し、単語や表現、文法などが難解な箇所を読み解く方法を理解・習得し、「読解力・精読力」を向上させること
(4)「トピック・センテンス」ならびに「パラグラフ」を利用して「短時間で文章全体の内容を把握する方法」を習得すること

を本授業の到達目標とします。

【「一般学術目的の英語」としての位置づけ】
　この授業は、自然科学、社会科学、人文科学といった分野を問わず、アカデミックな英文において一般的に用いられる語彙や慣用句、文法を習得しつつ、学術書や学術論文に特徴的な文章構造と論理展開に慣れることを目的としています。

【教材の性質や主題】
教材とする研究書と研究論文は、

　(1) Stuart W. Leslie. The Cold War and American Science: The Military-Industrial-Academic Complex at MIT and Stanford. New York: Columbia University Press, 1993.
　(2) Jessica Wang. "American Scientists and Cold War Politics: Current and Future Research Directions." Historia Scientiarum, vol. 16, no. 1, 2006.

の2つです。

　(1)は、第二次世界大戦後のアメリカの大学における科学研究が、冷戦遂行の必要性から資金の面でも規模の面でも急激に拡大し、連邦政府や軍部、財団や企業との関係が緊密化していく歴史的過程を、マサチューセッツ工科大学（MIT）とスタンフォード大学を事例に跡づけた歴史書です。さらに同書は、かかる大学のあり様についての考察をも含んでいます。本授業では、同書の"Introduction"を取り上げます。この教材を通じて、第二次世界大戦後のアメリカの科学研究をめぐる概略的知識を習得しつつ、ときに抽象的で哲学的な議論がなされるアカデミックな英文の読解および内容把握の方法に慣れてもらいたいと思います。
　(2)は、アメリカのみならず世界の科学研究に冷戦が及ぼした影響や弊害を科学者個人のエピソードに注目して執筆された論文（アカデミック・エッセイ）です。順序としては、比較的短めの(2)から読みはじめ、読解に慣れてきたところで(1)の文章に移ります。

【授業計画】
※受講生の理解度合いによって、回数を変更する場合があります。

第1回　イントロダクション（授業の進め方、成績評価の方法についての説明）

第2回〜第3回　上記文献(2)を読む。【1周目】

第4回〜第6回　上記文献(2)の学生によるプレゼンテーション。【2周目】

第7回　「論旨」の確認作業（学生との擦りあわせ）。【3周目】

第8回〜第10回　上記文献(1)を読む。【1周目】

第11回〜第13回　上記文献(1)の学生によるプレゼンテーション。【2周目】

第14回　「論旨」の確認作業（学生との擦りあわせ）。【3周目】

第15回　定期試験

第16回 フィードバック（フィードバックの方法は別途連絡します。）

【受講者が教室で行う作業：「1周目」】
　本授業では、文献(1)と(2)を「3周」します。「1周目」は、各パラグラフの「トピック・センテンス」（詳細は授業で説明します）の「精読」に取り組みます。講義形式で、「トピック・センテンス」に関する理解度合いを確認します。すべてのパラグラフの「トピック・センテンス」を読み終えたあとは、クラス全体で、英文全体をいくつの「パート」に分けうるのかを議論します。

（1）「トピック・センテンス」の解説
（2）「トピック・センテンス」における「トピック」と「アイディア」を参照し、その段落の内容を「予測ないし推測」
（3）Thesis Statementの探索

ただし、パラグラフによっては、「トピック・センテンス」のみならずパラグラフ全体の精読をしてもらう必要がある箇所があります。ですが、受講生が自らそれらを見分ける力を習得すべきとの観点から、担当者から事前に受講生に伝えることは極力控えます（予習の方法については、下記「授業外学習(予習・復習)等」を参照）。

【受講者が教室で行う作業：「2周目」】
　 「2周目」は、「トピック・センテンス」の理解を踏まえたうえで、パラグラフ全体の内容を理解する授業を実施します。授業では、「1周目」の「パート」分けに沿って、グループを組み、グループ内で役割分担をして、以下のプレゼンテーションに取り組んでもらいます。

(1) 「パート」全体の概略の説明（英語ないし日本語）。
(2) 読解にあたって難解と思われる個所を、「パート」内から3〜5ヶ所選定し、スライド等を用いて説明。
(3) 担当者からの質問への回答。

「2周目」の授業の解説を通じて、受講生には「トピック・センテンス」がいかにパラグラフ全体の内容と情報を凝縮したセンテンスであるかを理解してもらうことが、「2週目」の学習のねらいです（予習の方法については、下記「授業外学習(予習・復習)等」を参照）。

【受講者が教室で行う作業：「3周目」】
文献の該当箇所を「2周」し終わった直後の1回の授業を「3周目」の読解に当てます。ここでは、教材の「論旨」について、受講生と担当者との間での擦りあわせ作業をおこないます。この「論旨」についても、受講生が自力で読み取る力を身につけてもらうべく、「1周目」と「2周目」の授業では担当者から受講生に伝えることは極力控えます（予習の方法については、下記「授業外学習(予習・復習)等」を参照）。
　
【履修の心得など】
(1) リーダーズなど中レベル以上の英和辞典を毎回持参して下さい。
(2) 出席確認の方法は、授業開始時の点呼とします。この際に返事のなかった人は、カードリーダーの読み取りによる記録の有無にかかわらず「遅刻ないし欠席」とします。「遅刻3回」で「欠席1回」とカウントしますので、十分注意して下さい。

「全学共通科目履修の手引き」を参照してください。

【成績評価の方法・観点及び達成度】
　平常点（予習の有無、授業への積極的な参加や発言、プレゼンテーションにおけるパフォーマンス、「論旨ペーパー」の提出）：40％、定期試験：60％

【成績評価に関する注意事項】
　(1) 5回以上欠席した場合は成績評価の対象としません。また、この「欠席」には、上記「履修の心得」に記載の通り、「遅刻3回」で「欠席1回」とカウントされた場合の「欠席」も含まれます。欠席のみならず遅刻もしないよう、十分注意してください。
　(2) 授業を円滑に進めるために予習は必須とします。怠った場合には平常点を大幅に減点します。

【「1周目」の予習】
　辞書や文法書を用いて、「トピック・センテンス」の分析と解釈（日本語訳を含む）に取り組んでください。合わせて、「トピック・センテンス」のみの読解で足りるパラグラフと、初回からパラグラフ全体の内容の理解を要するパラグラフを見分け、後者については、パラグラフ全体の概略を理解する作業に取り組んでください。

【「2周目」の予習】
　まず辞書等を使わず、「1周目」の授業内容（とくに「トピック・センテンス」の内容）を想起しながら、内容を理解するように試みてください。次いで、不明な点について辞書や文法書で調べて精読をするという作業に取り組んでください。

【「3周目」の予習】
　「2周目」の授業の最終回で配布する「論旨」に関わる質問をまとめた紙（「論旨ペーパー」と呼びます）に回答を記入し、授業に持参してきてください（※「論旨ペーパー」は授業後に提出を求めます。また論旨ペーパーの提出およびその出来は「平常点」の一部に組み込みます）。

【復習時の学習】
　パラグラフ単位で英文の内容を理解するように、授業で扱った箇所を再度読んでください。さらに、教材の「論旨」について考える時間を取るようにしてください。

【オフィス・アワー】
　毎週金曜日の15時から16時まで受けつけます。詳細はKULASISに掲示します。申し出があれば、曜日・時間の変更も可能です。

アカデミックリーディング

本授業では、工学部の学生にとっても親しみやすいであろうサイエンス・フィクション（SF）小説のうち、不朽の名作とされてきたアメリカSF短編小説の3作品を講読する。時に難読箇所を伴う短編小説を英語原文で講読することにより、アカデミックイングリッシュの基礎・基本となる高度な英語読解能力を涵養することはもちろんのこと、工学部生の自由な発想をベースにSF作品を楽しみ、絶えず我々に思考を促してきた名作についての議論を重ねることで、理系学生としての思考の幅を広げることを目的とする。

1）高度な英語読解力を身につけ、文芸作品の英語をスムーズに読み解くことができる。
2）適切な辞書（生成AI含む）の活用法を武器に、難読の英文でも臆することなく、その意味を正確に理解できる。
3）辞書等の力を借りずとも、ある程度の速さで英文を読解できるよう、必要な語彙・文法知識を可能な限り多く身につける。
4）リーディングを通して学んだ語彙・文法知識等を、他の技能（リスニング・ライティング・スピーキング等）にも応用できる。

第1回：イントロダクション / アカデミックスキル（辞書の活用法、学術資料の検索法、図書館利用法など）の確認 / 受講生同士のアイスブレイキング
第2回：作品①　Kurt Vonnegut “Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow”の講読(1)
第3回：作品①　Kurt Vonnegut “Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow”の講読(2)
第4回：作品①　Kurt Vonnegut “Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow”の講読(3)
第5回：作品①　Kurt Vonnegut “Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow”の講読(4)
第6回：作品②　Isaac Ashimov “Runaround”の講読(1)
第7回：作品②　Isaac Ashimov “Runaround”の講読(2)
第8回：作品②　Isaac Ashimov “Runaround”の講読(3)
第9回：作品②　Isaac Ashimov “Runaround”の講読(4)
第10回：作品③　Philip K. Dick “Minority Report”の講読(1)
第11回：作品③　Philip K. Dick “Minority Report”の講読(2)
第12回：作品③　Philip K. Dick “Minority Report”の講読(3)
第13回：作品③　Philip K. Dick “Minority Report”の講読(4)
第14回：作品③　Philip K. Dick “Minority Report”の講読(5)
《期末筆記試験》
第15回：フィードバック

「全学共通科目履修の手引き」を参照してください。

大前提として、5回以上欠席した場合は成績評価の対象となりません。

期末試験（40%）、授業内課題（30%）、授業外課題（30%）
期末試験は、学期内に扱った英語表現を取りあげ、英文読解力の定着度を測ることを目的とし、正答率で評価します。
授業内課題には、授業時の発言、ペアワーク・グループワークへの貢献、プレゼンテーションなどが含まれます。十分かつ入念な予習をもとに、こうした活動に積極的に参加しているかどうか、などをもとに評価を行います。
授業外課題には、毎回の予習レポート課題、毎授業回後の授業感想レポート課題などが含まれます。提出課題としての質が保たれているか、課題に思考の跡が見られるか、剽窃など不誠実な行為はないか、期日までに提出できているか、などをもとに評価を行います。

予習
1.　指定された予習範囲を精読し、内容理解に取り組んでください。
2.　予習範囲を読み、感じたこと・考えたこと・疑問・意味が取れなかった英文・授業で解説してほしい場所などを、予習レポート（日本語200字程度）にまとめ、授業前日23:59までに提出してください。

復習
1.　授業で扱った範囲の英語を再度読み直し、語彙・構文の知識を定着させ、期末試験に備えてください。　　
2.　授業振り返りレポート（200字程度）を執筆し、学び・考えが深まったと思う部分を確認してください。
3.　各自の興味に合わせて、さらなる調査・研究や参考図書の講読を行ってください。

個別の相談等を希望する場合は、授業中に直接、もしくは、メールを通して、アポイントメントを取ってください。日程調整の上、対応します。（主に金曜の昼休みになると思います。）

アカデミックリーディング

イギリス発の学術雑誌として世界に知られるNature https://www.nature.com/
質が高いことで定評のあるイギリスのGuardian紙 https://www.theguardian.com/uk/technology
から学術情報やtechnologyに関わる記事を取り上げ、これを読解することによって知識を広げ、教養を深めると同時に、使いやすい英語表現を学ぶ。各自が自分の関心に沿ったキーワード検索を行い、記事を精選し、要約や部分和訳などを作成して、プレゼンを行う。互いの発表を聞き、英語でコメントする。授業で学んだ英語表現を習得し、専門分野における論文執筆、プレゼン、会話に生かす方法を学ぶ。

・特定の関心やテーマに沿った情報を英語で収集し、速読によって情報を選別すると同時に、選んだ英文記事を精密に読み解く力をつける。
・自分の専門分野、自らの今の関心、あるいは課題として提示されたテーマについて、英文記事や論文を通じて知識を広げ、深める。
・聴衆を前にリサーチと読解の成果をわかりやすく伝える力を養う。
・重要表現を暗唱し、応用する力をつける。

以下の計画は状況に応じて若干修正される可能性がある。

第一回：授業の流れと毎回の課題についての解説
・ NatureとGuardianが配信する最新のテクノロジー関連記事を中心にリサーチを開始し、自分が深く理解したい記事・論文を探し、選び、専門外の人にもわかりやすく説明することを目的としたレポートを作成するための準備を行う。リサーチ経過報告として、複数の記事・論文の要約などを課題として提出。

第二回〜三回
・各自のリサーチを進め、発表レポートを作成する。
・選んだ記事・論文を読解し、要約や和訳などを盛り込んだレポート提出。

第四回〜第一四回

一回の授業につき４〜５の英文記事・論文もしくはその一部を扱う。各記事の担当者による読解内容の発表。これについて応用できる英語表現などの確認。毎月に一回程度のペースで、応用例文について小テスト。お互いの発表を聞くことによって、視野を広げ、関心を共有する。発表については授業中に質疑応答の時間を取り、さらに全員がコメントを書いて提出。

第一五回　最終試験

第一六回　フィードバック（方法については別途指示）

「全学共通科目履修の手引き」を参照してください。

・リサーチ報告、レポート、プレゼン (40％）

・コメント提出、小テスト、期末試験 (60％)

5回以上欠席した場合は成績評価の対象としない。

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Academic writing & listening

For the development of students' skills in English for General Academic Purposes (EGAP), English Writing-Listening A (EWLA) consists of three components: writing, listening, and vocabulary.

For practice with writing, students identify, recognize, or understand basic elements of academic writing and, then, recall and apply this knowledge in the process of organizing and revising a short academic essay of at least 300 words. Under the guidance of the instructor they learn necessary foundational academic writing skills as stated in the Course Goal section below.

For practice with listening, students take the online course known as GORILLA (Global Online Resources for International Language Learning Assistance) outside class. They are assessed on their listening proficiency through weekly online assignments, as well as the four tests that the instructor administers in class.

For vocabulary learning, students use the standard reference book titled “Kyoto University Vocabulary Database 1110.” Like the listening component, students independently study words from the general academic list that the instructor assigns (usually 50 words a week) and are tested on a number of these words weekly.

By the end of this course, students will acquire the following skills at varying levels. Students should be able to:
- Recognize and use basic academic words in English
- Process general academic discourse presented aurally
- Identify the locations, functions, and features of the standard elements of essay introduction paragraphs (i.e., hook, topic statements, general statements and thesis statement) and apply this knowledge to write suitable introduction paragraphs for short academic essays
- Identify the locations, functions, and features of the standard elements of body paragraphs (i.e., topic sentence, supporting sentences, detail sentences, concluding sentence) and apply this knowledge to write suitable body paragraphs for short academic essays
- Identify the locations, functions, and features of the standard elements of conclusion paragraphs (i.e., summary of main points, final statement) and apply this knowledge to write suitable conclusion paragraphs for short academic essays
- Recognize basic methods of maintaining the unity (e.g., definitions) and coherence (e.g., transitional words) of ideas in short academic essays, and apply this knowledge to writing.
- Recall and apply basic conventions (e.g., punctuation) when formatting short academic essays
- Understand basic paraphrasing techniques (e.g., using synonyms, changing structure) to integrate information from external sources, recognize basic citation conventions, and utilize this knowledge to avoid plagiarism
- Understand the writing process and utilize it for drafting and editing to produce short academic essays
- Combine knowledge of (i) the structure of a short academic essay, with allowances made for rhetorical style such as problem-solution and argumentation, and (ii) the writing process, and apply this knowledge to produce a short academic essay of at least 300 words

In-class activities are related to the contents of the textbook. Though there may be some adjustments in certain cases, the schedule of this course is as follows:

Chapter 1 Introduction to Academic Writing
Chapter 2 Paragraphs & Topic Sentences
Chapter 3 Supporting Sentences
Chapter 4 Paragraph Writing
Chapter 5 Writing Process
Chapter 6 Introduction Paragraph
Chapter 7 Conclusion Paragraph
Chapter 8 Citations & Paraphrase
Chapter 9 Essay Structure
Chapter 10 Essay Outline
Chapter 11 Definitions, Opinions, Facts, & Format
Chapter 12 Peer Review
Chapter 13 Revising & Documenting
Chapter 14 Proofreading & Reflecting
Feedback

Important: Some instructors may cover more than one chapter in one week for better learning outcomes in the whole semester. Each instructor decides whether or not the class conducts the final examination in the test week. Students should confirm the class policy from their instructors.

「全学共通科目履修の手引き」を参照してください。

1. Vocabulary assessments 10%

2. Listening assessments 30%
*Students must pass at least eight out of 13 learning units (Units 1-12 and TOEFL ITP Sample Test Unit) of the online materials in order to receive credit for this course.
The score for the listening assessments is determined by performance on four in-class assessments and the study record of the online materials (Units 1-12 and TOEFL ITP Sample Test Unit).

3. Writing assignments 60%
*Scores for writing assignments may include in-class writing tasks and participation in class activities as well as a term paper.
*Students must complete various writing assignments, including an essay of at least 300 words in order to receive credit for this course. Note that plagiarism must be avoided.

Students are required to study academic vocabulary from the designated part (EGAP vocabulary) of the "Kyoto University Vocabulary Database 1110" outside of class, and regularly take vocabulary assessments in class.

Students are also required to study the online listening materials outside of class through the GORILLA system. The materials for this course are as follows:

・KU Academic Listening (A) Units 1-12 (required)
・TOEFL ITP Sample Test Unit (required)
・KU Can-Do Self-Assessment (optional)
・Extra practice for further study (optional)

Students must complete each unit by the assigned deadline. If students miss the deadline for a certain unit, the unit will not be evaluated as a passed unit.

For details such as the deadlines and the in-class assessment schedule, please see the handout distributed in class and the information posted on the GORILLA system.

Students are advised to save the textbook PDF file in their digital devices.
If they want a printed version, they can print the file on a printer at home or a nearby shop, purchase a book-binder (less than 200 yen) at the Univ. Co-op shop in the Yoshida-minami Campus or the Clock-tower, and use a binding-machine there for no extra charge.

Kyoto University students have access to free instructional videos on English listening skills. These videos help English learners by explaining how pronunciation changes in actual speech, covering features such as assimilation, reduction, and linking.
https://kubar.rd.iimc.kyoto-u.ac.jp/elme/　

Students may benefit from accessing the website offered by the Division of English Language Education (DELE), i-ARRC, Kyoto University. The website provides useful information to support students in learning and using English autonomously.
JP:https://www.i-arrc.k.kyoto-u.ac.jp/english_jp
EN:https://www.i-arrc.k.kyoto-u.ac.jp/english

Academic writing & listening

For the development of students' skills in English for General Academic Purposes (EGAP), English Writing-Listening A (EWLA) consists of three components: writing, listening, and vocabulary.

For practice with writing, students identify, recognize, or understand basic elements of academic writing and, then, recall and apply this knowledge in the process of organizing and revising a short academic essay of at least 300 words. Under the guidance of the instructor they learn necessary foundational academic writing skills as stated in the Course Goal section below.

For practice with listening, students take the online course known as GORILLA (Global Online Resources for International Language Learning Assistance) outside class. They are assessed on their listening proficiency through weekly online assignments, as well as the four tests that the instructor administers in class.

For vocabulary learning, students use the standard reference book titled “Kyoto University Vocabulary Database 1110.” Like the listening component, students independently study words from the general academic list that the instructor assigns (usually 50 words a week) and are tested on a number of these words weekly.

By the end of this course, students will acquire the following skills at varying levels. Students should be able to:
- Recognize and use basic academic words in English
- Process general academic discourse presented aurally
- Identify the locations, functions, and features of the standard elements of essay introduction paragraphs (i.e., hook, topic statements, general statements and thesis statement) and apply this knowledge to write suitable introduction paragraphs for short academic essays
- Identify the locations, functions, and features of the standard elements of body paragraphs (i.e., topic sentence, supporting sentences, detail sentences, concluding sentence) and apply this knowledge to write suitable body paragraphs for short academic essays
- Identify the locations, functions, and features of the standard elements of conclusion paragraphs (i.e., summary of main points, final statement) and apply this knowledge to write suitable conclusion paragraphs for short academic essays
- Recognize basic methods of maintaining the unity (e.g., definitions) and coherence (e.g., transitional words) of ideas in short academic essays, and apply this knowledge to writing.
- Recall and apply basic conventions (e.g., punctuation) when formatting short academic essays
- Understand basic paraphrasing techniques (e.g., using synonyms, changing structure) to integrate information from external sources, recognize basic citation conventions, and utilize this knowledge to avoid plagiarism
- Understand the writing process and utilize it for drafting and editing to produce short academic essays
- Combine knowledge of (i) the structure of a short academic essay, with allowances made for rhetorical style such as problem-solution and argumentation, and (ii) the writing process, and apply this knowledge to produce a short academic essay of at least 300 words

In-class activities are related to the contents of the textbook. Though there may be some adjustments in certain cases, the schedule of this course is as follows:

Chapter 1 Introduction to Academic Writing
Chapter 2 Paragraphs & Topic Sentences
Chapter 3 Supporting Sentences
Chapter 4 Paragraph Writing
Chapter 5 Writing Process
Chapter 6 Introduction Paragraph
Chapter 7 Conclusion Paragraph
Chapter 8 Citations & Paraphrase
Chapter 9 Essay Structure
Chapter 10 Essay Outline
Chapter 11 Definitions, Opinions, Facts, & Format
Chapter 12 Peer Review
Chapter 13 Revising & Documenting
Chapter 14 Proofreading & Reflecting
Feedback

Important: Some instructors may cover more than one chapter in one week for better learning outcomes in the whole semester. Each instructor decides whether or not the class conducts the final examination in the test week. Students should confirm the class policy from their instructors.

「全学共通科目履修の手引き」を参照してください。

1. Vocabulary assessments 10%

2. Listening assessments 30%
*Students must pass at least eight out of 13 learning units (Units 1-12 and TOEFL ITP Sample Test Unit) of the online materials in order to receive credit for this course.
The score for the listening assessments is determined by performance on four in-class assessments and the study record of the online materials (Units 1-12 and TOEFL ITP Sample Test Unit).

3. Writing assignments 60%
*Scores for writing assignments may include in-class writing tasks and participation in class activities as well as a term paper.
*Students must complete various writing assignments, including an essay of at least 300 words in order to receive credit for this course. Note that plagiarism must be avoided.

Students are required to study academic vocabulary from the designated part (EGAP vocabulary) of the "Kyoto University Vocabulary Database 1110" outside of class, and regularly take vocabulary assessments in class.

Students are also required to study the online listening materials outside of class through the GORILLA system. The materials for this course are as follows:

・KU Academic Listening (A) Units 1-12 (required)
・TOEFL ITP Sample Test Unit (required)
・KU Can-Do Self-Assessment (optional)
・Extra practice for further study (optional)

Students must complete each unit by the assigned deadline. If students miss the deadline for a certain unit, the unit will not be evaluated as a passed unit.

For details such as the deadlines and the in-class assessment schedule, please see the handout distributed in class and the information posted on the GORILLA system.

Students are advised to save the textbook PDF file in their digital devices.
If they want a printed version, they can print the file on a printer at home or a nearby shop, purchase a book-binder (less than 200 yen) at the Univ. Co-op shop in the Yoshida-minami Campus or the Clock-tower, and use a binding-machine there for no extra charge.

Kyoto University students have access to free instructional videos on English listening skills. These videos help English learners by explaining how pronunciation changes in actual speech, covering features such as assimilation, reduction, and linking.
https://kubar.rd.iimc.kyoto-u.ac.jp/elme/　

Students may benefit from accessing the website offered by the Division of English Language Education (DELE), i-ARRC, Kyoto University. The website provides useful information to support students in learning and using English autonomously.
JP:https://www.i-arrc.k.kyoto-u.ac.jp/english_jp
EN:https://www.i-arrc.k.kyoto-u.ac.jp/english

Academic writing & listening

For the development of students' skills in English for General Academic Purposes (EGAP), English Writing-Listening A (EWLA) consists of three components: writing, listening, and vocabulary.

For practice with writing, students identify, recognize, or understand basic elements of academic writing and, then, recall and apply this knowledge in the process of organizing and revising a short academic essay of at least 300 words. Under the guidance of the instructor they learn necessary foundational academic writing skills as stated in the Course Goal section below.

For practice with listening, students take the online course known as GORILLA (Global Online Resources for International Language Learning Assistance) outside class. They are assessed on their listening proficiency through weekly online assignments, as well as the four tests that the instructor administers in class.

For vocabulary learning, students use the standard reference book titled “Kyoto University Vocabulary Database 1110.” Like the listening component, students independently study words from the general academic list that the instructor assigns (usually 50 words a week) and are tested on a number of these words weekly.

By the end of this course, students will acquire the following skills at varying levels. Students should be able to:
- Recognize and use basic academic words in English
- Process general academic discourse presented aurally
- Identify the locations, functions, and features of the standard elements of essay introduction paragraphs (i.e., hook, topic statements, general statements and thesis statement) and apply this knowledge to write suitable introduction paragraphs for short academic essays
- Identify the locations, functions, and features of the standard elements of body paragraphs (i.e., topic sentence, supporting sentences, detail sentences, concluding sentence) and apply this knowledge to write suitable body paragraphs for short academic essays
- Identify the locations, functions, and features of the standard elements of conclusion paragraphs (i.e., summary of main points, final statement) and apply this knowledge to write suitable conclusion paragraphs for short academic essays
- Recognize basic methods of maintaining the unity (e.g., definitions) and coherence (e.g., transitional words) of ideas in short academic essays, and apply this knowledge to writing.
- Recall and apply basic conventions (e.g., punctuation) when formatting short academic essays
- Understand basic paraphrasing techniques (e.g., using synonyms, changing structure) to integrate information from external sources, recognize basic citation conventions, and utilize this knowledge to avoid plagiarism
- Understand the writing process and utilize it for drafting and editing to produce short academic essays
- Combine knowledge of (i) the structure of a short academic essay, with allowances made for rhetorical style such as problem-solution and argumentation, and (ii) the writing process, and apply this knowledge to produce a short academic essay of at least 300 words

In-class activities are related to the contents of the textbook. Though there may be some adjustments in certain cases, the schedule of this course is as follows:

Chapter 1 Introduction to Academic Writing
Chapter 2 Paragraphs & Topic Sentences
Chapter 3 Supporting Sentences
Chapter 4 Paragraph Writing
Chapter 5 Writing Process
Chapter 6 Introduction Paragraph
Chapter 7 Conclusion Paragraph
Chapter 8 Citations & Paraphrase
Chapter 9 Essay Structure
Chapter 10 Essay Outline
Chapter 11 Definitions, Opinions, Facts, & Format
Chapter 12 Peer Review
Chapter 13 Revising & Documenting
Chapter 14 Proofreading & Reflecting
Feedback

Important: Some instructors may cover more than one chapter in one week for better learning outcomes in the whole semester. Each instructor decides whether or not the class conducts the final examination in the test week. Students should confirm the class policy from their instructors.

「全学共通科目履修の手引き」を参照してください。

1. Vocabulary assessments 10%

2. Listening assessments 30%
*Students must pass at least eight out of 13 learning units (Units 1-12 and TOEFL ITP Sample Test Unit) of the online materials in order to receive credit for this course.
The score for the listening assessments is determined by performance on four in-class assessments and the study record of the online materials (Units 1-12 and TOEFL ITP Sample Test Unit).

3. Writing assignments 60%
*Scores for writing assignments may include in-class writing tasks and participation in class activities as well as a term paper.
*Students must complete various writing assignments, including an essay of at least 300 words in order to receive credit for this course. Note that plagiarism must be avoided.

Students are required to study academic vocabulary from the designated part (EGAP vocabulary) of the "Kyoto University Vocabulary Database 1110" outside of class, and regularly take vocabulary assessments in class.

Students are also required to study the online listening materials outside of class through the GORILLA system. The materials for this course are as follows:

・KU Academic Listening (A) Units 1-12 (required)
・TOEFL ITP Sample Test Unit (required)
・KU Can-Do Self-Assessment (optional)
・Extra practice for further study (optional)

Students must complete each unit by the assigned deadline. If students miss the deadline for a certain unit, the unit will not be evaluated as a passed unit.

For details such as the deadlines and the in-class assessment schedule, please see the handout distributed in class and the information posted on the GORILLA system.

Students are advised to save the textbook PDF file in their digital devices.
If they want a printed version, they can print the file on a printer at home or a nearby shop, purchase a book-binder (less than 200 yen) at the Univ. Co-op shop in the Yoshida-minami Campus or the Clock-tower, and use a binding-machine there for no extra charge.

Kyoto University students have access to free instructional videos on English listening skills. These videos help English learners by explaining how pronunciation changes in actual speech, covering features such as assimilation, reduction, and linking.
https://kubar.rd.iimc.kyoto-u.ac.jp/elme/　

Students may benefit from accessing the website offered by the Division of English Language Education (DELE), i-ARRC, Kyoto University. The website provides useful information to support students in learning and using English autonomously.
JP:https://www.i-arrc.k.kyoto-u.ac.jp/english_jp
EN:https://www.i-arrc.k.kyoto-u.ac.jp/english

Academic writing & listening

For the development of students' skills in English for General Academic Purposes (EGAP), English Writing-Listening A (EWLA) consists of three components: writing, listening, and vocabulary.

For practice with writing, students identify, recognize, or understand basic elements of academic writing and, then, recall and apply this knowledge in the process of organizing and revising a short academic essay of at least 300 words. Under the guidance of the instructor they learn necessary foundational academic writing skills as stated in the Course Goal section below.

For practice with listening, students take the online course known as GORILLA (Global Online Resources for International Language Learning Assistance) outside class. They are assessed on their listening proficiency through weekly online assignments, as well as the four tests that the instructor administers in class.

For vocabulary learning, students use the standard reference book titled “Kyoto University Vocabulary Database 1110.” Like the listening component, students independently study words from the general academic list that the instructor assigns (usually 50 words a week) and are tested on a number of these words weekly.

By the end of this course, students will acquire the following skills at varying levels. Students should be able to:
- Recognize and use basic academic words in English
- Process general academic discourse presented aurally
- Identify the locations, functions, and features of the standard elements of essay introduction paragraphs (i.e., hook, topic statements, general statements and thesis statement) and apply this knowledge to write suitable introduction paragraphs for short academic essays
- Identify the locations, functions, and features of the standard elements of body paragraphs (i.e., topic sentence, supporting sentences, detail sentences, concluding sentence) and apply this knowledge to write suitable body paragraphs for short academic essays
- Identify the locations, functions, and features of the standard elements of conclusion paragraphs (i.e., summary of main points, final statement) and apply this knowledge to write suitable conclusion paragraphs for short academic essays
- Recognize basic methods of maintaining the unity (e.g., definitions) and coherence (e.g., transitional words) of ideas in short academic essays, and apply this knowledge to writing.
- Recall and apply basic conventions (e.g., punctuation) when formatting short academic essays
- Understand basic paraphrasing techniques (e.g., using synonyms, changing structure) to integrate information from external sources, recognize basic citation conventions, and utilize this knowledge to avoid plagiarism
- Understand the writing process and utilize it for drafting and editing to produce short academic essays
- Combine knowledge of (i) the structure of a short academic essay, with allowances made for rhetorical style such as problem-solution and argumentation, and (ii) the writing process, and apply this knowledge to produce a short academic essay of at least 300 words

In-class activities are related to the contents of the textbook. Though there may be some adjustments in certain cases, the schedule of this course is as follows:

Chapter 1 Introduction to Academic Writing
Chapter 2 Paragraphs & Topic Sentences
Chapter 3 Supporting Sentences
Chapter 4 Paragraph Writing
Chapter 5 Writing Process
Chapter 6 Introduction Paragraph
Chapter 7 Conclusion Paragraph
Chapter 8 Citations & Paraphrase
Chapter 9 Essay Structure
Chapter 10 Essay Outline
Chapter 11 Definitions, Opinions, Facts, & Format
Chapter 12 Peer Review
Chapter 13 Revising & Documenting
Chapter 14 Proofreading & Reflecting
Feedback

Important: Some instructors may cover more than one chapter in one week for better learning outcomes in the whole semester. Each instructor decides whether or not the class conducts the final examination in the test week. Students should confirm the class policy from their instructors.

「全学共通科目履修の手引き」を参照してください。

1. Vocabulary assessments 10%

2. Listening assessments 30%
*Students must pass at least eight out of 13 learning units (Units 1-12 and TOEFL ITP Sample Test Unit) of the online materials in order to receive credit for this course.
The score for the listening assessments is determined by performance on four in-class assessments and the study record of the online materials (Units 1-12 and TOEFL ITP Sample Test Unit).

3. Writing assignments 60%
*Scores for writing assignments may include in-class writing tasks and participation in class activities as well as a term paper.
*Students must complete various writing assignments, including an essay of at least 300 words in order to receive credit for this course. Note that plagiarism must be avoided.

Students are required to study academic vocabulary from the designated part (EGAP vocabulary) of the "Kyoto University Vocabulary Database 1110" outside of class, and regularly take vocabulary assessments in class.

Students are also required to study the online listening materials outside of class through the GORILLA system. The materials for this course are as follows:

・KU Academic Listening (A) Units 1-12 (required)
・TOEFL ITP Sample Test Unit (required)
・KU Can-Do Self-Assessment (optional)
・Extra practice for further study (optional)

Students must complete each unit by the assigned deadline. If students miss the deadline for a certain unit, the unit will not be evaluated as a passed unit.

For details such as the deadlines and the in-class assessment schedule, please see the handout distributed in class and the information posted on the GORILLA system.

Students are advised to save the textbook PDF file in their digital devices.
If they want a printed version, they can print the file on a printer at home or a nearby shop, purchase a book-binder (less than 200 yen) at the Univ. Co-op shop in the Yoshida-minami Campus or the Clock-tower, and use a binding-machine there for no extra charge.

Kyoto University students have access to free instructional videos on English listening skills. These videos help English learners by explaining how pronunciation changes in actual speech, covering features such as assimilation, reduction, and linking.
https://kubar.rd.iimc.kyoto-u.ac.jp/elme/　

Students may benefit from accessing the website offered by the Division of English Language Education (DELE), i-ARRC, Kyoto University. The website provides useful information to support students in learning and using English autonomously.
JP:https://www.i-arrc.k.kyoto-u.ac.jp/english_jp
EN:https://www.i-arrc.k.kyoto-u.ac.jp/english

Academic writing & listening

For the development of students' skills in English for General Academic Purposes (EGAP), English Writing-Listening A (EWLA) consists of three components: writing, listening, and vocabulary.

For practice with writing, students identify, recognize, or understand basic elements of academic writing and, then, recall and apply this knowledge in the process of organizing and revising a short academic essay of at least 300 words. Under the guidance of the instructor they learn necessary foundational academic writing skills as stated in the Course Goal section below.

For practice with listening, students take the online course known as GORILLA (Global Online Resources for International Language Learning Assistance) outside class. They are assessed on their listening proficiency through weekly online assignments, as well as the four tests that the instructor administers in class.

For vocabulary learning, students use the standard reference book titled “Kyoto University Vocabulary Database 1110.” Like the listening component, students independently study words from the general academic list that the instructor assigns (usually 50 words a week) and are tested on a number of these words weekly.

By the end of this course, students will acquire the following skills at varying levels. Students should be able to:
- Recognize and use basic academic words in English
- Process general academic discourse presented aurally
- Identify the locations, functions, and features of the standard elements of essay introduction paragraphs (i.e., hook, topic statements, general statements and thesis statement) and apply this knowledge to write suitable introduction paragraphs for short academic essays
- Identify the locations, functions, and features of the standard elements of body paragraphs (i.e., topic sentence, supporting sentences, detail sentences, concluding sentence) and apply this knowledge to write suitable body paragraphs for short academic essays
- Identify the locations, functions, and features of the standard elements of conclusion paragraphs (i.e., summary of main points, final statement) and apply this knowledge to write suitable conclusion paragraphs for short academic essays
- Recognize basic methods of maintaining the unity (e.g., definitions) and coherence (e.g., transitional words) of ideas in short academic essays, and apply this knowledge to writing.
- Recall and apply basic conventions (e.g., punctuation) when formatting short academic essays
- Understand basic paraphrasing techniques (e.g., using synonyms, changing structure) to integrate information from external sources, recognize basic citation conventions, and utilize this knowledge to avoid plagiarism
- Understand the writing process and utilize it for drafting and editing to produce short academic essays
- Combine knowledge of (i) the structure of a short academic essay, with allowances made for rhetorical style such as problem-solution and argumentation, and (ii) the writing process, and apply this knowledge to produce a short academic essay of at least 300 words

In-class activities are related to the contents of the textbook. Though there may be some adjustments in certain cases, the schedule of this course is as follows:

Chapter 1 Introduction to Academic Writing
Chapter 2 Paragraphs & Topic Sentences
Chapter 3 Supporting Sentences
Chapter 4 Paragraph Writing
Chapter 5 Writing Process
Chapter 6 Introduction Paragraph
Chapter 7 Conclusion Paragraph
Chapter 8 Citations & Paraphrase
Chapter 9 Essay Structure
Chapter 10 Essay Outline
Chapter 11 Definitions, Opinions, Facts, & Format
Chapter 12 Peer Review
Chapter 13 Revising & Documenting
Chapter 14 Proofreading & Reflecting
Feedback

Important: Some instructors may cover more than one chapter in one week for better learning outcomes in the whole semester. Each instructor decides whether or not the class conducts the final examination in the test week. Students should confirm the class policy from their instructors.

*This class conducts the final examination in the test week.

「全学共通科目履修の手引き」を参照してください。

1. Vocabulary assessments 10%

2. Listening assessments 30%
*Students must pass at least eight out of 13 learning units (Units 1-12 and TOEFL ITP Sample Test Unit) of the online materials in order to receive credit for this course.
The score for the listening assessments is determined by performance on four in-class assessments and the study record of the online materials (Units 1-12 and TOEFL ITP Sample Test Unit).

3. Writing assignments 60%
*Scores for writing assignments may include in-class writing tasks and participation in class activities as well as a term paper.
*Students must complete various writing assignments, including an essay of at least 300 words in order to receive credit for this course. Note that plagiarism must be avoided.

Students are required to study academic vocabulary from the designated part (EGAP vocabulary) of the "Kyoto University Vocabulary Database 1110" outside of class, and regularly take vocabulary assessments in class.

Students are also required to study the online listening materials outside of class through the GORILLA system. The materials for this course are as follows:

・KU Academic Listening (A) Units 1-12 (required)
・TOEFL ITP Sample Test Unit (required)
・KU Can-Do Self-Assessment (optional)
・Extra practice for further study (optional)

Students must complete each unit by the assigned deadline. If students miss the deadline for a certain unit, the unit will not be evaluated as a passed unit.

For details such as the deadlines and the in-class assessment schedule, please see the handout distributed in class and the information posted on the GORILLA system.

Students are advised to save the textbook PDF file in their digital devices.
If they want a printed version, they can print the file on a printer at home or a nearby shop, purchase a book-binder (less than 200 yen) at the Univ. Co-op shop in the Yoshida-minami Campus or the Clock-tower, and use a binding-machine there for no extra charge.

Kyoto University students have access to free instructional videos on English listening skills. These videos help English learners by explaining how pronunciation changes in actual speech, covering features such as assimilation, reduction, and linking.
https://kubar.rd.iimc.kyoto-u.ac.jp/elme/　

Students may benefit from accessing the website offered by the Division of English Language Education (DELE), i-ARRC, Kyoto University. The website provides useful information to support students in learning and using English autonomously.
JP:https://www.i-arrc.k.kyoto-u.ac.jp/english_jp
EN:https://www.i-arrc.k.kyoto-u.ac.jp/english

Academic writing & listening

For the development of students' skills in English for General Academic Purposes (EGAP), English Writing-Listening A (EWLA) consists of three components: writing, listening, and vocabulary.

For practice with writing, students identify, recognize, or understand basic elements of academic writing and, then, recall and apply this knowledge in the process of organizing and revising a short academic essay of at least 300 words. Under the guidance of the instructor they learn necessary foundational academic writing skills as stated in the Course Goal section below.

For practice with listening, students take the online course known as GORILLA (Global Online Resources for International Language Learning Assistance) outside class. They are assessed on their listening proficiency through weekly online assignments, as well as the four tests that the instructor administers in class.

For vocabulary learning, students use the standard reference book titled “Kyoto University Vocabulary Database 1110.” Like the listening component, students independently study words from the general academic list that the instructor assigns (usually 50 words a week) and are tested on a number of these words weekly.

By the end of this course, students will acquire the following skills at varying levels. Students should be able to:
- Recognize and use basic academic words in English
- Process general academic discourse presented aurally
- Identify the locations, functions, and features of the standard elements of essay introduction paragraphs (i.e., hook, topic statements, general statements and thesis statement) and apply this knowledge to write suitable introduction paragraphs for short academic essays
- Identify the locations, functions, and features of the standard elements of body paragraphs (i.e., topic sentence, supporting sentences, detail sentences, concluding sentence) and apply this knowledge to write suitable body paragraphs for short academic essays
- Identify the locations, functions, and features of the standard elements of conclusion paragraphs (i.e., summary of main points, final statement) and apply this knowledge to write suitable conclusion paragraphs for short academic essays
- Recognize basic methods of maintaining the unity (e.g., definitions) and coherence (e.g., transitional words) of ideas in short academic essays, and apply this knowledge to writing.
- Recall and apply basic conventions (e.g., punctuation) when formatting short academic essays
- Understand basic paraphrasing techniques (e.g., using synonyms, changing structure) to integrate information from external sources, recognize basic citation conventions, and utilize this knowledge to avoid plagiarism
- Understand the writing process and utilize it for drafting and editing to produce short academic essays
- Combine knowledge of (i) the structure of a short academic essay, with allowances made for rhetorical style such as problem-solution and argumentation, and (ii) the writing process, and apply this knowledge to produce a short academic essay of at least 300 words

In-class activities are related to the contents of the textbook. Though there may be some adjustments in certain cases, the schedule of this course is as follows:

Chapter 1 Introduction to Academic Writing
Chapter 2 Paragraphs & Topic Sentences
Chapter 3 Supporting Sentences
Chapter 4 Paragraph Writing
Chapter 5 Writing Process
Chapter 6 Introduction Paragraph
Chapter 7 Conclusion Paragraph
Chapter 8 Citations & Paraphrase
Chapter 9 Essay Structure
Chapter 10 Essay Outline
Chapter 11 Definitions, Opinions, Facts, & Format
Chapter 12 Peer Review
Chapter 13 Revising & Documenting
Chapter 14 Proofreading & Reflecting
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Important: Some instructors may cover more than one chapter in one week for better learning outcomes in the whole semester. Each instructor decides whether or not the class conducts the final examination in the test week. Students should confirm the class policy from their instructors.

「全学共通科目履修の手引き」を参照してください。

1. Vocabulary assessments 10%

2. Listening assessments 30%
*Students must pass at least eight out of 13 learning units (Units 1-12 and TOEFL ITP Sample Test Unit) of the online materials in order to receive credit for this course.
The score for the listening assessments is determined by performance on four in-class assessments and the study record of the online materials (Units 1-12 and TOEFL ITP Sample Test Unit).

3. Writing assignments 60%
*Scores for writing assignments may include in-class writing tasks and participation in class activities as well as a term paper.
*Students must complete various writing assignments, including an essay of at least 300 words in order to receive credit for this course. Note that plagiarism must be avoided.

Students are required to study academic vocabulary from the designated part (EGAP vocabulary) of the "Kyoto University Vocabulary Database 1110" outside of class, and regularly take vocabulary assessments in class.

Students are also required to study the online listening materials outside of class through the GORILLA system. The materials for this course are as follows:

・KU Academic Listening (A) Units 1-12 (required)
・TOEFL ITP Sample Test Unit (required)
・KU Can-Do Self-Assessment (optional)
・Extra practice for further study (optional)

Students must complete each unit by the assigned deadline. If students miss the deadline for a certain unit, the unit will not be evaluated as a passed unit.

For details such as the deadlines and the in-class assessment schedule, please see the handout distributed in class and the information posted on the GORILLA system.

Students are advised to save the textbook PDF file in their digital devices.
If they want a printed version, they can print the file on a printer at home or a nearby shop, purchase a book-binder (less than 200 yen) at the Univ. Co-op shop in the Yoshida-minami Campus or the Clock-tower, and use a binding-machine there for no extra charge.

Kyoto University students have access to free instructional videos on English listening skills. These videos help English learners by explaining how pronunciation changes in actual speech, covering features such as assimilation, reduction, and linking.
https://kubar.rd.iimc.kyoto-u.ac.jp/elme/　

Students may benefit from accessing the website offered by the Division of English Language Education (DELE), i-ARRC, Kyoto University. The website provides useful information to support students in learning and using English autonomously.
JP:https://www.i-arrc.k.kyoto-u.ac.jp/english_jp
EN:https://www.i-arrc.k.kyoto-u.ac.jp/english