EL514/ 518: Academic Research/Writing 3a/ b (4 units, 4
credits)
Chiyeko Kristin Takayoshi,
Adjunct Instructor in ESL
Fall 2007 Pasadena
DESCRIPTION:
This
Advanced writing course is designed to combine the content of a specified
Individualized Distance Learning (IDL) course with a presentation of skills and
strategies necessary for developing competency in academic research writing.
Skills range from organizing a paragraph to writing a research paper, with a
focus on the assignments of the IDL course.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. Review and reinforce learning outcomes in
Level 1a (Intermediate) and Level 2a (High-Intermediate).
2. Write with few grammatical errors by
becoming a self-editor.
3. Develop graduate level writing skills
(strong thesis, well supported arguments, variety of
references, proper citation, proper formatting) in three drafts.
4. Develop academic writing style
- Developing
and shaping ideas, focusing purpose
- Strengthening theses, topic sentences and arranging support
- Revising and editing drafts
- Analyzing, evaluating, and arguing issues
- Summarizing, paraphrasing, and quoting sources
- Synthesizing information in essays and research papers
5. Gain experience in writing book reviews, academic
research papers, and essay examinations
COURSE FORMAT:
This
class meets twice weekly for two-hour sessions.
Class time will be spent building writing skills using a variety of
activities, including ESL and IDL content. In addition to the four hours of
class time, students will be expected to complete an additional four hours of
lab time which focuses on writing skills.
REQUIRED READING:
1. Core, Deborah. The Seminary Student Writes. St. Louis, MI: Chalice Press,
2000.
2. Turabian,
Kate L. A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations (7th
edition). Chicago, IL: The University of Chicago Press,
2007.
RECOMMENDED READING:
1. Byrd,
Patricia and Beverly Benson. Problem/Solution: A Reference for ESL Writers. Boston,
MA: Heinle & Heinle
Publishers, 1994.
2. Leki, Ilona. Academic Writing: Exploring Processes and
Strategies (2nd edition). New York, NY: St. Martin’s Press,
1995.
3. Reid, Joy M. The Process of
Composition, (2nd edition) Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall Regents,
1988.
ASSIGNMENTS:
Homework assignments will be limited to the assignments in
the IDL course, which will vary from term to term. In class, students will
actively engage in a minimum of 10 academic writing assignments.
PREREQUISITES: Students must
be concurrently registered in a specified IDL course and EL513: Writing Lab.
RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM:
Meets partial requirements to advance from the ESL Program.
FINAL EXAM: ESL Exit Exam.
Last Date Edited: June 18,
2007