This course information is accessible at the Mei-Writing website.

Nagoya University
Institute ofLiberal Arts & Sciences
Department of Academic
Writing Education(Mei-Writing)

Mei-Writing's Definition of Academic Writing

The most fundamental objective of an academic paper is to persuade its readers to accept the
paper’s thesis statement by demonstrating the logical steps that lead to the thesis statement.
- Paul W. L. Lai

Spring 2012

I．
．Teaching Period, Break and Class hours
1．Teaching Period
Spring Semester： April 13, 2012 (Fri.) ～ July 23, 2012 (Mon.)
Fall Semester ： October 1, 2012 (Mon,) ～ January 25, 2013 (Fri.)
2．Break
Summer： August 8, 2012 (Wed.) ～ September 30, 2012 (Sun.)
Winter ： December 28, 2012 (Fri.) ～ January 7, 2013 (Mon.)
3．Break (tentative)
Meidai-sai： June 7, 2012 (Thu.) afternoon ・June 8, 2012 (Fri.)
Preparation for the national university entrance exam：January 18, 2013 (Fri.)
4．Class periodFirst： 8:45～10:15
Second ： 10:30～12:00
Third ： 13:00～14:30
Fourth ： 14:45～16:15
Fifth： 16:30～18:00
II．
．Cancellation
Class cancellation or classroom changes will be announced by e-mail and on the Mei-Writing website.
III．
．Registration
Please complete the following steps to apply for the courses.
Limited space is available; application does not guarantee acceptance.
A. Send an e-mail to Mei-Writing by 17:00, April 13, 2012 (Friday), providing the following information:1) the course name and code2) your name3) your department, major
4) your academic year (M1, M2, D1…)
5) your ID number
6) your contact information
7) an explanation of the reason why you want to take this course, for details, please refer to therequirement or notes given in the course you are applying for.
* If the upper limit for accepting the course participants is not reached for any one of the courses,
notification of available seats will be announced at the Mei-Writing website:
B. If the number of applicants exceeds 20, selection will be made based on the reason for applying.
Selected applicants will be informed by email by 17:00, April 20, 2012 (Mon.). All those who applied
for the courses should come to the first lesson.
* If you have sent us the application email for the course but decide not to take it after attending its first lesson,
could you please email Mei-Writing about your decision as soon as possible.
This is important because other course applicants might be waiting for your seat.
C. E-mail address: Mei-Writing : meiwriting@ilas.nagoya-u.ac.jp
Subject : course title

Schedule for Spring 2012EnglishCourseCode

Professor

Day(hour)

Class
room

Academic Writing I

APaul W. L.Lai

Tue. (3)

A24

20

New

Academic Writing I

B

Chad Nilep

Wed. (3)

S14

20

New

Academic Writing I

F

Kevin Teo

Thu. (3)

A12

20

New

Mark Weeks

Tue. (5)

S17

20

New

Presentation I

Seats Remarks

GermanAcademic Writing I

CMarkus Rude

Wed. (4)

S12

20

New

FrenchAcademic Writing I

D

Nicolas Baumert

Mon. (3)

A12

20

New

ChineseAcademic Writing I

E

Jian Lu

Mon. (4)

C22

20

New

Schedule for Fall 2012EnglishCourseCode

Professor

Day(hour)

Class
room

Academic Writing II

APaul W. L.Lai

Tue. (3)C20

20

Continue

Academic Writing II

B

Chad Nilep

Wed. (3)

C32

20

New

Academic Writing IIF

Kevin Teo

Thu. (4)

A12

20

New

Mark Weeks

Tue. (5)

C20

20

New

Presentation II

Seats Remarks

GermanAcademic Writing II

C

Markus Rude

Wed. (4)

S12

20

New

FrenchAcademic Writing II

D

Nicolas Baumert

Fri. (3)

S15

20

New

ChineseAcademic Writing II

E

Jian Lu

Thu. (4)A33

20ContinueCourses Description〈Academic Writing〉
CourseProfessor

Day ・
Seats
Hour

Syllabus
授業の目標 (Course Objective)
The primary goal of this course is to help graduate students
develop basic logical thinking skills that are necessary forwriting a clear and convincing academic paper. Aftercompleting this course, the students will be able to write
English academic abstracts that meet a high international
standard. Those who succeed in having at least one English
abstract accepted for publication during the course might beemployed as an Academic Writing Tutorial Specialist(teaching assistant).
履修条件等 (Enrollment Conditions, etc.)(1) Graduate students who are able to take classes, andcommunicate, in English.
(2) Preference will be given to those who are planning tosubmit abstracts to international conferences or journals.

EnglishAcademic
Writing I:
Logical Thinking
Skills In
Academic
WritingPaul W.L.
Lai

Tue. (3)20

授業内容 (Course Content)(1) Introduction to academic writing.
(2) A narrow but useful definition of academic writing.
(3) The role of thesis statement in academic writing.
(4) Student presentation on Thesis Statement.
(5) Introduction to logical argument.
(6) Introduction to common logical fallacies.
(7) Step by step guide on how to build logical connections.
(8) Step by step guide on how to build a basic argument foryour thesis statement.
(9) Student Presentation on Logical Argument.
(10) Review, reflection, and course evaluation.
成績評価の基準と方法 (Grading Basis)(1) Attendance must be over 80%(2) One abstract in English
教科書・参考書等 (Textbook, Reference book, etc.)
Free course materials will be available for download at thecourse web site.
注意事項 (Notes)(1) If you are interested in taking this course, you are required
to send an email to meiwriting@ilas.nagoya-u.ac.jp,
explaining why you want to take this course. You need tosend the email by 17:00, April 13, 2012. But due to thehigh demand of enrollment request for this course, youare advised to do so as early as possible.
(2) Selection based on the reason for attending the course if
number of applicants exceeds 20. Selection result will be
informed by 17:00, April 20, 2012.
(3) The first lesson of the course will commence on April 17,
2012.

CourseProfessor

Day ・
Seats
Hour

Syllabus
授業の目標 (Course Objectives)
This course focuses on thesis statements and abstracts, andother structures for communication in academic writing. We
will read academic papers from a variety of fields written in
English about Japan, and analyze their structure. Students
will write an abstract for one academic paper, plus one shortpaper describing their future planned research. Students will
also practice reviewing and editing work by their peers, otherstudents in the course.
履修条件等 (Enrollment Conditions, etc.)
The course is open to graduate students in any field. Although
there is no prerequisite, you should have a clearly definedplan for a journal article, thesis section, or research project
before joining the class. You must be able to communicate
effectively in English. Depending on enrollment, you may berequired to review work by students in different fields fromyour own.

EnglishAcademic
Writing I:
Structures ofacademic writing

Chad
Nilep

Wed. (3)20

授業内容 (Course Content)
Describes the process of academic writing. Analyzes thesis
statements, abstracts, and paper structures to understandhow each part of a paper communicates ideas about academic
research. Gives practice constructing thesis statements.
Explains the pattern and process of writing an abstract.
Focuses on peer review and revising. Students will read andcomment on the work of other students in related fields.
Students should have a project or course of research in mind;
they will write one abstract on a clearly defined project, plus
one short paper on another project planned for the future.
成績評価の基準と方法 (Grading Basis)
One written abstract (25%), one short paper describing
planned future research (25%), peer review of work by otherstudents (2 projects, 15% each), plus participation andattendance (20%)
教科書・参考書等 (Textbook, Reference book, etc.)
None.
注意事項 (Notes)(1) If you are interested in taking this course, you are required
to send an email to meiwriting@ilas.nagoya-u.ac.jp,
explaining why you want to take this course. You need tosend the email by 17:00, April 13, 2012. But due to thehigh demand of enrollment request for this course, youare advised to do so as early as possible.
(2) Selection based on the reason for attending the course if
number of applicants exceeds 20. Selection result will be
informed by 17:00, April 20, 2012.
(3) The first lesson of the course will commence on April 18,
2012.

CourseProfessor

Day ・
Seats
Hour

Syllabus
授業の目標 (Course Objectives)
The primary goal of this course is to instil fundamental skills
in writing coherent and well-structured essays in English,
especially at the graduate level of theses and academic
articles. By the end of the course, you should have hands-on
experience in drafting academic abstracts and proposals, andthen developing them into fuller-length pieces of writing.
履修条件等 (Enrollment Conditions, etc.)(1) Graduate students who are able to take classes, andcommunicate, in English.
(2) Preference will be given to those who are planning tosubmit abstracts to international conferences or journals,
or to gain firsthand experience in writing graduate level
essays in the arts and sciences.

EnglishAcademic
Writing I:
Academic
Writing for
Research Theses
and Papers I

Kevin Teo Thu. (3)20

授業内容 (Course Content)(1) Introduction to the language of academic writing.
(2) The structure of abstracts.
(3) Topic sentences, Signposting statements, conjunctions andconnectors.
(4) Formulating your introductions, abstracts and proposals.
(5) Student presentation on thesis statement.
(6) Documentation and substantiation of arguments.
(7) Essay writing practice and workshop.
(8) Logical arguments and fallacies.
(9) Review, reflection, and course evaluation.
成績評価の基準と方法 (Grading Basis)(1) Attendance must be over 80%(2) One abstract in English to be discussed during the course.
(3) A final paper of about 4 to 5 pages (double-spaced, Times
New Roman font size 12) to be submitted as adevelopment of the abstract, based on an academic topic
of your own interest. It could also be work in progress.
教科書・参考書等 (Textbook, Reference book, etc.)
Course materials will be circulated later in the term.
注意事項 (Notes)(1) If you are interested in taking this course, you are required
to send an email to meiwriting@ilas.nagoya-u.ac.jp in
English by 17:00, April 13, 2012, explaining why you wantto take this course.
(2) Selection based on the reason for attending the course if
number of applicants exceeds 20. Selection result will be
informed by 17:00, April 20, 2012.
(3) The first lesson of the course will commence on April 19,
2012.

CourseProfessor

Day ・
Seats
Hour

Syllabus
授業の目標 (Course Objectives)
The central aims of this course are to help students
1. acquire skills in drafting logically clear, persuasive
academic presentations as well as abstracts/proposals forthem.
2. develop confidence and competence in delivering
presentations.
履修条件・関連する科目等
1. Graduate students who are able to take classes andcommunicate functionally in English are eligible.
2. In the case of over-enrolment, students will be accepted ona “first come, first served” basis.
授業内容 (Course Content)
Classes are conducted in an informal atmosphere, withstudents discussing issues and working together in pairs or
small groups, changing partners each week. Most lessons
include a short interactive lecture by the instructor on one of
the themes listed below, with related group or classdiscussions and exercises. Video models are sometimes
analyzed.

EnglishPresentation I:

Mark

Drafting and

Weeks

Delivery Skills

Tue. (5) 20

While all the time pursuing the two key aims mentioned
above, the following topics are discussed during the semesterin the order given.
Introduction: course aims, overview of presentations
Finding your controlling idea
Showing significancePreparing successful abstracts
Presentation Introductions
Logical support
Conclusions
Delivery: voice, body language
Question time
Students will be encouraged to deliver two presentations, atleast one with slides, during the semester in order to gain
experience and receive detailed feedback for further
improvement.
成績評価の基準と方法
成績評価の基準と方法 (Grading Basis)
Participation 70%
Two presentations 30%
教科書 (Textbook)
All materials are prepared and provided by the instructor.
Electronic copies of key materials will be sent to students at
the end of the course.
参考書 (Reference book)A dictionary for using English.
注意事項 (Notes)(1) If you are interested in taking this course, you are required
to send an email to meiwriting@ilas.nagoya-u.ac.jp,
explaining why you want to take this course. You need tosend the email by 17:00, April 13, 2012.
(2) Selection result will be informed by 17:00, April 20, 2012.
(3) The first lesson of the course will commence on April 17,2012.
受講者へのメッセージ (Message)
Academic presentations are an important activity in global
research communities today. In an atmosphere that is relaxed
but at the same time challenging, I want to show that it ispossible to enjoy sharing our ideas. The first step is to think
deeply about why we’re speaking and what our main point is.
The next is careful preparation based on the key principles oflogical clarity and persuasive support.
The instructor will also provide practical support and advice
for participants preparing to give academic presentations
outside the course.

CourseProfessor

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Syllabus
授業の目標 (Ziel des Kurses)(英) In this course, basic academic writing skills will be taught
in German. The ultimate goal is to publish one academic
paper in German language.
(独) In diesem Kurs lernen Sie Grundlagen und Anwendung
wissenschaftlichen Schreibens. Zunächst werden Sie üben,verschiedene Elemente wissenschaftlichen Schreibens auf
Deutsch zu verfassen. Das Ziel des Kurses ist es, eine
wissenschaftliche Arbeit zu veröffentlichen.
履修条件等 (Voraussetzungen)(英) Graduate students who are able to take classes mainly
held in German, ready to work in a team, and willing toengage in a critical discourse.
(独) Der Kurs wendet sich an postgraduierte Student(inn)en,
die möglichst zwei Jahre oder länger, mindestens aber ein
Jahr lang Deutsch gelernt haben. Sie sollten bereit dazu sein,
hauptsächlich auf Deutsch zu kommunizieren (gelegentlichauch auf Englisch oder Japanisch), im Team zu arbeiten undsich wissenschaftlich-sachlich und kritisch mit anderen in
Schrift und Sprache auszutauschen.

GermanAcademic
Writing I:

Markus

Critical thinking,Rudeclear writing,revising

Wed. (4)20

授業内容 (Inhalt des Kurses)( 英) Content: Basic elements and structure of academic
writing; abstract and thesis statement; critical reading;introduction, main body, conclusion; sources and citations.
Procedure: Critical reading; collaborative writing andindividual writing; reviewing and discussing the writing ofothers.
(独) Inhalt:(1) Grundlagen wissenschaftlichen Schreibens.
(2) Aufbau und Struktur einer wissenschaftlichen Arbeit.
(3) Abstract und Kernaussage (These).
(4) Kritisches Denken und akademisches Lesen: Kritisches
Lesen.
(5) Erstellung des ersten Entwurfs.
(6) Literaturrecherche.
(7) Einleitung.
(8) Hauptteil.
(9) Zusammenfassung und Ausblick.
(10) Revision des Abstracts.
(11) Zitieren und Referenzieren.
Vorgehen: Zunächst werden Sie Beispiele wissenschaftlicher
Arbeiten analysieren. Dann schreiben Sie selbst auf Deutsch,
anfangs in Gruppenarbeit, danach mehr und mehr
selbstständig. Schließlich werden Sie einen vollständigen
Bericht oder Aufsatz verfassen. In einem letzten Schritt
werden wir die Arbeiten gegenseitig begutachten.
成績評価の基準と方法 (Benotung)(英) Minimum 80% attendance. Criteria: homework, oral
reports, group writings, and individual writing (AW I). One
academic written work (AW II).

( 独 ) Die Anwesenheit bei mindestens 80% derKursveranstaltungen ist Voraussetzung für eine Benotung.
Kriterien:(1) Mehrere schriftliche Hausaufgaben, mündliche Beiträge,
schriftliche Arbeiten in Gruppenarbeit (AW I).
(2) Eine wissenschaftliche schriftliche Arbeit (AW II).
(英) AW I covers the basic elements of academic Writing stepby step. AW II is centered on an actual work of academic
writing (hands-on approach) in a setting in which every
participant is author, reader, reviewer and editor. We
recommend taking both, AW I and AW II, however, each of thetwo can also be taken individually.
( 独) AW I setzt den Schwerpunkt auf Grundlagen undbehandelt die Elemente wissenschaftlichen Schreibens
Schritt für Schritt. AW II dagegen entwickelt sich aus den
akademischen Berichten oder Aufsätzen, die Sie schreiben
werden, in einem gruppendynamischen Prozess, bei demjede(r) Teilnehmer(in) die Rollen Autor(in), Leser(in),Gutachter(in) und Redakteur(in) einnimmt. Es wird
empfohlen, AW I und AW II gemeinsam zu belegen; jeder der
beiden Kurse kann aber auch einzeln besucht werden.
教科書・参考書等 (Kursbuch)(英) The mandatory textbook is in German (1).
Supplementary materials are free (2).
(独) Außer dem obligatorischen Textbuch (1) sowohl für AW I
(als Kursbuch) und für AW II (als Nachschlagewerk) werden
wir auch Zusatzmaterialien (2) verwenden.
(1) Helga Esselborn-Krumbiegel: Richtig wissenschaftlichschreiben: Wissenschaftssprache in Regeln undÜbungen. (BookWeb 価格 1529 円、税込)(2) Kostenlose Zusatzmaterialien auf Deutsch in Papierformoder in elektronischer Form, leihweise auch Bücher zum
wissenschaftlichen Schreiben.
注意事項 (Bemerkung)(英) If you are interested, please send an email to me (email
address below), introducing yourself and your motivation totake this course, written in German, or in German andEnglish. The 1st class will be on April 18th, 2012.
(独) Wenn Sie Interesse an diesem Kurs haben, beachten Sie
bitte folgende Punkte:(1) Schreiben Sie bitte bis spaetestens zum 13. April 2012
eine E-Mail an mich (meiwriting@ilas.nagoya-u.ac.jp).
Subject: Interesse am Kurs "Academic Writing "Schreiben Sie bitte Ihren Namen, Ihr Studienfach, undwarum Sie diesen Kurs belegen möchten.
(2) Der erste Unterricht findet am Mittwoch, den 18. April
2012 statt.

CourseProfessor

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Syllabus
授業の目標 (Objectifs du cours)
Le but de ce cours est d’aider les étudiants à développer les
bases de l’écriture académique en français. L’approche est
multidisciplinaire. Il s’agit d’apprendre à rédiger un texte clair
et convaincant visant à la publication d’une première
contribution scientifique. A la fin du cours, les étudiants
seront capables d’écrire en français au moins un résumé ou
un projet de recherche.
履修条件等 (Conditions d’inscription)
S’assurer de la validité d‘une inscription universitaire et avoir
un projet de recherche sur lequel travailler.

FrenchAcademic
Writing I:
Projet derecherche

NicolasBaumertMon. (3)20

授業内容 (Description du cours)
Le cours propose des exposés méthodologiques, des exercices
et des ateliers d’écriture. Il s’organise en 3 parties.
(1) Introduction aux règles de la rédaction en français et à ses
principales difficultés (formulation d’une thèse ou d’une
problématique, plans,…).
(2) Analyse critique de textes scientifiques (articles,
comptes-rendus d’ouvrages,…)(3) Travail de rédaction de la part des étudiants à partir deleurs propres recherches.
成績評価の基準と方法 (Evaluation)
Présence et participation 40%
Travail de rédaction 60%
教科書 (Matériel de cours)
Le matériel de cours sera distribué sous forme de photocopies
ou mis en ligne, disponible pour être téléchargé, sur le site deMei-Writing.
参考書 (Livres à consulter)
Un dictionnaire est recommandé.
注意事項 (Notes importantes)
Le cours étant ouvert à toutes les facultés, les exemples ainsi
que les exercices concernent aussi bien les sciences que les
humanités et les étudiants doivent être prêts à échanger avec
des spécialistes de différentes disciplines.
Important : Si vous souhaitez prendre ce cours, merci
d’envoyer un email en français avant le 13 avril 2012 à
meiwriting@ilas.nagoya-u.ac.jp.
Le premier cours commencera le lundi 16 avril 2012.
Le nombre de places est limité à 20 personnes.

CourseProfessor

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授業の目標
这门课的主要目标是培养学生中文学术论文的写作能力。通过课程的系统训练，逐步引导学生建立汉语思维，并掌握汉语的语言习惯以及论文的写作技巧，以致达到能用中文发表论文的水平。课程计
划分为前、后两个阶段，第一阶段是准备阶段，以培养学生的“汉语感觉”为目的，重点语言习惯的培养和思维能力的训练；第二阶段是实践阶段，以写作技巧为主线进行具体的指导与实践，争取在课程结束时，帮助学生完成一篇“名副其实”的中文小论文。
履修条件等具备用汉语发表见解以及参加讨论的能力

ChineseAcademic

Jian

Writing I:
技巧与实践 I(E)Lu

Mon. (4)20

授業内容
前期阶段：目的是为写论文作思维与语言上的准备。
主要内容包括：(1) 学术术文的基础知识识识（如：介绍各专专学术术文的特征、术
文的写作流程、文章构成、术论论论等等）；(2) 通过过过过秀术文，介绍绍绍学术术文的整体特征、格式、规
范和要求；(3) 介绍绍绍的思维与绍言习习，从中、日、英对比的角度出发，分析作为一篇学术术文，中文篇章表现上的“约定俗成”以及绍法规规和习用表现的理据；(4) 翻译译习，比较直接用绍绍写成的术文和以翻译为中介手段而
完成的中文术文二者之间的区别；(5) 同源译文的分析对比；(6) 通过母绍语行逻逻思辨能力的训译；
后期阶段：目的是以写作实践为主，一步步引导学生完成一篇小论
文的写作。主要内容包括：(1) 如何制定一个清晰、明确的中文标论；(2) 如何简明扼要地概括术文中心术点；(3) 如何建立术文的术论论构，并冠以明确的中文表述；(4) 如何撰写术文提要（abstract）(5) 如何撰写“前言”和“论绍”；(6) 行文技巧（比如参考文献的文体、术据的筛论、“引用”的表述、
绍绍绍料库以及资料的收集方法、网页等等）※以上内容计划以学年为单位完成，分为前期课程和后期课程，不过具体实施上将根据学生的选修情况做时间及内容上的调整，以期
使每位学生能学以致用。
成績評価の基準と方法(1) 出席次数在总课次的 2／3 以上；(2) 课堂表现
(3) 中文小论文
教科書・参考書等
随堂布置
注意事項(1) 有意选修这门课的学生请于 2012 年 4 月 13 日（星期五）之前

发邮件到 meiwriting@ilas.nagoya-u.ac.jp 信箱，阐述选修理由；(2) 论修人数超过 20 人的情况，将根据论修者的绍绍水平以及需
要程度语行抽论。