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

Fall 2012

I．
．Teaching Period, Break and Class hours
1．Teaching Period
Fall Semester ： October 1, 2012 (Mon,) ～ January 25, 2013 (Fri.)
2．Break
Winter ： December 28, 2012 (Fri.) ～ January 7, 2013 (Mon.)
3．Break (tentative)
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, September 28, 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.
E-mail address: Mei-Writing : meiwriting@ilas.nagoya-u.ac.jp
Subject : course title
B. If you wish to take any of the Mei-Writing courses, please come to the first lesson of the course thatyou wish to take.
Students will be informed whether or not they are accepted to take the course in the first lesson.
Students who are accepted to take the course will be given a permission slip, and they are required
to bring it to the administration office of their school or department for the official course
registration.
Since the registration deadline varies from school to school, students are advised to check to thedeadline of their own school.
Those who are accepted but decide not to take the course, please contact the course instructor assoon as possible.

Schedule for Fall 2012EnglishCourseCode

Professor

Day(hour)

Class
room

Academic Writing II

APaul W. L.Lai

Tue. (3)C20

20

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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

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授業の目標 (Course Objective)
Academic Writing II (A) is a continuation of Academic
Writing I (A). The goal of this course is to help graduate
students develop advanced logical thinking skills that arenecessary for writing a clear and convincing academic
paper. After completing this course, the students should be
able to write English academic abstracts and introductions
that meet a high international standard. Those who
succeed in publishing at least one English abstract during
the course might be employed as an Academic Writing
Tutorial Specialist.
履修条件等 (Enrollment Conditions, etc.)(1) Graduate students who are able to take classes, andcommunicate, in English.
(2) Completion of Academic Writing I (A).

EnglishAcademic
Writing II:
AdvancedPaul W.L.

Logical Thinking Lai
Skills In
Academic

Tue. (3)20

授業内容 (Course Content)(1) Highlights and reviews of AWC I (A). (2) How to write
an abstract that meets a high international standard. (3)Student presentation on Abstract. (4) Introduction tocounter arguments. (5) Student presentation on counter
arguments. (6) How to write an introduction that meets ahigh international standard. (7) Student presentation on
Introduction. (8) 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

Writing
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) People who are interested in taking Academic Writing
II (A) are required to send an email tomeiwriting@ilas.nagoya-u.ac.jp by September 28,
2012.
(2) Academic Writing II (A) is a continuation of Academic

Writing I (A). People who are interested in taking Academic
Writing II (A) must have completed Academic Writing I (A).
(3) The first lesson of Academic Writing II (A) will commence on
October 2, 2012.
(4) A limited number of seats are available for “observers”,

who are allowed to listen to the lessons and student
presentations, but are not allowed to participate inany other course activity.

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授業の目標 (Course Objectives)
This course expands students’ knowledge and ability inacademic writing and concentrates on written form.
Students will produce a publishable book review.
履修条件等 (Enrollment Conditions, etc.)
The course is open to graduate students in any field. You
must be able to communicate effectively in English.lish.

EnglishAcademic
Writing II:
Structures ofacademic writing

Chad
Nilep

Wed. (3)20

授業内容 (Course Content)
The course will describe form in academic writing
including the relationship between paragraphs and longer
papers, and how each small part builds support for thethesis. Students will practice writing and revising to
improve prose as well as arguments. They will also give an
oral presentation on a recent publication in their field andwrite a review article. The course explains the use ofcitation styles in different fields and how to cite sources.
We discuss the use of introductions, conclusions, andvarious body sections within an article.
成績評価の基準と方法 (Grading Basis)
Written review of a recently published book in thestudent’s major field (50%), one oral presentation (25%),
plus participation and attendance (25%)
教科書・参考書等 (Textbook, Reference book, etc.)
None.
注意事項 (Notes)
Enrollment is limited to 20 students. If you are interested
in taking this course, you are required to send an email tomeiwriting@ilas.nagoya-u.ac.jp by September 28, 2012,
explaining in English why you want to take this course.
Include “Academic Writing II(B)” in the subject.

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授業の目標 (Course Objectives)

The primary goal of this course is to teach fundamental skills
in writing abstracts to academic papers, and to develop theminto coherent and well-structured essays in English, especiallyat the graduate level of theses and academic articles. By theend of the course, you should have hands-on experience indrafting academic abstracts and proposals, and then writing
fuller-length pieces of research.
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.
授業内容 (Course Content)

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

Kevin Teo Thu. (4)20(1) Academic writing for the appropriate audience. (2) The
structure of abstracts. (3) How to read and summarize
arguments for your own writing, and incorporating them intoyours (4) Student presentation on abstract. (5) The style ofacademic writing for sciences and humanities/social sciences.
(6) Essay writing practice and workshop. (7) Arguments andfallacies. (8) 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 September 28, 2012, explaining why you
want to take this course.
(2) Selection based on the reason for attending the course if
number of applicants exceeds 20.
(3) The first lesson of the course will commence on October 4,2012.

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授業の目標 (Course Objectives)
This course has the following practical goals:

1. to raise your logical drafting and practical delivery skills to alevel where your presentations can be highly effective,
anxiety-free, even enjoyable.
2. to produce logically persuasive presentation abstracts,
scripts and slides related to your research area that you can
use as models for future “real world” presentations.
3. to develop your competence and confidence in international
academic exchange.
履修条件・関連する科目等(Enrollment
Conditions, etc.)
履修条件・関連する科目等

1. Participation in “Presentation I” is NOT required in order toenter this course.
2. Graduate students or researchers who are able to takeclasses in English are eligible.
3. In the case of over-enrolment, students will be accepted on a“first come, first served” basis.
授業内容 (Course Content)

Classes are conducted in an informal atmosphere, withstudents discussing issues in small groups, changing partners
each week. Some drafting of abstracts and scripts is done
during class time for close consultation and feedback.

EnglishPresentation II:

Mark

Drafting and

Weeks

Delivery Skills

Tue. (5) 20

In pursuing the aims mentioned above, classes are devoted to

the following.
Introduction: The different functions and pleasures ofpresentations
The logic and clarity of presentation structure
Communicating persuasively the significance of yourresearch
Analyzing presentation abstracts/proposals
Preparing a model abstract related to your research area
Preparing a presentation related to your research area
Presentation delivery practice
Advanced visual design principles
Advanced strategies for Q and A sessions
Final presentation preparation
Final presentations* 5-10 minutes is spent in each class practicing the common“small talk” of conferences.
Students will be asked to deliver two presentations using slide
software or other presentation aids in order to develop skills inpresenting and handling question time. Detailed feedback will
be given for further improvement.
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
throughout the course.
参考書 (Reference book)
A dictionary for using English.
注意事項 (Notes)
Nil
受講者へのメッセージ (Message)
Academic presentations are an important, useful
opportunity to disseminate ideas, test theories andestablish contact with other researchers. With that inmind, this course seeks to develop rigorous presentation
structure, effective performance, and a greater awarenessof the interactive nature of presentations.

The instructor will also provide practical support andadvice for participants preparing to give academicpresentations outside the course.
The spring semester course “Presentation I” is not aprerequisite for taking this course.

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授業の目標 (Ziel des Kurses)(英) In this course, basic academic writing skills will betaught 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
werdenSieüben,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 (gelegentlich auch auf Englisch oder
Japanisch), im Team zu arbeiten und sichwissenschaftlich-sachlich und kritisch mit anderen in
Schrift und Sprache auszutauschen.

GermanAcademic
Writing II:

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. Oral presentations, questions and answers, andgeneral scientific discussions will occasionally also be
included.
(独) Inhalt: Grundlagen und Struktur wissenschaftlicher
Arbeiten; Abstract und Kernaussage; Kritisches Lesen;
Einleitung, Hauptteil, Zusammenfassung und Ausblick;
Quellen referenzieren und Zitieren. 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.
Mündliches Vortragen, Fragen und Antworten sowie
allgemeine wissenschaftliche Diskussionen werden
ebenfalls gelegentlich geübt.
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).

Active participation and one academic written work (AWII).
( 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) Aktive Teilnahme und eine wissenschaftliche
schriftliche Arbeit (AW II).
(英) AW I covers the basic elements of academic Writing
step by step. AW II is centered on an actual work ofacademic writing (hands-on approach) in a setting inwhich every participant is author, reader, speaker, listener,
reviewer and editor. We recommend taking both, AW I andAW II, however, each of the two 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),Vortragende(r),Zuhörer(in),Gutachter(in)undRedakteur(in) einnimmt. Es wird empfohlen, AW I und
AW II gemeinsam zu belegen; jeder der beiden Kurse kannaber auch einzeln besucht werden.
教科書・参考書等 (Kursbuch) (英英)The textbook is in German (1).
Supplementary materials are free (2).
( 独 ) Das Textbuch (1) ist für AW I als Kursbuch
obligatorisch, für AW II als Nachschlagewerk empfohlen.
Außerdem werden wir auch Zusatzmaterialien (2)verwenden.
(1) Helga Esselborn-Krumbiegel: Richtig wissenschaftlichschreiben: Wissenschaftssprache in Regeln und Übungen.
(BookWeb 価格 1529 円、税込)(2) Kostenlose Zusatzmaterialien auf Deutsch in
Papierform oder 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) by September 28, 2012, introducing
yourself and your motivation to take this course, written inGerman, or in German and English. The 1st class will beon October 3rd, 2012.
(独) Wenn Sie Interesse an diesem Kurs haben, beachten
Sie bitte folgende Punkte:(1) Schreiben Sie bitte bis spaetestens zum 28. September
2012
eine
E-Mailan
mich(meiwriting@ilas.nagoya-u.ac.jp). Subject: Interesse am
Kurs "Academic Writing " Schreiben Sie bitte Ihren
Namen, Ihr Studienfach, und warum Sie diesen Kurs
belegen möchten.

(2) Der erste Unterricht findet am Mittwoch, den 3.
Oktober 2012 statt.

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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)
履修条件等
S’assurer de la validité d‘une inscription universitaire etavoir un projet de recherche sur lequel travailler.
授業内容(Description
du cours)
授業内容
Le cours propose des exposés méthodologiques, desexercices et des ateliers d’écriture. Il s’organise en 3
parties.

(1) Une introduction aux règles de la rédaction en françaiset à ses principales difficultés (formulation d’unethèse ou d’une problématique, plans,…).
(2) Une analyse critique de textes scientifiques (articles,
comptes-rendus d’ouvrages,…)(3) Un travail de rédaction de la part des étudiants à partirde leurs propres recherches.

FrenchAcademic
Writing II:

Nicolas« résumés et

Baumertcomptesrendus »Fri. (3)20

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 est 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 àéchanger avec des spécialistes de différentes disciplines.
Important : Le nombre de places est limité à 20 personnes.
Si vous souhaitez prendre ce cours, merci d’envoyer unemail à meiwriting@ilas.nagoya-u.ac.jp
avant le 28
septembre 2012.
Il n’est pas nécessaire d’avoir suivi le cours フランス語
Academic Writing I pour s’inscrire. Le statut d’auditeur
libre est également possible.
Le premier cours commencera le 5 octobre 2012.

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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
充分考虑学生的汉语水平，采用汉语或者日语授课。欢迎有此需要的所有学生参加。
授業内容
在前期课程中，我们完成了以下课业内容:（1）学术论文的基础知识储备（如：介绍各专业学术论文的特征、学术论文的种类、论文的写作流程、文章构成等等）；（2）确定选题的方法；（3）如何根据选题，确定研究方法；（4）文献的搜集方法；（5）介绍学生在论文写作过程中经常遇到的问题以及克服的方法；

Chinese（6）通过阅读优秀论文，介绍汉语学术论文的整体特征、格式、Academic

Jian

Writing II:
技巧与实践 II(E)Lu

Thu. (4)20

规范和要求；（7）介绍汉语的思维与语言习惯，从中、日、英对比的角度出发，分析作为一篇学术论文，中文篇章表现上的“约定俗成”以及语法规则和惯用表现的理据。
后期阶段：后期阶段：以写作实践为主，以写作实践为主，一步步引导学生完成一篇小论文的
写作。
写作。主要内容包括：（1）从语言对比的角度，介绍汉语论文的“型”；（2）如何制定一个清晰、明确的中文标题；（3）如何简明扼要地概括论文中心论点；（4）如何建立论文的论证结构，并冠以明确的中文表述；（5）如何确立论文提纲；（6）如何撰写论文提要（abstract）；（7）如何撰写“前言”和“结语”；（8）行文技巧（比如参考文献的文体、论据的筛选、“引用”的表述、汉语语料库以及资料的收集方法、网页等等）；（9）学会发表的技巧；
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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 9 月 28 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）选修人数超过 20 人的情况，将根据选修者的汉语水平以及需
要程度进行抽选。