| Course Overview |
"Creative Writing: Short Stories*
Overview
The class will give students a chance to work on their English reading, writing, and self-expression skills. They will read and write short stories in English, and share what they have written in class. No special background is required – complete beginners are welcome. Class time will be used to read and discuss English stories. We will do some in-class writing as well.
Goals
1) To help students learn to appreciate short stories in English
2) To help students learn to write short stories in English
3) To develop creative use of English in a relaxed, fun setting.
4) To give students a chance to express their thoughts and feelings in writing.
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Keywords : English, creativity, writing, stories, communication, self expression
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Prerequisites :
Required Ability :
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| Notes |
| Remote/On-site |
Information regarding Moodle |
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対面授業 |
We will use Moodle - more information will be given in or before the first class meeting. |
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リアルタイム-オンライン授業 |
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ハイブリッド授業（対面＋オンライン） |
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オンデマンド型授業 |
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課題提出型授業 |
教職 : 教職（英語）
資格 :
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| Course Objectives |
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かなり優れている |
優れている |
及第である |
一層の努力が必要 |
B_A-c [言葉の理解]
「言葉」に対する自覚的かつ反省的な関わりを通じて、人間存在への理解を深める。 |
Can accurately identify main idea,
even of complex text and lecture.
Can accurately and succinctly
summarize essential
information of text and lecture. |
Accurately identifies main idea.
Can accurately summarize
essential information. |
Usually identifies main idea.
When summarizing, often
includes less relevant and/or
inaccurate information. |
Sometimes identifies main
idea.
Has difficulty accurately
identifying essential
information, and often retells
rather than summarizes. |
B_B1-c [外国語運用能力]
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Uses appropriate
expressions and a
wide range of
vocabulary learned in
and out class.Uses many different grammatical
structures depending
on contexts with only
a few grammatical
errors. |
Uses appropriate
expressions and a
fair range of
vocabulary learned in
and out class.Uses some different grammatical
structures depending
on contexts with only
a few grammatical
errors. |
Uses less-than-appropriate
expressions and a narrow range of
vocabulary learned in
and out class.Uses few different grammatical
structures depending
on contexts with some grammatical
errors. |
Uses inappropriate
expressions and a
narrow range of
vocabulary. Uses few different grammatical
structures, irrespective of context, with many grammatical
errors. |
B_B2-c [思考能力]
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Specific position (perspective, thesis/hypothesis) is imaginative, taking into account the complexities of an issue.
Limits of position (perspective, thesis/hypothesis) are acknowledged.
Others' points of view are synthesized within position (perspective, thesis/hypothesis). |
Specific position (perspective, thesis/hypothesis) takes into account the complexities of an issue.
Others' points of view are acknowledged within position (perspective, thesis/hypothesis). |
Specific position (perspective, thesis/hypothesis) acknowledges different sides of an issue. |
Specific position (perspective, thesis/hypothesis) is stated, but is simplistic and obvious. |
B_B2-e [コミュニケーション能力]
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Language choices are imaginative, memorable, and compelling, and enhance the effectiveness of the presentation. Language in stories is appropriate to audience.Central message is compelling (precisely stated, appropriately repeated, memorable, and strongly supported.) |
Language choices are thoughtful and generally support the effectiveness of the presentation. Language in presentation is appropriate to audience. Central message is clear and consistent with the supporting material. |
Language choices are mundane and commonplace and partially support the effectiveness of the presentation. Language in presentation is appropriate to audience.Central message is basically understandable but is not often repeated and is not memorable. |
Language choices are unclear and minimally support the effectiveness of the presentation. Language in presentation is not appropriate to audience. Central message can be deduced, but is not explicitly stated in the presentation. |
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| Course Plan |
| 授業形態（項目） |
授業形態（内容） |
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講義 |
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外国語演習 |
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原典資料演習 |
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実習／フィールド調査 |
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Problem-Based Learning （問題発見・解決型学習） |
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学生のプレゼンテーション |
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Moodle の使用 |
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学外実習 |
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野外実習 |
Textbooks : The teacher will provide all materials required.
Reference Books : Cohen, Byron. 2014. Four Seasons of Creative Writing: 1,000 Prompts to Stop Writer's Block (Story Prompts for Journaling, Blogging and Beating Writer's Block). Amazon Services International, Inc.
Earnshaw, Steven. 2007. The Handbook of Creative Writing”. Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press.
Morley, David. 2007. The Cambridge Introduction to Creative Writing (Cambridge Introductions to Literature) New York, London; Cambridge University Press.
Course Handouts :
Course Plan ()
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Tentative Weekly Schedules |
Lecture |
Exercise, Field trip etc. |
Comments, suggestions for the course preparation, review, etc. |
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Introduction to the course |
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Creativity and Exercise: watch video 1 before Apr 20 (no need to take notes)
The Shape of Stories: watch and take notes on video 2 before Apr 20 |
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The Shape of Stories
Frames
Story Outlines |
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Read “The Last Night of the World” by Ray Bradbury before Apr 27 |
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The Last Night of the World by Ray Bradbury
Beginning your story |
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TED talks: Student ID ending with 2,4,6,8,0; choose video 3 or 4. ID ending with 1,3,5,7,9: choose video 5 or 6. Prepapre for a 2-minute presentation on May 11 |
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TED talks Presentation 1
Developing plot, characters |
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Begin Writing Story 1 (200+ words) |
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Climax and ending |
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Continue writing Story 1 (200+ words) |
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Revising |
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Finish Story 1 (200+ words)
1st draft of Story 1 Due June 1 |
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Share your 1st draft of Story 1 |
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Edit and Finish Story I by June 8 |
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Share your final version of Story 1 |
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Read There’s a Man in the Habit of Hitting Me on the Head with an Umbrella by Fernando Sorrentino https://www.eastoftheweb.com/short-stories/UBooks/TherMan.shtml |
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There’s a Man in the Habit of Hitting Me on the Head with an Umbrella by Fernando Sorrentino |
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TED talks: Student ID ending with 2,4,6,8,0; choose video 7 or 8. ID ending with 1,3,5,7,9: choose video 9 or 10. Prepapre for a 2-minute presentation on June 22 |
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TED talks Presentation 2 |
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Begin Story 2 (200+ words) |
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Teaching Stories by Rumi |
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Continue Story 2 (add 200+ words) |
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Children's Stories |
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Finish Story 2 (add 200+ words) |
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Share your 1st draft of Story 2 |
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Edit Story 2
Final Draft of Story 2 Due on July 20 |
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Share your final version of Story 2 |
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TBD |
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Overflow, Wrapping it all up, Final thoughts |
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| Evaluation |
Standpoint→
Evaluation Method
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B_A-c
[言葉の理解] |
B_B1-c
[外国語運用能力] |
B_B2-c
[思考能力] |
B_B2-e
[コミュニケーション能力] |
Grading Percentage, Disqualification etc. |
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35% |
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35% |
| Presentation |
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15% |
| Presentation |
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15% |
GPA Evaluation
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B |
C |
D |
F |
| 授業を通じて、総じて「かなり優れている」に相当する活動を行った。 |
授業を通じて、概ね「優れている」を超える活動を行った。 |
授業を通じて、「及第する」に相当する活動を行った。 |
授業を通じて、総じて「及第する」には達しないものの、それに近い活動を行った。 |
授業を通じて、「一層の努力が必要」の活動にとどまった。 |
Additional Information regarding Evaluation Method : You will write, edit, and rewrite two short stories (600-1000 words each). Each short story represents 35% of your grade, and two small presentations (each 15%) represent the remaining 30%.
The grading rubric for the two short stories is as follows:
Clarity and Organization (25%)The story is clear and well-organized – readers can easily follow what happens in the story (though intentional ambiguity in plotline is a valid technique)
Characters (15%) The character(s) in the story are believable, and the reader can empathize with them.
Creativity and Impact (20%) The story “comes alive”, is imaginative, and contains creative elements. The reader is impacted in some way.
Plot (10%) There is tension in the story that moves the story forward. There is resolution at the end, or the story is purposefully without resolution.
Setting (10%) The reader can imagine the time and place where the story takes place.
Mechanics (20%) Grammar, spelling, evidence of earlier drafts and revision process
TOTAL 100% (for each story, which is 35% of your total grade)
Each in-class presentation will be worth 15% or your grade. More information will be given to students at the first class meeting.
Students who do not come to classes will lose points on their final grade. 3 missed classes = minus 10%, 4 missed classes = minus 25%, 5 missed classes = you cannot pass the course. If you miss a class due to illness, please talk to the teacher as soon as possible and bring a doctor's note to the next class, and be prepared to do a makeup assignment.
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| Study Consultation (Office Hours) |
Study Consultation (Office Hours) : Any time I am in my office, students are welcome to visit. To schedule an appointment, please email me. Please ONLY use careybenom (at) gmail.com, and not any other address, for anything related to our class. Please title your email "CWSS" or "Creative Writing: Short Stories".
Suggestion for success (Specific) : Don't miss class or homework! Try hard to find topics that you are interested in writing about, and try to remember to enjoy the writing process!
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