<授業の目的・計画> This course focuses on the refinement of reading and writing skills to enable students to complete their academic and professional tasks in a Canadian context. The course emphasizes clear, correct writing based on the process of composing, revising, and editing. It will include a review of sentence structure, grammar, diction, and punctuation. All essays written in the course will analyze assigned readings. The student will recognize and use a variety of structural and stylistic techniques, analyze audience, purpose, and tone, and develop critical reading and thinking skills. This course is designed for second language learners and is taught by a T.E.S.L. (Teacher of English as a Second Language) certified professor. <テキスト> Norton, S. et al. (2019). Essay essentials with readings (custom 7th edition). Toronto: Thomson Nelson. Packaged with The Maple Collection custom reader <成績評価の方法> In-class Formula Essay - 20% Documented Research Essay - 20% Oral Presentation - 10% Process Assignments - 30% Final Essay - 20% (Total 100%)