オンライン開催 Academic Writing Centers in Japan: Possibilities and Challenges 日本の大学におけるアカデミックライティングセンターの可能性と課題
Session Info
This session is hosted by University of Tsukuba, Academic Writing Support Desk, and it focuses on the possibilities and challenges of academic writing centers.
It will introduce the activities of three writing centers that aim to cultivate autonomous writers and consider what is necessary to enhance students’ writing abilities.
By sharing the challenges faced by each writing center, participants will exchange views on how the centers can develop in the future.
The keynote address will be given by Professor Scott Slovic, providing an opportunity to learn what is necessary to develop better writers.
Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the key components necessary for fostering great writers.
本セッションは、筑波大学Academic Writing Support Deskが主催し、アカデミックライティングセンターの可能性と課題に焦点を置く。
自律した書き手を育成することを目的として活動している3つのライティングセンターの活動を紹介すると共に、学生のライティング力向上に向けて、何が必要か検討する。
また、それぞれのライティングセンターが抱える課題も共有することで、今後どのように発展できるか意見を交換する。基調講演では、Scott Slovic先生を招待し、より良い書き手を育成するために何が必要か、参加者と共に考える機会とする。
スピーカー
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Scott SlovicSenior Scientist, Oregon Research Institute; Distinguished Professor Emeritus, University of Idaho Senior Scientist, Oregon Research Institute; Distinguished Professor Emeritus, University of Idaho.
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Nguyen BaoWaseda University Waseda University
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Tatsuro TaharaWaseda University Waseda University
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Paul LaiNagoya University Nagoya University
Time Table
時刻Time | タイトルTitle | スピーカーSpeaker | 所属Affiliation |
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13:00 - 13:10 | The aim of this event The aim of this event | ||
13:10 - 13:30 | "Administration of the Waseda University Writing Center: Focusing on its Principles and Practices" "Administration of the Waseda University Writing Center: Focusing on its Principles and Practices" | Nguyen Bao and Tatsuro Tahara Nguyen Bao and Tatsuro Tahara | Waseda University Waseda University |
13:30 - 13:50 | “How We Teach Academic Writing at Nagoya University Writing Center.” “How We Teach Academic Writing at Nagoya University Writing Center.” | Paul Lai Paul Lai | Nagoya University Nagoya University |
13:50 - 14:10 | “Looking Back to Move Forward: Reflective Insights on AWSD’s Tutor Training” “Looking Back to Move Forward: Reflective Insights on AWSD’s Tutor Training” | Ng Lay Sion Ng Lay Sion | University of Tsukuba University of Tsukuba |
14:10 - 14:15 | Break Break | ||
14:15 - 14:40 | Discussion Discussion | ||
14:40 - 15:20 | “‘I am a writer’: A Few Simple Strategies for Empowering and Exciting Student Writers” “‘I am a writer’: A Few Simple Strategies for Empowering and Exciting Student Writers” | Scott Slovic Scott Slovic | Distinguished Professor Emeritus, University of Idaho, and Senior Scientist, Oregon Research Institute Distinguished Professor Emeritus, University of Idaho, and Senior Scientist, Oregon Research Institute |
15:20 - | Closing Closing |