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Guidelines
In the case of anthropological issues, or other topics related to it (such as immigration), the movement of people alone is not the only thing that is unique or important. Things such as the peoples' languages, religions, cuisines (食文), and/or politics all have some impact or another on where they live.
In the case of history with a focus on technological development, the technology did not only affect machines and industry; it also had a social and economic impact that, in the case of Europe, for example, led to the increase in populations of cities and caused great social changes.
How are you? Today I will show you our second (2nd) writing assignment (作文2) for this class - writing a short research report on a topic connected to the themes from the textbook in the listening and speaking class.
Themes (テーマ)
Here are your choice of themes. You can choose one (1) of these:
The map above from our blogpost before about the Ainu is an example of one kind of thing you could do - trace the possible migration theory and history of how the Ainu came to Japan.
Like the topic with the Ainu, here are also some other ideas for topics that fit with our new themes that you can try for. You could choose one (1) of these if you want:
- Anthropology
- History (with a focus on technological development)
The map above from our blogpost before about the Ainu is an example of one kind of thing you could do - trace the possible migration theory and history of how the Ainu came to Japan.
Like the topic with the Ainu, here are also some other ideas for topics that fit with our new themes that you can try for. You could choose one (1) of these if you want:
- Settlement (定住) of a historic ethnic group in a country (for example, how native Americans/First Nations people came to North America)
- Settlement history of a famous or unique immigrant (移民) group to a country in more recent times (for example, Irish or Italian immigration to the U.S., or Japanese-Brazilian immigration to Japan)
- Short history of how industrialization came to Japan
- A particular invention or scientific discovery from the Industrial Revolution and its impact on society (in Japan or elsewhere)
Deadline (締め切り)
It will be by the end of class on July 1st (7/1). You have two (2) week(s) to prepare. You should have a rough draft (下書き) for next week (6/24), then have your final draft ready on 7/1.
*NOTE: I know that some of you have a laptop computer or tablet, but not all of you do. So if you have your own computer or laptop, work on your final drafts, and bring your computer or laptop with you, with a USB, to class next week on 6/24.
If you don't have your own computer, bring a USB with you. Outside of class before next week, you should work on your writing on a campus computer, and save your Word file on your USB.
It will be by the end of class on July 1st (7/1). You have two (2) week(s) to prepare. You should have a rough draft (下書き) for next week (6/24), then have your final draft ready on 7/1.
*NOTE: I know that some of you have a laptop computer or tablet, but not all of you do. So if you have your own computer or laptop, work on your final drafts, and bring your computer or laptop with you, with a USB, to class next week on 6/24.
If you don't have your own computer, bring a USB with you. Outside of class before next week, you should work on your writing on a campus computer, and save your Word file on your USB.
Your final draft for 7/1 will be typed on Word, and should be at least 3-4 paragraphs (段落) long - but if you can go longer, try for it! I encourage you to go longer and build your writing and take your ideas out further as much as you can.
Many of you showed me in our 1st writing assignment that you can write to great length - so go for it with this second assignment!
Many of you showed me in our 1st writing assignment that you can write to great length - so go for it with this second assignment!
Anything shorter than three (3) paragraphs will not be acceptable. I will ask you to re-write if you bring in less writing than what the assignment asks for.
Please also do not write line-by-line sentences. Remember that you are writing paragraphs (段落), not lists of sentences. I will also ask you to re-write if you hand in a paper that has only lists of sentences on it.
Please also do not write line-by-line sentences. Remember that you are writing paragraphs (段落), not lists of sentences. I will also ask you to re-write if you hand in a paper that has only lists of sentences on it.
I will review with you guidelines in class on 6/24 about Word formatting for your final drafts.
Guidelines
1. Prepare a rough draft about the topic you want to write on about some research on your topic within anthropology or history. I will give you some time to do some research, and begin writing, in class.
Important note:
Important note:
The rough and final drafts should have:
- A short introduction showing what your topic is
- The topic, with some background, then focus on details or important points about it
- Your research about it, with details and ideas or theories that have been shown about the people, phenomena, historical and/or industrial points or issues about it
In the case of anthropological issues, or other topics related to it (such as immigration), the movement of people alone is not the only thing that is unique or important. Things such as the peoples' languages, religions, cuisines (食文), and/or politics all have some impact or another on where they live.
In the case of history with a focus on technological development, the technology did not only affect machines and industry; it also had a social and economic impact that, in the case of Europe, for example, led to the increase in populations of cities and caused great social changes.
2. Be ready with your rough draft next week to read aloud to your classmates, and discuss your topics and research. Getting your classmates' reactions is important, and can help you to deepen your ideas.
* This is very important! You don't have to have your rough draft 100% finished - but you have to have enough content so you can read aloud and discuss your writing! Do not come in with only 1-2 sentences!
* This is very important! You don't have to have your rough draft 100% finished - but you have to have enough content so you can read aloud and discuss your writing! Do not come in with only 1-2 sentences!
3. Based on the readings and any feedback you get from your classmates, then finalize your rough drafts outside of class into final drafts, and be ready to hand in on the deadline day on 7/1!
Here are the board notes for our class today on 6/17 - especially note the evaluative criteria for your 1st writing assignment and think about it as you write this new 2nd assignment:
Here are the board notes for our class today on 6/17 - especially note the evaluative criteria for your 1st writing assignment and think about it as you write this new 2nd assignment:
Good luck! See you next time!
Images: Top - Screenshot of image originally by ABCEditer - Own work by reference to 崎谷満（2009）『DNA・考古・言語の学際研究が示す新・日本列島史 日本人集団・日本語の成立史』勉誠出版, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=62921263
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