ARW Information: Tutorials, Lessons Remaining, & Essay #2

Dear BB & BL,

Tutorials
As I mentioned in classes today, there are enough times available for everyone to have a tutorial on Essay #2.

At the end of semester everyone is extremely busy. There is sufficient time, which means that no one should miss out. Your assistance in using our time well is very important.

Please plan ahead, arrive a little early, and as discussion leader bring good questions and all your drafts (SGW 6-7).

Lessons remaining
BB please note there is no class on Friday (ICU Festival).

BB & BL please note that there is no class on Monday (Holiday).

Essay #2
I am sorry if I have sent the message that students have to finish early.

It was my view that some students might feel that they could write their best paper in a shorter time, before festival and before end of term assignments for other courses. Basically, to finish ARW before everyone gets really, really busy.

My hope is that each student will still make their own decision about when to submit their Final Paper, with November 7 the final day to turn it in, which is 12 days away.

Rushing.
 
Thank you,

Owen.

ARW Information: BB dates for Diamond class discussions

Dear BB,

Here are the dates for our Class Discussions on Diamond, to check your day and section, please click here. I will explain what sections I, II, III, and IV are, in class on Friday.

If you are not listed, this means you have completed all your ELP Reader sessions for this semester. Woo hoo :-)

If you have any questions, do check with your buddy first, but if you still need help, please check with me on Friday.

All the best,

Owen.

ARW Information: BL dates for Diamond class discussions

Dear BL,

Here are the dates for our Class Discussions on Diamond, to check your day and section, please click here. I will explain what sections I, II, III, and IV are, in class on Friday.

If you are not listed, this means you have completed all your ELP Reader sessions for this semester. Woo hoo :-)

If you have any questions, do check with your buddy first, but if you still need help, please check with me on Friday.

All the best,

Owen.

ARW Information: BB Dates for Shreeve Class Discussions

Dear BB,

Here are the dates for our Class Discussions on Shreeve, to check your day and page number, please click here. If you are not listed, this means your session will be later on Diamond.

If you have any questions, do check with your buddy first, but if you still need help, please check with me on Monday.

All the best,

Owen.

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ARW Information: BL Dates for Shreeve Class Discussions

Dear BL,

Here are the dates for our Class Discussions on Shreeve, to check your day and page number, please click here. If you are not listed, this means your session will be later on Diamond.

If you have any questions, do check with your buddy first, but if you still need help, please check with me on Monday.

All the best,

Owen.

--
ELP, International Christian University,
3-10-2 Osawa, Mitaka-shi, Tokyo 181-8585.
Office ph: +81-(0)422-33-3371
Home 0.5: http://okoj.net/james/
Skype ID: owen_james
Delicious ID: okoj

ARW Information: Weekend reading

Dear ARWers,

I would like to let you know so the news does not take you by surprise tomorrow, that the next ELP Reader text on Race will  be set as reading homework for the weekend.

Have a good Thursday, see you tomorrow.

Owen.

ARW Request: Starting on time

Dear Discussion Leaders,

Please arrive to class 5 minutes early on the day of your session. It is important to start on time for lots of reasons. Even if some class members have not yet arrived, start on time. You should not wait until everyone has arrived or wait for me to tell you that you can start. Just start.

Arigachi,

Owen.

ARW Information: ARP is marked

Dear BB/BL,

After what feels like a very long time, your ARP is now marked! Please pick it up and the grading sheet from your ILC mailbox.

Owen.

ARW Information: BL homework update Monday 10/6

Dear BL,

Two things:

1. I am sorry, but I cannot remember if I had class discussions listed on the blackboard as a homework item or not. Just in case, some students do have Gould sessions on Wednesday. The schedule was mailed to you on Saturday, I will put it here again, and it is also on the homepage.

2. Works Cited was on the homework list, but I did not talk about the handout that was distributed at the beginning of class (Reisuke put it on your desk). This handout refers to pages and examples in SGW and LBH that you will need to use to write the Works Cited entries for Barna, Birk & Birk, and Fisher. Please understand that I cannot tell you how to do it, but I can help you with the resources that you can use to write it yourself. Please use this information carefully and do your best to write the Works Cited correctly.

Sorry I did not check these things in class with you properly. If you have any questions, please check with your buddy first, and then of course you can email me or talk to me in tutorial if you still have questions.

All the best,

Owen.

ARW Information: BL Dates for Gould Class Discussions

Dear BL,

Here are the dates for our Class Discussions on Gould, to check your day and page number, please click here.

If you have any questions, do check with your buddy first, but if you still need help, please check with me on Monday.

All the best,

Owen.

ARW Information: BB Dates for Gould Class Discussions

Dear BB,

Here are the dates for our Class Discussions on Gould, to check your day and page number, please click here.

If you have any questions, do check with your buddy first, but if you still need help, please check with me on Monday.

All the best,

Owen.

ARW Information: BL Class Discussions for Fisher/B&B

Dear BL Class,

Here are the organisational details for Class Discussion for Fisher/Birk & Birk, please click here.

Please note that assessment for your second session is Satisfactory (S) or Not Satisfactory (NS). Everyone should always aim to get 'S'.

The key to a Satisfactory grade is complete preparation. You must use your instructions and follow them carefully.
If any part of your preparation is absent, for example, you have no visual aids, none or insufficient summary, key vocabulary,
or questions (& answers), then the grading criteria will produce a NS grade for you for that session.

I do not mean to sound 'heavy' about this, it is, however, a relatively straight forward task to complete all your preparation
completely.

From now on, I will also collect your Class Discussion Form at the end of class after you have completed the self-evaluation.

If you have any questions, please check with your buddy first, then if you still need help, you can of course contact me by email.

Have a great day & I look forward to also learning more from some great sessions.

Owen.

ARW Information: BB Class Discussions for Fisher/B&B

Dear BB Class,

Here are the organisational details for Class Discussion for Fisher/Birk & Birk, please click here.

Please note that assessment for your second session is Satisfactory (S) or Not Satisfactory (NS). Everyone should always aim to get 'S'.

The key to a Satisfactory grade is complete preparation. You must use your instructions and follow them carefully.
If any part of your preparation is absent, for example, you have no visual aids, none or insufficient summary, key vocabulary,
or questions (& answers), then the grading criteria will produce a NS grade for you for that session.

I do not mean to sound 'heavy' about this, it is, however, a relatively straight forward task to complete all your preparation
completely.

From now on, I will also collect your Class Discussion Form at the end of class after you have completed the self-evaluation.

If you have any questions, please check with your buddy first, then if you still need help, you can of course contact me by email.

Have a great day & I look forward to also learning more from some great sessions.

Owen.

ARW Information: Library Tours Schedule Autumn 2008

ARW Admin
ELP Library Database Lecture Schedule
Fall 2008

Date	Time	Section	Place	Library staff
September,22（Mon）	1(8:50-10:00)	BJ(Pt)+AK(Hk)	MMR	Asano/Tamura
September, 24(Wed)	１（8: 50-10:00)	BI(So)+BC(Pｔ)	MMR	Miyamoto/Kurosawa
September, 24(Wed)	2(10:10-11:20)	BB(Ja)+BD(La)	MMR	Shimizu/Tada
September, 26(Fri)	2(10:10-11:20）	AC(Py)	MMR	Tonegawa/Yamamoto
September, 29(Mon)	1(8:50-10:00)	AA（Gl）+Al(Gg)	MMR	Kubo/Miyade
September, 30(Tue)	1(8:50-10:00)	AL(Cr)+BA(Pk)	MMR	Asano/Igarashi
September, 30(Tue)	2(10:10-11:20)	BK(La)+BL(Ja)	GF	Yamamoto/Shimizu
September, 30(Tue)	5(15:10-16:20)	AB(Ml)	MMR	Tamura/Miyamoto
September, 30(Tue)	6(16:30-17:40)	AH(Ml)+BG(Eg)	MMR	Kurosawa/Tonegawa
October, 1(Wed)	1(8:50-10:00)	AF(Cr)	MMR	Shimizu/Miyade
October, 1(Wed)	2(10:10-11:20)	AJ(Gl)	MMR	Igarashi/Kurosawa
October, 7(Tue)	1(8:50-10:00)	AG(Py)	MMR	Miyamoto/Kubo
October, 7(Tue)	2(10:10-11:20)	BF(So)+BH(Pk)	GF	Tonegawa/Igarashi
October, 7(Tue)	6(16:30-17:40)	AD(Hk)+AE(Gg)	MMR	Yamamoto/Asano
October, 14(Tue)	2(10:10-11:20)	BE(Eg)	GF	Kubo/Tada

MMR-Multimedia Room of the Othmer Library Ground Floor

GF-Study Area of the Othmer Library Ground Floor

[ARW Autumn homepage: http://arwcpc.blogspot.com/]

ARW Summer Reading Assignment

Introduction

One very good way both to maintain and improve your level of English during the long summer vacation is simply to read. Indeed, the more you read the better. The ELP therefore requires all students to read in English during the holiday. You will also complete a short writing assignment before your first class in Autumn. You may choose to read anything you like, fiction or non-fiction. The only requirement is that you read a book or books, not magazines, newspapers or Internet material. You may read classical literature, popular fiction, science, politics, etc., even something connected with your intended major here at ICU. The choice is yours. We want you to both enjoy reading and also pursue and develop your own interests.

The Summer Reading List

To help you choose a book or books you might like to select from the Summer Reading List (If link fails, try: http://tinyurl.com/6fbatd). The list is there to provide suggestions and guidance. You do not have to select from the list though it is a good starting point. The principle behind the list has been variety, both in terms of subject matter and level of difficulty, the aim being to present a list containing something of interest and accessibility to everyone. Hopefully you will find something of interest. If not, you may wish to look at the many lists of 'great' books on the Internet (for example, on www.bestwebuys.com) or even ask your professors outside of the ELP to recommend a book. Above all, you should pursue your own interests; books you find interesting, informative or simply entertaining.

Some of the books on the list are long; others quite short, some difficult, others relatively easy. It is useful to remember, however, that 'long' does not always equal 'difficult', and 'short' books are not always 'easy'. Use your judgment. Where a book is easy you may wish to read several books, particularly books in a series like Harry Potter or James Bond. If after selecting a book you wish to select a different book, you may do so. Additionally, with demanding works of non-fiction, you may wish to read selective chapters, returning to the same book in the future.

Choosing a book

If you are to enjoy your summer reading, choose your book or books carefully. The following may help you make an appropriate choice.

1. Read through the Summer Reading List. If you find a book you think may be of interest, find out more about the book. Look on the Internet for comments e.g. Amazon.com. See if there is a copy in the ICU library.

2. Go to a bookstore and look at the books on display. Choose a book that looks interesting. Read the back cover. Look at the table of contents and flip through the book.

3. Choose something at your level. Read a page or two. Do you understand most of what you read?

4. Ask your friends, classmates and teachers what they have read, what they find interesting and entertaining.

5. If there is an author you know and like, look for more books by the same author.

6. If you and your friends are choosing a book in a series, you can each choose a different book and then exchange with each other. Save money!

Buying Your Book

You are responsible for finding and buying your book(s). You should do this as soon as possible, especially if you order on-line. You may find the following useful:

Shopping On-line

http://www.amazon.com/ (often cheaper and quicker than Amazon Japan)

http://www.amazon.co.uk/

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/

http://www.bestwebbuys.com/

http://bookshop.blackwell.co.uk/

In Tokyo and Locally

The following are good places to purchase new books:

1. Muruzen (Nr Tokyo Station)
2. Kinokuniya (Shinjuku)
3. Biblos (Takadanobaba)
4. Takashimaya

Secondhand Books
1. Blueparrot http://www.blueparrottokyo.com/
(One minute from Takadanobaba station) Will buy the books back from you.
2. Good Day Books http://www.gooddaybooks.com/
(3rd Floor Asahi Building, Ebisu)
3. Bondi Books http://www.bondibooks.com/
(In Jimbocho. Small but good for novels.)

Assignment

During the first week of the Autumn Term each student will be required to lead a 15 minute discussion on one summer reading book of your choice.

Basic requirements:

* Email Owen (james@icu.ac.jp) between 6/16 - 6/20 if you need help to understand this assignment (I am not available during the holidays)

* Your book (with text markings)

* Two structured paragraphs: 1) Summary & 2) Discussion (Would you recommend this book? Why?)

* Reasons are supported by evidence, including examples from your story, with transitions.

* Three great discussion questions (Please see Guide to Writing Good Discussion Questions & Guide to Discovering the Theme of a Novel (wd07)

* ~ 300 words total

* Student information top left (i.e. name, section, etc)

* Title

* Type

* Save (you will need your work later)

* Print & bring to first class

Some Final Advice

i) Some of you may be tempted to read a book in Japanese translation. This will not benefit your ability to read in English. One of the purposes of the summer reading requirement is to maintain the level of ability you have developed during the first term.

ii) Spread your reading throughout the summer, perhaps 30 minutes everyday. Do not try to read a whole book in the last week before your return to ICU. Reading is an enjoyable and informative activity, something that ought to be a regular part of everyone's daily life. Enjoy yourself over the holiday.

Read, as much as you like.