LA510 Narrative / Academic Writing Course Overview

This course will introduce students to different ways of writing in English that will be useful in any academic or professional track. In this course students will read and discuss various writing samples, as well as be expected to write their own material based on the themes or styles that they are studying.
Students who join this course should be moderately comfortable writing in English, as the main focus of this course is advanced level writing. Basic grammar and vocabulary is not the focus. Rather, students will learn about style and different modes of expression.

アカデミックな論文や散文、詩など、様々なスタイルの文章表現方法を学ぶコース。優れた文章を題材としながら、論旨の組み立てや推敲等の作業を通して、書き方の作法や文章の校正、様々な修辞技法を学び、文章作成力を養う。

From Instructor

Kalau Almony

English Teacher since 2013
MA in East Asian Languages and Literature from University of Hawaii Manoa (2017)
BA in Comparative Literature from Brown University (2012)

More often than not, student writing is done under strict deadlines with days or even just hours to complete an assignment. One of the goals of this class is to give students a little bit more time to reflect not only on grammatical accuracy, but whether the words on the page match the ideas in their minds. By working through multiple drafts, workshopping, and revising their own work, I hope students learn how to read their own writing critically and see what steps to take to improve their own writing in the future.

LA511 Intro to Science and Technology Course Overview

This course introduces students to biology and chemistry while encouraging them to engage in critical thinking about ethical and societal questions. It will help students develop a comprehensive understanding of the profound impact of science on their lives.
Beyond traditional textbooks, this course bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, prompting students to thoughtfully consider the role of science in shaping society. Throughout the course, students will discover how the foundational principles of chemistry and biology intersect with their everyday experiences, creating meaningful connections to their surroundings. The curriculum includes hands-on laboratory experiments that simulate authentic scientific research, providing tudents with opportunities for active learning aimed at sparking their curiosity.

サイエンス＆テクノロジー分野を学ぶコース。大学入学後に履修する自然科学、情報科学、数学等の基礎的な知識を身につける。2020 年、2021 年、2022 年は生物学を扱った。最小開講人数の設定あり。

LA512 Economics Course Overview

This course uses Mankiw’s Principles of Economics, one of the most widely taught economics texts in the world. The course covers fundamental economics topics that will be taught in an introductory college or AP-level course. Students will familiarize themselves with basic economics topics as well as the concepts key to economic reasoning. Students will 1) discuss and develop their understanding of the reading and homework questions, 2) examine new concepts through lectures and practice problems, and 3) apply economic principles and thinking to real life situations and case studies.

経済学を学ぶコース。大学の新入生が履修する経済学の基礎的な知識を身につける。多種多様な経済活動の話題を扱いながら、ミクロ経済学やマクロ経済学、統計学やゲーム理論などの基礎を学ぶ。最小開講人数あり。