課程資訊
課程名稱
實用英文寫作
Business & Technical English Writing Applications 
開課學期
109-1 
授課對象
寫作教學中心  
授課教師
熊宜君 
課號
Write5023 
課程識別碼
Q01 U0570 
班次
01 
學分
3.0 
全/半年
半年 
必/選修
選修 
上課時間
星期二5,6,7(12:20~15:10) 
上課地點
博雅301 
備註
大學以上可選修。教室博雅301,67節統一上課第5節實作。加簽請至課堂上,第一週未到視同放棄選課。基本能力課程。
總人數上限:40人 
Ceiba 課程網頁
http://ceiba.ntu.edu.tw/1091Write5023_01 
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課程概述

文字訊息交換,為社會成員之間彼此溝通的關鍵方式。本課程包含具實用性的商業英文與科技文件,並以目前在校學習的需求為經、未來在職能力的培養為緯,帶領學生認識實用性質文件的架構與撰寫方式。藉由各式課堂活動的練習,帶領學生針對不同的寫作對象、與不同的寫作目的,構思可行的寫作策略,逐步完成寫作成品。

This course is intended to help students effectively apply fundamental English writing skills and knowledge for practical purposes. Students will be introduced to professional writing in terms of the following themes: email messages, brochures & meeting notes, instruction manuals, professional reports, and components of effective written communication. Students will collaboratively work toward understanding how to analyze and react to rhetorical situations each genre and writing situation presents, including issues of audience, persuasion strategies, and organization, with a view to crafting a clear writing style that promotes effective communication.

 

課程目標
修完這門課之後,學生應該能夠:1.了解商業與科技方面之實用文件的常見撰寫格式、2. 修改商業與科技的英文文件、3. 運用相關的寫作技巧,以清晰、簡潔的方式傳遞訊息,提升學生撰寫實用文件的語文能力。

By the end of the course, students should be able to
CILO 1: critically evaluate and analyze a variety of business & technical documents (CC 1, 2 & 3)
CILO 2: apply writing skills and knowledge to constructing different writing genres (CC 1, 2 & 3)
CILO 3: recognize the features of authentic texts (CC 1 & 2)
CILO 4: develop proof-reading and self-editing skills (CC 1 & 3)
CILO 5: achieve effective business & technical communication (CC 1, 2 & 3)
 
課程要求
1. Students are required to attend all classes. No more than three excused are permitted.
2. Active participation in class discussions is required.
3. Writing assignments are carefully scheduled as stages toward the fulfillment of the course’s objectives. All assignments are due in the next lecture. Late assignments are accepted, but the grades would be substantially lower and may not receive any feedback. Direct copy of the sentences on the Internet will also incur penalties.
4. The assignments should be submitted electronically as a MS Word file.
* 中文授課、英文作業 (合作共編,並有人數、字數、頁數之限制)。
* 本課程不開放旁聽,若要加簽,請於第一週統一上課時間(二67節)到課抽籤,實作課則暫停一次。
 
預期每週課後學習時數
 
Office Hours
每週二 10:20~12:20 備註: Please make an appointment by email in advance. 
指定閱讀
課堂講義 
參考書目
* Anderson, P. V. (2014). Technical Communication. (8th ed). Boston: Wadsworth, Cengage Learning.
* Alred, G. J., Brusaw, C. T., & Oliu, W. E. (2009). Handbook of Technical Writing. (9th ed.). Boston: Bedford/St. Martin’s.
* Brantley, C. P. & Miller, M. G. (2008). Effective Communication for Colleges. (11th ed). Mason: Thomson South-Western.
* Guffey, M. E. & Loewy, D. (2011). Business Communication: Process & Product. (7th ed). Mason: South-Western Cengage Learning.
* Kolin, P. C. (2010). Successful Writing at Work. (9th ed.). Boston: Cengage Learning.
* Lehman, C. M. & DuFrene, D. D. (2012). BCOM3. Mason: South-Western.
* Mehlich, S., Smith-Worthington, D., & Che, P.-C. (2007). Technical writing for success: A school-to-work approach. Taipei: Cengage Learning.
* Turk, C. & Kirkman, J. (1989). Effective Writing: Improving Scientific, Technical and Business Communication. (2nd ed.). London: E & FN SPON.
* Sorenson, S. (2010). Webster's New World Student Writing Handbook. (5 ed.). HoBoken: Wiley Publishing.

 
評量方式
(僅供參考)
 
No.
項目
百分比
說明
1. 
Class Participation  
20% 
Based on participation in the in-class discussions & forum discussions on CEIBA (8%), and attendance (12%).  
2. 
Self and Peer Evaluation 
15% 
Based on 3 between-group peer reviews & 3 within-group evaluations.  
3. 
Group Writing Assignments 
45% 
* Email Messages * Brochures or Meeting Notes * Professional Reports  
4. 
Quizzes 
20% 
* Quiz 1 (10%) * Quiz 2 (10%)  
 
課程進度
週次
日期
單元主題
第1週
9/15  Course overview 
第2週
9/22  Good & bad news emails 如何用英文傳遞好消息與壞消息?  
第3週
9/29  Inquiry & invitation emails 不知道怎麼問才好? --- 詢問與邀請函  
第4週
10/6  Adjustment & complaint emails 要怎麼處理才滿意? --- 告知變更與抱怨的訣竅  
第5週
10/13  Request & recommendation emails 老師可以幫我寫個推薦信嗎? --- 請求信與推薦函 
第6週
10/20  Business brochures 要社團聯展了怎麼辦? --- 有創意的宣傳摺頁  
第7週
10/27  Meeting notes 討論了那些事? --- 讀懂會議紀錄 
第8週
11/3  Meeting notes 我有記下來! --- 撰寫會議記錄並不難 
第9週
11/10  The future is in your hands: definitions & descriptions 定義未來:說明手冊的基礎 
第10週
11/17  The future is in your hands: instructions 掌控未來:說明手冊的關鍵 
第11週
11/24  Informational reports 專業報告我也會寫:呈現資訊 
第12週
12/1  Analytical reports 專業報告我也會寫:提供分析 
第13週
12/8  Graphics in reports 專業報告我也會寫:圖表 
第14週
12/15  Situational Communication: Audience-centered communication, rhetorical awareness, steps in the writing process 有效訊息交換的要素:情境考量 
第15週
12/22  Writing Business & Technical Documents: Tone and voice, word choice, effective & professional style 有效訊息交換的要素:用字遣詞的藝術  
第16週
12/29  Editing & Rewriting: Tips for achieving clarity, methods for improving contextual unity, proofreading and revision techniques 有效訊息交換的要素:自我編修的技巧 
第17週
1/5  Learning Resources: Developing a lifelong learning habit 有效訊息交換的要素:善用寫作資源 
第18週
1/12  Writing Consultation 寫作諮詢 (online)