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課程名稱 |
實用英文寫作
Business & Technical English Writing Applications |
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開課學期 |
111-1 |
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授課對象 |
寫作教學中心 |
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授課教師 |
熊宜君 |
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課號 |
Write5023 |
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課程識別碼 |
Q01 U0570 |
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班次 |
02 |
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學分 |
3.0 |
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全/半年 |
半年 |
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必/選修 |
選修 |
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上課時間 |
星期二7,8,9(14:20~17:20) |
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備註 |
本課程中文授課,使用英文教科書。大學以上可選修。教室博雅301，78節統一上課第9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：42人 |
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核心能力關聯 |
本課程尚未建立核心能力關連 |
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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. |
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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) |
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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(二78節)抽籤，實作課則暫停一次。 |
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預期每週課後學習時數 |
除課堂時間，學生每週平均應另投入約一小時準備，包括課前預習、課後複習，以及完成寫作功課。 |
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Office Hours |
每週四 12:30~14:30 備註： Please make an appointment by email in advance. |
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指定閱讀 |
All course materials will be provided by the instructor. No textbook or course pack needs to be purchased. |
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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. |
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評量方式
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項目 |
百分比 |
說明 |
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Group Writing Assignments |
45% |
Group Writing Assignments (3 or 4 students working together) |
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Quizzes |
20% |
• Quiz 1 (10%)
• Quiz 2 (10%) |
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Self and Peer Evaluation |
15% |
Based on 3 between-group peer reviews & 3 within-group evaluations. |
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Class Participation |
20% |
Based on participation in the in-class discussions, forum discussions on COOL, independent study (max. 5%), and attendance (12%). |
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針對學生困難提供學生調整方式 |
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上課形式 |
以錄音輔助 |
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作業繳交方式 |
口頭報告取代書面報告 |
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考試形式 |
書面(口頭)報告取代考試 |
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其他 |
由師生雙方議定 |
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週次 |
日期 |
單元主題 |
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第1週 |
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Course overview |
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第2週 |
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Good & bad news emails |
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第3週 |
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Inquiry & invitation emails |
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第4週 |
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Adjustment & complaint emails |
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第5週 |
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Request & recommendation emails |
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第6週 |
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Business brochures |
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第7週 |
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Meeting notes |
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第8週 |
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Quiz 1 + Meeting notes |
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第9週 |
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The future is in your hands: definitions & descriptions |
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第10週 |
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The future is in your hands: instructions |
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第11週 |
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Informational reports |
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第12週 |
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Analytical reports |
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第13週 |
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Graphics in reports |
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第14週 |
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Situational Communication: Audience-centered communication, rhetorical awareness, steps in the writing process |
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第15週 |
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Writing Business & Technical Documents: Tone and voice, word choice, effective & professional style |
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第16週 |
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Quiz 2 + Writing Consultation + Editing & Rewriting & Learning Resources (online learning) |
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