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課程名稱

英文基本寫作
Fundamentals of English Writing

開課學期

113-1

授課對象

理學院

授課教師

黃翊之

課號

COS5002

課程識別碼

200 U0020

班次

學分

1.0

全/半年

半年

必/選修

選修

上課時間

第6,7,8,9,10 週
星期三3,4,5(10:20~13:10)

上課地點

博雅308

備註

本課程中文授課,使用英文教科書。密集課程。停修申請截止:11月1日.說明影片: https://youtu.be/si9IrqKNIn4
限理學院學生(含輔系、雙修生)
總人數上限：20人

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課程概述

“The fewer the words, the better the prayer.” — Martin Luther
This adage perfectly captures the essence of our course, Fundamentals of English Writing (FEW). You will transform into a FEWer — a more concise, clear, and effective writer. This course is designed to equip you, a major in Science fields, with essential skills in academic English writing. You will delve into common rhetorical patterns, paragraph and essay development, grammar functionality, and crucial academic vocabulary. Through engaging lectures, discussions, participation, and peer collaboration, you will explore various essay types. FEW goes beyond grammar and mechanics; it is a journey toward becoming a proficient writer who can share ideas pellucidly. Join us and discover the power of fewer words.

課程目標

• Identify and apply common rhetorical modes in academic writing.
• Utilize advanced grammar structures effectively in their writing.
• Demonstrate proficiency in using academic vocabulary.
• Edit and proofread their writing and that of their peers.
• Construct well-organized paragraphs and essays with clear thesis statements and supporting arguments.

課程要求

• Learners are required to attend all classes.
• Active participation in class discussions is required.
• Comprehension check tasks are conducted in the beginning and at the end of each class session to reinforce students' understanding.
• Writing assignments are carefully scheduled as stages toward the fulfillment of the course’s objectives. Late assignments will not be accepted.
• This course is not open to auditors.

預期每週課後學習時數

“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” ― Mahatma Gandhi

Office Hours

另約時間備註： Dr. Adrian Huang can be reached at adrianhuang@ntu.edu.tw. A one-hour writing consultation is scheduled to be held from 13:10 to 14:10 on November 6th. "Show me the heart unfettered by foolish dreams and I'll show you a happy man. But only in their dreams can men be truly free. 'Twas always thus, and always thus will be."

指定閱讀

• Oshima, A., Hogue, A., & Ravitch, L. (2014). Longman academic writing series 4: Paragraphs to essays (5th ed.). White Plains, NY: Pearson Education.
• Supplementary handouts will be provided.

參考書目

• Academic Writing for Graduate Students, 2nd edition. John M. Swales and Christine B. Feak. (2004). Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Press.
• College Writing Skills, 7th edition. John Langan. (2008). NY: McGraw-Hill.
• Developing Composition Skills: Rhetoric and Grammar, 2nd edition. Mary K. Ruetten. (2003). Boston: Heinle& Heilne.
• English Skills with Readings, 5th edition. John Langan. (2007). NY: McGraw-Hill.
• Grammar Dimensions 4, 2nd edition. Jan Frodesen and Janet Eyring. (1997). Boston: Heinle& Heilne.
• Paragraph Development: A Guide for Students of English, 2nd edition. Martin L. Arnaudet & Mary Ellen Barrett. (1990). NY: Prentice Hall Regents.
• Refining Composition Skills: Rhetoric and Grammar, 5th edition. Regina L. Smalley, Mary K. Ruetten, and Joann Rishel Kozyrev. (2001). Boston: Heinle& Heilne.
• Strategies for Successful Writing, 6th edition. James A. Reinking, Andrew W. Hart, and Robert von der Osten. (2002). NJ: Prentice Hall Regents.
• Writing Clear Essays, 3rd edition. Robert B. Donald, Betty Richmond Morrow, Lillian Griffith Wargetz, and Kathleen Werner. (1996). NJ: Prentice Hall Regents.
• Writing Clear Paragraphs, 6th edition. Robert B. Donald, James D. Moore, Betty Richmond Morrow, Lillian Griffith Wargetz, and Kathleen Werner. (1999). NJ: Prentice Hall Regents.

評量方式
(僅供參考)

No.	項目	百分比	說明
1.	Assignment	40%	Learners are expected to develop paragraphs and essays.
2.	Engagement	20%	Learner engagement, characterized by attention, curiosity, and cognitive investment, is essential for successful learning outcomes.
3.	Quiz	20%	Learners will demonstrate their mastery of essential academic English writing skills and strategies through comprehension checks and evaluative quizzes.
4.	Task	20%	Learners are expected to contribute meaningfully to and complete assigned tasks.

針對學生困難提供學生調整方式

上課形式	提供學生彈性出席課程方式
作業繳交方式	延長作業繳交期限
考試形式	延後期末考試日期(時間)
其他	由師生雙方議定

課程進度

週次	日期	單元主題
第1週	October 9th	Foundation of Writing
第2週	October 16th	Unity, Coherence, & References
第3週	October 23rd	Structure of Paragraph
第4週	October 30th	Structure of Essay
第5週	November 6th	Styles of Essay