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課程名稱 |
深造預備英文寫作與口語表達
English for Academic Pursuit |
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開課學期 |
111-2 |
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授課對象 |
經濟學系 |
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授課教師 |
李佳穗 |
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課號 |
ECON2025 |
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課程識別碼 |
303 24720 |
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班次 |
01 |
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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 |
星期三6,7,8(13:20~16:20) |
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上課地點 |
社科305 |
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備註 |
三6為實作課程。基本能力課程。
總人數上限：40人 |
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核心能力關聯 |
核心能力與課程規劃關聯圖 |
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課程概述 |
第一週於14:20正式上課，未到者視同放棄，不開放旁聽。本課程加選方式不採抽籤，想修課的同學請於2/20前填寫以下Google表單，將根據內容與動機優先提供授權碼：
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The course is primarily designed for students applying to graduate schools to gain a foundation for academic writing, including outlining, paraphrasing, summarizing, editing, and peer-reviewing skills. Topics to be covered include features of academic writing, paragraph/essay development, grammar functionality, and essential vocabulary in academic English. Through in-class writing tasks, students will apply their knowledge to writing different study-related genres: CV, Resume, Personal Statement, SOP, and cover letters. The course also aims to equip students with teamwork and oral presentation skills in different academic contexts. |
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課程目標 |
By the end of the course, students should be able to
1. Evaluate and analyze a variety of texts for academic purposes
2. Demonstrate familiarity with the vocabulary and grammar used in academic writing
3. Construct an effective academic profile or a professional bio
4. Develop teamwork and oral presentation skills needed for their academic careers |
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課程要求 |
1. No more than three excused absences are permitted.
2. Active participation in class discussions is required.
3. No make-up exams will be allowed.
4. Late assignments will not be accepted.
5. No plagiarism. A grade of “0” may be earned for plagiarism or other forms of dishonesty. |
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預期每週課後學習時數 |
2-3 hours |
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Office Hours |
另約時間 |
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指定閱讀 |
Class handouts and Lecture slides |
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參考書目 |
1. Brantley, C. P. & Miller, M. G. (2008). Effective Communication for Colleges. (11th ed). Mason: Thomson South-Western.
2. Mehlich, S., Smith-Worthington, D., & Che, P.C. (2007). Refining Technical Writing for Success: A school-to-work approach. Singapore: Thomson Learning.
3. Posselt, J. (2016). Inside Graduate Admissions. Cambridge, Massachusetts: Harvard University Press.
4. Oshima, A. & Hogue, A. (2013) Longman Academic Writing Series 4: Paragraphs to Essays (5th ed.). New York: Pearson Education ESL.
5. Reading, C. (2015). Grad’s Guide to Graduate Admissions Essays: More than 50 Real-Life Admissions Essays. Texas: Prufrock Press.
6. Schall, J. (2008). Writing Personal Statements & Scholarship Application Essays. Mason, Ohio: Cengage Learning.
7. Swales, J. M., & Feak, C. B. (2012). Academic Writing for Graduate Students (3rd ed.). Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Press. |
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評量方式
(僅供參考) |
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No. |
項目 |
百分比 |
說明 |
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Writing Assignments |
40% |
Resume 10 %
SOP Analysis 10 %
SOP / PS 20 % |
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Evaluation Task |
10% |
Identifying Features of Academic Writing |
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Quiz |
10% |
Vocabulary and Grammar |
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Oral Presentation |
20% |
Group Presentation |
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Participation |
20% |
Attendance, Group discussion, Peer-review, and In-class exercise |
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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 |
以錄影輔助, 提供學生彈性出席課程方式 |
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作業繳交方式 |
學生與授課老師協議改以其他形式呈現 |
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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 Introduction and Pretest |
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第2週 |
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Introduction to Academic Writing |
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第3週 |
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Summary and Paraphrasing Skills |
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第4週 |
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Resume/CV Writing |
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第5週 |
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Statement of Purpose |
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第6週 |
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Personal Statement/Autobiography |
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第7週 |
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Holiday |
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第8週 |
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Midterm Exam |
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第9週 |
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Applying for Scholarship or TA/RA positions |
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第10週 |
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Invited Speaker: Ace the Interview |
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第11週 |
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Writing Cover Letter |
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第12週 |
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Peer-reviewing, Editing & Rewriting Skills |
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第13週 |
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English for Academic Research |
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第14週 |
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Oral Presentation Skills |
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第15週 |
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Oral Presentation Skills |
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第16週 |
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Final Oral presentation |
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