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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 |
111-1 |
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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202 |
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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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課程簡介影片 |
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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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課程大綱
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課程概述 |
(第一週上課未到者視同放棄，將現場抽籤提供授權碼，經濟系同學優先，不開放旁聽)
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 response 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. Respond to IELSE academic writing tasks appropriately
4. Construct an effective academic profile or a professional bio
5. Develop teamwork and oral presentation skills needed for their academic careers |
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課程要求 |
1. No more than two 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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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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指定閱讀 |
Class handouts & Lecture slides |
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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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1. |
Writing Assignments |
40% |
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2. |
Evaluation Task |
10% |
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3. |
Grammar Exercise |
10% |
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4. |
Oral presentation |
20% |
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5. |
Participation |
20% |
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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 |
9/07 |
Course Introduction and Diagnostic Test |
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第2週 |
9/14 |
Introduction to Academic Writing |
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第3週 |
9/21 |
Features of Academic Writing |
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第4週 |
9/28 |
Summary and Paraphrase |
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第5週 |
10/05 |
Writing Task 1: Tables & Graphs |
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第6週 |
10/12 |
Writing Task 2：Opinion Essays |
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第7週 |
10/19 |
Writing Task 2：Non-opinion Essays |
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第8週 |
10/26 |
Writing Consultation |
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第9週 |
11/02 |
Resume/CV Writing |
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第10週 |
11/09 |
Cover Letter/Statement of Purpose |
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第11週 |
11/16 |
Personal Statement/Autobiography |
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第12週 |
11/23 |
Essential Soft Skills in the Academia |
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第13週 |
11/30 |
Peer-reviewing, Editing & Rewriting Skills |
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第14週 |
12/07 |
Oral Presentation Skills |
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第15週 |
12/14 |
Oral Presentation Skills |
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第16週 |
12/21 |
Final Oral Presentation |
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第17週 |
12/28 |
Writing Consultation |
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第18週 |
1/04 |
Writing Consultation |
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