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Course title |
English Composition (II)(2) |
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Semester |
112-2 |
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Designated for |
COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS |
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Instructor |
CHIA-SUI LEE |
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Curriculum Number |
ECON2030 |
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Curriculum Identity Number |
303E24770 |
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Class |
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Credits |
2.0 |
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Full/Half
Yr. |
Half |
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Required/
Elective |
Elective |
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Time |
Wednesday 6,7(13:20~15:10) |
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Remarks |
The upper limit of the number of students: 15. |
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Course introduction video |
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Table of Core Capabilities and Curriculum Planning |
Table of Core Capabilities and Curriculum Planning |
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Course Syllabus
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Course Description |
The course will train students in writing an academic journal research paper. It will begin with an introduction to academic English and cover the structural framework of each section of an academic paper (IMRD). Students will also be trained on how to make an oral presentation of a research paper. The course content includes:
1. Features of Academic Writing
2. The Moves and Steps in Research Papers
3. Summaries and Literature Reviews
4. Data Commentary
5. Academic Presentation Skills
Course Levels:
English Composition (Ⅰ) (1)：Paragraphs to Essays
English Composition (Ⅰ) (2)：Essays
English Composition (ⅠI)(1)：Essays
English Composition (ⅠI)(2)：Reaserch Papers |
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Course Objective |
1. Critically evaluate and analyze a variety of texts for academic purposes.
2. Recognize the moves and steps in constructing research papers.
3. Identify features of academic writing and apply their knowledge of academic writing to organize their ideas into a logical and coherent text.
4. Make effective written and oral presentations of one’s own research. |
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Course Requirement |
1. Students are required to attend all classes. No more than three excused absences 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. Late assignments will not be accepted.
4. No plagiarism. A grade of “0” may be earned for plagiarism or other forms of dishonesty. |
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Student Workload (expected study time outside of class per week) |
2-3 hours |
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Office Hours |
Appointment required. |
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Designated reading |
Swales, J. M., & Feak, C. B. (2012). Academic Writing for Graduate Students (3rd ed.). Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Press. |
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References |
1. Gillett, A., Hammond, A., & Martala, M. (2009). Inside Track: Successful Academic Writing. Person Education Limited.
2. Hamp-Lyons, L., & Heasley, E. (2006). Study Writing. Cambridge University Press.
3. Neugebeuren, R.H. (2005). The Student’s Guide to Writing Economics. London, Routledge.
4. Powell, Mark. (2002). Presenting in English: How to Give Successful Presentations. Boston, MA: Thomson-Heinle.
5. Swales, J. M., & Feak, C. B. (2009). Abstracts and the Writing of Abstracts. Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Press.
6. Weissberg, R., & Buker, S. (1990). Writing Up Research. London: Prentice Hall. |
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Grading |
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Item |
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Explanations for the conditions |
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1. |
Writing Assignments |
40% |
Paper Analysis, Data Commentary, Abstract
Research Proposal or Research Paper (Introduction) |
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Evaluation Tasks |
20% |
Task1: Identifying Features of Academic Writing (30 points)
Task 2: Move Analysis - the Introduction Section (30 points)
Task 3: Data Commentary (40 points) |
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Oral Presentation |
20% |
3-minute thesis oral presentation |
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Participation |
20% |
Attendance, group discussion, peer-review, and in-class exercise |
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Adjustment methods for students |
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Teaching methods |
Assisted by video |
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Assignment submission methods |
Mutual agreement to present in other ways between students and instructors |
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Exam methods |
Written (oral) reports replace exams |
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Others |
Negotiated by both teachers and students |
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