課程名稱 |
英文寫作基礎 Fundamentals of English Writing |
開課學期 |
113-1 |
授課對象 |
寫作教學中心 |
授課教師 |
陳巧玲 |
課號 |
Write7002 |
課程識別碼 |
Q01 M0200 |
班次 |
03 |
學分 |
3.0 |
全/半年 |
半年 |
必/選修 |
選修 |
上課時間 |
星期四6,7,8(13:20~16:20) |
上課地點 |
綜201 |
備註 |
本課程中文授課,使用英文教科書。不宜與「學術英文寫作與發表」同時修習。 限碩士班以上 總人數上限:22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 |
This course is designed to familiarize graduate students with fundamental skills required for academic English writing. The course comprises two hours of lecture and one hour of discussion and hands-on practice to ensure that students master the fundamentals of academic writing fundamentals. A range of topics will be covered, including common rhetorical patterns, paragraph/essay development, grammar functionality, and essential vocabulary in academic English.
A distinctive aspect of this course is its integration of AI technology. The curriculum includes an introduction to AI tools, such as Grammarly, Quillbot, and ChatGPT4o. Their applications are embedded in the writing process, particularly before and after writing practice.
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課程目標 |
By the end of the course, students will
1. Understand common rhetoric modes in academic writing.
2. Enhance their knowledge of grammar functions and learn to apply these principles to their own writing.
3. Develop familiarity with vocabulary frequently used in academic writing.
4. Edit and proofread their own and their peers’ writing with AI assistance and personal judgement.
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課程要求 |
1. Students are required to attend all classes. No more than three excused absences are permitted. One free absence is allowed, and each additional absence will result in a 3-point deduction.
2. Active participation in class discussions is required.
3. Quizzes and a comprehensive final exam are included in this course. No make-up quizzes/exam will be allowed.
4. Writing assignments are carefully scheduled as stages toward the fulfillment of the course’s objectives. Late assignments will not be accepted.
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預期每週課後學習時數 |
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Office Hours |
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指定閱讀 |
1. Oshima, A., & Hogue, A. (2014). Longman Academic Writing Series: Essays (5th ed.). New York: Pearson Education.
2. 活用學術字彙 : 跨出論文寫作的第一步。台北: 國立臺灣大學出版中心,2010。
3. 文法會說話。台北:國立臺灣大學出版中心,2016。
4. AI Tools: Introduction and Application (online videos) (TBA)
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參考書目 |
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評量方式 (僅供參考) |
No. |
項目 |
百分比 |
說明 |
1. |
Homework and Assignments |
40% |
- Students develop a paragraph and essays via pre-writing, writing and re-writing.
- Students edit and proofread their own and their peers’ writing.
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2. |
Independent Study Project |
5% |
- Students will use different learning resources to improve their English proficiency, especially in academic grammar, vocabulary and writing. |
3. |
Weekly Tests |
20% |
- Students demonstrate their familiarity with the vocabulary, grammar, and essay organizations frequently used in academic writing. |
4. |
Final Exam |
20% |
- Students produce writing that responds to task requirements.
- Through essay writing assessments, students demonstrate their understanding of (1) vocabulary and grammar frequently used in academic writing, (2) fundamental writing knowledge and skills, and (3) the ability to integrate AI ethically and effectively into the writing process.
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5. |
Participation |
15% |
- Students practice writing and share ideas via individual responding to reading, peer reviews or group discussions. |
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針對學生困難提供學生調整方式 |
上課形式 |
以錄影輔助 |
作業繳交方式 |
延長作業繳交期限, 書面報告取代口頭報告, 學生與授課老師協議改以其他形式呈現 |
考試形式 |
延後期末考試日期(時間), 書面(口頭)報告取代考試 |
其他 |
由師生雙方議定 |
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週次 |
日期 |
單元主題 |
第1週 |
9/05 |
Course Orientation and Diagnostic Test |
第2週 |
9/12 |
Ch 1: Paragraph Structure |
第3週 |
9/19 |
Ch 2: Unity and Coherence; [Gr] Sentence Problems (Ch 10), Appendix: S-V Agreement |
第4週 |
9/26 |
Ch 3: Using Outside Sources; [Quiz] Unit 1: Articles + Unit 2: Referential Forms, Vocab Sublist 1 |
第5週 |
10/03 |
Ch 4: From Paragraph to Essay; [Quiz] Unit 3: Tenses and Aspects, Vocab Sublist 2 |
第6週 |
10/10 |
The National Day (No Class) |
第7週 |
10/17 |
ChatGPT 4o introduction. Prompt Instructions, & Outlining/Clustering; [Quiz] Unit 5: Passive Voice, Vocab Sublist 4 |
第8週 |
10/24 |
Ch 6: Cause/Effect Essays; [Quiz] Unit 6: Infinitives & Gerunds, Vocab Sublist 5 |
第9週 |
10/31 |
Ch 6: Cause/Effect Essays; [Quiz] Essay Analysis & Development, Vocab Sublist 6 |
第10週 |
11/07 |
ChatGPT4o and AWE Introduction & Self-Editing Practice Writing revision commentary |
第11週 |
11/14 |
Ch 7: Comparison/Contrast Essays; [Quiz] Unit 7: Noun Clauses, Vocab Sublist 7 |
第12週 |
11/21 |
Ch 7: Comparison/Contrast Essays; [Quiz] Unit 8: Relative Clauses + Unit 9: Transitional Signals, Vocab Sublist 8 |
第13週 |
11/28 |
Ch 8: Argumentative Essays; [Quiz] Unit 10: Emphatic Structures, Vocab Sublist 9 |
第14週 |
12/05 |
Ch 8: Argumentative Essays; [Quiz] Essay Analysis & Development, Vocab Sublist 10 |
第15週 |
12/12 |
Overall Review Practice and Peer Review |
第16週 |
12/19 |
Final Exam (12/18 Wednesday 18:30~20:10) |
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