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課程名稱 |
英文寫作基礎
Fundamentals of English Writing |
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開課學期 |
113-1 |
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授課對象 |
寫作教學中心 |
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授課教師 |
陳翊齊 |
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課號 |
Write7002 |
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課程識別碼 |
Q01 M0200 |
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班次 |
04 |
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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 |
星期二6,7,8(13:20~16:20) |
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上課地點 |
共401 |
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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 |
第一週上課請各位同學 (已選上或欲加簽) 參與課程。待課程介紹完後，若想加簽可留下來抽籤。
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 |
Students are recommended to spend 2 to 4 hours outside the class each week on preparing for the quizzes, reviewing and/or previewing the course materials, or completing the assignments. |
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Office Hours |
另約時間 備註： For additional writing consultations, please make appointments with the teacher; the TA's contact information is provided in the first week's lecture and slide. |
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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 |
1. Barrett, G. (2016). Perfect English Grammar: The Indispensable Guide to Excellent Writing and Speaking. Zephyros Press.
2. McCarthy, M. & O’Dell, F. (2008). Academic Vocabulary in Use. Cambridge
University Press.
3. Gillett, A., Hammond, A., & Martala, M. (2009). Inside Track: Successful Academic Writing. Person Education Limited.
4. Hamp-Lyons, L., & Heasley, E. (2006). Study Writing. Cambridge University Press.
5. Weal, E. (2013). Writing in English: Step by Step. Tenaya Press.
6. Handouts prepared by the instructor |
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評量方式
(僅供參考) |
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項目 |
百分比 |
說明 |
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1. |
Homework & 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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Weekly Quizzes |
20% |
• Students demonstrate their familiarity with the vocabulary, grammar, and essay organizations frequently used in academic writing. |
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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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Participation & Attendance |
15% |
• Students practice writing and share ideas via individual responding to reading, peer reviews or group discussions. |
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Self-Learning |
5% |
• Students will use different learning resources to improve their English proficiency, especially in academic grammar, vocabulary and writing. |
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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 |
提供學生彈性出席課程方式 |
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作業繳交方式 |
延長作業繳交期限, 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 |
延後期末考試日期(時間) |
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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 |
9/3 |
Course Orientation and Diagnostic Test |
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第2週 |
9/10 |
Ch 1: Paragraph Structure |
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第3週 |
9/17 |
Mid-autumn Festival (NO CLASS) |
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第4週 |
9/24 |
Ch 2: Unity and Coherence
Sentence Problems (Ch 10)、Appendix: S-V Agreement |
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第5週 |
10/1 |
Ch 3: Using Outside Sources
Ch 4: From Paragraph to Essay |
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第6週 |
10/8 |
ChatGPT 4o introduction. Prompt Instructions, & Outlining/Clustering |
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第7週 |
10/15 |
Ch5: Process Essays |
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第8週 |
10/22 |
Ch 6: Cause/Effect Essays |
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第9週 |
10/29 |
Ch 6: Cause/Effect Essays |
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第10週 |
11/5 |
ChatGPT 4o and AWE Introduction & Self-Editing Practice
Writing revision commentary
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第11週 |
11/12 |
Ch 7: Comparison/Contrast Essays |
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第12週 |
11/19 |
Ch 7: Comparison/Contrast Essays |
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第13週 |
11/26 |
Ch 8: Argumentative Essays |
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第14週 |
12/3 |
Ch 8: Argumentative Essays |
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第15週 |
12/10 |
Overall Review Practice and Peer Review |
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第16週 |
12/18 |
Final Exam
(Wednesday 18:30-20:10) |
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