課程資訊
課程名稱
英文寫作基礎
Fundamentals of English Writing 
開課學期
113-2 
授課對象
寫作教學中心  
授課教師
陳巧玲 
課號
Write7005 
課程識別碼
Q01 M0500 
班次
01 
學分
3.0 
全/半年
半年 
必/選修
選修 
上課時間
星期二2,3,4(9:10~12:10) 
上課地點
共404 
備註
本課程中文授課,使用英文教科書。不宜與「學術英文論文寫作與發表」同時修習。
限碩士班以上
總人數上限:22人 
 
課程簡介影片
 
核心能力關聯
本課程尚未建立核心能力關連
課程大綱
為確保您我的權利,請尊重智慧財產權及不得非法影印
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.
 

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.
 
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.
 
預期每週課前或/與課後學習時數
4-6 小時 
Office Hours
另約時間 備註: By Appointment 
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)
 
參考書目
 
評量方式
(僅供參考)
 
No.
項目
百分比
說明
1. 
Homework and Assignments  
45% 
- Students develop a paragraph and essays via pre-writing, writing and re-writing. - Students edit and proofread their own and their peers’ writing.  
2. 
Weekly Tests 
20% 
- Students demonstrate their familiarity with the vocabulary, grammar, and essay organizations frequently used in academic writing. 
3. 
Final Exam 
15% 
- 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.  
4. 
Participation 
15% 
- Students practice writing and share ideas via individual responding to reading, peer reviews or group discussions.  
5. 
Self-Learning 
5% 
- Students will use different learning resources to improve their English proficiency, especially in academic grammar, vocabulary and writing. 
  1. 本校尚無訂定 A+ 比例上限。
  2. 本校採用等第制評定成績,學生成績評量辦法中的百分制分數區間與單科成績對照表僅供參考,授課教師可依等第定義調整分數區間。詳見學習評量專區 (連結)。
 
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
課程進度
週次
日期
單元主題
第1週
2/18  Course Orientation and Diagnostic Test 
第2週
2/25  Ch 1: Paragraph Structure 
第3週
3/04  Ch 2: Unity and Coherence; [Gr] Sentence Problems (Ch 10), Appendix: S-V Agreement 
第4週
3/11  Ch 3: Using Outside Sources;
[Quiz] Unit 1: Articles + Unit 2: Referential Forms, Vocab Sublist 1 
第5週
3/18  Ch 4: From Paragraph to Essay;
[Quiz] Unit 3: Tenses and Aspects, Vocab Sublist 2 
第6週
3/25  ChatGPT 4o introduction. Prompt Instructions, & Outlining/Clustering;
[Quiz] Unit 4: Modal Verbs, Vocab Sublist 3 
第7週
4/01  Ch 6: Cause/Effect Essays;
[Quiz] Unit 5: Passive Voice, Vocab Sublist 4 
第8週
4/08  Ch 6: Cause/Effect Essays; [Quiz] Unit 6: Infinitives & Gerunds, Vocab Sublist 5 
第9週
4/15  ChatGPT4o and AWE Introduction & Self-Editing Practice Writing revision commentary;
[Quiz] Essay Analysis & Development 
第10週
4/22  Ch 7: Comparison/Contrast Essays;
[Quiz] Unit 7: Noun Clauses, Vocab Sublist 7 
第11週
4/29  Ch 7: Comparison/Contrast Essays;
[Quiz] Unit 8: Relative Clauses+Unit 9: Transitional Signals, Vocab Sublist 8 
第12週
5/06  Ch 7: Comparison/Contrast Essays;
[Quiz] Unit 10: Emphatic Structures, Vocab Sublist 9 
第13週
5/13  Ch 8: Argumentative Essays;
[Quiz] Essay Analysis & Development, Vocab Sublist 10 
第14週
5/20  Ch5: Process Essay 
第15週
5/27  Overall Review Practice and Peer Review 
第16週
6/4  Final Exam (18:30~20:10)