精進學習力:學術英文讀寫

This course aims to help students gain the ability and confidence necessary for their performances in terms of academic scholarship—to be able to read and write critically and scholarly through the practice of examining and writing of various genres. Whether you are an undergraduate or postgraduate student, this course will build on your core ability to read, write and research. At the end of the course students are expected to obtain a general understanding of academic writing and research process as they apply critical reading skills to evaluate academic texts and produce well-organised essays. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- This course is designed for non-native English-speaking students to ensure that they acquire the basic language and research reading and writing capabilities essential both for their learning at higher education level and potential research career. The course will be conducted through a weekly seminar of two hours. In addition to the instructor′s presentation and demonstration, students are expected to take part in discussion, writing, and peer-review in class.

Note: The syllabus is only tentative and subject to change. The instructor will notify the changes when circumstances required. A more detailed outline of teaching and assessment methods will be explained at the first class meeting. I would like to see you pass the class, get a good grade, and enjoy learning English in a friendly and supportive community. To achieve this, you are expected to attend each class and actively participate in all the discussion and activities as required.

Class attendance & participation 15%; occasional reading assignments and writing tasks 35%; final writing portfolio 50%

Course handouts and online learning materials to be provided by the instructor