進階英文閱讀與寫作
Advanced English Reading and Writing
| 節 | 週三 |
|---|---|
1 08:00–08:50 | 進階英文閱讀與寫作 A209 2 節連堂 |
2 09:00–09:50 |
* 根據陽明交大上課時間表所列
課程概述與目標:This course aims to develop students' general English proficiency at the B2 level, with an emphasis on improving reading and writing skills. Approximately 50% of the course content is related to academic contexts. The aim of this course is to enhance students' English reading abilities and develop students’ ability to write well-developed paragraphs. Students will read a variety of text styles with enhanced fluency following coherent and effective use of reading strategies. Students will also actively engage in extensive reading with a critical perspective. For writing, students will build their paragraph writing skills and eventually learn the ability to write essays. By the end of the course, students will learn to: - build vocabulary for reading and writing - read carefully to understand text - take and organize notes for different reading and writing tasks - outline writing tasks - summarize, paraphrase, and respond to reading materials in well- structured writing and clear arguments - express ideas in clear and coherent English, using a range of vocabulary, accurate grammar, effective transitions, and varied sentence structures that demonstrate an appropriate and consistent
The lecturer will explain the syllabus in detail on the first day of class. The syllabus will also be uploaded to e 3. It is the students’ responsibility to browse the syllabus by themselves first and take full responsibility of knowing what’s expected of them in this class. Students who do not show up on the first day of class without any proper reason will be removed from the list.
1. Students should check the syllabus and materials uploaded by the instructor on the assigned database first instead of keeping emailing the instructor asking questions. If students have questions, he or she should stay after each class to ask the instructor face to face. 2. Students should participate in class actively. 40 points will be deducted from the attendance score if you skip one class and 20 points will be deducted from the attendance score if you are 20 minutes late each time. If you skip the class 3 times, both of your attendance score and participation score will be zero points. 3. Students who are sick or have other emergencies can ask for a leave via NYCU Students Leave System and inform the instructor face-to-face next time in class. However, constant asking for sick leave such as headaches, stomachaches etc. without any proof is viewed as excuses and will not be accepted by the instructor. 4. No late assignments will be accepted unless you have legitimate and proper reasons to inform the instructor beforehand. This course will mainly focus on students’ active analytical reading comprehension of different reading articles and help students improve greatly in their English oral expression! The instructor will also use related videos to help students stimulate more ideas in response to discussions. Students should participate in the class actively and ask the teacher in person if he or she has trouble understanding the teacher’s written instructions. If students skip the class more than 3 times without any proper reason, he or she will receive 0 points on participation and attendance. No late assignments and exams will be accepted as students should be aware of the deadlines set by the teacher unless valid proof is presented. Textbook readings and other resources might be assigned to students to read at home first.
1. attendance: 10% 2. discussion+ bonus participation points (no more than __20__bonus points each time), in-class assignments/activities, pop quizzes etc.: 15 % 3. writings (writing 1, writing 2): 30% 4. Final exam: a paper-based exam covering the assigned units: 3, 4, 6, 7, 8: testing students' vocabulary, reading comprehension etc. :30% 5. Summary and critique of units 3,4,6,7,8: 15%
| 週次 | 主題 |
|---|---|
| 第 1 週 | Class orientation and activities: reading & writing |
| 第 2 週 | Introduction to the structure of an essay. How to make an outline.Unit 1 writing:Language for writing: Using cohesive devicesWriting skill: reviewing essay writingreading + discussion+ presenting your outline |
| 第 3 週 | How to write an introduction and thesis: brainstorm and practiceUnit 6 writing:Language for writing: adding information with verbal phrases Writing skill: writing introductions and conclusions reading + discussion+ presenting your introduction |
| 第 4 週 | Unit 2 writing:Language for writing: using appositivesWriting skill: reviewing the thesis statement reading + discussion+ presenting your thesis |
| 第 5 週 | How to write supporting ideasUnit 3 writing:Language for writing: restrictive and nonrestrictive adjective clausesWriting skill: supporting a thesisreading + discussion+ presenting your thesis |
| 第 6 週 | Unit 4 writing:Language for writing: using sentences with initial phrasesWriting skill: organizing a comparative essaywriting 1: in-class writing and the teacher's guidance |
| 第 7 週 | Submit a complete writing 1 + peer review+ the teacher's feedback |
| 第 8 週 | Unit 3 reading + how to write a summary and critique: unit 5 writing p. 111 |
| 第 9 週 | Unit 4 reading |
| 第 10 週 | Unit 6 reading |
| 第 11 週 | Unit 7 readingSecond writing: an argumentative essay (done) |
| 第 12 週 | Sports Day: No school! |
| 第 13 週 | Unit 8 reading |
| 第 14 週 | Recap of Units: 3,4,6,7,8Outline + a complete writing 2 doneIntroduction of unit 6: planning an argumentative essay |
| 第 15 週 | Writing 2 done: peer review+ the teacher's feedbackSummary and critique of units 3,4,6,7,8 due |
| 第 16 週 | Final exam: a paper-based exam covering the assigned units: 3, 4, 6, 7, 8: testing students' vocabulary, reading comprehension etc. |
Textbook level: CEFR: C1 (advanced 進階) Pathways 4: Reading, Writing, and Critical Thinking. (second edition) Writer: Laurie Blass, Mari Vargo publisher: 東華書局 publication year: 2018
- 地點
- A209
- 時間
- (before or after class, talk to your teacher face to face)
- 聯絡方式
- teresa.indiana@gmail.com