進階英文寫作

Writing is a social practice closely connected to real-world literacies. This course aims to develop students’ awareness of different genres, analyze their conventions, identify audiences and purposes, and build writing competence for both academic and real-life contexts, with the goal of advancing their writing skills at B2 level. At least 50% of the course content focuses on academic writing. This writing course is designed to teach college students how to write in an academic and professional context. You will learn how to structure different types of essays depending on the rubric or task you are trying to achieve. You will be taught how to plan, execute, and finalize your essay. The ultimate goal of this course is to make you a more confident writer and provide you with the necessary skills to continue improving on your own. Students will also engage in practical writing tasks such as emails. Throughout the course, students will learn to explore the conventions, formats, and styles of various genres and practice outlining and organizing effective content. Course Outcomes: - analyze and write cause ＆amp; effect essays, comparison essays, reaction essays, and argument essays - write research papers and cite sources - identify the purpose, audience, and conventions of different writing tasks ․ analyze the essential components and structure of different genres ․ select appropriate vocabulary and styles for specific writing purposes ․ use effective strategies to enhance logic and the flow in writing ․ recognize and diagnose common writing issues and errors ․ reduce recurring writing problems in your own work

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Weekly lecture and activities Policy on the Use of Smart Devices in Class - You are not permitted to use smart devices (e.g., smartphones, laptops, and tablets) during class time unless instructed to do so. - If I see you using a smart device in class, I will give you a warning. If I see you using a smart device again, you will lose your attendance and participation credit for that class meeting.

Midterm 35% - In-class mid-term. Students will write a cause-and-effect essay of around 600-700 words. Exam 45% - - In-class exam. Students will write an argument essay of around 700-800 words. Attendance and participation 20% In order to receive full credit each week, students must attend the class meeting for the entire two hours. Otherwise, no credit will be given. Students who are more than 10 minutes late to class, or who leave class before the end of class, will be counted as absent, and will not receive their attendance and participation credit for that week. Absent students can receive their attendance and participation credit if their absence is excused. In order to receive an excused absence, students must submit their request for leave via NYCU’s Student Leave System (學⽣請假系統) and have their request approved. No attendance and participation credit will be given for unexcused absences. Students who are absent for more than five course meetings (whether excused or unexcused, and not counting the first class meeting, the midterm and the exam) will receive a failing grade for the course.

Great Writing 5: From Great Essays to Research (Great Writing, Fifth Edition) Edition: 5th Author(s): Keith S. Folse (Author), Tison Pugh (Author) Publisher‏: ‎ National Geographic/(ELT); 5th edition Year: 2019

地點

知行樓前棟, Room 304

時間

By appointment

聯絡方式

gracecheng@nycu.edu.tw