Type of Credit: Elective
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This course is an introduction to academic writing and literacy through the fundamentals of essay writing with an emphasis on genre knowledge and audience awareness. The course, which is conducted in English, incorporates lectures and discussion sessions making class-time full of activity. Learn ways to approach writing assignments, how to find an interesting topic, and how to go through the process of writing a powerful essay in English. An assigned Textbook is used as a guide, but other materials and references are available on the course Moodle.
能力項目說明
In this class, learners will practice writing as a process of invention and revision that anyone can master with effort. Students will review basic paragraph structure and then learn about common rhetorical forms. They will practice several types of essays including narrative, comparison/contrast, Cause-effect, and argument. Literacy skills are incorporated as learners search online sources, learn to cite them, and create a reference list. In sum, students will gain a foundational understanding of English composition and learn the writing process as they develop their own Writing and revising toolkit.
By the end of the semester, those who have satisfactorily completed the course requirements will be able to identify a compelling topic, decide how to treat it in writing, and compose a strong and thoughtful essay to explore or argue it. Students will be familiar with Elements of good academic compositions including organization, thesis statements, and clarity of ideas. Finally, students will learn the mechanics of academic writing such as document format, and citations and reference lists.
教學週次Course Week | 彈性補充教學週次Flexible Supplemental Instruction Week | 彈性補充教學類別Flexible Supplemental Instruction Type |
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課程主題Topic |
指定閱讀Materials to Prepare |
課程內容 Content |
作業 Writing/Test |
1 2/21, 22 |
Welcome! |
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2 2/28 |
No Class: 228 Memorial Day |
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2 2/29 |
Writer’s Inventory Reflection due |
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3 3/6, 7 |
5-Q Quiz: Syllabus |
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4 3/13, 14 Des-Nar |
Descriptive Narration: Moving Through Time
The Writing Process |
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3/20, 21 |
Outlines Paragraphs Writing Your Frist Draft
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Des-Nar Outline Due |
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6 3/27, 28 |
Des-Nar Draft 1 Due |
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7 4/3, 4 |
No class: Intercollegiate Activities; Children’s Day and Tomb Sweeping Festival |
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8 4/10, 11 |
Feedback from Cheryl on Des-Nar Google Doc |
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9 4/17, 18 |
Des-Nar Essay Draft 2 |
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10 4/24, 25 C-E |
Midterm exam |
Cause & Effect
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11 5/1, 2 |
C-E OL Due |
Cause and Effect |
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12 5/8, 9 |
C-E D1 Due |
Cause and Effect |
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13 5/15, 16 |
C-E D2 Due |
AAG Unit 13 Argument: Writing to Influence |
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14 5/22, 23 |
Arg OL Due |
Argument Proposal |
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15 5/29, 30 |
Arg D1 Due |
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16 6/5, 6 |
Arg D2 Due |
Argument Proposal |
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17 6/12, 13 |
Reflection Outline |
Reflection |
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+1 6/19, 20 |
PA D1 |
Reflection and Optional Draft 3 upload |
FINAL GRADES WILL BE DETERMINED BY THE FOLLOWING
*Participation Your participation grade will be based on attendance, your contribution to the learning experience of others, and homework. Communication is key!
Late work:
Prepare before class: Textbook reading and exercises. You will be expected to be able to respond to questions about the textbook exercises. There may be unannounced quizzes on reading materials. Documents and Files: Keep your files in Google Docs organized and labeled properly. Be sure to back up your work on a thumb drive/and or your computer. Keep all work until final grades have been submitted. Academic Honesty and Plagiarism: It is expected that you will do all of your own work and writing in this class. Copying and cheating of any sort, including online/electronic writing generators, will not be tolerated. If any are detected, the student will, at minimum, receive “0” for that assignment or exam. Regarding plagiarism in writing assignments, the student will have the opportunity to rewrite the assignment. If there is a second infraction, the student will fail the class. WRITING ASSIGNMENTS
Format for written assignments:
Detailed Information for Each Assignment is Provided on Moodle WRITER’S INVENTORY REFLECTION PARAGRAPH Write one paragraph based on your responses to the Writer’s Inventory freewriting. (5 participation points) DESCRIPTIVE NARRATION An essay describing a turning point in your own English language learning story. (15% of final grade) CAUSE-EFFECT ESSAY An essay based on the “Cross-curricular Topic” that analyzes the reasons and/or results of technology, specifically artificial intelligence (AI) in education. Although you will be engaging with outside texts, you are expected to reflect on your own perspectives and experiences. (20% of final grade) ARGUMENT PROPOSAL ESSAY A persuasive academic essay based on the “Career-Related Topics” (p. 243) in the textbook, but dealing with an environmental issue related to climate change. The purpose is to make a proposal to solve a problem in your community and persuade your reader to implement your plan. You must use good evidence, which must include citing articles that you find through your own research. (20% of final grade) REFLECTION ESSAY (PROCESS ANALYSIS) A short “Informative Process Analysis” essay reflecting on your experience throughout this course. It will describe your progress during the semester. It should reflect what you have learned in the course and so may include elements or narrative, cause-effect, argument, etc. You should refer directly to your work done and feedback received during the semester. (20% of final grade) OPTIONAL DRAFT 3 (Des-Nar or C-E) You may choose one essay to revise and resubmit for a third round of evaluation if the D2 score was less than 90%. A revision point list showing what was revised must be submitted with the OL, D1 and D2. The new score, if higher, will replace the D2 grade; if the score goes down, the original D2 score will remain. (Percent of grade of original assignment)
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REQUIRED
• At a Glance: Writing Essays and beyond with Integrated Readings
• Published by: Cengage
• ISBN-13: 978-1-285-44464-2
Copies will be available at the campus bookstore (正大书store) Sold by HI Language Learning
SUPPLEMENTAL
Quizlet: 15 Logical fallacies flashcards https://quizlet.com/3659361/15-logical-fallacies-flash-cards/
Moodle Google Drive (G Suite)