Relevance of Course Objectives and Core Learning Outcomes(%) |
Teaching and Assessment Methods for Course Objectives |
Course Objectives |
Competency Indicators |
Ratio(%) |
Teaching Methods |
Assessment Methods |
This course aims to strengthen sophomores' ability in writing short English essays coherently and fluently. |
1.Foreign language skills |
3.Communication and presentation skills |
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topic Discussion/Production |
Exercises |
Discussion |
Lecturing |
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Written Presentation |
Attendance |
Oral Presentation |
Assignment |
Study Outcome |
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Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule |
Week |
Course Content |
Week 1 |
Course Orientation & Mutual Introduction |
Week 2 |
”How to Stay Alive” The Writer’s Response pp 48-51
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Week 3 |
”Not-So-Social Media” TWR pp 56-59
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Week 4 |
In-class Writing and Peer Editing (Essay-1) |
Week 5 |
”Fear of Heights” TWR pp 92-95
General writing issues and students’ feedback |
Week 6 |
Film Watching & Discussion |
Week 7 |
In-class Writing and Peer Editing (Essay 2) |
Week 8 |
”Video Games Can Be Helpful to College Students” TWR pp 138-141
Discussion of general & individual writing issues |
Week 9 |
Mid-term Exam |
Week 10 |
First Mock Conference
Public Universities Should Be Free” TWR pp 221-225
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Week 11 |
Film Watching & Discussion |
Week 12 |
In-class Writing and Peer Editing (Essay 3)
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Week 13 |
”Searching Online May Make You Think You’re Smarter Than You Are” TWR pp 299-301 |
Week 14 |
”Online Dating and Relationships” TWR pp 262-270 |
Week 15 |
Final Exam |
Week 16 |
Second Mock Conference |
Week 17 |
Students participate in workshops and events on and off campus. |
Week 18 |
Students participate in workshops and events on and off campus. |
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Evaluation |
40% In-class writing & editing
20% Mid-term Exam & First Mock Conference
20% Final Exam & Second Mock Conference
20% Participation and Contribution |
Textbook & other References |
The Writer’s Response Sixth Edition ISBN-13: 978-1-305-10025-1
(Caves Bookstore on campus) |
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website |
BBC
PBS |
Office Hours |
10-12 Wednesday |
Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs |
04.Quality Education   05.Gender Equality   10.Reduced Inequalities   16.Peace and Justice   17.Partnerships for the Goals | include experience courses:N |
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