NCHU Course Outline
Course Name (中) 英文作文(二)(2018)
(Eng.) English Composition (II)
Offering Dept Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures
Course Type Required Credits 2 Teacher 鄭朱雀
Department Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures/Undergraduate Language English Semester 2026-FALL
Course Description The course is conducted in lectures, peer editing, group discussions, mock conferences, and film watching.
Prerequisites 英文作文(一) self-directed learning in the course Y
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
50
50
topic Discussion/Production
Exercises
Discussion
Lecturing
Written Presentation
Attendance
Oral Presentation
Assignment
Study Outcome
Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content
Week 1 Mutual introduction
Week 2 Brainstorming activities
At a Glance: Chapter 1
Week 3 In-class writing (Essay 1) peer editing
At a Glance: Chapter-2
Week 4 Rewriting Essay-1
At a Glance: Chapter 3
Week 5 Film Watching

Week 6 In-class Writing (Essay-2) peer editing

Week 7 General writing issues and students’ feedback
Brainstorming for Midterm Essay Topics
At a Glance: Chapter 4
Week 8 Mid-term Exam
Week 9 First Mock Conference
Week 10 Individual meeting
Week 11 Film Watching & Discussion
Week 12 In-class Writing and Peer Editing (Essay 3)
At a Gance: Chpater 5
Week 13 Brainstorming for Final Essay topics
Week 14 Final Exam
Week 15 Second Mock Conference & Check Gradeinal Exam
Week 16 Students participate in workshops and events on and off campus.
Students participate in workshops and events on and off campus.
self-directed
learning
   02.Viewing multimedia materials related to industry and academia.
   03.Preparing presentations or reports related to industry and academia.
   05.Participation in various workshops organized by different departments of NCHU.

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
At a Glance Sixth Edition
Caves Bookstore on campus
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website
BBC
PBS
Office Hours
10-12 Wednesday
Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs(Link URL)
include experience courses:N
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