| Course Name |
(中) 英文作文(三)(3023) |
| (Eng.) English Composition (III) |
| Offering Dept |
Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures |
| Course Type |
Elective |
Credits |
2 |
Teacher |
Chih-hsiang Shu |
| Department |
Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures/Undergraduate |
Language |
中/英文 |
Semester |
2025-SPRING |
| Course Description |
In this course students will learn essential techniques of essay writing, including narration, process, causation, classification, illustration, and argumentation. The focus is on further enhancing students' grammar and language production techniques and the ability to produce quality essays. There will also be practices for TOEFL writing tests for students to hone their skills. |
| Prerequisites |
英文作文(二) |
self-directed learning in the course |
N |
| Relevance of Course Objectives and Core Learning Outcomes(%) |
Teaching and Assessment Methods for Course Objectives |
| Course Objectives |
Competency Indicators |
Ratio(%) |
Teaching Methods |
Assessment Methods |
1. To develop writing skills for various essays
2. To develop writing skills for TOEFL writing tests |
| 1.Foreign language skills |
| 3.Communication and presentation skills |
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| Discussion |
| Lecturing |
| Exercises |
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| Written Presentation |
| Attendance |
| Assignment |
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| Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule |
| Week |
Course Content |
| Week 1 |
Course introduction |
| Week 2 |
Narration |
| Week 3 |
Narration |
| Week 4 |
Causation |
| Week 5 |
Causation |
| Week 6 |
Comparison and Contrast |
| Week 7 |
Holiday |
| Week 8 |
Comparison and Contrast |
| Week 9 |
Midterm exam |
| Week 10 |
Argumentation |
| Week 11 |
Argumentation |
| Week 12 |
Argumentation |
| Week 13 |
TOEFL writing |
| Week 14 |
Classification |
| Week 15 |
Classification |
| Week 16 |
Illustration |
| Week 17 |
Illustration |
| Week 18 |
Final writing exam |
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| Evaluation |
Homework: 30%
Class participation: 20%
Mid-term writing exam: 25%
Final writing exam: 25% |
| Textbook & other References |
Hand-outs written by the teacher.
Additional sources:
Strategies: A Rhetoric and Reader (Charlene Tibbetts & A. M. Tibbets)
Perfect phrases for the TOEFL speaking and writing sections (Steinberg, Roberta) |
| Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website |
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| Office Hours |
By appointment.
Teacher’s e-mail: braininvat@hotmail.com |
| Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs |
| 04.Quality Education 08.Decent Work and Economic Growth | include experience courses：N |
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