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 2024-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 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
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 Course Orientation & Mutual Introduction
Week 2 ”How to Stay Alive” The Writer’s Response pp 48-51
Week 3 ”Not-So-Social Media” TWR pp 56-59
Week 4 Typhoon
Week 5 In-class Writing and Peer Editing (Essay-1)
Week 6 ”Fear of Heights” TWR pp 92-95
General writing issues and students’ feedback
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
Week 11 Film Watching & Discussion
Week 12 In-class Writing and Peer Editing (Essay 3)
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.
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 Goalsinclude experience courses:N
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