English Composition II (Spring semester) continues to emphasize on strengthening students' academic writing ability. Through lectures on various writing strategies (definition, classification, example, comparison/contrast, and argumentation), the reading of professional essays and in-class writing, students will learn from the instructor and fellow classmates on improving their writing skills. Most importantly, students will be trained to think and write accurately, academically, critically, and independently.English Composition II (Spring semester) continues to emphasize on strengthening students' academic writing ability. Through lectures on various writing strategies (definition, classification, example, comparison/contrast, and argumentation), the reading of professional essays and in-class writing, students will learn from the instructor and fellow classmates on improving their writing skills. Most importantly, students will be trained to think and write accurately, academically, critically, and independently.
Comp�Oral II builds on the English-language skills developed in Comp�Oral I. This two-part course focuses primarily on writing multi-paragraph essays and using spoken English for academic purposes, such as group discussions and delivering oral presentations. The course will continue to stress accuracy in speaking and writing and will emphasize skills and strategies to improve your ability to communicate in English. You will also learn how to analyze and strengthen your own and your classmates� written and spoken English. The general goal of the course is to increase your academic English language proficiency to the high�intermediate level in speaking and writing.
Comp�Oral II builds on the English-language skills developed in Comp�Oral I. This two-part course focuses primarily on writing multi-paragraph essays and using spoken English for academic purposes, such as group discussions and delivering oral presentations. The course will continue to stress accuracy in speaking and writing and will emphasize skills and strategies to improve your ability to communicate in English. You will also learn how to analyze and strengthen your own and your classmates� written and spoken English. The general goal of the course is to increase your academic English language proficiency to the high�intermediate level in speaking and writing.
Wyrick, Jean. Steps to Writing Well with Additional Readings. 11th ed. Boston: Thomson Wadsworth, 2007.
WY Rick, Jean. steps to writing well with additional readings. 11the. Boston: Thomson Wadsworth, 2007.
| 評分項目 Grading Method | 配分比例 Grading percentage | 說明 Description |
|---|---|---|
| Class ParticipationClass Participation class participation |
10 | Students are expected to participate actively in class discussions and in-class writing. |
| In-class Writing PracticesIn-class Writing Practices in-class writing practices |
15 | Students are required to complete in-class writing tasks effectively under time pressure |
| Final ExamFinal Exam final exam |
25 | Students must take the final exam. |
| Essay AssignmentsEssay Assignments essay assignments |
50 | Various writing strategies are required in each essay assignment. |
