In Composition II, you will learn (1) to organize essays in a logical order (time order, spatial order, emphatic order) and with proper transitions; (2) to write a well-organized expository essay with varied use of analytical strategies, including enumeration, process analysis, cause-effect analysis, and comparison/contrast analysis; (3) to write a well-organized summary-response essay on a selected article (to summarize, paraphrase, and quote).In Composition II, you will learn (1) to organize essays in a logical order (time order, spatial order, emphatic order) and with proper transitions; (2) to write a well-organized expository essay with varying use of analytical strategies, including enumeration, process analysis, cause-effect analysis, and comparison/contrast analysis; (3) to write a well-organized summary-response essay on a selected article (to summarize, paraphrase, and quote).
Composition 2 is a second-year required course and is the continuation of Composition 1, building on the English-language skills developed in Composition 1. This course focuses primarily on writing multi-paragraph essays. The course continues to stress accuracy in writing and emphasizes skills and strategies to improve the ability to communicate in written English. Students will also learn how to analyze and strengthen their written English and that of their classmates. The general goal of the course is to increase the academic English language proficiency of the students to a high-intermediate level in writing. This course is taught together with Oral Training 2.
Composition 2 is a second-year required course and is the continuation of Composition 1, building on the English-language skills developed in Composition 1. This course focuses primarily on writing multi-paragraph essays. The course continues to stress accuracy in writing and emphasizes skills and strategies to improve the ability to communicate in written English. Students will also learn how to analyze and strengthen their written English and that of their classesmates. The general goal of the course is to increase the academic English language proficiency of the students to a high-intermediate level in writing. This course is taught together with Oral Training 2.
Wyrick, Jean. Steps to Writing Well. 12th Edition. Boston: Wadsworth, 2013.
Wyrick, Jean. Steps to Writing Well. 12th Edition. Boston: Wadsworth, 2013.
| 評分項目 Grading Method | 配分比例 Grading percentage | 說明 Description |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance and class participationAttendance and class participation Attendance and class participation |
10 | More than 2 class absences may result in the failure of the course. |
| Essay assignments (including homework and in-class writing)Essay assignments (including homework and in-class writing) Essay assignments (including homework and in-class writing) |
60 | You are required to complete in-class writing and 5 essay assignments on various topics. |
| Final examFinal exam Final exam |
30 | Final exam will be given to test and evaluate the writing skills. |
