105年第1學期-0148 英文作文（三） 課程資訊

評分方式

評分項目	配分比例	說明
Class work and weekly studies	30
Essays	60
Attendance	10

教育目標

1. Students will learn the fundamental ways in which signs produce and extend meanings, and be able to relate in writing, on tests and in discussions how signs are fundamental to human communication. Students will be able to explain how and why we make choices about the significance of value and meaning of signs within the multiple fields of discourse addressing culture and society, including but not limited to art, advertising, film, journalism, politics and literature. They will demonstrate this ability in writings, and during speeches and discussions and exercises. 2. Students will develop an understanding of and be able to explain why certain forms of discourse are appropriate to certain topics, and why such forms come to be both received and debated over the significance and value of certain ideas and cultural practices. This study of discourse will extend across the disciplines of various fields, including but not limited to anthropology, history, journalism, psychology, religion, the sciences, politics, and philosophy. They will demonstrate this ability in writings, speeches, discussions and exercises. (Continued in the section on Learning Activities)

課程概述

Composition 3 is a third-year required course. As this course is part of the Comp/Oral series, its main aim is to give final shape and polish the skills of the students in writing. Students are taught to write academic essays in various rhetorical styles including essays about literature. Students also have to be able to formulate and pursue intellectual and professional goals. The course will help increase the mental flexibility of the students and they are required to write a research paper on an independently researched topic. This course is taught together with Oral Training 3.

基本資料

必修課，學分數：2-2
上課時間：一/5,6[LAN002]
修課班級：外文系3A
修課年級：年級以上
選課備註：1由系辦編班2口訓及作文任一門上期未達60分下期不得續修

參考書目

Lahiri, J. (1999). Interpreter of Maladies.
Fitzgerald, F. S. (1925). The Great Gatsby.