NTU Course

English Composition (II)(2)

Offered in 114-2
  • Serial Number

    58228

  • Course Number

    ECON2030

  • Course Identifier

    303 24770

  • No Class

  • 2 Credits
  • Elective

    DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS

      Elective
    • DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS

  • CHIA-SUI LEE
  • Wed 6, 7
  • 社科305

  • Type 2

  • 15 Student Quota

    NTU 15

  • No Specialization Program

  • English
  • NTU COOL
  • Core Capabilities and Curriculum Planning
  • Notes

    The course is conducted in English。 The course is conducted in English。

  • NTU Enrollment Status

    Enrolled
    0/15
    Other Depts
    0/0
    Remaining
    0
    Registered
    0
  • Course Description
    The course will train students in writing an academic journal research paper. It will begin with an introduction to academic English and cover the structural framework of each section of an academic paper (IMRD). Students will also be trained on how to make an oral presentation of a research paper. The course content includes: 1. Features of Academic Writing 2. The Moves and Steps in Research Papers 3. Summaries and Literature Reviews 4. Writing Abstracts 5. Academic Presentation Skills 課程分級 Levels of courses: English Composition (Ⅰ) (1):Paragraphs to Essays English Composition (Ⅰ) (2):Essays English Composition (ⅠI)(1):Essays English Composition (ⅠI)(2):Reaserch Papers Note: Students in the ECON English Program are welcome to request a permission code from the course instructor.
  • Course Objective
    1. Critically evaluate and analyze a variety of texts for academic purposes. 2. Recognize the moves and steps in constructing research papers. 3. Identify features of academic writing and apply this knowledge to their own writing. 4. Make effective written and oral presentations of one’s own research.
  • Course Requirement
    1. Students are required to attend all classes. No more than three excused absences are permitted. 2. Active participation in class discussions is required. 3. Late assignments will not be accepted. 4. No plagiarism. A grade of “0” may be earned for plagiarism or other forms of dishonesty.
  • Expected weekly study hours before and/or after class
    2 hours
  • Office Hour
    *This office hour requires an appointment
  • Designated Reading
    Swales, J. M., & Feak, C. B. (2012). Academic Writing for Graduate Students (3rd ed.). Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Press.
  • References
    1. Gillett, A., Hammond, A., & Martala, M. (2009). Inside Track: Successful Academic Writing. Person Education Limited. 2. Hamp-Lyons, L., & Heasley, E. (2006). Study Writing. Cambridge University Press. 3. Neugebeuren, R.H. (2005). The Student’s Guide to Writing Economics. London, Routledge. 4. Powell, Mark. (2002). Presenting in English: How to Give Successful Presentations. Boston, MA: Thomson-Heinle. 5. Swales, J. M., & Feak, C. B. (2009). Abstracts and the Writing of Abstracts. Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Press. 6. Weissberg, R., & Buker, S. (1990). Writing Up Research. London: Prentice Hall.
  • Grading
    40%

    Assignments

    Paper Analysis, Research Paper (Introduction), Abstract

    20%

    Midterm Exam

    Task1: Identifying Features of Academic Writing Task 2: Move Analysis - Introduction Section

    20%

    Presentation

    3-Minute Thesis Oral Presentation

    20%

    Participation

    Attendance, In-class Exercises, and Group Discussions


    1. NTU has not set an upper limit on the percentage of A+ grades.
    2. NTU uses a letter grade system for assessment. The grade percentage ranges and the single-subject grade conversion table in the NATIONAL TAIWAN UNIVERSITY Regulations Governing Academic Grading are for reference only. Instructors may adjust the percentage ranges according to the grade definitions. For more information, see the Assessment for Learning Section
  • Adjustment methods for students
    Adjustment MethodDescription
    A2

    以錄影輔助

    Assisted by video

    A3

    提供學生彈性出席課程方式

    Provide students with flexible ways of attending courses

    B6

    學生與授課老師協議改以其他形式呈現

    Mutual agreement to present in other ways between students and instructors

    C1

    延後期末考試日期(時間)

    Final exam date postponement

    C2

    書面(口頭)報告取代考試

    Written (oral) reports replace exams

    D1

    由師生雙方議定

    Negotiated by both teachers and students

  • Make-up Class Information
  • Course Schedule
    2/25Week 1Course Introduction and Pre-tests
    3/04Week 2An Approach to Academic Writing
    3/11Week 3Research Paper: Structure
    3/18Week 4Research Paper: Structure
    3/25Week 5Writing Introduction
    4/01Week 6Writing Introduction
    4/08Week 7Paper Analysis
    4/15Week 8Midterm Exam
    4/22Week 9Writing Methods
    4/29Week 10Writing Methods
    5/06Week 11Writing Results
    5/13Week 12Discussion and Conclusion
    5/20Week 133MT Presentation Skills
    5/27Week 143MT Presentation Skills
    6/03Week 15Writing Abstract
    6/10Week 16Final Exam