Compulsory

Writing 4 Course aims to help second-year English majors to obtain academic writing skills at an upper-intermediate level (equivalent to B2 - CEFR). Specifically, students are guided to structure a five-paragraph essay in both unity and coherence. Emphasis is placed on composing fully-developed and well-organized five-paragraph essays related to current social topics, focusing on three main types: cause - effect analysis, problem-solution and argumentation. Through all stages of the writing process as well as peer/group feedback and discussion, students will also have a chance to enhance self-study, teamwork and communication skills.

Writing 3 Course aims to help second-year English majors to obtain academic writing skills at an intermediate level (equivalent to B1+ - CEFR). The components of essay organization (i.e. how to write an introduction, a body, and a conclusion) are presented and practiced. Emphasis is placed on composing fully-developed and well-organized essays related to current social topics, focusing on three different types including description, cause - effect analysis and compare-contrast. Through all stages of the writing process as well as peer/group feedback and discussion, students will have a chance to master more effective language use reflecting good vocabulary, grammar and sentence-writing skills, and additionally demonstrate self-study, teamwork and communication skills.

Writing 2 Course aims to help English majors to obtain academic writing skills at an intermediate level (equivalent to B1+ - CEFR). The components of paragraph organization (i.e. how to write a topic sentence, supporting sentences, and a concluding sentence) are presented and practiced. Emphasis is placed on composing fully-developed and well-organized paragraphs in different types related to current social topics. Through all stages of the writing process as well as peer/group feedback and discussion, students will have a chance to master more effective language use reflecting good vocabulary, grammar and sentence-writing skills, including varied transitional elements.

Writing 1 is designed to help English majors progress toward pre-intermediate level (equivalent to B1 - CEFR). This course offers intensive practice of 3 types of basic sentences (simple, compound and complex) so that students can express their ideas effectively through making decisions about appropriate vocabulary and style. Besides, sentence level skills such as sentence formation, punctuation, and sentence combination will be emphasized to bolster their performance in future writing classes.