WRITING 1
Course Title
Course Code
Credit
Equivalent Course
Prerequisite
Coordinator
Program Level
Instruction Language
Applicable for TESOL Program
Requirement in TESOL Program
Semester in TESOL Program
Applicable for Translation & Interpretation Program
Requirement in Translation & Interpretation Program
Semester in Translation & Interpretation Program
Overview
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.
Objectives
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G1 | Knowledge of 3 types of basic sentences in English and 3 common writing mistakes |
G2 | Ability to write sentences based on types and topics, order them appropriately to make a paragraph, and accurately use punctuation and capitalization in English writing |
G3 | Individual and teamwork skills |
Learning Outcomes
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G1 |
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G2 |
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G3 |
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Materials
- Textbook:
Kirszner, L. G., & Mandell, S. R. (2008). Writing First with Readings: Practice in Context (4th ed.). New York: Bedford/Saint Martin's.
- References:
Cheryl, P., & Margaret, K. S. (2007). Interactions 1 - Writing (Silver ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill.
Hogue, A. (2008). First steps in academic writing (2nd ed.). New York: Pearson Education.
Langan, J. (2008). College writing skills (7th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill.
Salomone, W., & McDonald, S. (2011). Inside writing: A writer's workbook (7th ed). Australia: Wadsworth/Cengage Learning.
Assessment
This class is based on on-going assessment. Students are assessed for their performance in the following components:
Assignment | Percentage |
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In-class individual/pair/group work | 20% |
Individual writing | 20% |
Mini-tests | 10% |
Final exam | 50% |
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