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Instructor: e-mail:
dshih@mails.fju.edu.tw Office: SF
228 Phone: (O) 2905-2000 ext.
3821 Fall, 2005; Monday 1:40-3:30 p.m. Credits: 2
credits |
TA: Charity Liu |
The contents of this syllabus are subject to change
This semester course is designed to better prepare you for the following
years in the university. You are encouraged to ask and answer for yourself a
key question: “What
does it take to be a successful university student?” During this
semester and throughout the university years, you might want to put your
definition into practice. To help you realize your goals being a
successful university student, this course shall be conducted in a way that is
as practical as it is philosophical.
This course shall provide you information about the English department
and the University. You will learn to use academic and extra-curricular
resources on and off campus in the following units. These units shall
help you to become effective and independent learners who are ready to enjoy
fruitful university years and a successful future after you graduate from
university.
教材 Textbooks &
Teaching Materials
Chang, Doris, Ed. Introduction to University Studies,
Fall, 2005. Reader. (Revised by Doris Shih)
Fu
Fu
Fu Jen Catholic University, on line materials
(http://www.fju.edu.tw)
FJU Introduction to University Studies website:
http://intro-univ.hec.fju.edu.tw/introuniv/ (To enter discussion board,
etc)
輔仁大學大學入門課程委員會主編 《大學入門》 台北：輔大出版社，1998。 (You can get the book from
your school brothers/sisters or buy one copy at Caves bookstore敦煌書局
in the basement of SF building.)
Grading:
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1. Participation………………………………………………………………… |
15% |
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2. Attendance (see explanation below) |
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3. Assigned Activities and FJU
Passport |
40% |
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4. One 10 min. Group Reports (GR)
on a topic chosen from the syllabus (You need to find group
members, sign for the topic) |
20% |
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5. Four-Year University Plan (See
student samples in the Reader.) |
25% |
Attendance
and Punctuality
Please come to class each time and on time. This is
respect to yourself and your classmates. Each late absence will result
3% and unexcused absence will result a 5% deduction from the final
grade. If you are or will be absent for medical or personal reasons, please
inform me in advance and show evidence (e.g. medical excuse notes).
Plagiarism
Plagiarism is forbidden. You must obey the principles of
academic integrity. Please respect other people’s work. If you quote or refer
to certain people’s work, remember to give credit to the author(s). A
plagiarized product will result in a 0% of your assignment.
Activities
Use your FJU passport to guide your participation in
different activities. You will also be asked to attend at least two speeches
with guest speakers invited by Office of Student Affairs (verify by a stamp in
your FJU passport), tour of club exhibition (社團博覽會),
explore the university library, and possible tours to Office of Student Affairs
and American Cultural Center.
Note: The instructor will work with the students to
re-schedule the course on certain weeks for speeches and tours to offices
within or outside the university.
Groups Presentations
You will be divided into groups and be responsible to
present one topic to the class. Due to the time limitation, we won’t be able to
work on the gender issue (兩性關係) this semester. Therefore, I would like to ask you for the
two speeches you need to attend for fulfilling the FJU passport activity (see
instruction under the item Activities), at least go to one
speech about gender issues.
Group 14 and 15 will need to present the topics of e世代男女 and 溝通與兩性關係 on video (we don’t have
enough time in class). Check out the digital cameral from our secretary Julie.