Junior Composition and Conversation


Spring 2008

Tentative Schedule

Last Updated:4/15/2008

I. Application Portfolio;   Research paper: 2nd Draft (with a clear central argument and all the support needed).
wk
date		 Activity  Assignments, Due dates and Lecture Outlines (ppt)
wk 1
2/26		 General introduction & I. Application Portfolio
Career Choice, Preparation and Job Descriptions (factors to consider: 1, 2)		 RP ongoing revision

2/29

Resume, application letter and building your personal profile

  • General Intro. to Workplace Writing 1, 2
  • Resume: Main index; Resume Design ; Resume Sections (from OWL);
  • Cover Letter: Explanation and Samples: Quick Tips, 2, 3 Letter Format 1, 2, 3
  • Job Searching: 101 Human Resources databanks人力銀行;  中時人力萬象網; 求職寶典；青輔會；Job section of dept.'s relevant links
  • More: Job Web; College Graduate Job Hunter
    •

    Resume ppt;

    Skill Resume Sample

    job description worksheet

    2/29 job descriptions
    wk 2
    3/4

    Statement of Purpose and Autobiography

    • Statement of Purpose 0, 1; 2; 3; Chinese resume & autobiography 1, (Just for reference!)
      Samples: 1(TESOL), 2 (Literature); 3 (Fine Arts).
    • Some Tips on typing on an application form; from MFA Study Net (a sample form on ppt)

    due 3/4-6: resume+cover letter

    application ppt ;
    Cover Letter Sample
    Autobiography ppt
    3/7

    Application Letter Revision

    		 Common Errors, letter
    wk 3
    3/11

    Application Letter Revision
    Interview Practice (1) on

    A. The Job I am interested in;
    B. 1. how to learn English


    due 3/11: SOP/autobiography
    3/14
    		 Interview Practice (2) on job application: Possible Questions; Interview (from Job Web)  
    wk 4
    3/18    		 Sharing and Responding (1); individual conferences
    3/21

    No Class: Check usage of GEPT platform; manual

    		 due 3/21: research paper revised outline and/or intro.
    II. Problem-Solving;   Research paper: 2nd & 3rd Drafts
    wk 5
    3/25

    Formal Application Interview 1:00 - 3:30

     

    		 due 3/25: 1st journal & Application porfolio
    3/28 Problem Solving (1): Defining the problems and their related areas. Problem Solving ppt
    wk 6
    4/1

    Problem Solving (2): Observation and Data Collection, Making a Plan
    Language Testing: Listening Comprehension (TERC) & Discussion

    		 due 4/1: problem solving (1)

    4/4    		 Holiday  
    wk 7
    4/8    		 Problem Solving (3): Solution Presentation and Receiving Challenges;
    Some Reminders    		 due 4/8: research paper (2); two peer responses to ps (1)
    4/11 No Class  
    wk 8
    4/15
    		 Language Review
    Language Review
    due 4/15 (better 14):     ps (2)
    4/18 Sharing and Responding (2); individual conferences
    		  
    wk 9 4/22
    • Mid-Term Exam
    		  
    4/25 
    • Research paper: format and requirements (1) (2) ; ref.
    • Timed Speech (go to EngSite to get the questions)
    		 quotation ppt
    III.  Revision and 4 Skill Review, Research Paper Final Draft & Presentation
    wk 10
    4/29
    		 Timed Writing and Revision: Things to Consider in Revision and Final Language Check due: 2nd journal
    5/2
    • Formal Presentation 1: 3 persons 1. Dennis, 2. Phoebe, 3. Jamie
    		due 5/1: research paper final draft & Abstract
    wk 11
    5/6
    • Formal Presentation 2: 3 persons 1. Sonia 2. Yuffie, 3. Andy
    Speaking: Pronunciation and Timed Speech Analysis
    5/9
    • Formal Presentation 3: 2 persons 1. Didier 2. Hannah
    		 Some readings

    wk 12
    5/13
    • Formal Presentation 4: 3 persons 1. Diane, 2. Lori 3. Alice

    Reading: Skills and Habits
      5/16
    		 Sharing and Responding; individual conferences
    wk 13
    5/20
    • Formal Presentation 5: 3 persons 1. Terence 2. Bonnie 3. Tina
      5/23
    		 Conversation: Sharing our Interest and Party Prep(?) due 5/23 Rev. for Final Language check
    wk 14
    5/27

    RP convention

      5/30

    RP convention

    wk 15
    6/3

    RP convention

    6/6

    RP convention

    		 6/6 due: 3rd journal (including rp report) and 4-skill self-evaluation report, final deadline of all revisions

    wk 16
    6/10 & 13

    		 Conclusion and/or Party