Composition & Conversation II
英文作文 & 英語會話（二）
Tuesday 1:40pm – 4:30pm
Location: LA 204
Dr. Donna Tong
Email: 080695@mail.fju.edu.tw
Office: SF225
Office Hours: Wednesday 1-5pm
Course Description
The purpose of this course is to prepare students for upper level research and writing, to
demonstrate and emphasize analytical thinking, and to teach critical engagement with course
materials, all skills necessary for success in all students’ coursework. In this course, for the
composition component students will focus on three modes of writing, with each one building
a foundation for the next one. This course will cover MLA style which serves as a necessary
facet of academic writing and research. Students will learn how to summarize, paraphrase,
and quote with proper citation and attribution, as well as the process and techniques of
researching a specific topic (to be selected by the student with approval of the instructor).
These skills will prepare students to learn the aspects of and how to revise their synthesis
final exam from Fall semester, an extended definition essay, and a research report.
Students will be given opportunities to further their understanding of spoken English,
including various speaking situations, registers of speech, and professional modes of
speaking in order to strengthen not only their understanding of but also their ability in
English conversation. Students will be assessed based upon their participation in class
discussions and their assigned, formal presentations. Be advised that the class will be
conducted solely in English.
Required Texts
Butler, Eugenia, et al. Correct Writing. 6th ed. Lexington, MA: D.C. Heath and Company,
1995.
Gibaldi, Joseph. MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers. 7th ed. New York: MLA,
2009.
Liu, Jun, et al. Communication Strategies 3. Singapore: Cengage Learning Asia Pte Ltd, 2008.
*ALWAYS BRING THESE BOOKS TO CLASS; CHECK SCHEDULE FOR PR*
Course Requirements
Composition
Attendance and Participation
Journals J1-J3 (1000 words each)
Revised Synthesis Final Exam (RS)
Extended Definition Essay (E1-E3)
Research Report (RR1-RR3)
Midterm Exam
Final Exam
15%
20%
10%
15%
15%
10%
15%
Conversation
Attendance and Participation
Presentations
Rehearsal RR Presentation
Cross-Sect. RR Presentation
Final RR Presentation
30%
20%
10%
15%
25%
Deadlines & Late Paper Policy
Unless deadlines are changed verbally in class or over email, the due dates for homework and
writing assignments are as indicated in the Schedule below.
Late papers will be deducted 5 POINTS FOR EACH DAY past the due date. Papers
submitted after class on the due date are also deducted 5 POINTS for lateness.
Conduct, Plagiarism, Cheating
Attendance is MANDATORY. Excused absences are accepted for medical or family
emergency with appropriate documentation. Three tardies equal one absence. Tardiness past
20 minutes after class has begun is counted as one absence. Three absences will lead to zero
percentage points for attendance and participation.
As part of your participation grade, there will be quizzes on different information that you
have learned throughout the semester. No make-up quizzes will be administered in the case
of unexcused absences.
Please notify the instructor if you are unable to attend a class meeting for extenuating
circumstances; arrangements may be made to make up a missed class meeting prior to an
absence with notification and appropriate justification.
Any act of plagiarism or cheating will lead to failing the course.
Schedule [CW = Correct Writing, MLA = MLA Handbook]
DATE
TOPIC & DEADLINES
HOMEWORK ASSIGNED
2/15
Introduction;
Reprise Synthesis Essay – Final Exam
CW
Unit 6: Manners & Etiquette
Journal-1
2/22
Research Topics
Synthesis Essay (cont)
CW
Unit 11: Multiple Intelligences
Due: J-1
Start researching possible topics
Revised Synthesis Final-1
3/1
Research Topics (cont) & Annotated Biblios
Extended Definition Essay
Due: RS-1
*shortened class*
Research 2-3 topics
Research annotated biblio
Extended Definition Essay
outline
3/2
Library Orientation ES401
3/8
Extended Definition Essay (cont)
Research Report
Peer Reviews: How & Why
CW
Unit 10: Free Education
Due: E-outline, RR-biblio
Revised Synthesis Final-2
3/15
Research Report (cont)
Extended Definition Essay (cont)
CW
Unit 12: Gender Roles
Due: RS-2
Research Report Outline
Extended Definition Essay-1
3/22-23
Individual Conferencing
Due: RR-Outline, E-1
Journal-2
3/29
Presentations: #1 Most Interesting Person
-Peer ReviewsGrammar Review
Due: J-2
Continue researching topic
4/5
HOLIDAY
Continue researching topic
Extended Definition Essay-2
4/12
MIDTERM GRAMMAR EXAM
Due: E-2
Journal-3
4/19
Research Report (cont)
Unit 13: Dating
Due: J-3
Continue researching topic
Research Report-1
4/26
Extended Definition Essay (cont)
CW
Unit 14: Parenting
Due: RR-1
Continue researching topic
Extended Definition Essay-3
5/3
Presentations: What I Am Researching &
Why
-Peer ReviewsExtended Definition Essay (cont)
Due: E-3 (final)
Research Report-2
5/10
Presentations: Formal Do’s & Don’ts
Unit 8: Health & Nature
Due: RR-2 (2 copies)
5/17
Presentations: RR-Presentation Rehearsal
-Peer Reviews-
5/24
Research Report Presentations
5/31
Research Report Presentations
6/7
Presentations: Report on My Presentation
-Peer ReviewsUnit 15: Natural Disasters
6/14
FINAL EXAM
Due: RR-3 (final)
Revise RR-2 and Prepare for
Cross-Section Presentations
Research Report-3
*schedule and assignments subject to revision by instructor*