◎系所教育目標：
本組主要在於培養具備基本語言學知識、英美文學素養與國際視野之英(外語)溝通能力人才，並兼顧商務溝通、翻譯或學術研究等專業知能。 |
| ◎核心能力 | 關聯性 |
| 1.一般英語及專業英語之能力 | 5 關聯性最強 |
| 2.基本語言學知識 | 3 關聯性中等 |
| 3.基本英美文學素養 | 4 關聯性稍強 |
| 4.翻譯或商務溝通之能力 | 2 關聯性稍弱 |
| 5.基本第二外語能力 | 4 關聯性稍強 |
| 6.跨文化溝通知能 | 4 關聯性稍強 |
| 7.獨立學術研究之能力 | 5 關聯性最強 |
| 8.英語數位科技素養及技能 | 4 關聯性稍強 |
◎本學科內容概述：
英文寫作(II)旨在培養學生寫作議論文的能力，學生必須先掌握一些基礎文體如:比較文、解釋文(英文寫作I)以及定義文(definition)、討論文(discussion)以及評論文(evaluation)之後，才具備寫作議論文的能力。學生完成本課程後應有能力透過各種修辭寫作方式(如:comparison/contrast, cause/effect, definition、evaluation)等來寫作議論文，說服讀者採取某一種觀點或從事某種行為。此議論文寫作文英文寫作(II)文本報告寫作的基礎。 |
◎本學科教學內容大綱：
本課程將先教授議定義文，以便學生能理解我們評論分析之前應先有一個價值觀的標準，接下來教評論文，也就是根據某一個價值標準，我們對某個議題或事物來評估其優劣。然後是學討論文，此為議論文的先備文體，在討論文中學生必須從正反兩個觀點客觀公平地呈現地某一議題的正反兩面，但不需提出個人的觀點，而最後於寫作議論文時，能需就正反兩方來討論但必須說服讀者同意作者個人的觀點。 |
◎本學科學習目標：
English Writing (II) aims to cultivate students’ ability to write argumentative essays. Before writing formal argumentation, students must first understand and apply several foundational rhetorical styles learned in English Writing (I)—such as comparison/contrast, exposition, and cause/effect—as well as additional styles such as definition, discussion, and evaluation.
By the end of the course, students are expected to:
Use multiple rhetorical techniques (comparison/contrast, cause/effect, definition, evaluation).
Present issues objectively through discussion writing.
Evaluate topics using explicit value standards.
Construct persuasive argumentative essays that advocate a clear, defensible thesis.
This course provides essential preparation for English Writing (III): Text Report Writing. |
| ◎教學進度： |
| 週次 | 主題 | 教學內容 | 教學方法 |
01
02/24 | Course Introduction and Foundations of Argumentative Writing | Course overview; recap of English Writing (I) skills; introduction to descriptive, comparative, opinion, and argumentative writing; understanding value standards in writing. | 講授、討論。 |
02
03/03 | Review: Analytical Writing Skills
What Is Definition Writing? How to define abstract concepts | Focus:
Comparison / Contrast (brief review)
Cause / Effect
Clear reasoning structure/ Short diagnostic paragraph writing.
Simple definition structure:
Concept + Category + Key Features | 作業/習題演練、講授、討論。 |
03
03/10 | Writing a Definition Essay How to define abstract concepts | Simple definition structure:
Concept + Category + Key Features
First Draft due on MARCH 15 | 作業/習題演練、講授。 |
04
03/17 | What Is Evaluation Writing? | Introduce subject
State evaluation criteria
Judge based on criteria | 講授。 |
05
03/24 | Writing Evaluation Essay | Introduce subject
State evaluation criteria
Judge based on criteria
FIRST DRAFT due on March 26 | 作業/習題演練、講授。 |
06
03/31 | Discussion and Feedback- Definition Essay | Feedback and discussion.
SECOND DRAFT due on April 5 | 作業/習題演練、講授、討論。 |
07
04/07 | Discussion and Feedback- Evaluation Essay | Feedback and discussion.
SECOND DRAFT due on April 10 | 作業/習題演練、講授、討論。 |
08
04/14 | MIDTERM | FINAL DRAFT OF DEFINITION ESSAY AND EVALUATIVE ESSAY | 討論。 |
09
04/21 | What Is an Argument? Thesis, Claim, and Value Standards | Distinguishing argument from opinion; learning to take a position; creating defensible thesis statements | 講授、討論。 |
10
04/28 | Two-Sided Opinion Writing
Developing Argumentative Essays | Understanding balanced writing; presenting both sides objectively; avoiding bias; difference between discussion and argument.
Evaluating both sides; integrating evidence; building reasoning chains | 講授、討論。 |
11
05/05 | Counterarguments and Rebuttals | Why arguments require addressing opposing viewpoints; effective refutation strategies;
Coherence and persuasion; integrating comparison, description, and evaluation into argumentative development | 講授、討論。 |
12
05/12 | Drafting Two-Sided Opinion Essays | Organizing opposing viewpoints; choosing balanced evidence
DRAFT DUE ON MAY 15 | 作業/習題演練、講授、討論。 |
13
05/19 | Logical Fallacies in Argument | Overview of common fallacies (straw man, false analogy, oversimplification, ad hominem). Students analyze flawed arguments and rewrite them logically. | 講授、討論。 |
14
05/26 | Writing Full Argumentative Essays | Drafting full essays: claim–reason–evidence; rhetorical strategies
FIRST DRAFT due on MAY 26 | 作業/習題演練。 |
15
06/02 | Revising Argumentative Essays | Editing for clarity, tone, and academic style; assessing audience and purpose.
REVISE FIRST DRAFT | 作業/習題演練。 |
16
06/09 | FInal Exam | Final | 作業/習題演練、講授、討論。 |
17
06/16 | SElf-Reflection | Self-reflection and feedback | 作業/習題演練、Flexible teaching weeks have been arranged。 |
18
06/23 | SELF-REFLECTION | Self-reflection and feedback | 作業/習題演練、Flexible teaching weeks have been arranged。 |
◎課程要求：
Multiple writing assignments should be expected.
No delayed assignment will be accepted unless with good reasons.
Generative AI tools may be used in this course to support the writing process, particularly for identifying writing flaws, improving clarity, and enhancing critical thinking. However, students must ensure that all submitted work reflects their own original thinking and writing.
Any assignment determined to be wholly generated by AI—without meaningful student contribution—will receive ZERO points. Students are expected to use AI responsibly, transparently, and ethically at all times.
Attendance is very important to this class. As such, attendance is checked weekly
All activities, assignments, tests, and exams will be explained during class.
Additional materials will be announced in class and provided electronically on the school’s e-learning system.
The instructor reserves the right to modify the syllabus during the semester based on the students' learning progress. |
◎成績考核
課堂參與討論20% : Attendance and Participation
期中考20% : Definition + Evaluative Essays
期末考25% : Argumentative Essay
Evaluative Essay- Draft 10%
Definition Essay- Draft 10%
Two-Sided Opinion Essay- Draft 10%
Argumentative Essay- Draft 5%
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◎參考書目與學習資源
No textbook is needed for this course. Handouts will be distributed to students in class |
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