Introduction to University Studies

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Introduction to University Studies

Instructor: Doris (Yu-Chih) Shih Assistant:

e-mail: dshih@mails.fju.edu.tw To be announced Office: SF 228

Phone: (O) 2905-2000 ext. 3821

Fall, 2008; Wednesday 10:10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Credits: 2 credits

The contents of this syllabus are subject to change

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his 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.

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his 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, 2008. Reader. (Revised by Doris Shih)

Fu Jen Catholic University, Department of English Language and Literature. Dept.

Brochure.

Fu Jen Catholic University, Student Handbook, 2008.

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/

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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.)

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.

Schedule

To be announced soon.