Introduction to University Studies
Instructor: Kentei Takaya Assistant: TBA
e-mail: 075079@mail.fju.edu.tw Office: SF 227
Phone: (O) 2905-2562
Fall, 2011; Wednesday 3:40-5:30 PM 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 yourdefinition 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 Worksheets and Information, Fall, 2010.
Reader. (Revised and compiled by Doris Shih)
Fu Jen Catholic University, Department of English Language and Literature. Dept. Brochure.
Fu Jen Catholic University, online materials (http://www.fju.edu.tw) FJU Introduction to University Studies website:
http://intro-univ.hec.fju.edu.tw/introuniv/
FJU History Office: http://www.fuho.fju.edu.tw/
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
輔大學生事務處主編。《學生手札》Fu Jen Catholic University, Student Handbook, 2010.
輔大學務處主編。《學生活動暨學習護照》。Extra-curricular Activities and Learning Passport, 2010.
Grading:
1. Participation……… 15%
2. Attendance (see explanation below) 3. Assigned Activities and FJU
Passport……….
40%
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%
5. Four-Year University Plan (See student samples in the
coursepack)……….. 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 1.5% and unexcused absence will result a 3% 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 sheets to guide your participation in different activities (even for fieldtrips). You will also be asked to attend at least ONE extra speeches (BESIDES the one we attended with the class together) 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.
Worksheets: Besides the 11 worksheets assigned in the coursepack, when you go for speeches or fieldtrips, do put down some reflections in the two blank sheets provided in the coursepack (p. 21 & 22). The TA and instructor will read them and give bonus points.
Student’s Passport （學生活動護照）: By the end of the semester you should have at least the following activity stamps in your student passport. (More stamps will receive bonus points).
(a) 社團博覽會; (b) 學輔中心演講: “E 時代的親密關係”; (c) 演講 2 (自行聽的); (d) 美國文 化中心
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) much this semester but we will attend a speech in school. Therefore, I would like to ask you for the one extra speech you need to attend for fulfilling the FJU passport activity (see instruction under the item
Activities), try to go to more speeches 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.
核心行為：
Core Abilities Note: #1~3 required by the department
■ 1. 問題分析與解決行為 Problem-solving (University & department)
■ 2. 人際溝通行為Inter-personal communication (University &
department)
■ 3. 團隊合作行為Team work (University & department) 本系教育目標
Department objectives
■ 1. 培養學生批評、分析、獨立思考，及英語口語、英文書寫清晰表 達之能力。Students' abilities to think critically, analytically, and
independently, and to articulate those thoughts in both their English speaking and writing.
■ 2. 協助學生健全發展智力、人格及價值觀。The holistic
development of the students, not only in their intellectual capabilities but also in their personality development and values formation.
■ 3. 結合全球的英語語言與文學，呈現國際化的英語觀，並落實 至台灣本土需求。Presenting the English language as an international and local phenomenon, in conjunction with the developing international English language and its literatures.
Schedule
No. Date Activities Due
1 9/14 Unit 0: Orientation Questionnaire & Debate: Pros. &
Cons of the Course.
Activity 1: Fill out the orientation questionnaire Activity 2: Introduction to the course, meet your group mates & register for group reports
Activity 3: Debate on the pros & cons of the course
*work on WB0
*Start Passport Tour
社團博覽會: 9 月 13 日～ 9 月 17 日:
9:30am-6:30pm
地點：輔園前面空地。
* 記得在社團博覽會單子上蓋社團印 章，之後到全人教育中心換學生活 動護照裡的章
2 9/21 Unit 1 & 4: Be a Part of the SA 擁抱大學生活--英文 系學會與英文系啦啦隊介紹
Video: Introduction to Fu Jen Catholic University 輔 大簡介
Activity: Introduction from the staffs of the Students’
Association & Cheer Leading Squad
Read p. 29-1~29-2
* Reflection of WB. 1.1
* Download and start working on 活水 booklet file online
3 9/28 No Class – Teacher’s Day
4 10/5
. Unit 2 & 6: Explore Academic Resources on Campus Get to know search of multimedia materials
Speech given by personnel of Media Center 視聽教 材使用說明會 (1 period)
Unit 1 Embrace University Life 擁抱大學生活—時 間管理 Activity 1: Discuss “You Can Survive Your Freshmen Year”
Activity 2: Check your time management skills Activity 3: Write a one-paragraph reflection in class on today’s topic (WB1.2)
*Work on your weekly schedule WB.
1.2Refer to p. 32-34
Your group’s
own time Library Activity: Library Tour and Treasure Hunt *work on WB2 (as a group):
Remember to put a group photo in WB 2 as your proof to the library!
5 10/12
at 3:30pm校史室 野聲樓 1F
Unit 2: 參觀校史室 Visit:
http://www.fuho.fju.edu.tw/
Important! If you miss 10/12
class
自行參觀校史室
（記得於英文系簽到表中簽到，否則算 10/13 缺 席）
1. 2010/12/04（六）校慶運動及園遊會 9:00
－12:00。
2. 2011/01/03－01/07 期末考前 一週（一）
－（五）12:00－13:40。
※其 餘 無預約時段不予開放。
※需語音導覽者，於網站「輔仁大學→行政單位
→校史室→天主教文物館→藏品簡介 / 影音導覽 」
下載「檔案」及「地圖」，並自備mp3 於參觀時使
用。
* Refer to p. 57 for instruction.
6 10/19 演講 1:30-3:30pm 利瑪竇地下 一樓演講廳
3:40-5:30pm 返回教室SF131
1:30-3:30pm (for 10/27 class – Teachers need to attend a meeting on 10/27)
Unit 5: 學輔中心演講：E 時代的親密關係
主講：張璇
在這個宅化現象普遍存在的e 時代裡，親密關係 的表達、溝通與相處有什麼特色與細節是我們可 以學習與應用的？邀請您一起來聽聽張璇老師剖 析這個e 時代，親密關係的種種現象，試著打一 場幸福的聖戰！
3:40-5:30pm
Unit 1: The History of University: Past & Present (大 學教育、大學生的發展任務、世界大學巡禮) Activity 1: 2 of 10 min. Group reports on Chapters 1 & 2
Activity 2: 3 of 10 min. Group reports on an overseas university you find on line
Activity 3: Overall discussions on the missions of an ideal university
* 記得拿學輔中心印章單子貼入學生 活動護照中
GR 1-5 present
7 10/26 No Class – Class moved to 10/19 speech
8 11/2 Unit 3: Comparison of English Departments—國內 外英文系特色比較
Activity: 1: 5 of 10 min. group reports on curriculum of local & American English Departments
Activity 2: Discuss and reflect on today’s topic
GR 6-10 present
* work on WB 3
* 活水 booklet file due (turn in outside Doris’s office SF 228)
9 11/9 Midterm Week;
Unit 3 & 6: Be a Happy English Major 我要如何上 大學--英文系簡介、訓練、適應方法、師生互動、如 何擬定學習策略
Activity: 1: Explore the English Dept. Homepage before class
Activity 2: 3 of 10 min. group reports on results of the exploration & interviews about the
characteristics of the English Dept. at Fu Jen Activity 3: Work on your semester survival schedule
& reflection on today’s topic
Tentative: 1 hr 服務學習 – 邀請 Beatrice 老師
1. GR 11-13 present 2. Bring Dept. brochure
* work on WB4.1 & 4.2
To start prepare for your complete 4- year plan, refer to p. 35-36 for instruction; and p. 45-56 for a sample of 4-year plan.
Read p. 58~
10 11/16 宗輔中心使命特色單元
(meet in 淨心堂 1F) 3:30pm
淨心堂
11 11/23 Unit 7: 創造成功的大學生涯
Guest Speaker: 學生輔導中心教師:自我探索與生 涯規劃 Activity 1: Career Planning Test, Evaluation, and Implementation
Read p. 37-44.
12 11/30 Unit 3 & 7: Successful University Life 創造成功的 大學生涯--系友座談會（英文系畢業可以做什麼、
如何達成目標）
Activity: Alumni Forum (Get your questions ready for the distinguished alumni on how they achieve their goals).
Prepare questions for the alumni
*work on WB5
13 12/7 Visit American Cultural Center 美國文化中心 Must arrive ACC by 2:00pm;
Activity starts from 2:00pm -
Visit site:
http://www.ait.org.tw/zh/
our-location.html
* 記得帶學生動護照蓋美國文化中心 印章
* put your reflection in WB blank sheet
14 12/14 Unit 4 &6: Making the Most Out of University Education 學長姊學習祕笈大公開
Unit 4, 5, 6: FJU Resources: Minor, Double Major, Education Program, Graduate School 各學院介 紹，輔系、雙學位、教育學程、研究所 Activity 1: Interview senior classmates with minors,
double majors or in educational program, graduate school
Activity 2: Write a one-paragraph reflection on today’s activities
Read p. 30-1 – 31-14
*work on WB6
*work on WB7
15 12/21 (dept. meeting)
No Class – time for American Culture Center visit
16 12/28 Unit 7: University Study & My Life Pursuit 大學和 我的生命追求
Activity 1: 1 Group Report on Chap. 7-8 of University
Activity 2: In class reflection on what is important in my life
Activity 3: Course Evaluation
GR 16 present
* work on WB8 & Overall Review
17 1/4 Individual Conference on Four Year Plan 生涯規劃 分享討論(Sample 4-year plan is on p.45-56 of the coursepack)
FJU Pass,
Activities, & Plan due
18 1/11 Final Exam week FJU Pass,
1:30-3:30pm TBA
12:10 pm meet at 校門口 2:00-4:00pm
美國文化中 心
1:30-3:30pm TBA (maybe LA 302)
