Introduction to University Studies—Course Description Instructor:

Introduction to University Studies—Course Description

Instructor:張瓈文 Doris L. W. Chang, Ph. D.

Office: SF 123 (2905-3814) engl1012@mail.fju.edu.tw

Office Hours: Tue. & Thur. 08:10—10:00; Wed. 13:30—15:30 or by appointment

上課時間 Time: Wednesday 10:10-12:00 a.m. 上課地點 Classroom:

LB301

學分數 Credits: 2 credits 課程目標 Course Objectives:

This 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.

This 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. Introduction to University Studies, Fall, 2007. Workbook.

---. Course Website: http://www.eng.fju.edu.tw/iacd_2002F/intro_university/

English Department Brochure. Department of English Language and Literature, Fu

http://140.136.202.14/introuniv/index.php

Fu Jen Catholic University, on line materials (http://www.fju.edu.tw)

Manage Stress for College Success. MA: Channing L. Bete,1993.

Put Time on Your Side—Time Management for Students. MA: Channing L. Bete,

Successful Studying—It’s All Academic. MA: Channing L. Bete,1993.

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 輔大出版 社 next to CFL Library.

輔大學務處主編。《悠游輔大》Fu Jen Catholic University, Student Handbook, 2007.

輔大學務處主編。《學生活動暨學習護照》。Extra-curricular Activities and

Learning Passport, 2007.

Grading Policy:

1. Participation and Attendance (see explanation below) 25%

2. Assigned Activities and FJU Passport 25%

3. One 10 min. Group Report (GR) on a topic chosen from the syllabus

20%

4. Four-Year University Plan (See student samples in the Reader.)

30%

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.

Assigned Activities and FJU Passport

Use your FJU passport to guide your participation in different activities. You will also be asked to attend at least two speeches 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 tours to Office of Student Affairs, American Cultural Center, and National Palace Museum.

Note: The instructor will work with the students to re-schedule the course on certain weeks for tours to offices within or outside the university. Please meet on time at gathering points for various visits and show courtesy as well-educated university students. Listen attentively when others are talking.

Tentative Syllabus

No. Date Activities Due

1 9/19 Unit 0: Orientation Questionnaire & Course Introductions Activity 1: Fill out the orientation questionnaire

Activity 2: Debate on the pros & cons of the course

Activity 3: Introduction to the course, meet your group mates & register for group reports

WB0

2 9/26

淨心堂

Unit 1.1: Embrace University Life 第一單元：擁抱大學生活 Activity 1: 認識輔大:使命特色單元

Activity 2: FJU Passport 社團博覽會: 9 月 17 日～9 月 21 日

WB 1.1

*Start Passport Tour

3 10/03 Unit 1.2 Embrace University Life 第一單元：大學生活時間管理 Activity 1: Discuss “Put Time on Your Side” & “Successful Studying”

Activity 2: Check your time, money, stress management skills Activity 3: Write a one-paragraph reflection in class on today’s topic

WB1.2 weekly schedule

4 10/10 HOLIDAY

5 10/17 Unit 1.3: The History of University: Past & Present (大學的起源與發 展、今日世界中的大學)

Activity 1: 2 10 min. Group reports on Chapters 1 & 2 Activity 2: 3 10 min. Group reports on overseas universities Activity 3: Overall discussions on the missions of an ideal university

1. GR 1-5 2. Reflection On univ. missions 3. WB 2

6 10/24 Unit 2.0: Comparison of English Departments—國內外英文系特色比較 Activity: 1: 5 10 min. group reports on curriculum of local & American

English Departments

Activity 2: Discuss and reflect on today’s topic

1. GR 6-10 2. WB 3.1

7 10/31 Unit 2: Be a Happy English Major 快樂英文人

Activity 1: Interview Fr. Bauer about dept. history (1 hr.) Activity 2: 3 10 min. group reports on exploration results about the

English Dept. at Fu Jen

Activity 3: Work on your semester survival schedule & reflection on today’s topic

*Recommended Speech:人際關係與溝通技巧 10 月 31 日(三) 13:30～15:30 洪有義 焯炤館 1F 演講廳

1. GR 11-13 2. WB 3.2, WB 4 3. Bring Dept.

Brochure 4. Explore the

English Dept.

Homepage before class

8 11/07

1:30-3:30 淨心堂

Unit 2.1: 如何擬定學習策略 Study Strategies Activity: 1: 學輔中心大學生學習策略

WB 5

9 11/14 SF130

Unit 3.1: Explore Academic Resources on Campus Activity 1: Using Multimedia Materials to Learn

Speech given by Mr. Lin of Media Center 視聽教材使用說明會 Activity 2: Library Tour and Treasure Hunt 瞭解圖書館的運作

Midterm Week WB 6

10 11/21 1:30-3:30 CFL

Unit 5.1: Successful University Life-- Alumni Forum

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）

1. Prepare questions for the alumni 2. WB 9 11 11/28 Unit 3.2: 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、學長 姊學習祕笈大公開

Activity 1: Interview senior classmates about university study tips Activity 2: Q & A about minor, double major, educational program, and graduate school

Activity 3: Write one paragraph reflection on today’s discussions

WB 7

12 12/05 1:00—3:00

ACC

Unit 4.1: Resources Off Campus –American Cultural Center 美國文化 中心

Depart: 10:15 from FJU, bring lunch with you.

Explore ACC website: http://www.ait.org.tw/zh/accenter/

13 12/12 Unit 4.2: Interpersonal Relationships & Extra-curricular Activities

Activity : About Romance Live--e 世代男女、溝通與兩性關係 Recommended Speech:

如何做自己生命中真正的主人 12 月 12 日(三) 13:30～15:30 盧蘇偉 焯炤館

GR 14-15 WB 8

14 12/19 1:00-3:00

NPM

Unit 4.3: Learning beyond the Campus—English Guided Tours at National Palace Museum

Explore NPM English website: http://www.npm.gov.tw/en/home.htm

Depart: 10:15 from LB301, Pack lunch

15 12/26 Unit 5.2: Planning for Successful University Years 創造成功的大學生涯 Guest Speaker: 創造成功生涯--自我探索與生涯規劃

Activity: Career Planning Test, Evaluation, and Implementation

Prepare questions for speaker 4 Year Plan Draft 16 01/02 Unit 6: University Study & My Life Pursuit 大學和我的生命追求

Activity 1: 1 Group Reports on Chap. 7-8 of University Activity 2: Interview Student Volunteers in Our Department Activity 3: In class reflection on what is important in my life Activity 4: Course Evaluation

GR 16

17 01/09 Individual Conference on Four Year Plan 生涯規劃分享討論 (Sample 4-year plan is on p. 83 of the Reader)

FJU Pass, 4-Year Plan due

18 01/16 Final Exam week

Individual Conference on Four Year Plan 生涯規劃分享討論

FJU Pass, 4-Year Plan due