Introduction to University Studies
Introduction to University Studies
Instructor: Doris (Yu-Chih) Shih & Kentei Takaya e-mail: dshih@mail.fju.edu.tw
Office: SF 228
Phone: (O) 2905-2000 ext. 3821 Fall, 2010; 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 the basement of SF building.)
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輔大學生事務處主編。《學生手札》Fu Jen Catholic University, Student Handbook, 2009.
輔大學務處主編。《學生活動暨學習護照》。Extra-curricular Activities and Learning Passport, 2009.
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; (c) 演講 2 (自行聽的); (d) 防災科學教育館; (e) 美國文化 中心
Groups Presentations
You will be divided into groups and be responsible to present one topic to the class.
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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)
□ 4. 創新行為Innovation (University)
□ 5. 應變行為Adjust ability
□ 6. 整合與運用資源行為Resources Application and Integration
□ 7. 規劃行為Planning and Organization
□ 8. 洞察環境變動(國際化)行為Perception of Environmental Change (Internationalization)
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.
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