Introduction to University Studies.pdf

Introduction to University Studies 1 Introduction to University Studies Instructor: Doris (Yu-Chih) Shih Assistant: e-mail: dshih@.tw To be announced Office: SF 228 Phone: (O) 2905-2000 ext. 3821 Fall, 2009; Wednesday 3:40-5:30 PM Credits: 2 credits The contents of this syllabus are subject to change 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 universi ty years, you might want to put your definit ion 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, Ed. Introduction to University Studies Worksheets and Information, Fall, 2009. 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 (.tw) FJU Introduction to University Studies website: .tw/introuniv/ FJU History Office: .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.) Introduction to University Studies 2 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 explana