新媒體AI應用英文寫作

課程概述

The ability to communicate effectively through writing is an essential skill not exclusively for journalists or authors; it is a fundamental competency for individuals across all disciplines. This course is designed to equip students from all majors and career paths with the essential fundamental media writing skills needed in various contexts – from professional settings to social media platforms. It emphasizes the importance of crafting engaging and clear content for diverse audiences. This course will also train students to incorporate assistance from AI-powered tools into their writing process.

This course provides a hands-on approach to media writing across various platforms. Writing assignments will include writing for social media, personal expression, and critique. By applying effective communication principles into practice, students will be able to transform ideas and personal experiences into compelling and persuasive articles, specifically designed for media contexts. By the end of this course, students will enhance their ability to think critically and writing effectively, preparing them for the demands of versatile digital communication.

課程目標

Course Intended Learning Outcome (CILO)

The course adheres to the NTU educational goal for students to develop

CC 1: independent judgment and ability to innovate
CC 2: professional knowledge and skills
CC 3: communicative and team skills

By the end of this course, students should be able to

CILO 1: understand the nature and standard of academic writing. (CC 1 & 2)
CILO 2: learn the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary for English writing. (CC 1 & 2)
CILO 3: gain a vocabulary of elements with which to analyze and write well-structured texts (paragraphs, essays, manuals, or reports). (CC 1& 2)
CILO 4: communicate and collaborate with peers to improve and polish their work. (CC 1, 2 & 3)

課程進度表

課程要求

• Students are expected to notify the professor/TA about planned absences. Students are limited to three unexcused absences. Absences and lateness will affect grade.
• All ideas and writing in this course are expected to be the new work of the student, or cited as an outside source. Plagiarism or uncited/disallowed use of LLMs (like ChatGPT) can result in a failing grade on assignments.
• LLMs will be allowed for editing and elaborating upon student ideas, but not for generating entire pieces of writing.
• Class will regularly require group work, and any concerns about group work should be brought to the TA and professor.

指定閱讀&參考書目

一、指定閱讀

• Materials and handouts are prepared by the instructor every week.
• Required readings will be publicly available modern English articles and essays

二、參考書目

• Birkenstein, C., & Graff, G. (2021). They say / I say (5th ed.). WW Norton.
• Lunsford, A., & Ruszkiewicz, J. (2022). Everything’s an argument (9th ed.). Macmillan
• Moder et al. (2020). University academic writing for international students: A usage-based approach. Oklahoma State University Librarie

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