我就喜歡這樣的妳

通識學分修不夠嗎? 想利用暑假期間去修別的大學的通識課程，而且有算在畢業學分內嗎? 針對以上兩個願望，全國夏季學院，可以完成你的希望。 

全國夏季學院是台大深耕計畫的一支，連結全台灣知名的大學在暑假開設課程，給大學生研究所學生修課，某些課程開放給高中生及社會人士，促進大學師生跨校、跨領域的交流，除了相互認抵學分，更藉由精選、整合與分享各校特色課程，以實踐通識教育精神，達到資源共享的理念。

我這個暑假在台大修了英文寫作基礎，雖然是基礎，但是是英語學術寫作的基礎，對於本人來說還是有些難度與挑戰。相關資訊如下 

全國夏季學院  https://magic105.pixnet.net/blog/post/48907548

 NTU COOL  https://cool.ntu.edu.tw/

 https://www.thesaurus.com/

  上課用書

Longman academic writing series 4: Paragraphs to essays (5th ed.)

Oshima, A., Hogue, A., & Ravitch, L. (2014). Longman academic writing series 4: Paragraphs to essays (5th ed.). White Plains, NY: Pearson Education.

PHOTO CREDIT https://www.books.com.tw/products/0010764374

Assessment Method 評分標準 

Engagement: 25%
Assignment: 30% ( D1-D2-G1-G2)
Quiz: 20% ( 65-70-85-70)
Participation: 25%

 最終成績 87 不能再高 

牛津英語辭典中所收錄最長的單詞是由45個字母組成的pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis， 意為「因肺部沉積火山矽質微粒所引起的疾病」，通稱火山矽肺病。

  CLASS Schedule
1    July 3rd    Orientation    Introduction

 SELF INTRODUCTION  /

2    July 5th    Paragraph Structure    Formats of a Paragraph

 GROUP INTRODUCTION /

3    July 10th    Unity and Coherence    Significance of Unity

 NATION ANTHEM 

4    July 12nd    Using Outside Resources    References

 ADD ARTICLE TEAM TALK 

5    July 17th    Paragraph to Essay I    Development

 FEEDBACK FIRST DRAFT SELF INTRODUCTION 

Brave New World (First draft)
"I am ULLA, which stands for Upstanding Lifelong Learner and a Certificate Addict. My motto is 'Never stop learning.' Over the past three years, I have participated in various workshops for a total of over 600 hours, covering fields such as technology, bilingual education, STEAM education, and indigenous people in Taiwan. As the saying goes, 'Genius only means hard-working all one's life.' I may not be as smart as others at NTU, but I try my best to keep up with them. Additionally, I am also a certificate addict, always eager to participate in different national examinations and obtain certificates. To date, I have acquired the Certificate of English Tour Guide and English Tour Leader in Taiwan, as well as the Certificate of Teaching Chinese as a Second Language. In conclusion, just as St. Augustine said, 'The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page.' In the future, I’d like to Brave New World, teaching in different countries and keep learning. 
 

6    July 19th    Paragraph to Essay II    Development

 Second DRAFT SELF INTRODUCTION 
ULLA: An Upstanding Lifelong Learning Activist. 
According to Wiki's definition, lifelong learning is the ongoing, voluntary, and self-motivated pursuit of knowledge for either personal or professional reasons. I am an Upstanding Lifelong Learning Activist, striving to maintain my competitiveness in Taiwan. My motto is Never Stop Learning, and I acquire knowledge from various workshops, travel experiences, and writing articles. First of all, I am interested in diverse fields such as energy, history, and technology. For instance, I participated in Learnmode Lecturer Training and obtained the certificate last summer. Secondly, just as St. Augustine said, “The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page.” As a 2019-2020 Fulbrighter, I had the chance to broaden my horizons in the USA, which inspired me to dream big and explore new worlds. Lastly, sharing is the best way to learn, and I run a blog to record what I see and learn, which has now garnered over 2.5 million views. In conclusion, learning for self-improvement and embarking on a journey to explore the world to its utmost potential.

7    July 24th    Cause-effect Essay I    Cause-effect

 CH3 + APA CITATION 

8    July 26th    Cause-effect Essay II    Cause-effect

 CH4 + ESSAY :  INTRO(THEISIS) +3 BODY + 1 CONCLUSION 

GROUP WORK-SUPERSTORE 

An ethnic stereotype involves part of a system of beliefs about typical characteristics of members of a given ethnic group, their status, societal and cultural norms. Moreover, the racial stereotype spread out quickly through popular media like Hollywood films and Netflix drama. Take American comedy Superstore for an example, both African Americans and Asian people are commonly depicted in drama: the former as lazy and carefree characters from the lower socioeconomic strata, while the latter are often portrayed as intelligent and aggressive nerds. However, White people are always portrayed as effortlessly rising to leadership positions in the stories. According to Wyer and Radvansky, the media plays a significant role in shaping ethnic perceptions and interactions between different groups (Wyer & Radvansky, 1999). Although the media affected our mind unconsciously, there is some evidence that showed racial stereotypes particularly in White, Yellow, and Black in Superstore.

9    July 31st    Comparison-contrast Essay I    Comparison-contrast

 BLOCK ORGANIZATION 

first discuss all of the causes. then, discuss all of the effects / causes 

* transition paragraph: a short paragraph often separates one major section from another major section 

1. block 

introduction 

body1 : cause 1

body2 : cause 2

body3 : cause 3

transition 

body4: effect 1 

body5: effect 2 

body6: effect 3 

conclusion 

2. chain 

introduction 

body 1 : cause 1 to effect 1 

body 2 : cause 2 to effect 2 

body 3 : cause 3 to effect 3

conclusion 

each new clause and its effect are link in a chain with the effect of one event becoming the cause of the next event 

10    August 2d    Comparison-contrast Essay II    Comparison-contrast

analyze the given article 

1.      What is the thesis statement and how is it? (Yutaka)
1-1 thesis statement: For proof the failure driving success, consider examples from both science and art, including Thomas Edison, Vincent Van Gogh, and Stephen King. 
1-2 The author seemed to successfully include the three examples (/figures) from science and art that are discussed in the article, by directly mentioning Edison, Van Gogh, and King in the thesis statement. The statement also seems to be consistent with the conclusion that failure precedes success, which the author explained in detail using other three paragraphs.

2.      What are the beginning strategy, supporting details, and concluding strategy for each paragraph? (Ulla)
2-1 Quote from Henry Ford
2-2 specific examples like well-known people and celebrities to prove how instructive mistakes can be.
2-3 paraphrases: from other’s examples to daily examples. (empathy) to make people believe failure is a learning experience and the possibilities for self-improvement. 

3. What is something good to learn? (Ari)
3-1 Start with a quote, a hook that catches the reader’s interest

      Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently,” wrote Henry Ford.
3-2 Introduction: From general to specific

      Experiences -> Doing -> learn from mistakes
3-3 Reletable examples, some brief stories

      Edison and Van Gogh are common. Stephen King is a famous novelist of horror     fiction, which is familiar to English reading people.
      
      
4. What is something inappropriate to avoid?
4-1 no clear definition of success (Allison) 
      There’s no clear definition of success in this essay; therefore, it’s hard to tell that these three people were going from failure to success. Vincent van Gogh, actually became famous after he passed away and he didn’t experience success during his lifetime.
4-2 other’s example (Peter)
      Everyone's life is a story, and stories will have twists and turns. The protagonists of the story have their own pursuits and ideals, but the readers may not  understand them  right away. Nikola Tesla, who defeated Edison in the electric current war, had many great inventions in his life. However, he did not rely on patents to make a fortune,  but he did so through disclosing his inventions to the society. This also led to his parents being defrauded by many interested people, and he was impoverished in his later years, leaving a lot of debts after his death. Therefore,if we want to define one’s success or failure, we have to give a clear definition.
4-3 no transition between paragraphs (Allison)
      This essay has two controlling ideas: examples from science and art. However, it doesn’t tell us the connection between the two controlling ideas and the three examples.
5. Create a new title for the chosen essay? (Richard)
“FAILURE: Find An Important Lesson , Unforgettable Reflection and Enlightenment.”

6. Bring a profound question for fellows after your analysis?
How do you define success? In a materialistic way or a spiritual way? (Different generations might have different answers )

11    August 7th   Finish ch 7 

   SUPERSTORE ARTICLE  DISCUSSION FEEDBACK

12    August 9th  

 group sharing artcle 3 or 4

Body Similar 2 Temperate marine climate
Both Denmark and the UK belong to temperate oceanic climates, normally happening in Northern Europe and the North Sea. Temperate oceanic climates feature comfortable temperature, rich rainfall, and strong wind. Firstly, the temperature remains quite suitable for people to live comfortably.  Although Denmark and the UK share a latitude range of 60° N to 50° N, the temperature is not extremely cold. For instance, January and February are the coldest months with an average temperature of 0°C, while August is the warmest with an average temperature of 15.7°C. Secondly, the precipitation in  Denmark and the UK comes in the form of rain for the majority of the year and the annual amount of precipitation is around 600 millimetres. William Shakespeare had written a poem to describe the UK’s weather.  “When that I was and a little tiny boy, With hey, ho, the wind and the rain, A foolish thing was but a toy,  For the rain it raineth every day” (poets.org).  Finally, both Denmark and the UK are known for their wind power, for the Westerlies offer strong wind all over the year. 
To date, over fifty percent of electricity in Denmark is supplied by wind, while twenty-five percent in the UK.  To sum up, the weather conditions in Denmark and the UK are alike in temperature, rainfall, and wind. 
 

A Jubilant Denouement, Shalom!