LANG 1424
Chinese Writing in Cultural Contexts 文化語境下的中文寫作
Course Description
LANG1424 enhances students’ Chinese writing and analytical skills through cultural studies. It focuses on describing cultural phenomena, summarizing literature, and constructing critical arguments while fostering cultural awareness.
Highlights
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Cultural analysis and critique
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Critical thinking and logical argumentation on cultural issues
Assessments
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Major assessments: Analytical writing and cultural critique on selected cultural issues and concepts
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Other assessments: Peer evaluation, online exercises, and reflective tasks
Target Students
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Students with a background in Chinese
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Those interested in academic writing and cultural studies
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Exclusions: LANG 1411-1415, LANG 1120-1127 (prior to 2022-23)
Learning Experience
Course outcomes
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Coherent academic Chinese writing skills
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Logical argumentation and enhanced cultural awareness
Student testimonials
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「本課程啟發我如何根據不同的場景，將課堂上學到的運用在自己的專業領域中。」
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「課程給我構建了一套完整的理論框架，為我的學術生涯做好了充足的前期準備。」
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「這門課對我的影響不僅體現在撰寫文章的能力這一層面，更是在潛移默化中影響了我思維的方式，並辯證地看待之前我習以為常的觀點。我抱著想要學習中文學術寫作的目的報了這門課，但收穫卻遠超最初的期待。」