Weeks One-Two (7/4 - 7/17): Anglo-American linear communications vs Asian circular communications. 英美式線性溝通和亞洲式迂迴溝通 There is often a culture clash when Asians and Anglo-Americans work together. This is not based at all in ill will on either side, just in the very different communicating styles of our two cultures as well as the different types of culture we have (individualized vs. collective). So for the first few weeks of the class, we will be exploring these differences, especially in terms of language. While I personally believe Westerners in Asia should be the ones to adapt to the culture they are in, it is also good for both sides to be aware of the differences in order to smooth over difficulties. Tasks:
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Week Three The recent streamlining of English for native speakers Taking its cue from American business practices, Anglo-American academic writing is becoming more streamlined and less padded. "Lean and mean" has become the ideal. In other words, why use 15 words when five will do? This is often at odds with writing styles in other cultures. Tasks:
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Weeks Four-Nine How to write a paper for publication in English-language journals. While assuming that all teachers taking the course have mastered the art of research, we will be going over some of the more recent electronic sources of information. But more important, we will be covering things like form required, plagiarism, style and writing an abstract. We will also cover writing query letters and the process of getting a paper accepted. What is expected of you as a writer, and what you can expect from the editor and journal.
Week Four: Introduction to electronic sources Tasks:
Weeks Five-Six: In these weeks we'll be covering form, style, plagiarism. Tasks:
Weeks Seven-Eight: Writing Abstracts and Queries Tasks:
Week Nine: Finishing Up Tasks:
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THIS SYLLABUS IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE IF THE INSTRUCTOR FEELS IT IS NECESSARY (以上課程會依學員進度而修正。) Because this is a new course, things don't always work as planned. If I feel that we need more work on something or less work on something, I reserve the right to juggle the units. But I will never add more work! I promise! 本課是個全新的課程，所以計畫和實際總是有出入。如果我發現我們需要在某個單元花多一些時間，我會修正課表。但我不會增加你的作業！我保證。
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