professonal English syllabus

Professional English
Albert Tang
Summer 2007

Core idea of course operation
Goal-oriented study (tailor-made)
Project-oriented (combined with other courses, individual interest, future development, lassez-fair strategy)
Practical and functional,
meet the deadline, complete mission under necessary pressure

Blog registration
Registration
Self-introductory essay (2 paragraphs + image)
Context: professional setting

Procedure
Material searching
Agenda defined
Topic chosen
Translation/ Editing (Sino-English)

Blog editing (course web) (headline, caption, relevant pics+)
Presentation skills
Final term exam

Step I Researching
Find two article/essay/research report/
one in Chinese, one in English (provide hyperlink, if possible)

Step II Rationale
Abstract/rationale/interest post onto course web blog (before Oct 26)
300 words each (max)
Chosen/Approved by albert (on-line)
Principle: flexible, self-defined, negotiated, beneficial

Step III Actualization
Actualization/labor to practice
English to Chinese (min 5000) (end of NOV)
Chinese to English (2500) (final week)
Edit
Translate
Post (save as draft)

Possible choice (not limited):
Short film script
Synopsis (film, drama)
Essay (research)
Feature (journalism)
Commentary (journalistic)
Proposal (PR)
Report paper abstract
CV (personal)
(continued)

Work collection (personal)
Graduation project related info
Promotion tip

Step IV Reflection and Evaluation
Quality control (both ways)

Choice of Agenda
Efficiency (time, accuracy)
Self-evaluation (interpretive)
Hand in (hard copy and file) before final term

reminder
No plagiarism.
Always hand in on time.
Show your sincerity, passion and attitude.
Demonstrate your enthusiasm.
Present your sense of professionalism.
Activate your drive of improvement.
Enjoy the outcome of your hardship.
(No pains, No gains.)


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