108年 - 108政大-寫作與閱讀#139643

1. How does the author define "nerdiness"?

2. What is the writer's tone? What might be the purpose of this essay?

3. Explain what strategies the author uses to define "nerdiness." Evaluate each strategy: Is it effective? Why or why not? If it is not effective, provide a way to make the writing more persuasive.

4. Write 1 to 2 paragraph(s) in which you define "nerdiness" and explain why you define it in this way. (Note. Represent the author's ideas in your own words. Do NOT borrow the author's words without recognition. Use double quotation marks for direct quotes.)

## Part II. Writing (50)%

1) Read the following passage and write a brief summary of it (up to 120 words). (15%)

2) Write a well-structured essay of no more than 500 words that answers the question below. Cite the ideas expressed in the passage as part of your answer. (35%)

Is it possible to perfect a syllabus of a course in one of the humanities (such as history, philosophy, literature, etc.), or does such a syllabus reflect merely the preferences of the instructor rather than an objectively superior level of quality?