This course gives the students the opportunity for the real-life integration of language skills and allows for the instructor to take a whole language approach with flexibility in creating interesting and motivating lessons.
Students are required to accomplish various tasks on selected topics in the textbook. Other supplementary materials are offered to reinforce students’ previous learning experiences and introduce the language that they will encounter later.

College English I is a 4-skill integrated course designed to help students build up basic language learning skills and develop critical thinking skills. Upon completion of this course the students are expected to be able to:
1. acquire basic academic skills, such as summarizing and identifying gist.
2. introduce themselves.
3. ask and answer questions related to the readings and express their own opinions.
4. write topic sentences supported by facts and examples.
5. share information about different cultures and deliver an informal talk.

1. acquire basic academic skills, such as summarizing and identifying gist.
2. introduce themselves.
3. ask and answer questions related to the readings and express their own opinions.
4. write topic sentences supported by facts and examples.
5. share information about different cultures and deliver an informal talk.

每周課堂教學時數： 2 小時

每周預習/複習時數： 2 小時

Grading Criteria:
Attendance and class performance 20%
Quizzes and assignments 25%
Exams (mid-term & final) 55%

The topic-driven syllabus provides a rich source of information as a source for language lessons that allow the maximum amount of student personalization and response.
Detailed syllabus will be distributed in class.

Textbook:
21st Century Reading 4: Creative Thinking and Reading with TED Talks
•    AUTHORS: Laurie Blass; Jessica Williams
•    ISBN-13: 9781305265721
•    192 Pages Paperback

Requirements:
1. Class attendance is required for instructor to evaluate students’ in-class oral performance.
2. Do assigned readings or writings (if there’s any) before class.
3. Overdue assignments will not be accepted.
4. Quizzes and exams cannot be made up if missed.
5. Students should find out what material was covered during their absence.
6. Students should keep a file or notebook of all returned assignments so that they can document their progress.

References:
Dummett, P., Hughes, J. and Stephenson, H.(2015). Life advanced. National Geographic Learning/CENGAGE Learning.
Eales, F., and Oakes, S. (2011). Speak out. Pearson.
Jones, C. (2011). New American Inside Out. Macmillan.
Maclntyre, P. (2010). Reading Explorer 4. Heinle Cengage Learning.
Oxenden, C., and Latham-Koening, C. (2009). American English file 4. Oxford University Press.
Renn, D., and Iannuzzi, S. (2008). Hemispheres 4. McGraw Hill.1.Joan Saslow and allen Ascher (2006). Summit 2. Pearson Education.