This course is designed for students to improve all aspects (reading speaking listening and writing) of English. Students should be able to express themselves clearly and write a well-structured paragraph at the end of the semester.

This course is designed for students to improve all aspects (reading speaking listening and writing) of English. Students should be able to express themselves clearly and write a well-structured paragraph at the end of the semester.

Students should evalute themselves for progress regularly.

每周課堂教學時數： 2 小時

每周預習/複習時數： 6 小時

Evaluation: Class Attendance and Participation    10
         Tests and homework        15
         Mid-term Examination        25
         Final Examination        25
         Group Presentation        25

Tentative Outline
Week            Content

1    Introduction and Class Organization
2    Oral Practice: Self-introduction
3    1A: What motivates you?
4    1B: Who am I; Writing Practice; Presentation 1
5    1C: Colloquial English: Family Secrets; Presentation 2
6    2A: Whose language is it? Presentation 3
7    2B: Once upon a time; Presentation 4
8    3A: Don't get mad, get even! Presentation 5
9    Mid-term Exam
10    3B: History goes to the movies. Presentation 6
11    2&3: Colloquiel English: Fact or Fiction? Presentation 7
12    4A: Breaking the Silence; Presentation 8
13    4B: Lost in translation; Presentation 9
14    5A: Are there 31 hours in a day?
15    5B: Do you have Affluenza? Presentation 10
16    4&5: Colloquial English: Women and money
17    General Discussion
18    Final Exam

Thursday: 8:00 to 10:00 (by appoint)

Professor's Lounge on the 2nd floor

Making copies of handout
Assisting students to do exercise

Everyday Grammar
Vocabulary in Use (upper-intermediate)

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