教學大綱 Syllabus

科目名稱:大學英文(一)

Course Name: College English I

修別:群

Type of Credit: Partially Required

2.0

學分數

Credit(s)

36

選課人數

Number Registered

課程資料Course Details

課程簡介Course Description

This course will be taught in English. This will be a learner-oriented course. The teacher will evaluate students' needs and insufficiency to design and provide appropriate teaching methods and learning materials. This course will build proficiency in reading, listening, speaking and writing through engaging themes and authentic materials. Students are required to participate in all activities in the class.

核心能力分析圖 Core Competence Analysis Chart

能力項目說明


    課程目標與學習成效Course Objectives & Learning Outcomes

    This 4-skill integrated course aims to arouse students’ interest in English learning and improve their English proficiency. Besides, this course equips students with learning skills and strategies in English and increases students’ cross-cultural awareness as well.

    This course will help students to

    --understand casual conversation and issue relevant to teaching materials

    --build speaking skills to participate in discussions and express opinions

    --develop effective reading strategies

    --write their ideas and supportive paragraphs

    每周課程進度與作業要求 Course Schedule & Requirements

    週次 Week 課程主題 Course Theme 課程內容與指定閱讀 Content and Reading Assignment 教學活動與作業 Activity and Homework 學習投入時數 Estimated time devoted to coursework per week
    課堂講授 Lecture Hours 課程前後 Preparation Time
    1
    Introduction to the course
    College: New demands & expectations
    Lecturing & in-class activities
    Homework: Writing new resolutions
    
    2.0
    3.0
    2
    Reading Strategies
    Becoming an Active Reader
    Lecturing & in-class activities
    Homework: Reading Exercise ‘Remember me’
    
    2.0
    3.0
    3
    Reading Strategies & Listening Strategies
    Reading Exercise: ‘Remember me?’
    Listening Video
    
    Lecturing & Discussion & Listening Activity
    Homework: Learning Listening Strategies 
    
    2.0
    3.0
    4
    Moon Festival
    No class
    N/A
    0.0
    0.0
    5
    Listening Strategies
    Listening exercises
    Lecturing, Presentation, Skits & Listening activities
    Homework: Reading 1 of Ch. 2
    
    2.0
    3.0
    6
    Teamwork & Competition
    Reading 1 of Chapter 2
    Lecturing, in-class activities & a quiz
    Homework: Reading 2 of Ch. 2
    
    2.0
    3.0
    7
    Halloween
    ‘Practical Magic’ by Alice Hoffman
    In-class activity & Watching Video
    2.0
    3.0
    8
    Halloween 
    Teamwork & Competition
    Reading 2 of Chapter 2
    Role-play, Lecturing, Discussion
    Homework: Reading 1 of Ch. 4
    
    2.0
    3.0
    9
    Health & Leisure
    Reading 1 of Chapter 4
    Lecturing, in-class activities & a quiz
    Homework: Reading 2 of Ch. 4
    
    2.0
    3.0
    10
    Health & Leisure		
    Reading 2 of Chapter 4
    Lecturing, Discussion & summarizing paragraphs
    2.0
    3.0
    11
    Midterm Exam		
    Midterm Exam
    Writing Midterm Questions
    2.0
    3.0
    12
    High Tech, Low Tech	
    Reading 2 of Chapter 5	
    Lecturing, Discussion & summarizing paragraphs
    Homework: Online Course
    
    2.0
    3.0
    13
    Cross-cultural Communication		
    Hofstede’s Cultural Dimensions
    Lecturing, Discussion &  in-class activities
    Homework: Online Course
    
    2.0
    3.0
    14
    Cross-cultural Communication	
    Stereotypes	
    Lecturing, Discussion &  in-class activities
    Homework: Online Course
    
    2.0
    3.0
    15
    Cross-cultural Communication	
    Education	
    Lecturing, Discussion &  in-class activities
    Homework: Online Course
    
    2.0
    3.0
    16
    Cross-cultural Communication	
    Fresh off the Boat
    In-class activity & Watching Video
    Homework: Preparing Final Presentation
    
    2.0
    3.0
    17
    Cross-cultural Communication	
    Cross-cultural supplementary	
    Discussion &  in-class activities
    Homework: Preparing Final Presentation
    
    2.0
    3.0
    18
    Final Project	
    Final Presentation	
    Final Presentation
    2.0
    3.0

    授課方式Teaching Approach

    25%

    講述 Lecture

    20%

    討論 Discussion

    20%

    小組活動 Group activity

    25%

    數位學習 E-learning

    10%

    其它: Others:

    評量工具與策略、評分標準成效Evaluation Criteria

    15% of your grade will come from your attendance and punctuality in the classes. If you are absent without excuses, your final grade will be deducted 3 points every time. Being on time is also important in this class. Students who are always late have no chance to get good grades at the end of the semester.

    45% of your grade will come from your homework, quizzes, attitude towards this course, and the participation in the class. Quizzes cannot be made up if missed. Late assignments will not be accepted. Being active will help you get good evaluation.

    20% of your grade will be based on the Midterm Exam.

    20% of your grade will be based on the Final Presentation.

    指定/參考書目Textbook & References

    Mosaic 1 Reading (can be purchased at the campus bookstore) Brenda Wegmann & Miki Knezevic. 2014. The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

    已申請之圖書館指定參考書目 圖書館指定參考書查詢 |相關處理要點

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    課程相關連結Course Related Links

    
                

    課程附件Course Attachments

    課程進行中,使用智慧型手機、平板等隨身設備 To Use Smart Devices During the Class

    No

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