Type of Credit: Partially Required
Credit(s)
Number Registered
This course is designed for intermediate learners of English. A communicative approach is adopted to ensure students’ ability to use English in academic disciplines and in the future at work. ESL as well as authentic audio, audio-visual and printed materials will be designed and provided by the instructor based on the textbook topics and the real-world happenings especially relevant to the students’ major area.
能力項目說明
1. To inspire a productive learning of English language.
2. To help students build effective English language skills of reading and writing.
3. To help students develop self-study skills.
4. To help students develop interpersonal communication skills.
5. To help students develop logical, critical thinking skills.
6. To promote students' interest in learning and using English language in a university
life (academic & social) situations.
7. To help students build language awareness.
8. To help students build cross-cultural awareness.
| 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 | ||||
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1
|
Ted Talk Matt Cutts: Try Something New for 30 Days |
listen to selected lesson on the website and complete listening comprehension |
listen to selected lesson on the website and complete listening comprehension |
2.0
|
1.0
|
|
2
|
Preventing the so-called freshman 15 |
Read selected lesson Check comprehension Listen to lecture |
Read selected lesson Check comprehension Listen to lecture |
2.0
|
1.0
|
|
3
|
Developing an Outline |
Listen to lecture Practice writing an outline |
Listen to lecture Practice writing an outline |
2.0
|
1.0
|
|
4
|
Gaining Word Power |
Read selected lesson Listen to lecture |
Read selected lesson Listen to lecture |
2.0
|
1.0
|
|
5
|
Rocks |
Read selected lesson Check comprehension Practice writing an outline |
Read selected lesson Check comprehension Practice writing an outline |
2.0
|
1.0
|
|
6
|
What is Media Literacy? |
Read selected lesson Check comprehension Discuss questions |
Read selected lesson Check comprehension Discuss questions |
2.0
|
1.0
|
|
7
|
The Body’s Response to Stress—the General Adaptation Syndrome |
Read selected lesson Check comprehension Practice guessing word meaning in context |
Read selected lesson Check comprehension Practice guessing word meaning in context |
2.0
|
1.0
|
|
8
|
Recognizing Organizational Patterns |
Recognizing Organizational Patterns |
Recognizing Organizational Patterns |
2.0
|
2.0
|
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9
|
Midterm Exam |
Midterm Exam |
Midterm Exam |
2.0
|
1.0
|
|
10
|
Stink Bugs |
Read selected lesson Check comprehension Practice guessing word meaning in context |
Read selected lesson Check comprehension Practice guessing word meaning in context |
2.0
|
1.0
|
|
11
|
Fishery and Marine Conservation in Taiwan |
Read selected lesson Check comprehension |
Read selected lesson Check comprehension |
2.0
|
1.0
|
|
12
|
The Alliances Celebrate the New Year’s |
Watch American TV series Discussion cultural differences |
Watch American TV series Discussion cultural differences |
2.0
|
1.0
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|
13
|
Write Paragraph 1 |
Practice Writing Paragraph 1 |
Practice Writing Paragraph 1 |
2.0
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2.0
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14
|
Write Paragraph 2 |
Discuss paragraph 1 Practice Writing Paragraph 2 |
Discuss paragraph 1 Practice Writing Paragraph 2 |
2.0
|
2.0
|
|
15
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Write Paragraph 3 |
Discuss paragraph 2 Practice Writing Paragraph 3 |
Discuss paragraph 2 Practice Writing Paragraph 3 |
2.0
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2.0
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16
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Write Paragraph 4 |
Discuss paragraph 3 Practice Writing Paragraph 4 |
Discuss paragraph 3 Practice Writing Paragraph 4 |
2.0
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2.0
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|
17
|
Write Paragraph 5 |
Discuss paragraph 4 Review organizational patterns and paragraph writing |
Discuss paragraph 4 Review organizational patterns and paragraph writing |
2.0
|
2.0
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18
|
Final Exam |
Final Exam |
Final Exam |
2.0
|
2.0
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Students are expected to:
1. attend each class and be punctual.
2. participate actively in all in-class activities and discussions.
3. submit all compulsory assignments on the due date.
4. attend midterm and final examinations
Overall performance accounts for 40% out of 100 Active involvement and participation in the class activities especially voluntary work account for credits of grade
Quizzes and homework assignments account for 50% out of 100.
Midterm and Final exams each accounts for 10% out of 100.
Attendance will be recorded in every class. Three unexcused absences will lead to an immediate failure of the course. Please make a note of it. Late homework assignments will be unacceptable. Improvement in all course-related respects of every individual student will be carefully monitored.)
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