Type of Credit: Partially Required
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Number Registered
This College English I course focuses on improving students’ fluency and accuracy in language reception and production especially in the listening and speaking skill areas. Attentive listening is a critical skill that students must master in order to carry out meaningful conversations for the purpose of effective communication. Knowing that some students in their first semester at the university are not accustomed to speaking in English, the instructor will first build up students’ confidence in listening and speaking by having students converse in everyday contexts through various in-class listening and speaking activities. Once students feel comfortable speaking up in such controlled class setting, they will then be guided to speak on more sophisticated topics. Readings of different genres will be chosen encouraging students to build vocabulary and to think and speak on a wide range of topics. Students are required to keep a regular journal to foster the habit of thinking and writing in English.
能力項目說明
One of the goals of this College English I course is to help students bridge the gap between high school English and college English. Under the instructor’s guidance, it is with hope that students can make use of their already well-learned grammar and vocabulary to orally express themselves clearly and effectively and to produce well-planned writing assignments at the college level. Listening and reading serve the purpose of internalizing correct sentence structures and patterns used in speaking and writing and will therefore be much emphasized. Through in-class discussions on different topics, students will be exposed to different kinds of knowledge necessary to develop critical thinking and academic skills. These, along with listening, speaking, reading, and writing, will be valuable skills that students need to be equipped with to continue with their college work throughout their university lives.
Much class time will be devoted to student-led activities allowing students to speak up in a controlled, relaxed atmosphere. A variety of activities such as group interactions, pair work, and class discussions are used to introduce new material and reinforce material taught. Outside of class, students will have the opportunity to work individually to develop learner autonomy and in groups to foster collaboration and team spirit.
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 | |
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課堂講授 Lecture Hours | 課程前後 Preparation Time | ||||
1
|
Course Introduction; Socializing Activity; Story Sharing |
Course Introduction; Socializing Activity; Story Sharing |
Socializing Activity; Story Sharing |
2.0
|
1.0
|
2
|
Pronunciation & Listening Practice |
Pronunciation & Listening Practice |
Group Practice; Journal |
2.0
|
1.0
|
3
|
Contemporary Topic: Procrastination - the good & the bad |
Contemporary Topic: Procrastination - the good & the bad |
Reading; Speaking |
2.0
|
2.0
|
4
|
Speaking Skills Practice |
Speaking Skills Practice |
Speaking; Journal |
2.0
|
2.0
|
5
|
Contemporary Topic: Managing Study Stress |
Contemporary Topic: Managing Study Stress |
Reading; Speaking |
2.0
|
2.0
|
6
|
Grammar Checker |
"Wrong" Grammar & Vocabulary |
Reading & Writing; Journal |
2.0
|
1.0
|
7
|
Contemporary Topic: Travel Etiquette Tips |
Travel Manners |
Reading; Speaking; Group Work outside of class |
2.0
|
3.0
|
8
|
Introduction to Cross-Cultural Communication Unit 1 |
Online Activity |
Online Activity; Journal |
2.0
|
3.0
|
9
|
Activity: Cultural Taboos |
Group Presentation |
Group Presentation |
2.0
|
3.0
|
10
|
~ Individual Speech Coaching ~ |
Scheduled Appointments with Instructor |
Scheduled Appointments with Instructor; Journal |
2.0
|
1.0
|
11
|
Contemporary Topic: How to Find Mr./Ms. Right |
Love & Relationships |
Reading; Speaking |
2.0
|
2.0
|
12
|
Emailing Teachers |
Email Etiquette |
Email Writing; Journal |
2.0
|
1.0
|
13
|
Introduction to Cross-Cultural Communication Unit 2 |
Online Activity |
Online Activity |
2.0
|
3.0
|
14
|
Contemporary Topic: If I Had A Million Dollars … |
Money Issues |
Reading; Speaking; Journal |
2.0
|
3.0
|
15
|
Speaking Chinglish |
Chinglish |
Speaking; Group Work |
2.0
|
3.0
|
16
|
Introduction to Cross-Cultural Communication Unit 3 |
Online Activity |
Online Activity; Journal; Group Work |
2.0
|
3.0
|
17
|
Intonation & Rhythm Practice |
Intonation & Rhythm Practice |
Speaking; Group Work |
2.0
|
3.0
|
18
|
~ Course Project ~ |
Group Work Presentation |
Group Work Presentation; Journal |
2.0
|
3.0
|
100% of English is used for all instructor’s lectures and in-class activities. Students are expected to take an active role in all class activities to maximize their learning opportunities. A student-centered approach will be adopted to allow students to make full use of class time to achieve their English-learning goals and the course learning objectives.
Students should attend all classes and come to class on time and prepared. Attendance is taken seriously. No make-up quizzes or exams are allowed. Late homework will NOT be accepted. Students who “need” to be absent or late for class should notify the instructor via email at least 2 days in advance.
6% Attendance
6% Participation
36% Homework & Journal & Online Activities
36% In-class Activities & Quizzes
16% Course Project
Students missing 3 or more classes automatically fail the course. Students who do not complete the Course Project are not allowed to pass the course.
Cell phones and other electronic devices are not allowed to be used in class unless given permission by the instructor to do so. Failure to abide by this class rule will result in automatic failure for the course.