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)

26

選課人數

Number Registered

課程資料Course Details

課程簡介Course Description

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.

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

    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.

    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
    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

    授課方式Teaching Approach

    25%

    講述 Lecture

    25%

    討論 Discussion

    20%

    小組活動 Group activity

    20%

    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

    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.

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