Type of Credit: Partially Required
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Number of Students
College English I/II is a two-semester course, designed to help students improve their English language proficiency, be prepared for learning in a higher education environment in English, and develop the ability to engage critically with the world. While it is a four-skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing) integrated course, a particular emphasis will be placed on speaking and writing skills freshman students tend to lack most. All College English I/II courses are conducted in English.
能力項目說明
By the end of the course, students will have improved their English language proficiency, be better prepared for learning other subjects in EMI (English as a medium of instruction) settings, and acquired familiarity with a selection of issues related to cross-cultural communication.
Learning outcomes for speaking
By the end of the course, students will be able to:
Learning outcomes for writing
By the end of the course, students will be able to:
Learning outcomes related to intercultural awareness
By the end of the course, students will have improved their ability to:
| 教學週次Course Week | 彈性補充教學週次Flexible Supplemental Instruction Week | 彈性補充教學類別Flexible Supplemental Instruction Type |
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週次 Week |
課程主題 Topic |
課程內容與指定閱讀 Content and Reading Assignment |
教學活動與作業 Teaching Activities and Homework |
學習投入時間 Student workload expectation |
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課堂講授 In-class Hours |
課程前後 Outside-of-class Hours |
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1 |
Introduction & Course overview |
§ Curriculum design § Introducing NCCU § Topic discussion: “College: New Demands and Expectations” |
§ Poster Presentations § Writing exercise: an opinion essay § Homework (HW) : Responses to Topic Discussion (Moodle討論區) |
3 |
4.5 |
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2 |
Lessons for Life
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§ Textbook (TB) Unit 1 (1A & B) § Making an oral summary (1)
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§ Exercises in TB Unit 1 § Writing exercise: a summary of reading |
3 |
4.5 |
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3 |
Lessons for Life
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§ TB Unit 1 (1C & D) § Making an oral summary (2) |
§ Exercises in TB Unit 1
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3 |
4.5 |
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4 |
Lessons for Life
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§ TB Unit 1 (1E)
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§ Exercises in TB Unit 1
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3 |
4.5 |
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5 |
More than a Job |
§ TB Unit 2 (2A & B) § Describing statistical data and diagrams |
§ Exercises in TB Unit 2 § Writing exercise: Describing graphs |
3 |
4.5 |
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6 |
More than a Job
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§ TB Unit 2 (2C & D)
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§ Exercises in TB Unit 2
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3 |
4.5 |
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7 |
More than a Job
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§ TB Unit 2 (2E) § Email Writing (A letter of application) |
§ Exercises in TB Unit 2 § Writing exercise: a cover letter § HW: 1st written assignment (A cover letter) |
3 |
4.5 |
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8 |
Reason and Emotion
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§ TB Unit 11 (11A - B)
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§ Exercises in TB Unit 11
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3 |
4.5 |
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9 |
Reason and Emotion
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§ TB Unit 11 (C-D) § An email message (avoiding misunderstandings)
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§ Exercises in TB Unit 11 § Writing exercise: an email message § HW: 2nd written assignment (An email message) |
3 |
4.5 |
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10 |
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Midterm |
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3 |
4.5 |
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11 |
Body Matters
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§ Discussion about Midterm § TB Unit 6 (6A & B)
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§ Exercises in TB Unit 6
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3 |
4.5 |
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12 |
Body Matters
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§ TB Unit 6 (6C & D)
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§ Exercises in TB Unit 6
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3 |
4.5 |
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13 |
Body Matters
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§ TB Unit 6 (6E & F) § A controversial plan (1)
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§ Exercises in TB Unit 6 § Writing exercise: a formal report (1)
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3 |
4.5 |
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14 |
Review |
§ A controversial plan (2) § Review |
§ Writing exercise: a formal report (2) § HW: Prepare and practice for Group Presentations |
3 |
4.5 |
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15 |
Group Presentations (1) |
§ Group Presentations
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§ HW: Prepare and practice for Group Presentations |
3 |
4.5 |
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16 |
Group Presentations (2) & Final Exam |
§ Group Presentations § Final Exam
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§ HW: 3rd written assignment (A group written report) |
3 |
4.5 |
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17 |
Cross-cultural Communication Units 1-3 |
§ Hofstede’s Cultural Dimensions § Stereotypes (1) |
§ Watch Cross-cultural Communication Units 1-2 Video & Complete quizzes |
3 |
4.5 |
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18 |
Cross-cultural Communication Units 1-3 |
§ Stereotypes (2) § Education |
§ Watch Cross-cultural Communication Units 2-3 Video & Complete quizzes |
3 |
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Class time will be devoted to activities that allow you to practice and interact in English. To successfully complete the course, you must prepare the assigned homework prior to class and, while in class actively participate in class discussions and pair/group work. Your final grades are determined by the following course components:
Participation
Your participation grade will be based on your attendance, homework preparation, and the contribution you make to the learning experience of others. Contribution includes your in-class questions to the instructor, insights and comments regarding class content, answers to the instructor's questions, and reactions to other students' contributions.
In-class exercises/quizzes
Periodically throughout the semester, writing/listening exercises and pop quizzes will be given in class. These exercises and quizzes can NOT be made up.
Oral presentations
You will give an individual oral report and a group presentation during the semester. For the individual report, you will tell a 3-minute personal anecdote. For the group presentation, you and three other students will report on a current event. The presentation should be approximately 20 minutes, followed by a 5-minute discussion. Each group should meet with the instructor two weeks prior to their presentation to discuss their topic and present their outline.
Written assignments
There will be three major written assignments in addition to in-class and take-home writing exercises. In each assignment, you will respond to writing prompts about a cultural issue using the writing skills you learned in class. Your paper should demonstrate that you have thought seriously and critically about the topic and made effective use of the resources provided. You are also encouraged to research the topic and cite your sources. The grading rubric for the written assignments is available on the class website.
Examinations
All materials, including the readings, handouts, and information provided in class will potentially be included on mid-term and final exams. The mid-term exam is a written test, and the final exam contains a written test and a speaking test. The written tests include vocabulary/grammar questions, a listening/reading section, and short writing tasks. The speaking test requires you to answer two or more questions, each question for two minutes. The instructor will evaluate your ability to respond to the questions appropriately and to speak for an extended period of time without hesitation, deviation or repetition. The grading rubric for the speaking test is available on the class website. Exams can NOT be made up or rescheduled unless you provide documentation of a true emergency.
Course materials
Textbook: Life 6 by Paul Dummett, John Hughes & Helen Stephenson (2018)
Supplementary readings
To be distributed in class.
Resources
VoiceTube: https://tw.voicetube.com
BBC Learning English: http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish
TED talks: https://www.ted.com/talks
LTTC BESTEP: https://bestep.tw/
Moodle 數位學習網http://moodle.nccu.edu.tw/ (Online Module on Intercultural Communication)