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

3.0

學分數

Credit(s)

38

預收人數

Number of Students

課程資料Course Details

課程簡介Course Description

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.

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

    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:

      • Initiate, continue, and end social and academic conversations
      • Propose/ask questions appropriately and clearly on formal and academic occasions
      • Narrate an event and describe objects
      • Summarize reading and listening content
      • Express opinions regarding reading and listening materials  

    Learning outcomes for writing

    By the end of the course, students will be able to:

      • Write a formal email in the higher education context
      • Depict an experience and describe objects
      • Describe statistical data and diagrams
      • Write a summary of reading and listening content
      • Write a short composition

    Learning outcomes related to intercultural awareness

    By the end of the course, students will have improved their ability to:

      • Analyze cultural differences using relevant intercultural theories
      • Identify potential misunderstandings or conflicts in intercultural situations
      • Gain a better understanding of their own culture

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

    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

    Week

    Topic

    Content

    Teaching Activities and Homework

    1

    Course Overview

    • Self-Introduction
    • Icebreaking and social interactions
    • Introduction to Cross-cultural Communication (CCC)

    2

    College Life

    • College: New demands and expectations
    • Writing assignment 1:
      Summary Writing: Your personal timeline

    3

    Goals, dreams and ambitions

    • Career aspirations
    • The psychology of your future self
    • Vocabulary & Reading
    • Speaking: SMART Goals

    4

    Goals, dreams and ambitions

    • TED Talk: 5 ways to kill your dreams
    • Email essentials & etiquette
    • Listening & Discussion
    • Writing assignment 2:
      Emailing your instructor

    5

    Cultures Around the World

    • CCC Unit 1 Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions
    • Listening & Discussion
    • Comparing different cultures

    6

    Reading the World

    • My year reading a book from every country in the world
    • Vocabulary & Reading

    7

    Reading the World

    • CCC Unit 2 Stereotypes 
    • Description of books
    • IELTS Speaking Introduction
    • Speaking: Sharing of your favorite books
    • Mid-term exam revision

    8

    Mid-term exam

    • Written exam
    • Prepare for presentation

    9

    Student presentation 1

    • Individual presentation
    • News article sharing

    10

    Student presentation 1

    • Individual presentation
    • News article sharing

    11

    Education

    • CCC Unit 3 Education
    • IELTS/BESTEP Writing Introduction:
      Diagram Analysis
    • Writing assignment 3:
      Graph/table description writing

    12

    Education

    • Are our kids tough enough? Chinese school
    • Vocabulary & Reading

    13

    Education

    • School rules around the world
    • TED Talk: How to Fix a Broken School? Lead Fearlessly, Love Hard
    • Listening & Discussion

    14

    Final review

    • Bridging the “gap”
    • Speaking: Gap year destinations
    • Prepare for presentation

    15

    Student presentation 2

    • Group presentation
    • Event discussion

    16

    Final exam

    • Written exam

     

    17

    Intercultural Communication (Online module)

    Moodle lessons, Unit 1-3

     

    18

    Intercultural Communication (Online module)

    Moodle lessons, Unit 1-3

     

    授課方式Teaching Approach

    25%

    講述 Lecture

    35%

    討論 Discussion

    20%

    小組活動 Group activity

    20%

    數位學習 E-learning

    0%

    其他: Others:

    評量工具與策略、評分標準成效Evaluation Criteria

    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 discussions and pair/group work. Your final grades are determined by the following course components:

    • Participation (including attendance, class discussion, and homework): 20%
    • Written assignments: 30%
    • Oral presentations: 20%
    • Midterm and final exams: 30%

    Attendance and Participation

    Attendance will be recorded in every class. Any absence will be counted against your records unless a leave of absence is requested to the instructor by email, prior to or by the end of the absent day. Habitual lateness will also jeopardize your attendance records. Participation grade will be based on your before-class 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. However, with an approved leave of absence, missed quizzes, which otherwise would count as zero, will not count towards your composite final grade.

    Oral presentations

    You will give an individual oral report and a group presentation during the semester. For the individual report, you will give a 3-minute PowerPoint presentation on one recent article written from CNN, BBC, The Washington Post, or The New York Times. For the group presentation, in a group of 3-4, you and your groupmates will talk about one of the topics covered during the semester. The presentation should be approximately 10 minutes, followed by a 5-minute discussion. Notes are allowed, but you cannot read directly from the scripts. More details will be provided in class.

    Note: For group assignments, individual grades will still be awarded reflecting your individual effort, participation and achievement in the group. In short, not every member of the group will receive the same grade.

    Written assignments

    In addition to the periodic in-class and take-home writing exercises, there will be three written assignments for the course. Your papers should show you have completed and thought seriously and critically about the readings and videos provided for you. You are also encouraged to research the topic and cite your sources.

    1. Summary Writing: A Personal Timeline: Create a timeline of significant events in your life. Summarize your personal journey and discuss how the key moments have shaped who you are today and influenced your decisions and actions in the future. (10%)
    2. Emailing Your Instructor: Write an email to your instructor in the correct format. Attach your completed assignment to the email. Ensure that your email includes a proper greeting, body, and closing. Demonstrate professional and clear communication. (10%)
    3. Graph/Table Description Writing: Analyze and describe a graph and a table provided to you. Write a detailed description of the data presented, explaining any trends, patterns, or significant points. Use appropriate vocabulary and structures to convey your analysis effectively. (10%)

    More details will be provided in class. The rubrics are available on Moodle.

    Examinations

    All materials, including the readings, handouts, and information provided in class, will potentially be included on mid-term and final exams. The exams will cover vocabulary and grammar questions, listening and reading sections, and may include a short writing task. No make-up exams will be given unless you have received the instructor’s permission in advance.

    指定/參考書目Textbook & References

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    • Handouts: To be distributed in class.
    • 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/

    • Study materials for Introduction to Cross-cultural Communication (CCC)

    (a) Dimensions of national culture [Reading]

    (b) Country comparison [Reading]

    (c) Hofstede's six cultural dimensions

    (d) Host Chris Rock rapped over Asian-American 'joke' [Video] 

    (e) Chris Rock criticized after Asian joke at Oscars [Video] 

    (f) People Aren't Happy With Chris Rock's Asian Joke At The Academy Awards [Reading] 

    (g) Donald Trump vs Barack Obama: Talking About Women [Video]

    (h) The Origins of Stereotypes [Reading]

    (i) Stereotypes and Prejudices [Reading]

    (j) College Classroom Culture

    (k) Formal and informal classroom culture in the U.S.

    (l) A Conversation with Chinese and American Students [Video]

    (m) How Do American, Chinese and French Students Characterize their Teachers' Communication? [Reading]

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    課程相關連結Course Related Links

    Online Module on Intercultural Communication: https://moodle.nccu.edu.tw/

    課程附件Course Attachments

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