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:
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Course Overview |
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College Life |
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3 |
Goals, dreams and ambitions |
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4 |
Goals, dreams and ambitions |
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Cultures Around the World |
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Reading the World |
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7 |
Reading the World |
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8 |
Mid-term exam |
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Student presentation 1 |
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Student presentation 1 |
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Education |
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12 |
Education |
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13 |
Education |
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14 |
Final review |
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Student presentation 2 |
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Final exam |
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Intercultural Communication (Online module) |
Moodle lessons, Unit 1-3 |
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Intercultural Communication (Online module) |
Moodle lessons, Unit 1-3 |
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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 discussions and pair/group work. Your final grades are determined by the following course components:
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.
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.
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/
(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]
Online Module on Intercultural Communication: https://moodle.nccu.edu.tw/