Type of Credit: Partially Required
Credit(s)
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 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 intercultural 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 |
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1 |
Course overview |
Introduction and orientation |
Writing activity 1: Email your teacher to introduce yourself. |
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2 |
Icebreaking |
Making friends |
Speaking 1: Show and Tell- Introduce yourself with one object. |
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3 |
Unit 1-1 |
“Above Manhattan” |
Group presentation and class discussion |
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4 |
Unit 1-2 |
“Under Paris” |
Group presentation and class discussion |
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5 |
Unit 2-1 |
“The Snow Patrol” |
Group presentation and class discussion |
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6 |
Unit 2-2 |
“Into the Volcano” |
Group presentation and class discussion |
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7 |
Review |
Visit Taipei! |
Writing activity 2: Summarise your visit to a district in Taipei. |
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8 |
Midterm exam |
Presentations |
“A Day in Taipei with Us” |
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9 |
Midterm exam |
Presentations |
“A Day in Taipei with Us” |
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10 |
Unit 3-1 |
“Path of the Jaguar” |
Speaking activity 2: What do you feel most proud of about your midterm project? |
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11 |
Unit 3-2 |
“Champion of the Underdog” |
Group presentation and class discussion |
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12 |
Unit 4-1 |
“Sun Struck” |
Group presentation and class discussion |
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13 |
Unit 4-2 |
“Tracking Tsunamis” |
Speaking activity 3: Express your opinion on the current news |
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14 |
Review |
Reflection and revision |
Writing activity 3: Reflect upon the first semester of your university life |
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15 |
Final exam |
Oral test |
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16 |
Final exam |
Oral test |
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17 |
Intercultural Communication (Online module) |
Moodle lessons, Unit 1-3 |
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18 |
Intercultural Communication (Online module) |
Moodle lessons, Unit 1-3 |
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 in the course will be recognised and rewarded by extra points added to your final grades.
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.
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. Participation in the course will be recognised and rewarded by extra points added to your final grades
In-class exercises/quizzes
Periodically throughout the semester, writing/listening exercises and pop quizzes will be given in class. These exercises and quizzes CANNOT be made up.
Oral presentations
Every speaking homework needs to be uploaded to NCCU online platform.
You will give an individual oral report and a group presentation during the semester. For the group presentation, you and your group will report on your assigned reading material. The presentation should be approximately 15 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. The grading rubric for the speaking activities is available on the NCCU online platform.
Written assignments
Every written homework needs to be uploaded to NCCU online platform.
There will be several periodic in-class and take-home writing exercises. 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. The grading rubric for the written assignments is available on the NCCU online platform.
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 will be a speaking test. 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 NCCU online platform. No make-up exams will be given unless you have received the instructor’s permission in advance.
Moodle
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/
Online Module on Intercultural Communication: https://moodle.nccu.edu.tw/