Type of Credit: Partially Required
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College English I/II is a two-semester course, designed to help students improve their English language proficiency 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 fluency and achieved a familiarity with a selection of issues related to cross-cultural communication. This is accomplished by providing a variety of authentic media and specific instruction on reading and listening strategies.
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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Exercises in unit 6 |
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Written assignment 1:
opinion essay (Express opinions regarding local and global issues) |
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Exercises in unit 8 |
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Prepare for upcoming midterm exam and presentation |
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Written assignment 2:
statement of purpose
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Writing task 2: Opinion essay (Express opinions regarding local and global issues) |
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Complete online quizzes |
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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:
Attendance and participation Students are expected to arrive at the class on time. Roll calls are taken every week and active class participation is highly valued. Throughout the semester, both speaking and writing activities will be assigned periodically in class. Students' attendance, coupled with their performance in group discussions and activities, collectively contributes to the attendance and participation scores.
Student presentation Students are expected to give an oral presentation during the semester. For this presentation, each student will present the main idea and share their opinions on one or more news articles chosen from CNN, BBC, the Washington Post, the New York Times, TIME, or Forbes. The presentation should last approximately 5 minutes per student. Evaluation will focus on students' abilities to present ideas logically, clearly, and fluently. More detailed instructions will be provided in class.
Examinations All materials, including readings, handouts, and PowerPoint slides used in class, may potentially be included in midterm and final exams. Both exams contain vocabulary and grammar questions, a listening/reading section, and a writing task. No make-up exams will be given unless students have obtained the instructor’s permission in advance.
Interview Students are required to answer three questions, with approximately one minute allotted for each question. The instructor will evaluate students' ability to respond appropriately to the questions and to speak for an extended period without hesitation, deviation, or repetition. A list of interview questions will be provided to students in advance.
Written assignments There will be two written assignments based on the learning materials for the course: an opinion essay and a statement of purpose. Students are required to complete two additional writing tasks during the midterm and final exam week to express their opinions on reading/listening content and on local/global issues. Students are expected to submit their assignments before the given deadlines. Late submissions will result in 5-30 point deductions, depending on the extent of the delay.
NOTE: Students are prohibited from utilizing AI to generate assignments; however, they are permitted to employ AI for proofreading purposes and correcting grammatical errors. Detailed instructions regarding the permissible use of AI will be provided during class. |
Note: The textbook will be used for two semesters. NEW and unused textbooks are recommended.
https://www.ted.com/talks/linda_cliatt_wayman_how_to_fix_a_broken_school_lead_fearlessly_love_hard
https://www.ted.com/talks/sarah_jayne_blakemore_the_mysterious_workings_of_the_adolescent_brain
https://www.ted.com/talks/kenneth_shinozuka_my_simple_invention_designed_to_keep_my_grandfather_safe
https://www.ted.com/talks/chris_anderson_ted_s_secret_to_great_public_speaking
TED talks: https://www.ted.com/talks
BBC news: https://www.bbc.com/news
CNN news: https://edition.cnn.com/
The Washinton Post: https://www.washingtonpost.com/
The New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/international/
TIME: https://time.com/
Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/?sh=4c83cf782254
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