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科目名稱:大學英文(二)

Course Name: College English II

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 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

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    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 intercultural 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

    週次

    日期

    課程主題

    課程內容與指定閱讀

    教學活動與作業

     
     

    1

    2/21

    Off

    Please read the syllabus carefully

     

     

    2

    2/28

    Holiday

    • Holiday
    • Preview pp. 81-92
    • Reflection on your winter vacation

     

    3

    3/7

    Unit 7:

    A Hacker's Life

    • Selfie world
    • Creating a buzz
    • A hacker's life
    • A podcast
    • The invisible man
    • Talking dictionaries (video)
    • Discussion on your own Podcast

    Preview pp. 93-104

     

    4

    3/14

    Unit 8:

    The Music in us

    • Writing 1 Due (Reflection on your winter vacation)
    • World music
    • Healing music
    • One love
    • Desert Island Discs
    • A biopic
    • Practice your Podcast
    • Preview pp. 104-116

     

    5

    3/21

    Unit 9: Window on the Past

    • Dear little daughter
    • The Story of Martin Guerre
    • Diamond shipwreck
    • I'll give you an example
    • Collecting the past (video)
    • Preview pp. 117-121
    • Polish your story for next week's showcase

     

     

    6

    3/28

    Unit 10: Social Living

    • Story showcase
    • A cooperative society
    • The power of play
    • Discussion on group presentation
    • Preview pp. 122-128
    • Prepare for your group presentations

     

    7

    4/4

    Holiday

    • Holiday
    • Prepare for your group presentations

     

    8

    4/11

    Group Presentation

    • Group presentations
    • Prepare for midterm exam

     

    9

    4/18

    Midterm Exam

    • Midterm Exam
    • Preview pp. 129-133

     

    10

    4/25

    Unit 11: Reason and Emotion

    • Emotional intelligence
    • Thinking fast and slow

    Preview pp. 134-140

     

    11

    5/2

    Unit 11: Reason and Emotion

    • Who's working for who?
    • You look concerned
    • Madeline the robot tammer (video)
    •  

     

    12

    5/9

    Statement of Purpose

    • Statement of Purpose
    • Finish Statement of Purpose
    • Preview pp. 141-145

     

    13

    5/16

    Unit 12: Mother Nature

    • Statement of Purpose due
    • The way of where
    • Nature close up
    • Preview pp. 146-152

     

    14

    5/23

    Unit 12: Mother Nature

    • Rise of the urban animal
    • An eyesore
    • Three years and 6,000 miles on a horse (video)
    • Read the article for critical thinking writing (posted on Moodle)

     

    15

    5/30

    Critical Thinking

    • In-class writing due
    • Prepare for final oral exam
    • Moodle quizzes due on 5/31 23:00

     

    16

    6/6

    Written exam

    • Final Written Exam
    • Prepare for oral exam

     

    17

    6/13

    Oral exam

    • Final Oral Exam

     

     

    18

    6/20

    Intercultural Communication

    • Moodle videos

     

     

    授課方式Teaching Approach

    25%

    講述 Lecture

    35%

    討論 Discussion

    30%

    小組活動 Group activity

    10%

    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

    Everything is subject to change, so please refer to all the announcements in class.

    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: (15%)
      Including attendance, class discussion, effort on speaking in class, and homework/quizzes
    • Moodle: (5%)
      Unit 4-6 quizzes (Deadline: 2025/5/31 23:00)
    • Oral tasks:
      • Story Creation with AI Tools – 10% (Due on 3/28)
      • Group presentation – 10%
    • Writings
      • Self-reflection: 5% (Due on 3/14)
      • Statement of Purpose: 10% (Due on 5/9)
      • Critical Thinking: 10% (Due on 5/30)
    • Midterm – written test: 10%
    • Final – oral: 10%
    • Final – written test: 15%

     

    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.

     

    Leaves

    Any leaves should be filed via the online system and have to be done before class time. Any leave applications filed after class time will be dismissed.

     

    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 even if it’s a granted leave.

     

    Oral presentation

    You will give a group presentation during the semester. The grading rubric for the speaking task will be shown in class and distributed via email.

     

    Story Telling with AI Tools (5-7 minutes): 3-4 people in a group. Create your own story with AI tools and make it a video.

     

    Group presentation (10-12 minutes): You and three other students will give a presentation based on the topic of your own choice. The presentation should be approximately 10-12 minutes. Students will be scored individually based on their ability and preparation; however, part of the presentation marks will be the same for each one in the group. More details will be provided in class.

     

    Written assignments

    There are three written assignments based on the learning materials and the textbook for the course. The grading rubric for the written assignments is available on the class website.

    • Writing 1 – Reflection: Reflection on your winter vacation.
    • Writing 2 – Statement of Purpose: Pretend you are a senior student applying for graduate school in the States. 
    • Writing 3 – Critical Thinking: You will be given a case scenario in school and write your own response. The formal email format is going to be introduced in the first week. Handouts will be available on Moodle.

     

    Examinations

    No make-up exams will be given unless you have received the instructor’s permission in advance.

     

    Midterm and final written exams: All materials, including the readings, handouts, and information provided in class will potentially be included on mid-term and final exams. The written tests include vocabulary/grammar questions, a listening/reading section, and short writing tasks.

     

    Final oral exam: Three topics will be announced a week ahead and form your own group, a group of 2. The speaking test requires you and your partners to conduct a 2-minute conversation based on the topic drawn out right before the oral exam. Notes are not allowed. Students will be scored individually based on the following, but not limited to: ability to react to the partner’s questions and to speak for an extended period of time without hesitation, deviation or repetition. More details will be announced in class.

    指定/參考書目Textbook & References

     National Grographic Learning: Life 6 (東華出版社代理)

    • Study materials:
      1. Dimensions of national culture [Reading]

    http://geert-hofstede.com/national-culture.html

      1. Country comparison [Reading]

    http://geert-hofstede.com/countries.html

      1. Applications of national culture [Reading]

    http://geert-hofstede.com/applications.html

      1. Hofstede's six cultural dimensions [6 videos]
      2. Host Chris Rock rapped over Asian-American 'joke' [Video]
        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9tgjD1B2EA
      3. Chris Rock criticized after Asian joke at Oscars [Video]
        https://youtu.be/0yW1cYWvTMQ
      4. People Aren’t Happy With Chris Rock’s Asian Joke At The Academy Awards [Reading]
        http://www.buzzfeed.com/krishrach/people-are-unhappy-with-all-the-asian-

    jokes-made-at-the-acad#.kaoqwmK03

      1. Donald Trump vs Barack Obama: Talking About Women [Video]
        https://youtu.be/V9hhOWGxxmw
      2. The Origins of Stereotypes [Reading]
        http://aps.psychologicalscience.org/convention/program_2014/search/viewProgram.cfm?

    Abstract_ID=29772&AbType=1&AbAuthor=&Subject_ID=&Day_ID=71&keyword

      1. Stereotypes and Prejudices
        http://remember.org/guide/history-root-stereotypes
      2. College Classroom Culture [5 Videos]
    1. l. Formal and informal classroom culture in the U.S. [2 videos]
    1. m. A Conversation with Chinese and American Students [Video]
           https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rX_7NuOWYMk
    2. n. How Do American, Chinese and French Students Characterize their Teachers' Communication?      http://www.immi.se/intercultural/nr38/brassier.html

     

    • Resources:

    VoiceTube: https://tw.voicetube.com

    BBC Learning English: http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish

    TED talks: https://www.ted.com/talks

    Vocabulary: https://www.vocabulary.com/

    English Grammar Online: https://www.ego4u.com/

    Word Roots: https://www.learnthat.org/pages/view/roots.html

    LTTC BESTEP://https://bestep.tw/

     

     

     

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