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 do the following in written form:
Learning outcomes related to intercultural awareness
By the end of the course, students will have improved their ability to:
Explain and critique the impact of globalization
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◎The following schedule will be adjusted to accommodate the progress of the class.
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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 |
學習投入時間 Student workload expectation |
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課堂講授 In-class hrs. |
課程前後 Self-study hrs. |
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Course Overview
Unit 1 Cross-cultural Scenarios: culture shock—first party & first date |
U. 1 Cross-cultural Scenarios: culture shock—first party & first date |
1. group discussion 2. discussion result sharing |
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4.5 |
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Unit 2 Making Effective Presentations |
how to make effective presentations |
1. lecture 2. practice (e.g. how to improve sample ppt slides) |
3 |
4.5 |
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3 |
3rd Rock S2, Ep. 4: The Big Angry Virgin, Sally |
--Sally Solomon (alliance from outer space) comes to realize the true meaning of being in a relationship --Romantic relationship |
1. 3rd Rock S2, Ep. 4: The Big Angry Virgin, Sally ① video ② language notes ③ viewing focuses: group discussion ④ share thoughts & reflections |
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4.5 |
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Unit 3 Earth Day MOODLE 4-- PC Language |
--Design an Earth-day event to launch on a social media website to promote environmental protection. --MOODLE 4-- PC Language --YouTube video—How to be politically correct --Political Correctness |
1. MOODLE 4-- PC Language ① video ② group discussion + group oral report of a real-life example 2. YouTube video—How to be politically correct athttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPQscY7Ihgw 3. Political Correctness at Political Correctness | i love english language (wordpress.com) ① read article ② complete worksheet |
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4.5 |
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1. MOODLE 4 quiz 2. 3rd Rock: S1, Ep. 16: Dick Like Me |
--The Solomons (alliance from outer space) try to belong to an ethnic group --Race and Ethnicity |
1. 3rd Rock S1, Ep. 16: Dick Like Me ① video ② language notes ③ viewing focuses: group discussion ④ share thoughts & reflections 2. Race and Ethnicity ① read article ② group discussion |
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4.5 |
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6 |
Presentation #1: Earth-day event proposal (G1, 2, 3, 4) |
group presentations |
1. group presentation 2. peer evaluation |
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4.5 |
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7 |
Presentation #1: Earth-day event proposal (G5, 6, 7, 8) |
group presentations |
1. group presentation 2. peer evaluation |
3 |
4.5 |
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Spring Break |
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9 |
MOODLE 5-- Nonverbal Communication |
-- MOODLE 5-- Nonverbal Communication -- Personal Space: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgJ24hknbHs -- The Concept of Time Across Cultures:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdXGVOsqLjs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgzmKHDfSPM -- High-context vs. Low-context Cultures https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKViQSnW-UA |
1. videos 2. group discussion & group oral report |
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4.5 |
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10 |
1. MOODLE 5 quiz 2. Unit 5 Happiness |
--World Happiness Report --What makes you happy |
1. reading 2. group discussion on what makes you happy 3. group oral report 4. writing assignment #2: describing trends |
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4.5 |
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11 |
MOODLE 6—Globalization |
-- MOODLE 6—Globalization -- Khan Academy video: Globalization theories at https://www.khanacademy.org/test-prep/mcat/society-and-culture/demographics/v/globalization-theories |
1. videos 2. group discussion & group oral report |
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4.5 |
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12 |
1. MOODLE 6 quiz (Zuvio) 2. Unit 6 On the Road to Retail
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--the story of stuff at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ze4rdPiZp4 (distribution) |
1. video 2. comprehension questions 3. discussion questions 4. group oral report 5. find solutions to the Jeans company’s distribution problems (as Presentation #2) |
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4.5 |
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13 |
Problems with Fast Fashion/Teen Vogue
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-- Problems with Fast Fashion at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iq0--DfC2Xk
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1. video 2. comprehension questions 3. discussion questions 4. group oral report |
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4.5 |
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14 |
U. 7 Entrepreneurs Find Success in ‘Bubble’ Tea
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-- SWOT analysis |
1. listening 2. comprehension questions 3. group discussion & group oral report |
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4.5 |
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15 |
Unit 4: We All Need a Hero |
Heroism |
1. reading 2. comprehension questions 3. discussion questions 4. group oral report |
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4.5 |
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16 |
Presentation #2 (G5, 6, 7, 8) Business consultant’s proposal to improve distribution problems |
group presentations |
1. group presentation 2. peer evaluation |
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4.5 |
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Presentation #2 (G1, 2, 3, 4) Business consultant’s proposal to improve distribution problems |
group presentations |
1. group presentation 2. peer evaluation |
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4.5 |
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Final Exam |
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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:
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.
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.
Oral presentations
You will give an individual oral report and a group presentation during the semester. For the individual report, you will tell a 3-minute personal anecdote. For the group presentation, you and three other students will report on a current event. 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. Following the presentation, they will submit a group written report. More details will be provided in class.
Written assignments
In addition to the periodic in-class and take-home writing exercises, there will be three written assignments based on the online learning materials for the course. In each assignment, you will respond to the writing prompts regarding a cross-cultural issue. 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 class website.
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 contains a written test and a speaking test. The written tests include vocabulary/grammar questions, a listening/reading section, and short writing tasks. 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 the class website. No make-up exams will be given unless you have received the instructor’s permission in advance.
Prepared by the instructor
https://www.dropbox.com/home/2017%20Fall%20CE?preview=CE+I+Workbook.docx