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 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 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:
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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 to academic presentation |
Presentation skills and language |
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2 |
Academic presentation |
Presentation skills and language |
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3 |
Changes in higher education |
Textbook Unit 7 |
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4 |
Statement of purpose |
Writing a statement of purpose for a student exchange program |
Write a statement of purpose |
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5 |
Future jobs |
Textbook Unit 8 |
Exercises in Unit 8 |
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6 |
Input analysis and critical thinking |
Readings on group presentation topic |
1st written assignment |
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7 |
Stress and relaxation |
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8 |
Culture Talk I (Guest speaker) |
Readings on group presentation topic |
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9 |
Mid-term exam |
Exam |
Self-study materials |
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10 |
Nonverbal communication |
Readings on group presentation topic |
2nd written assignment |
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11 |
Risk management |
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12 |
Culture Talk II (Guest speaker) |
Readings on group presentation topic |
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13 |
Alternative medicine |
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14 |
Selected news |
Readings on group presentation topic |
3rd written assignment |
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15 |
A mission to Mars |
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Exercises in Unit 12 |
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16 |
Final exam |
Exam |
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17 |
Intercultural Communication (Online module) |
Moodle lessons, Unit 4-6 |
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18 |
Intercultural Communication (Online module) |
Moodle lessons, Unit 4-6 |
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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:
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.
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/