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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.

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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 cross-cultural communication.

     

    Learning outcomes for speaking

    By the end of the course, students will be able to:

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    • Conduct a short interview
    • Analyze, question, or comment on listening content
    • Give an oral report or a speech
    • Give a formal oral presentation
    • Explain and support an argument

    Learning outcomes for writing

    By the end of the course, students will be able to do the following in written form:

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    • Analyze and comment on listening content
    • Analyze and comment on reading content
    • Express opinions regarding local and global issues
    • Prepare a statement of purpose for student exchange program, scholarship or internship

    Learning outcomes related to intercultural awareness

    By the end of the course, students will have improved their ability to:

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    • Analyze cultural differences using relevant intercultural theories
    • Identify potential misunderstandings or conflicts in intercultural situations
    • Explain and critique the issues related to globalization 

    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

    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

     

     

    1

    Globalization

    Presentation skills

    Presentation skills practice

     

    2

    Global Citizens

    Role Models & Making a Difference

    Textbook Unit 5A&B: p.57-61

     

    3

    Global Citizens

    Ice Buckets and Rice Buckets & What does it mean to be a citizen of the world?

    Textbook Unit 5C&D: p.62-65

     

    4

    Global Citizens

    Changes

    Textbook Unit 5E: p.66-67 &Writing tips

     

    5

    Moving Forward

    Getting There

    Oral test (MOOC Unit 6) & Textbook Unit 7A: p.81-83

     

    6

    Moving Forward

    Nature’s Algorithms & Sustainable Cities

    Writing Assignment (p.67) & Textbook Unit 7B&C: p.84-87

     

    7

    Moving Forward

    What a Driverless World Could Look Like & Opinion Poll

    Textbook Unit 7D&E: p.88-91

     

    8

    Midterm exam

    Exam

    Group presentation preparation

     

    9

    A Healthy Life

    How to Stay Well & Live Long and Prosper

    Textbook Unit 9A&B: p.105-109

     

    10

    The Impact of Foreign Brands on Global/Local Culture

    Presentation

    Group presentation & Written report

     

    11

    A Healthy Life

    Prevention as Cure & My Simple Invention, Designed to Keep My Grandfather Safe

    Textbook Unit 9C&D: p.110-113

     

    12

    Nonverbal Communication

    Stronger Together

    Textbook Unit 9E: p.114-115

     

    13

    A Statement of Purpose

    Writing tips

    Oral test preparation

     

    14

    Ideas

    Expressing Ideas

    Oral test (MOOC Unit 4&5) & Textbook Unit 10A: p.117-119

     

    15

    Ideas

    Iconic Images & Ideas Worth Spreading

     

    Writing a Statement of Purpose & Textbook Unit 10 B&C: p.120-123

     

    16

    Final exam

    Written exam

     

     

    17

    Intercultural Communication (Online module)

    Moodle lessons, Unit 4-6

    Self-critique

     

    18

    Intercultural Communication (Online module)

    Moodle lessons, Unit 4-6

    Self-critique

     

     

    授課方式Teaching Approach

    25%

    講述 Lecture

    35%

    討論 Discussion

    20%

    小組活動 Group activity

    20%

    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

    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 & attendance: 10%
    • Group presentation: 20%
      • Topic: Students are expected to find out the impact of foreign brands / western music, etc…on global culture. How does globalization affect their daily life?  Students need to justify the answers by using examples from their own choice to support their points on how it impacts Taiwanese culture? 
    • Writing Assignments: 30%
    •    A) Writing a letter to a leader urging him/her to take action on a national or global issue  (e.g., education, climate change, disease, the environment, or poverty): 10%
    •    B) Writing a report: 10%
    •    C) Writing a Statement of Purpose: 10%
    • Midterm: 20%
    • Final: 20%

     

    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.

     

    指定/參考書目Textbook & References

    • Textbook: Perspectives 4
    • Supplementary readings: To be distributed in class.
    • Resources:

    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/

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    課程相關連結Course Related Links

    Online Module on Intercultural Communication: https://moodle.nccu.edu.tw/

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