Type of Credit: Partially Required
Credit(s)
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 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 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:
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 & email writing |
Writing exercise: Writing an email to your professor |
Class rules; self-introduction; writing assignment 1 |
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2 |
Reading strategies |
Food delivery |
Reading exercises; group discussion |
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3 |
Skimming and scanning |
How to get the most out of college |
Language development; reading exercises |
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4 |
Hofstede’s Cultural Dimensions |
Moodle lesson 1: Videos and articles |
Listening activities; quizzes; synthesizing activities; application; reflection |
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5 |
Critical thinking |
Five simple strategies to sharpen your critical thinking |
Video viewing; group discussion; critical thinking activities |
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6 |
Paraphrasing |
A threat to bananas |
Language development; writing exercises |
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7 |
Summarizing |
A living room on a skateboard: how electric vehicles are redefining the car |
Language development; synthesizing activities; writing exercises |
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8 |
Group project proposal; Stereotypes |
Group project proposal; Moodle lesson 2: Videos and articles |
Group presentation; Listening activities; quizzes; synthesizing activities; application; reflection |
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9 |
Mid-term exam |
Exam |
Exam |
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10 |
Writing a reaction |
Ethical chocolate |
Language development; writing assignment 2 |
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11 |
Listening for information and concepts |
Do you feel FOMO? |
Listening & speaking activities; group discussion |
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12 |
Listening for information and concepts |
Five ways to kill your dreams |
Listening & speaking activities; group discussion |
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13 |
Global trends |
Describing statistical data and diagrams |
Writing assignment 3 |
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14 |
Education |
Moodle lesson 3: Videos and articles |
Listening activities; quizzes; synthesizing activities; application; reflection |
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15 |
Group project |
Group presentation |
Listening & speaking activities; peer evaluation |
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16 |
Final Exam |
Exam |
Exam |
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 20 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.
Written assignments
There will be three major written assignments in addition to in-class and take-home writing exercises. In each assignment, you will respond to writing prompts about a cultural issue using the writing skills you learned in class. Your paper should demonstrate that you have thought seriously and critically about the topic and made effective use of the resources provided. 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. Exams can NOT be made up or rescheduled unless you provide documentation of a true emergency.
Course materials
Textbook (TBA) and supplementary readings
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/