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 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:
Tentative Schedule
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Course Content and Materials |
Homework |
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Introduction to the course, ice-breaking Bingo, meet NCCU international teachers and students |
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Introduction to speaking exams, Chinese Romanization systems |
Self-introduction on Moodle forum and feedback |
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3 |
Reading: Is a college education worth it? |
Reading and vocabulary log |
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Listening: 10 irreversible mistakes to avoid as a college freshman Writing: Email etiquette Speaking: 1-minute question format |
1-minute audio (choose from Q1-3) |
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Reading: Have fun at college, freshmen, but read this first Writing: Email, 1st writing assignment Speaking: 1-minute Qs practice |
Writing 1 (10%) A formal email |
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Reading: College Enrollment, Costs, and Unemployment Rate in U.S. Reading: Anxiety in College: What we know and how to cope Writing: Graph description |
Reading and vocabulary log Cross-cultural Communication Online Lesson Unit 1 |
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Reading: Why making friends in college is difficult...and why that's okay Writing: Sharing personal graphs; Graph description homework Speaking: BESTEP format |
Writing 2 (10%) Graph description |
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Listening: How to be a good college dorm roommate Reading: Slash Generation is Coming Speaking: BESTEP format |
Preparing for the first speaking test |
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Speaking Test 1 (10%) |
Cross-cultural Communication Online Lesson Unit 2 |
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Writing: BESTEP Part 1 & 2 Movie on Cross-cultural Communication Outsourced |
BEST practices |
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Speaking: Reflecting on the Movie Outsourced Writing & Vocabulary: Writing Freshman Stories Listening: Cross-cultural Communication |
Listening and responding on Moodle discussion forum |
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Speaking: My Cross-cultural Experience Writing: BESTEP Part 3 Vocabulary: Review |
Writing 3 (10%) Review and comment |
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Listening: How to Find Your Passion (addiction vs. passion) Review and Practice |
Listening and vocabulary log Cross-cultural Communication Online Lesson Unit 3 |
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Listening: How to Improve Communication Skills - 7 Unique Tips! Review and Practice |
Preparing for the second speaking test |
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Speaking Test 2 (20%) |
Review for the final exam |
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Final Written Examination (30%) |
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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, such as your posts on Moodle discussion forums. 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.
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 in the final written exam. The two speaking tests require you to answer two or more questions, each question for at least one minute. 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/
Moodle