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 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 intercultural 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:
114-1 大一英文課程週次安排
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週次 Week |
課程主題 Topic |
課程內容與指定閱讀 Content & Reading |
分組活動與作業 Activities & Homework |
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1 |
Course overview |
Course introduction and orientation |
Icebreaker：Speed Networking Writing 1: Email your English teacher about what you wish to gain from this class. |
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2 |
Icebreaking |
Making friends |
Show & Tell: Use photos and objects to find like-minded people: “Find someone who also…” |
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3 |
Unit 1-1 “Above Manhattan” |
Reading on cityscapes |
Group 1- Role-play: Design a tour itinerary |
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4 |
Unit 1-2 “Under Paris” |
Reading on underground Paris |
Group 2- Creative task: Make a travel show about Paris Underground |
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5 |
Unit 2-1 “The Snow Patrol” |
Extreme jobs |
Group 3- Comparison: Hero story in Taiwan (poster presentation) |
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6 |
Review: Visit Taipei! |
Taipei sensibility 『台北感性』 |
All groups- Task-based： Mini field trip in Taiwan Writing 2: Travel journal with photos |
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7 |
Unit 2-2 “Into the Volcano” |
Volcano exploration |
Group 4- News broadcast: News on the eruption |
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8 |
Midterm exam (1) |
“A Day in Taipei with Us” |
Creative formats: Presentations/ Short video/ Guidebooks |
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9 |
Midterm exam (2) |
“A Day in Taipei with Us” |
Creative formats: Presentations/ Short video/ Guidebooks |
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10 |
Unit 3-1 “Path of the Jaguar” |
Nature & culture |
Group 5- Storytelling: Share your story of how childhood passion turns into your choice of major |
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11 |
Unit 3-2 “Champion of the Underdog” |
Courage & challenges |
Group 6- Sale pitch: Design a new product for a pet animal |
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12 |
Unit 4-1 “Sun Struck” |
Climate issues |
Group 7- Observe: Environment and me |
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13 |
Unit 4-2 “Tracking Tsunamis” |
Disaster prevention |
Group 8- Simulation: How do major countries work together in disaster prevention? |
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14 |
Review & Reflection |
Semester reflection |
Writing 3: What is the best group activity that you like the most? |
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15 |
Final exam (1) |
Oral presentation |
Multiple formats: Group (Group portfolio) presentation on your progress as a group |
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16 |
Final exam (2) |
Oral presentation |
Multiple formats: Group presentation on your progress as a group (Group portfolio) |
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 in the course will be recognised and rewarded by extra points added to your final grades.
Note: for group assignments, individual grades will still be awarded reflecting your individual effort, participation and achievement in the group. In short, not every member of the group will receive the same grade.
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. Participation in the course will be recognised and rewarded by extra points added to your final grades
In-class exercises/quizzes
Periodically throughout the semester, writing/listening exercises and pop quizzes will be given in class. These exercises and quizzes CANNOT be made up.
Oral presentations
Every speaking homework needs to be uploaded to NCCU online platform.
You will give an individual oral report and a group presentation during the semester. For the group presentation, you and your group will report on your assigned reading material. 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. The grading rubric for the speaking activities is available on the NCCU online platform.
Written assignments
Every written homework needs to be uploaded to NCCU online platform.
There will be several periodic in-class and take-home writing exercises. 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 NCCU online platform.
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 will be a speaking test. 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 NCCU online platform. No make-up exams will be given unless you have received the instructor’s permission in advance.
Moodle
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/