NCHU Course Outline

Course Name	(中) 學術英文說寫(2403)
	(Eng.) Academic English：Speaking and Writing
Offering Dept	Language Center
Course Type	Required			Credits	2	Teacher	KUNGHAOCHUN
Department	General			Language	English	Semester	2026-SPRING
Course Description	This course develops students’ academic speaking and writing skills with a focus on preparation for the IELTS and TOEFL exams. Students will learn how to organize ideas clearly, construct coherent arguments, and use appropriate academic vocabulary and grammar. Through guided practice, they will build confidence in delivering structured oral responses, participating in discussions, and completing exam-style writing tasks such as essays and integrated responses. The course also emphasizes critical thinking, note-taking, and time management strategies essential for test success. By the end of the course, students will be better prepared to communicate effectively in academic contexts and perform strongly on international English proficiency tests.
Prerequisites

Relevance of Course Objectives and Core Learning Outcomes(%)			Teaching and Assessment Methods for Course Objectives
Course Objectives	Competency Indicators	Ratio(%)	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
By the end of this course, students will be able to communicate ideas clearly and confidently in academic English, demonstrating the speaking and writing skills required for the IELTS and TOEFL exams. They will be able to organize coherent responses, develop well-supported arguments, use appropriate academic vocabulary and grammar, and apply effective test strategies such as time management, note-taking, and critical analysis to achieve their target scores and succeed in English-medium academic environments.			topic Discussion / Production Exercises Discussion	Written Presentation Attendance Oral Presentation Quiz
Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content Week 1 Course introduction Speaking Format and Writing Format Week 2 Speaking Format and Writing Format Week 3 Speaking Format and Writing Format Week 4 Speaking Format and Writing Format Week 5 Speaking Format and Writing Format Week 6 Speaking Format and Writing Format Week 7 Day off Week 8 Mid-Term Week 9 Speaking Format and Writing Format Week 10 Speaking Format and Writing Format Week 11 Speaking Format and Writing Format Week 12 Speaking Format and Writing Format Week 13 Speaking Format and Writing Format Week 14 Speaking Format and Writing Format Week 15 Speaking Format and Writing Format Week 16 Final self-directed learning    03.Preparing presentations or reports related to industry and academia.
Evaluation
Attendance: 40%, Participation: 10%, Mid Term: 25%, Final: 25%
Textbook & other References
Self-Made Material
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website
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Office Hours
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