NCHU Course Outline

Course Name	(中) 學術英文說寫(2409)
	(Eng.) Academic English：Speaking and Writing
Offering Dept	Language Center
Course Type	Required			Credits	2	Teacher	LIAO,HSIU-FEN
Department	General			Language	中/英文	Semester	2026-SPRING
Course Description	Course Description This 16-week course is designed to develop students’ academic English proficiency through a balanced focus on speaking and writing skills. In the first half of the course, students will work in pairs to plan and deliver problem-solution presentations, learning how to organize content, design effective slides, and apply key presentation strategies. Emphasis is placed on in-class collaboration, peer feedback, and confidence-building through structured practice. In the second half, the course shifts to academic writing. Students will learn to summarize texts, construct clear and coherent paragraphs, and use practical writing tools to enhance accuracy and clarity. The course culminates in an individually written assignment that demonstrates students’ ability to express ideas effectively in academic English. Through both individual and collaborative tasks, the course aims to help students build a strong foundation in academic communication for future coursework and professional settings.
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
Learning Objectives By the end of the course, students will be able to: Speaking (Weeks 1–9): 1. Identify and explain components of an effective academic presentation. 2. Collaborate with peers to plan, organize, and rehearse a problem-solution presentation. 3. Design and use presentation slides (e.g., PowerPoint) to support spoken content. 4. Deliver a structured presentation with appropriate academic language, tone, and body language. 5. Provide and apply constructive peer feedback to improve presentation performance. Writing (Weeks 10–16): 6. Summarize academic texts accurately and concisely in their own words. 7. Write coherent and unified paragraphs with clear topic sentences and supporting details. 8. Apply writing tools (e.g., grammar checkers, outlining techniques) to revise and improve written work. 9. Produce an original academic writing piece that demonstrates logical organization, clarity, and appropriate use of academic conventions.			Exercises Discussion	Written Presentation Attendance Oral Presentation Assignment Quiz
Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content Week 1 course orientation group discussion Week 2 unit 1 subject: step forward speaking: talking about how we change Week 3 unit 1 speaking: comparing time periods, describing possible consequences; write an opion essay Week 4 unit 2 subject: talk about exploration and research speaking: describing abilities and skills Week 5 unit 2 speaking: talking about life forms in different environments describing personality traits; plan an outdoor experience Week 6 Interchange activity:”cause and effect”: agreeing and disagreeing with classmates Week 7 unit 3 subject: the way I am speaking: talking about personality types Week 8 unit 3 speaking: make and respond to requests write a personal statement for a job application Week 9 review all units midterm exam Week 10 unit 4 subject: combined effort speaking: talk about your support team in life Week 11 unit 4 discussing someone’s activities lately write a summary Week 12 unit 5 subject: the human factor speaking: discuss the future of communication Week 13 unit 5 plan a community improvement project write an online comment with examples Week 14 unit 6 subject: expect the unexpected speaking: talk about the unexpected situation Week 15 unit 6 tell a story make assumptions; write an interesting story Week 16 review all units final exam self-directed learning    02.Viewing multimedia materials related to industry and academia. video project writing practice
Evaluation
class performance 20% (attendance, in-class activity & discussion, external reading & practice) midterm test 40% final exam 40%
Textbook & other References
Evolve 5A Cambridge University Press ISBN 9781108405133
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website
www.cambridge.org
Office Hours
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