NCHU Course Outline

Course Name	(中) 進階英文(0954)
	(Eng.) Advanced English
Offering Dept	Language Center
Course Type	Elective			Credits	3	Teacher	LIAO, CHEN NING
Department	General			Language	中/英文	Semester	2026-FALL
Course Description	This course aims to improve students' overall English proficiency by emphasizing critical thinking and effective communication. It focuses on developing the four key language skills—speaking, listening, reading, and writing—while encouraging students to express their views confidently and analytically. Through the exploration of a variety of topics, students will strengthen their ability to evaluate new information and present their ideas clearly. Additionally, students will deliver an oral presentation based on assigned reading material, using collaboration, visual aids, and creative approaches to enhance their language skills.
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
The course has the following objectives: 1.Develop critical thinking skills. 2.Enhance reading skills with diverse texts. 3.Strengthen listening comprehension with TED Talks and audio materials. 4.Practice paraphrasing and summarizing key information. 5.Improve communication	1. 2. 4.	40 30 30	topic Discussion / Production Exercises Discussion Lecturing	Written Presentation Attendance Oral Presentation Assignment Quiz Other
Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content Week 1 Course overview: Icebreaker and introduction to the course syllabus Week 2 Unit 1; Demonstrating reading text presenting through lectures; Divide into groups. Week 3 Unit 1; Interpreting statements and making predictions; Group discussion sessions. Week 4 Unit 2; Group presentation; Identifying main ideas, contextual clues, and text structure, as well as practicing skills such as making logical inferences, enhancing comprehension and interpretation, and providing supporting information or arguments. Week 5 Unit 2 &quiz 1; TED Talk/listening practice; Practicing critical thinking: techniques for interpreting information and supporting arguments. Week 6 Unit 3; Group presentation; Enhancing communicative skills: starting, sustaining and concluding discussions, along with agreeing, disagreeing, and/or seeking clarification. Week 7 Unit 3; TED Talk/listening practice; Enhancing research skills and evaluating pros and cons. Week 8 Midterm Examination Week 9 Unit 4; Group presentation; Critically evaluating examples of cultural stereotyping after discussion sessions; asking critical questions. Week 10 Unit 4; TED Talk/listening practice; Inferring meaning, applying ideas, and reflecting on own experience. Week 11 Unit 5; Group presentation; Describing problems and propose solutions. Week 12 Unit 5; TED Talk/listening practice; Responding to arguments by developing skills to address and respond to opposing viewpoints. Week 13 Review & quiz 2 Week 14 Unit 6; Group presentation; Practicing persuasive communication and evaluating arguments. Week 15 Unit 6; TED Talk/listening practice; Using language effectively to persuade others and present compelling arguments. Week 16 Final Examination/Report other practice：group video project self-directed learning    02.Viewing multimedia materials related to industry and academia. Self study: - LiveABC英語檢定網 https://lc.nchu.edu.tw/link.php [帳密皆為學號（登入後可改）] - TEEMI英語文說寫能力檢測平台 https://teemi.tw/
Evaluation
1. 課堂參與及出席 Participation and Attendance: 10% (Please note that if a student misses more than five classes, each absence will result in a 3-point loss from the semester grade.) 2. 作業及小考 Assignments and Quizzes: 30% 3. 期中考 Midterm Examination: 20% 4. 口頭報告 Presentation Project 20% 5. 期末考 Final Examination: 20%
Textbook & other References
Lewis Lansford, Daniel Barber, and Aman., Perspectives (Level 4); ISBN：9781337277150
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website
依授課老師而定(TBA); iLearning 3.0
Office Hours
Before and after each lesson in the classroom and through email

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