NCHU Course Outline

Course Name	(中) 英文作文(一)(1100)
	(Eng.) English Composition (I)
Offering Dept	Language Center
Course Type	Elective			Credits	2	Teacher	CHEN JHAO LIANG
Department	International Bachelor Program in Agribusiness / Undergraduate			Language	English	Semester	2026-SPRING
Course Description	In this course, IBPA freshmen will learn the conventions of style and structure used in academic English essays. Students will engage in extensive reading, including the required textbook and supplementary articles selected for their oral presentations. The course integrates in-class writing activities, guided classroom discussions, and oral presentations to reinforce learning. Students will also be trained to identify and analyze lexical chunks commonly used in formal academic texts. Common writing errors will be addressed through focused explanation and discussion to help students improve accuracy and clarity.
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
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to compose well-organized and fully developed essays in an academic style. They will demonstrate the ability to write clear and effective topic sentences, supported by relevant explanations and concrete examples. Students will also expand their academic vocabulary across a range of subject areas. In addition, they will be encouraged to read and analyze materials beyond the textbook to further develop critical reading and writing skills.	4.Using English as the means for communication	100	topic Discussion / Production Exercises Lecturing Discussion	Quiz Oral Presentation Assignment Written Presentation Attendance
Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content Week 1 Week 1 Orientation (how we are going to read the novel and prepare for classes; also what is expected in oral presentations; how to hunt for chunks) Week 2 Week 2 Unit 5; chunk hunting; writing assignment review Week 3 Week 3 Unit 5; chunk hunting; writing assignment review Week 4 Week 4 Unit 5; chunk hunting; student presentation; writing assignment review Week 5 Week 5 Unit 6; chunk hunting; student presentation; writing assignment review Week 6 Week 6 Unit 6; chunk hunting; student presentation; writing assignment review Week 7 Week 7 Unit 6; chunk hunting; student presentation; writing assignment review Week 8 Week 8 mid-term exam Week 9 Week 9 Unit 7; chunk hunting; student presentation; writing assignment review Week 10 Week 10 Unit 7; chunk hunting; student presentation; writing assignment review Week 11 Week 11 Unit 7; chunk hunting; student presentation; writing assignment review Week 12 Week 12 Unit 8; chunk hunting; student presentation; writing assignment review Week 13 Week 13 Unit 8; chunk hunting; student presentation; writing assignment review Week 14 Week 14 Unit 8; chunk hunting; student presentation; writing assignment review Week 15 Week 15 review Week 16 Week 16 final exam self-directed learning    02.Viewing multimedia materials related to industry and academia.    03.Preparing presentations or reports related to industry and academia.
Evaluation
Assignments/Exercises: essay homework assigned presentation (12-15 minutes long. Every one in class will give one presentation this semester) in-class writing assignment chunk hunting Grading: class participation: 15% presentation: 5% essay homework and in-class writing tasks: 40% mid-term exam: 15% final exam: 15%
Textbook & other References
Weaving It Together by Milada Broukal. Level 4. 4th Edition. Cengage Learning. ISBN: 978-1-305-25167-0 Novel: All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven published by PENGUIN BOOKS LTD. ISBN13: 9780141357034 Other Texts chosen for students’ presentations and your chunk hunting
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website
N/A. I can be reached at pectaichung@gmail.com
Office Hours
N/A
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