NCHU Course Outline

Course Name	(中) 英語溝通與表達(0910)
	(Eng.) English Communication and Expression
Offering Dept	Language Center
Course Type	Required	Credits	2	Teacher	LIN, JIAN-GUANG
Department	General	Language	中/英文	Semester	2025-FALL
Course Description	English Communication and Expression, previously called Freshmen English, is designed to help students develop their English communication skills through meaningful engagement with a variety of global topics. Emphasizing both oral and written expression, students will read a range of texts focused on significant contemporary issues, expand their vocabulary, and engage in structured speaking and writing activities. Through group discussions, short talks, and in-class presentations, students will practice expressing their ideas clearly and confidently in English. The course also aims to build students’ critical thinking skills as they reflect on real-world issues presented in the textbook.
Prerequisites				self-directed learning in the course	Y

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 the semester, students will be able to: 1. Comprehend and analyze reading passages on global, cultural, and personal topics. 2. Express opinions and ideas clearly in both spoken and written English. 3. Participate actively in group discussions. 4. Reflect on significant contemporary issues through writing and conversation.			Exercises Discussion Lecturing	Attendance Oral Presentation Assignment Quiz Other
Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content Week 1  Introduction to course and policies  Introduce TA  大一英文宣導影片  Introduce each other Week 2  Quiz 1 (pp. 2-11)  Reflect 5: Lesson 1: “Photo Stories” (pp. 2-11)  EMI: Introduce English Score Week 3  Quiz 2 (pp. 12-23)  Reflect 5: Lesson 1: “Photo Stories” (pp. 12-23) Week 4  (Pre-Test) 前測? Week 5  Video-Recorded Short Talk 1 due (video recording on the topic related to Lesson 1; two minutes)  Quiz 3 (pp. 24-33)  Reflect 5: Lesson 2: “The Circular Economy” (pp. 24-33) Week 6  Quiz 4 (pp. 34-45)  Reflect 5: Lesson 2: “The Circular Economy” (pp. 34-45) Week 7  Midterm exam  Video-Recorded Short Talk 2 due (video recording on the topic related to Lesson 2; two minutes) Week 8  Film: Wall-E  Write a film review/ analysis Week 9  Quiz 5 (pp. 46-55)  Reflect 5: Lesson 3: “Changing History” (pp. 46-55) Week 10  Quiz 6 (pp. 56-67)  Reflect 5: Lesson 3: “Changing History” (pp. 56-67) Week 11  Video-Recorded Short Talk 3 due (video recording on the topic related to Lesson 3; two minutes)  Quiz 7 (pp. 68-77)  Reflect 5: Lesson 4: “Leading Businesses” (pp. 68-77) Week 12  Quiz 8 (pp. 78-89)  Reflect 5: Lesson 4: “Leading Businesses” (pp. 78-89) Week 13  Group Presentation Discussion Week 14  Group Presentation Week 15  Students Taking English Score Week 16  Final Exam self-directed learning    02.Viewing multimedia materials related to industry and academia.
Evaluation
(1) Quizzes: 10% (2) Group Presentation: 10% (3) Video-Recorded Short Talk: 15% (4) Freshman English Pre-Test: 10% (5) English Score: 5% (6) Midterm Exam: 20% (7) Final Exam: 20% (8) Attendance & Class Participation: 10%
Textbook & other References
 Jessica Williams. Reflect: Reading and Writing 5. National Geographic Learning, 2022.
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Office Hours
Tue 10:00~12:00, and by appointment
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