NCHU Course Outline

Course Name	(中) 英語溝通與表達(0917)
	(Eng.) English Communication and Expression
Offering Dept	Language Center
Course Type	Required	Credits	2	Teacher	HSIN, CHENG-HUNG
Department	General	Language	中/英文	Semester	2025-FALL
Course Description	This course is designed to enhance students’ English communication skills with a strong focus on practical listening and speaking abilities. Students will also engage with short readings, videos, and podcasts before each class as preparation, allowing them to practice reading alongside listening and speaking. Using interactive and theme-based units, the course encourages students to apply English in meaningful, real-world contexts. Through class discussions, group presentations, and project-based tasks, students will not only strengthen their communicative competence but also develop the confidence to use English in both academic and everyday settings. The course emphasizes active participation, creativity, and learner autonomy, aiming to help students build sustainable strategies for lifelong English learning.
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 course, students will be able to: 1. Communicate effectively in English on a variety of real-world topics, ranging from personal interests to global issues. 2. Develop critical listening and speaking skills necessary for interactive discussions, presentations, and cross-cultural communication. 3. Gain experience in collaborative learning through group projects, role-plays, and peer feedback. 4. Build independent learning habits by engaging in self-directed tasks and making use of multimedia resources to enhance English proficiency outside the classroom. 5. Increase confidence in using English as a tool for personal expression, cultural exchange, and professional preparation.			topic Discussion/Production Networking/Distance Education Discussion Lecturing	Attendance Oral Presentation Assignment Quiz
Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content Week 1 9/11 Orientation (course objectives, grading policy, and how we proceed with the semester) Icebreaker and chit-chat (self-introduction: the instructor and students) Find your working group Week 2 9/18 Topic 1: Digital Life and Gaming Week 3 9/25 In-class presentations and discussions on Topic 1. Week 4 10/2 Topic 2: Tourism and Travels Week 5 10/9 In-class presentations and discussions on Topic 2. Week 6 10/16 English proficiency pre-test - the test week may be subject to change - more details will be made available by the NCHU Language Center Week 7 10/23 Preparing for the midterm Week 8 10/30 Midterm (project presentations) Week 9 11/6 Topic 3: Music and Entertainment Week 10 11/13 In-class presentations and discussions on Topic 3. Week 11 11/20 Topic 4: Environment & Sustainability Week 12 11/27 In-class presentations and discussions on Topic 4. Week 13 12/4 Topic 5: Science and Technology Week 14 12/11 In-class presentations and discussions on Topic 5. Week 15 12/18 Final exam (project presentations) Week 16 12/25 Constitution Day (no class) self-directed learning    02.Viewing multimedia materials related to industry and academia. Independent study: - EnglishScore - LiveABC英語檢定網 (https://lc.nchu.edu.tw/link.php)
Evaluation
- Attendance 5% - Class participation 30% - Pre-test 10% - In-class presentations 10% (instructor-, self-, and peer-evaluated) - Midterm presentation 15% - Final presentation 20% - Independent study: 1. EnglishScore 5% 2. LiveABC英語檢定網 5% - Optional: Complete all weekly missions to earn 5 more points! *Please note that this class is designed to be highly interactive, and your thoughts are valued. The instructor strongly encourages students to speak up for class participation.
Textbook & other References
handouts/online resources (include, but not limited to, materials such as The Economist, Voice of America, trending news (CNN/BBC/Al-Jazeera/DW, etc), TED talks, podcast, and Youtube videos on current events)
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website
iLearning3.0 https://lms2020.nchu.edu.tw/
Office Hours
by appointment
Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs(Link URL)
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