NCHU Course Outline
Course Name (中) 英語溝通與表達(0915)
(Eng.) English Communication and Expression
Offering Dept Language Center
Course Type Required Credits 2 Teacher CHANG,YUH-FANG
Department General Language English Semester 2025-FALL
Course Description This course aims to develop students' spoken English proficiency for academic contexts. Students will engage in listening and speaking tasks commonly encountered in university settings, such as participating in discussions, giving presentations, expressing opinions, and following lectures.
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
- Strengthen students’ ability to communicate effectively in academic settings.
- Develop discussion, presentation, and critical listening skills in English.
- Build confidence in participating in classroom discourse and academic conversations.
topic Discussion/Production
Discussion
Lecturing
Attendance
Oral Presentation
Assignment
Quiz
Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content
Week 1 Introductions
Week 2 Campus Life & University Systems
Week 3 Academic Small Talk
Week 4 Giving Academic Opinions
Week 5 Listening to Lectures
Week 6 Describing Research Topics
Week 7 Making Academic Requests
Week 8 Midterm
Week 9 Expressing Agreement & Disagreement
Week 10 Giving Instructions in Academic Contexts
Week 11 Problem Solving in Study Groups
Week 12 Participating in Seminars
Week 13 Interpreting Graphs and Charts
Week 14 Debating Academic Issues
Week 15 Debating Academic Issues
Week 16 Final Presentations
self-directed
learning
   02.Viewing multimedia materials related to industry and academia.
   03.Preparing presentations or reports related to industry and academia.
1.Viewing multimedia materials related to SDGs and write reports.
2.Englishscore
Evaluation
- Class Participation & Oral Interaction: 30%
- Midterm Group Presentation: 20%
- Weekly Task Completion: 20%
- Final Presentation: 20%
- Self & Peer Evaluation: 10%
Textbook & other References
Interaction 2: Listening and Speaking
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website
N/A
Office Hours
Monday 9:00-10:00
Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs(Link URL)
02.Viewing multimedia materials related to industry and academia.
   03.Preparing presentations or reports related to industry and academia.
include experience courses:N
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