NCHU Course Outline

Course Name	(中) 英語溝通與表達(0914)
	(Eng.) English Communication and Expression
Offering Dept	Language Center
Course Type	Required	Credits	2	Teacher	CHOU, HSING-CHUN
Department	General	Language	English	Semester	2025-FALL
Course Description	This course is designed to enhance students' understanding and practical use of English communication skills. It focuses on building essential speaking abilities for everyday and classroom situations. Through activities like role-plays and group discussions, students will develop confidence in speaking and apply communication strategies in real-life contexts. Key skills such as asking effective questions and giving or receiving feedback will also be addressed. The course is structured across several levels to support learners with English proficiency between CEFR B1 and B2.
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
The course is designed to achieve the following objectives: 1. Strengthen basic speaking and expression abilities; 2. Increase confidence in verbal communication; 3. Advance practical skills for effective interaction; 4. Refine techniques for asking meaningful questions; 5. Develop proficiency in giving and receiving feedback.			topic Discussion/Production Discussion Lecturing	Attendance Oral Presentation Quiz
Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content Week 1 Course overview Week 2 Meeting people and describing character Week 3 Describing photos and making responses Week 4 Pretest Week 5 Finding the main message and describing an experience Week 6 Reacting to stories and describing materials Week 7 Dealing with problems and finding solutions Week 8 Mid-term exam Week 9 Expressing opinions and responding to complaints Week 10 Identifying opinions and describing advantages/disadvantages Week 11 Describing likes/dislikes and priorities Week 12 Making plans and discussing stereotypes Week 13 Planning a vacation Week 14 Oral presentation Week 15 Final exam Week 16 Holiday self-directed learning    02.Viewing multimedia materials related to industry and academia.
Evaluation
1. Participation and Attendance: 10% 2. Quizzes: 25% 3. Midterm Examination: 20% 4. Final Examination: 20% 5. Pretest: 10% 6. English Score: 5% 7. Oral Presentation: 10%
Textbook & other References
Handouts
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website
Office Hours
Wed. 13:10-15:00
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