NCHU Course Outline
Course Name (中) 英語溝通與表達(0922)
(Eng.) English Communication and Expression
Offering Dept Language Center
Course Type Required Credits 2 Teacher SHIH,I-MING
Department General Language 中/英文 Semester 2025-FALL
Course Description This course aims to enhance students' English language proficiency across all four skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing) while simultaneously developing essential communication competencies required for academic success and professional interactions in diverse contexts.
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
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. demonstrate enhanced English language proficiency across receptive and productive skills at a CEFR B2 level;
2. apply effective communication strategies to navigate various academic, professional, and social situations with confidence and clarity;
3. develop critical thinking and analytical skills through engaging with diverse English-language materials and complex communicative tasks;
4. exhibit increased cultural awareness and sensitivity in their communication, adapting their style to different contexts and audiences.
Networking/Distance Education
Exercises
Discussion
Attendance
Oral Presentation
Assignment
Quiz
Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content
Week 1 Introduction to the Course; Introducing Oneself & Others
Week 2 Unit 1: Visual Storytelling; The Story of Steve McCurry (outside reading)
Week 3 Unit 1: Our Visual Brain
Week 4 Make-up holiday for Teacher’s Day (no class)
Week 5 Mid-Autumn Festival (no class)
Week 6 大一學生英文能力前測 (English Proficiency Pre-Test)
Week 7 Quiz 1; Unit 2: Closing the Circle on Waste
Week 8 Unit 2: The Rise of Usership; 繳交小組名單
Week 9 Quiz 2; 前測成績公布; From coffee to surgery to universities: 10 Muslim inventions (outside reading, available on iLearning)
Week 10 EnglishScore CoreSkills
Week 11 Unit 3: Preserved: From Fermenting to Freeze-drying; Quiz 3
Week 12 Unit 4: Colombia’s Digital Disruptor 本週完成自主學習任務
Week 13 Unit 4: The Shrimp Makers; Quiz 4
Week 14 Group Presentations (Groups 1-4)
Week 15 Group Presentations (Groups 5-8)
Week 16 Final Examination
self-directed
learning		 請於課餘時間自行參加EnglishScore檢測
Evaluation
Quizzes: 30%
English Proficiency Pre-Test: 10%
Self-Directed Learning (EnglishScore): 5%
Oral Presentation: 20%
Final Examination: 25%
Attendance: 10%
Textbook & other References
教科書：
Reflect--Reading & Writing 5 (請到敦煌書局自行購買)
參考書籍：
English for Interacting on Campus (EIC) (可到本校圖書館網站下載)
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website

Office Hours
Wed. 15:10~16:00 or by appointment
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Update Date, year/month/day：2025/12/01 12:26:11 Printed Date, year/month/day：2025 / 12 / 20
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