NCHU Course Outline

Course Name	(中) 英語溝通與表達(0923)
	(Eng.) English Communication and Expression
Offering Dept	Language Center
Course Type	Required	Credits	2	Teacher	SHIH,I-MING
Department	General	Language	English	Semester	2026-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 09/07 Introduction to the Course; Introducing Oneself & Others Week 2 09/14 Unit 1: Visual Storytelling Week 3 09/21 Unit 1: Our Visual Brain Week 4 09/28 Teachers’ Day (No Class) Week 5 10/05 Quiz 1; Unit 2: Closing the Circle on Waste Week 6 10/12 大一學生英文能力前測 (English Proficiency Pre-Test) Week 7 10/19 Quiz 2; Unit 3: An Instant Solution (video); Shadowing Week 8 10/26 光復節補假 (No Class) Week 9 11/02 Unit 3: Preserved: From Fermenting to Freeze-drying; 繳交小組名單 Week 10 11/09 Unit 3: The Plastic Revolution Week 11 11/16 Quiz 3; Unit 4: Colombia’s Digital Disruptor; Week 12 11/23 Unit 4: The Shrimp Maker Week 13 11/30 Quiz 4; How to Make a Good Presentation Week 14 12/07 Group Presentation Week 15 12/14 Group Presentation Week 16 12/21 Final Examination self-directed learning    03.Preparing presentations or reports related to industry and academia.
Evaluation
Quizzes: 20% English Proficiency Pre-Test: 15% Oral Presentation: 20% Final Examination: 35% Attendance: 10%
Textbook & other References
教科書： Reflect--Reading & Writing 5 (請到敦煌書局自行購買)
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website
Office Hours
Wed. 15:10~16:00 or by appointment
Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs(Link URL)
include experience courses：N

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