NCHU Course Outline
Course Name (中) 英語溝通與表達(0936)
(Eng.) English Communication and Expression
Offering Dept Language Center
Course Type Required Credits 2 Teacher HSIEH,HSIN-YI
Department General Language English Semester 2025-FALL
Course Description This course aims to help students gain a deep understanding and practical application of English communication skills. It emphasizes the development of fundamental expression skills needed in general situations, including daily life and classroom settings. Students will learn how to build speaking confidence and participate in various oral communication activities, such as role-playing and group discussions, practicing communication strategies in real-life contexts. The course will also cover essential communication skills like effective questioning and how to give and receive feedback. The course is designed with multiple levels to accommodate students with English proficiency ranging from CEFR B1 to 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 has the following objectives:
1. develop fundamental expression skills;
2. build speaking confidence;
3. enhance practical communication strategies;
4. improve questioning techniques;
5. master feedback skills.
topic Discussion/Production
Networking/Distance Education
Exercises
Discussion
Lecturing
Attendance
Oral Presentation
Assignment
Quiz
Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content
Week 1 A. Course Description and Introduction
B. Grouping
C. Summer Vacation Chat
D. Casual Topic Discussion

Ps. A more detailed version of syllabus will be introduced in class and uploaded to iLearning when the new semester commences.
Week 2 Unit 1: A World of Difference
Week 3 Unit 2: The Work Week
Week 4 Unit 3: Good Times, Bad Times
Week 5 Unit 4: Getting It Right
Week 6 NCHU Language Center Pre-Test
Week 7 Unit 5: Our Changing World
Week 8 Unit 6: What Matters to Me
Week 9 Unit 7: Passions and Fashions
Week 10 Unit 8: No Fear!
Week 11 Unit 9: It Depends How You Look at It
Week 12 Unit 10: All Things High Tech
Week 13 Unit 11: Seeing Is Believing
Week 14 Unit 12: Telling It Like It Is
Week 15 Final Progress Review:
1. Listening
2. Oral Recording
Week 16 Final Result (On-Line)
self-directed
learning		    02.Viewing multimedia materials related to industry and academia.
   03.Preparing presentations or reports related to industry and academia.
Evaluation
Evaluations (tentative):
30%: Attendance and Class Participation
25%: Quizzes and Assignments
10%: LC Test
5%: LC EnglishScore
30%: Final Progress Review
Textbook & other References
A. Liz and John Soars, American Headway, vol. 3 3rd ed. (Oxford: Oxford UP, 2016). (available at the Caves Books on campus or on the website~ http://www.mytb.com.tw/)

B. In addition to the content from the textbook, selected recent news articles will be introduced as supplementary materials, allowing students to practice their communication skills in response to both academic and real-life situations.
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website
NCHU iLearning (https://lms2020.nchu.edu.tw/)
Office Hours
15:00-17:00, Tuesday
Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs(Link URL)
01.No Poverty   02.Zero Hunger   03.Good Health and Well-Being   04.Quality Education   05.Gender Equality   10.Reduced Inequalities   13.Climate Action   16.Peace and Justiceinclude experience courses：N
Please respect the intellectual property rights and use the materials legally.Please respect gender equality.
Update Date, year/month/day：2025/08/14 17:51:27 Printed Date, year/month/day：2025 / 8 / 19
The second-hand book website：http://www.myub.com.tw/