NCHU Course Outline

Course Name	(中) 大一英文(1516)
	(Eng.) Freshman English
Offering Dept	Continuing Bachelor Program in Foreign Languages and Literatures
Course Type	Required	Credits	2	Teacher	LIN,YU-CYUN
Department	Continuing Bachelor Program in Foreign Languages and Literatures(N)Undergraduate	Language	中/英文	Semester	2025-FALL
Course Description	This course is designed to help English majors develop a professional skill set for their future careers through a series of training sessions. Students are expected to make consistent efforts to excel in English speaking, listening, writing, and reading. Ultimately, they will gain the confidence to engage in cultural analysis, syntax analysis, translation tasks, and creative writing.
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
This course is designed to help students study English by broadening their views and acquiring knowledge especially in the aspects of western culture. Discussions of different topics relating to different fields are highly encouraged
Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content Week 1 Course Introductions Week 2 Rules about Syntax LESSON 1 DIFFERENCES THAT DON’T DIVIDE Week 3 Rules about Syntax2 LESSON 1 DIFFERENCES THAT DON’T DIVIDE Week 4 LESSON 1 DIFFERENCES THAT DON’T DIVIDE Week 5 UNIT 1 LESSON 2 SHOULD YOU SWIPE? Week 6 UNIT 1 LESSON 2 SHOULD YOU SWIPE? Week 7 UNIT 2 LESSON 1 THE BUSINESS OF SHARING Week 8 UNIT 2 LESSON 1 THE BUSINESS OF SHARING Week 9 Mid-term Exam Week 10 UNIT 2 LESSON 2 THE FREEDOM TO WORK Week 11 UNIT 2 LESSON 2 THE FREEDOM TO WORK Week 12 UNIT 3 LESSON 1 PEOPLE OVER PROFITS Week 13 UNIT 3 LESSON 1 PEOPLE OVER PROFITS Week 14 UNIT 3 LESSON 2 HOLD OUT ON HANDOUTS Week 15 UNIT 4 LESSON 1 HOW DO YOU LIKE ME NOW? Week 16 Final Exam self-directed learning    02.Viewing multimedia materials related to industry and academia.    03.Preparing presentations or reports related to industry and academia.
Evaluation
Attendance 10% Participation 10% Assignments & Quizzes 20% Mid-term exam: 25% Final Exam: 25% The pre-recorded presentation showing the results of the self-study for Weeks 17 and 18 — 10% 1. Please note that if you miss all the classes before the add/drop period, you must abide by the class regulations we have publicly discussed. 2. This course focuses on reading and discussing extensive works by great minds, aiming to help English majors develop professional skills for their future careers. Please participate actively and enjoy the process. 3. During our classes, class management is highly valued and emphasized. This is for your benefit and well-being—let’s work together to create a wonderful learning environment. 4. You are welcome to share your opinions with me. I will adapt my teaching accordingly if your suggestions are appropriate and in the best interest of the class.
Textbook & other References
On Point: Critical Thinking Skills for Reading 1 作者：Peggy Anderson/ Jacob Cullen 出版社：文鶴出版有限公司 Second Edition
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website
Office Hours
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01.No Poverty   04.Quality Education   05.Gender Equality include experience courses：N

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