| Course Name |
(中) 英語專業溝通(8292) |
| (Eng.) Professional Communication in English |
| Offering Dept |
International Doctoral Program in Agriculture |
| Course Type |
Elective |
Credits |
2 |
Teacher |
RONDA B. TULLAY ect. |
| Department |
International Doctoral Program in AgriculturePh.D |
Language |
English |
Semester |
2025-SPRING |
| Course Description |
本課程旨在為研究生提供基本的溝通技巧訓練，有助學生在以英語為教學及交流媒介的學術和專業環境中取得成功。透過引人入勝的講座、小組討論和實作訓練，學生將在學術寫作、演講、社交和人際溝通等專業溝通領域獲得專業知識。此外，本課程亦涵蓋學術場合中的演講技巧訓練，例如有效傳達研究成果並吸引多樣化受眾的演講。課程內容包括使用視覺輔助工具、應對提問及管理演講焦慮等技巧。
This course is designed to equip graduate students with the fundamental communication skills necessary for success in academic and professional settings where English is the medium of teaching and communication. Students will gain expertise in academic writing, presentations, networking, and interpersonal communication, among other areas of professional communication, through engaging lectures, group discussions, and hands-on training. Additionally, the course includes organizing a research conference to serve as avenue for delivering presentations that effectively communicate research findings and engage diverse audiences.
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| Prerequisites |
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self-directed learning in the course |
N |
| Relevance of Course Objectives and Core Learning Outcomes(%) |
Teaching and Assessment Methods for Course Objectives |
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Competency Indicators |
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Teaching Methods |
Assessment Methods |
This course will:
1. provide students with strategies on effective communication to build professional relationships, engage in academic discussions, and participate effectively in presentations in seminars and conferences.
2. provide opportunities tor students to develop inter-cultural communication, give and receive feedback on their communication skills;
3. communicate confidently and effectively in English, both within their academic studies and in their future professional careers.
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| topic Discussion/Production |
| Exercises |
| Discussion |
| Practicum |
| Lecturing |
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| Written Presentation |
| Attendance |
| Oral Presentation |
| Quiz |
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| Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule |
| Week |
Course Content |
| Week 1 |
Orientation |
| Week 2 |
I. Introduction to Professional Communication
A. The Nature of Professional Communication
B. Areas of Professional Communication
D. Organizational Communication
Communication Networks
Channels of Communication
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| Week 3 |
E.Intercultural Communication
II.Written Communication
Rhetoric and Composition
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| Week 4 |
III.Professional Communication in Academic Papers
A.Journal Format
B.Basic Peer-Review and Critiquing
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| Week 5 |
IV.Business Correspondences
A.Business Letters in the Workplace
B. Minutes of the Meeting
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| Week 6 |
V.Events Organization and Management
A.Planning the Committee
B.Developing the Theme
C.Planning the Budget
D.Choosing Form and Style
E.Selecting Speakers
F.Creating Detailed Program
VI.Oral Communication in Professional Networks
A.Hosting
B.Oral Pitching and Research Presentations
Presentation of Final Plan
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| Week 7 |
第7週 VII.Digital Communication
A. Setting up Registration
B. Developing Event Website
C. Promoting the Event
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| Week 8 |
Midterm Examination |
| Week 9 |
Student’s Field Work |
| Week 10 |
Student’s Field Work |
| Week 11 |
Presentations of Student’s Output |
| Week 12 |
Presentations of Student’s Output |
| Week 13 |
Student’s Field Work |
| Week 14 |
Student’s Field Work |
| Week 15 |
Preparations for the Conference |
| Week 16 |
Research Conference ( June 4-5) |
| Week 17 |
Wrap and Documentation |
| Week 18 |
Submission of Documentation |
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| Evaluation |
| NCHU evaluation standards |
| Textbook & other References |
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| Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website |
| Google Classroom |
| Office Hours |
| Blended learning |
| Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs(Link URL) |
| 04.Quality Education 10.Reduced Inequalities 17.Partnerships for the Goals | include experience courses：N |
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