| 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 |
2026-SPRING |
| Course Description |
Professional Communication in English is designed to equip graduate students with advanced communication competencies essential for academic and professional contexts where English is the primary medium of instruction and interaction. The course develops students’ proficiency in academic writing, oral presentations, professional networking, and interpersonal communication, alongside other key domains of professional discourse. Through a combination of interactive lectures, collaborative discussions, and hands-on training, students will learn to communicate ideas with clarity, precision, and confidence. A key component of the course is the planning and organization of a research conference, which provides an authentic platform for students to present scholarly work, articulate research findings effectively, and engage diverse academic and professional audiences.
【Syllabus】https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OJ7Xv84TryaKDrREqpmbCt8L1pmLPh2e/view |
| Prerequisites |
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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 will:
1. develop graduate students’ advanced proficiency in professional and academic communication in English through the production of clear, coherent, and discipline-appropriate written, oral, and interpersonal discourse;
2. enhance students’ ability to design and deliver effective research-based presentations and engage in professional networking with diverse academic and professional audiences.
3. enable students to apply principles of professional communication in authentic scholarly contexts by planning, organizing, and participating in a research conference that effectively disseminates research findings. |
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| topic Discussion/Production |
| Exercises |
| Discussion |
| Practicum |
| Lecturing |
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| Written Presentation |
| Attendance |
| Oral Presentation |
| Quiz |
| Assignment |
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| Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule |
| Week |
Course Content |
| Week 1 |
Orientation |
| Week 2 |
I. Foundations of Professional Communication |
| Week 3 |
II. Organizational and Intercultural Communication
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| Week 4 |
III. Conference Planning (Lecture)
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| Week 5 |
IV. A. Actual Event Planning
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| Week 6 |
IV. B. Presentation of Conference Plan |
| Week 7 |
V. Digital Communication for Conferences
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| Week 8 |
Midterm Examination |
| Week 9 |
VI. A. Call for Research Paper Presentation/Invitation to Speakers |
| Week 10 |
VI. A. Call for Research Paper Presentation |
| Week 11 |
VI. A. Call for Research Paper Presentation |
| Week 12 |
VI. B. Screening of Research Papers |
| Week 13 |
VI. C. Finalization of Accepted Paper Presentations |
| Week 14 |
VI. D. Preparations for the Conference |
| Week 15 |
VII. Simulation and Conference Proper |
| Week 16 |
VIII. Submission of Report and Documentation |
self-directed
learning |
01.Participation in professional forums, lectures, and corporate sharing sessions related to industry-government-academia-research exchange activities.
03.Preparing presentations or reports related to industry and academia.
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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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