NCHU Course Outline
Course Name (中) 英語溝通與表達(0907)
(Eng.) English Communication and Expression
Offering Dept Language Center
Course Type Required Credits 2 Teacher Huang, Wan-Ting
Department General Language 中/英文 Semester 2025-FALL
Course Description English Communication and Expression aims to enhance students’ intermediate-level English proficiency with a focus on developing communicative competence for academic contexts. The course emphasizes building basic academic communication skills through structured group discussions on various topics, using student-generated questions and the Quality Talk approach. Through a comprehensive curriculum integrating reading and speaking, students will practice interactive reading of academic texts, express ideas clearly, and ask and respond to authentic questions during discussions. Additionally, the course fosters essential academic skills, including note-taking, critical thinking, collaboration, and presentation, to support students in communicating effectively across a range of academic tasks.
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
In this course, students will:

1. Develop critical reading skills for understanding texts.

2. Reflect on readings to form personal insights.

3. Apply insights gained from readings to discussions and tasks.

4. Express ideas clearly during group discussions.

5. Interpret and present information effectively in academic contexts.
Exercises
Discussion
Other
Lecturing
Attendance
Oral Presentation
Assignment
Quiz
Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content
Week 1 Orientation: Course introduction, icebreaker activities, and group formation for discussions.
Week 2 Introduction to student-generated questioning (SGQ) and group practice
Unit 1
Week 3 Unit 1
Week 4 Pre-test全校大一學生英文能力前測
Week 5 Unit 1
Week 6 Unit 2
Week 7 Unit 2
Week 8 Midterm Exam
Week 9 Unit 3
Week 10 Unit 3
Week 11 Unit 4
Week 12 Unit 4
Week 13 Review
Week 14 Presentation (1)
Week 15 Presentation (2)
Week 16 Final Exam
self-directed
learning		 EnglishScore 測驗
Evaluation
Attendance & participation & quizzes 30 %
Pre-test 10 %
Midterm exam 20%
Final exam 20 %
Group presentation 15%
Self-directed Learning: EnglishScore English proficiency test 5%
Textbook & other References
Pathways 3 Reading, Writing & Critical Thinking
* The textbook will be used for two semesters: First semester: Unit 1~5: Second semester: Unit 6~10)
* Students can purchase the textbook from the Caves Books store on campus.
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website

Office Hours

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