NCHU Course Outline

Course Name	(中) 英語聽講(1004)
	(Eng.) English Listening and Speaking
Offering Dept	Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures
Course Type	Elective	Credits	2	Teacher	邱幸珍
Department	Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures/Undergraduate	Language	English	Semester	2025-FALL
Course Description	This course provides systematic practice through dialogues, short talks, and extended passages. Students will train to listen at natural speed, identify main ideas and details, recognize implied meaning, and develop strategies for handling unfamiliar vocabulary. Dictation exercises improve accuracy in spelling and grammar, while note-taking and summarizing skills prepare students for academic and professional listening situations.
Prerequisites				self-directed learning in the course	N

Relevance of Course Objectives and Core Learning Outcomes(%)			Teaching and Assessment Methods for Course Objectives
Course Objectives	Competency Indicators	Ratio(%)	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
- Understand and interpret high-intermediate conversational and academic English. - Accurately transcribe spoken passages through dictation. - Expand recognition and use of vocabulary and expressions. - Take effective listening notes and summarize key information. - Identify implied meaning and speaker intent. - Build confidence and fluency in listening. - Develop strategies for continued listening improvement.	1.Foreign language skills 3.Communication and presentation skills	50 50	Discussion Lecturing	Attendance Assignment Quiz Oral Presentation
Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content Week 1 Introduction, group & seat arrangement & Unit 1 – Listening for Gist Week 2 Unit 2 – Detailed Listening, vocabulary review & Dictation Practice Week 3 Units 3–4 – Long Dialogue Comprehension: Summarizing, note-taking, main idea vs. details. Week 4 Review & Unit 5 – Real-life Listening: Reinforce skills, gist + detail practice. Week 5 Units 6–7 – Vocabulary in Context: Dictation plus vocabulary recycling Week 6 Units 8–9 – Inference & Speaker Attitude: Tone, intention, implied meaning Week 7 Unit 10 – Academic Listening Strategies: Lectures/explanations; note-taking Week 8 Unit 11 – Extended Listening: Summarizing long passages, key points vs. details Week 9 Mid-Semester Exam: Covers Units 1–9 Week 10 Unit 12 – Authentic Dialogues: Natural-speed listening; role-playing Week 11 Unit 13 – Speed & Comprehension Balance: Faster audio; gist + detail Week 12 Unit 14 – Integrated Practice: Apply vocabulary, dictation, summarizing Week 13 Unit 15 – Consolidation: Review strategies, problem-solving with difficult passages Week 14 Unit 16 – Final Unit Content: Practice and exam preparation; mock test Week 15 Review & Self-Reflection: Full review; strategy workshop, Q&A Week 16 Final Exam: Covers Units 10–16; comprehensive assessment self-directed learning    03.Preparing presentations or reports related to industry and academia. Instruction: You will take part in a role-playing activity where you plan and conduct a simulated interview. Work with a partner or in small groups to prepare your questions and responses. Make sure to stay in character and use appropriate language for a formal or semi-formal interview setting.
Evaluation
Grade Distribution: Attendance & Participation: 35% (better not be absent more than 3 times), Quizzes: 20%, Assignment 15% Mid-term & Final exam 30%
Textbook & other References
Wilsen, J. (2018) Listening PRO 2, Cengage ISBN: 9789869586184
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website
Office Hours
By appointment
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