NCHU Course Outline
Course Name (中) 學術英文說寫(2401)
(Eng.) Academic English：Speaking and Writing
Offering Dept Language Center
Course Type Required Credits 2 Teacher Liu Fang-Jeng
Department General Language English Semester 2025-FALL
Course Description This course develops students’ ability to communicate effectively in academic English through speaking and writing. The course is structured around four key academic text types: description, review/summarization, problem–solution, and argumentation. In the first half, students build these skills in writing. In the second half, they transform their written work into structured PowerPoint presentations, refining both visual design and academic delivery.
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
By the end of the course, students will be able to:
1.Identify and apply organizational structures for description, review, problem–solution, and argumentation.
2.Use academic English accurately in both writing and speaking.
3.Summarize and synthesize ideas with proper citation.
4.Create and deliver clear, engaging PowerPoint presentations based on academic writing.
5.Reflect on their progress and adapt based on feedback.
topic Discussion/Production
Discussion
Lecturing
Written Presentation
Oral Presentation
Assignment
Quiz
Other
Attendance
Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content
Week 1 Course intro: Self-introduction & goals
Week 2 Description : Descriptive language & visuals: places, processes, data
In-class: Mini descriptive presentation
Week 3 Review 1: Summary vs. paraphrase
In-class: Mini descriptive presentation
Week 4 National Holiday, No class
Week 5 National Holiday, No class
Week 6 Review 2: Synthesizing short texts
Week 7 Drafting the Report(Review Writing): Outline & first draft
Week 8 Review Writing Finalization: Submit written report
Week 9 Structure of an Academic Talk
Week 10 Problem-Solution Structure 1: Identifying problems & proposing solutions
In-class: Mini presentation
Week 11 Problem-Solution Structure 2: Identifying problems & proposing solutions
In-class: Mini presentation
Week 12 Argument structure 1: Expressing opinions; agreeing/disagreeing
In-class: Mini presentation
Week 13 Argument structure 2: Expressing opinions; agreeing/disagreeing
In-class: Mini presentation
Week 14 Outline Presentation for the Final (PPT)
Week 15 Final Oral PPT Presentations (Session 1)
Week 16 Final Oral PPT Presentations (Session 2)
self-directed
learning		    02.Viewing multimedia materials related to industry and academia.
Evaluation
1. Inclass activities: inclass worksheets, mini presentations 25%
2. Midterm Writing (draft) 10%
3. Midterm Writing (final version) 25%
4. Final PPT Oral Presentation 30%
5. Outline for Final Presentation 10%
Textbook & other References
Course handouts (provided by instructor)
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website
ilearning3.0
Office Hours
Tuesday: 10-12/ Wednesday: 10-12/ 14-16
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