NCHU Course Outline
Course Name (中) 進階文獻導讀(6469)
(Eng.) Advanced Directed Reading
Offering Dept Graduate Institute of Microbiology and Public Health
Course Type Elective Credits 2 Teacher SHIOW-HER CHIOU
Department Graduate Institute of Microbiology and Public Health/Graduate Language English Semester 2025-SPRING
Course Description In this course, we will introduce efficient reading approaches for scientific articles. Students will also practice and refine English pronunciation and intonation during reading interesting scientific articles.
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
Learning efficient approaches for reading scientific articles as well as refining English pronunciation and intonation. Read key points of scientific articles and abstracts
1.Professional knowledge in microbiology and public health.
2.Ability to conduct experiments in microbiology, public health, biochemistry and molecular biology.
3.Ability to read research articles in English or Chinese.
4.Ability of logical thinking and lifelong learning.
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Assignment
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Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content
Week 1 Key methods to read research papers effectively
Week 2 Analyzing and composing Abstracts I
Week 3 Analyzing and composing Abstract II
Week 4 Active reading approaches and note-making
Week 5 Analyzing and composing Abstract III
Week 6 Study less and study smart
Week 7 Special topic I
Week 8 Mid term
Week 9 Special topic II
Week 10 Special topic III
Week 11 Special topic IV
Week 12 Special topic V
Week 13 Special topic VI
Week 14 Special topic VII
Week 15 Active discussion on special topics
Week 16 Self-directed learning in the course
Week 17 Self-directed learning in the course
Week 18 Final overview
Evaluation
Weekly practices, quizzes, answers, and open discussion
Textbook & other References
Updated articles
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website
Powerpoint slides, handouts
http://www.gimph.nchu.edu.tw/chinese.htm
Office Hours
Wednesday 8:10 - 10:00 am (Please reserve an appointment in advance.)
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