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 2026-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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Networking/Distance Education
Exercises
Lecturing
Discussion
topic Discussion/Production
Quiz
Written Presentation
Oral Presentation
Assignment
Attendance
Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content
Week 1 Key methods to read research papers effectively
Week 2 Active reading approaches
Week 3 Effective critical reading and note-making (Chiou)
Week 4 Reading abstract I
Week 5 Reading abstract II
Week 6 Reading abstract III
Week 7 Midterm
Week 8 How to improve your reading comprehension
Week 9 Reading specific scientific papers - Influenza virus
Week 10 Reading specific scientific papers - Autoimmune diseases
Week 11 Reading specific scientific papers - Huntington disease and its therapy
Week 12 Reading specific scientific papers - Treating cancers using oncolytic viruses
Week 13 Directed reading in special topic I-Organoid culture
Week 14 Directed reading in special topic II
Week 15 Directed reading in special topic III
Week 16 Self-directed learning and studying in the course
Final overview
self-directed
learning
   02.Viewing multimedia materials related to industry and academia.
   03.Preparing presentations or reports related to industry and academia.
   05.Participation in various workshops organized by different departments of NCHU.

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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