NCHU Course Outline

Course Name	(中) 英語溝通與表達(0939)
	(Eng.) English Communication and Expression
Offering Dept	Language Center
Course Type	Required	Credits	2	Teacher	LIAO, CHEN NING
Department	General	Language	English	Semester	2025-FALL
Course Description	本課程旨在幫助學生深入理解並實踐英語溝通技巧。課程強調在一般情境（包括日常生活和校園課室）下所需的基本表達技能發展。學生將學習如何提高口語自信，參與各種口語溝通活動，如角色扮演和小組討論，並在現實情境中練習溝通策略。課程還將涵蓋有效提問以及如何給予和接受反饋等關鍵性溝通技巧。本課程採用分級教學，適合英語程度為 CEFR B1~B2 的學生修習。This course aims to help students gain a deep understanding and practical application of English communication skills. It emphasizes the development of fundamental expression skills needed in general situations, including daily life and classroom settings. Students will learn how to build speaking confidence and participate in various oral communication activities, such as role-playing and group discussions, practicing communication strategies in real-life contexts. The course will also cover essential communication skills like effective questioning and how to give and receive feedback. The course is designed with multiple levels to accommodate students with English proficiency ranging from CEFR B1 to B2.
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
本課程幫助學生達到以下目標： 1.發展基本表達技能； 2.建立口語自信； 3.提升實用溝通策略； 4.改進提問技巧； 5.掌握反饋技巧。 The course has the following objectives: 1.develop fundamental expression skills; 2.build speaking confidence; 3.enhance practical communication strategies; 4.improve questioning techniques; 5.master feedback skills.			topic Discussion/Production Exercises Discussion Lecturing	Attendance Oral Presentation Assignment Quiz Other
Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content Week 1 Course overview; Icebreaker and introduction to the course syllabus Week 2 Unit 1; Building speaking confidence; Divide into groups: engaging in practice sessions through reading and video material. Week 3 Unit 2; Practice digesting main idea and reasoning via group discussion and sharing; Overcoming the fear of speaking. Week 4 Course review and quiz 1 Week 5 Pre-test (前測) Week 6 Unit 3; Improving conversation skills: interpreting a writer/speaker’s statement; techniques for evaluating and justifying an opinion. Week 7 Unit 4; Mastering inferring reasons and reflecting on own experience; sharing opinions and providing reasons and explanations. Week 8 Midterm Examination Week 9 Unit 5; Speaking in class: Applying information after participating in group discussion; reflecting on possibilities through role-play. Week 10 Unit 6; Improving strategies in discussion: deep dive in conversation through starting, sustaining, and concluding discussions; practice inferring meaning and evaluating information. Week 11 Course review and quiz 2 Week 12 Presentation Week 13 Unit 7; Employing discourse markers to highlight comparisons and contrasts; practice analyzing statements and synthesizing information. Week 14 Unit 8; Practicing how to describe problems and propose solutions; researching solutions to possible problems. Week 15 Course review; Practicing how to shift topics and return to previous points; comparing and synthesizing information Week 16 Final Examination self-directed learning    05.Participation in various workshops organized by different departments of NCHU. 使用AI工具製作英文海報
Evaluation
1.課堂參與及出席Participation and Attendance: 10% (Please note that if a student misses more than five classes, each absence will result in a 3-point loss from the semester grade.) 2.作業及小考Assignments and Quizzes: 30% 3.期中考及口頭簡報Midterm Examination and Oral presentation: 25% 4.前測Pre-test: 15% 5.期末考Final Examination: 20%
Textbook & other References
L. Blass, M. Vargo, and I. Wisniewska, 21st Century Reading (Level 3); ISBN：9781305265714
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website
依授課老師而定(TBA); iLearning 3.0
Office Hours
Before and after each lesson in the classroom and through email
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