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	Huang, Wan-Ting
Department	General	Language	English	Semester	2026-FALL
Course Description	English Communication and Expression aims to enhance students’ intermediate-level English proficiency with a focus on developing communicative competence for academic contexts. The course emphasizes building basic academic communication skills through structured group discussions on various topics, using student-generated questions and the Quality Talk approach. Through a comprehensive curriculum integrating reading and speaking, students will practice interactive reading of academic texts, express ideas clearly, and ask and respond to authentic questions during discussions. Additionally, the course fosters essential academic skills, including note-taking, critical thinking, collaboration, and presentation, to support students in communicating effectively across a range of academic tasks.
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
In this course, students will: 1. Develop critical reading skills for understanding texts. 2. Reflect on readings to form personal insights. 3. Apply insights gained from readings to discussions and tasks. 4. Express ideas clearly during group discussions. 5. Interpret and present information effectively in academic contexts.			Exercises Discussion Other Lecturing	Attendance Oral Presentation Assignment Quiz
Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content Week 1 Orientation: Course introduction, icebreaker activities, and group formation for discussions. Week 2 Stanford Commencement Address (2005) Week 3 Stanford Commencement Address (2005) Week 4 Before I die I want to … Week 5 Before I die I want to … Week 6 Pre-test全校大一學生英文能力前測 Week 7 Midterm Exam: written test Week 8 Midterm Exam: oral test Week 9 Grit: The power of passion and perseverance Week 10 Grit: The power of passion and perseverance Week 11 Why Perfect Grades Don't Matter Week 12 Why Perfect Grades Don't Matter Week 13 What Makes a Good Life? Week 14 What Makes a Good Life? Week 15 Final exam: written test Week 16 Final exam: oral test self-directed learning    01.Participation in professional forums, lectures, and corporate sharing sessions related to industry-government-academia-research exchange activities.    02.Viewing multimedia materials related to industry and academia.
Evaluation
Attendance & participation & quizzes 40 % Pre-test 15 % Midterm exam 20% Final exam 20 % Group presentation 5 % Extra bonus 1-3 %
Textbook & other References
No textbook is required. Learning materials will be provided
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website
No textbook is required. Learning materials will be provided
Office Hours
By appointment
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