| Course Name |
(中) 英文演說與溝通(0642) |
| (Eng.) English Speech and Communication |
| Offering Dept |
General Education Center |
| Course Type |
Required |
Credits |
2 |
Teacher |
CHEN JHAO LIANG |
| Department |
General |
Language |
English |
Semester |
2026-SPRING |
| Course Description |
This course is designed to strengthen students’ English public speaking competence and overall oral communication skills across a range of academic and professional contexts. The course places particular emphasis on mastering high-frequency lexical chunks and natural English intonation, which will be developed through structured practice and task-based activities.
Students will examine the key elements that make speeches and presentations effective, as well as common pitfalls that undermine clarity and impact. Core topics include organizing speech content logically, designing clear and professional slides, describing charts and data accurately, and delivering ideas with appropriate stress, rhythm, and intonation. To improve pronunciation and fluency, students will engage in neo-shadowing practice to better approximate native speaker speech patterns.
The course also addresses non-verbal communication skills such as eye contact and body language, along with strategies to reduce overuse of filler words. In addition, students will learn how to identify and internalize lexical chunks from authentic English audio and video materials in order to enhance listening skills and strengthen auditory memory.
Course materials will be provided through a shared Google Doc, and no textbook purchase is required. Weekly recording assignments will be submitted via the university iLearning website. As a capstone requirement, each student will deliver a speech or presentation to demonstrate and apply the skills developed throughout the course. |
| Prerequisites |
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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 |
| Upon completing the course, students will be equipped to deliver impactful speeches and presentations in English and to speak with clarity, confidence, and composure. |
| 1.Humanities Literacy |
| 3.Communication Skills |
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| Lecturing |
| Discussion |
| Exercises |
| topic Discussion/Production |
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| Oral Presentation |
| Attendance |
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| Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule |
| Week |
Course Content |
| Week 1 |
Week 1 Orientation and what students are required to do this semester
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| Week 2 |
Week 2 Speech Tip: The Ice-breaker; how to avoid using filler words
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| Week 3 |
Week 3 Speech Tip: How to Organize Your speech/presentation; how to do neo-shadowing
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| Week 4 |
Week 4 Speech Tip: How to Get to the Point; the block structure; student presentations
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| Week 5 |
Week 5 Speech Tip: How to Say It; how to describe charts and say big numbers; student presentations
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| Week 6 |
Week 6 Speech Tip: Your Body Speaks; working on your audio memory; student presentations
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| Week 7 |
Week 7 Speech Tip: Vocal Variety; working on your audio memory; student presentations
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| Week 8 |
Week 8 Mid-term Exam
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| Week 9 |
Week 9 Speech Tip: Research Your Topic; working on your audio memory; student presentations
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| Week 10 |
Week 10 Speech Tip: Get Comfortable with Visual Aids; working on your audio memory; student presentations
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| Week 11 |
Week 11 Speech Tip: Persuade with Power; working on your audio memory; student presentations
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| Week 12 |
Week 12 Speech Tip: Inspire Your Audience; working on your audio memory; student presentations
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| Week 13 |
Week 13 Speech Tip: Rhetorical Devices; working on your audio memory; student presentations
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| Week 14 |
Week 14 Speech Tip: Humorous Speeches; working on your audio memory; student presentations
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| Week 15 |
Week 15 Speech Tip: Review
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| Week 16 |
Week 16 final exam |
self-directed
learning |
02.Viewing multimedia materials related to industry and academia.
03.Preparing presentations or reports related to industry and academia.
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| Evaluation |
class participation: 40%
individual speech/presentation/shadowing recording homework: 20%
mid-term exam: 20%
final exam: 20% |
| Textbook & other References |
| A manual compiled by the instructor shared on Google Doc. |
| Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website |
| NA |
| Office Hours |
| NA |
| Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs(Link URL) |
| 03.Good Health and Well-Being 04.Quality Education 05.Gender Equality 08.Decent Work and Economic Growth 10.Reduced Inequalities | include experience courses：N |
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