NCHU Course Outline

Course Name	(中) 英文演說與溝通(0655)
	(Eng.) English Speech and Communication
Offering Dept	General Education Center
Course Type	Required	Credits	2	Teacher	CHEN JHAO LIANG
Department	General	Language	English	Semester	2025-FALL
Course Description	This course is designed to help students hone their English public speaking skills and overall English oral abilities on various occasions. The main focus will be mastering chunks and intonation. They will learn about what makes a speech/presentation stand out and common mistakes to avoid. Topics such as proper formats of Powerpoint slides, how to organize the contents of a speech, how to improve their intonation and sound more like native speakers (using an intonation drill I invented), how to maintain good eye contact and good body language, how to avoid using filler words excessively will also be touched upon. Lat but not least, they will have to identify chunks in English audio/video clips. They will be exposed to Think on Your Feet speech plans so they can give organized responses to any topics right "on their feet." We will use engaging Reddit discussion threads as speaking activities. A manual compiled by the instructor will be used and shared via Google Doc. Thus, no textbook purchase will be necessary. Speaking and weekly recording assignments will be given (They are called VR--video relays; recording assignments will be done on iLearning). Also, everyone will have opportunities to give a speech or presentation to apply what they've learned in this class.
Prerequisites				self-directed learning in the course	N

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 finishing this course, students will have the confidence and knowledge required for delivering impressive public speeches/presentations and speaking English at ease.	1.Humanitarian Training 3.Communication Skills	50 50	Lecturing Discussion Exercises topic Discussion/Production	Oral Presentation Attendance
Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content Week 1 Week 1 Orientation and what students are required to do this semester; how to do VR; how to avoid using filler words. Week 2 Week 2 Speech Tips: how to express yourself in English; video relay; intonation tips Week 3 Week 3 discussion topic on Reddit; video relay; intonation tips Week 4 Week 4 Speech Tips: how to avoid stage fright; video relay; student speeches; intonation tips Week 5 Week 5 discussion topic on Reddit; video relay; student speeches; TOYF 1 Week 6 Week 6 Speech Tips: the structure of a speech; video relay; student speeches; TOYF 2 Week 7 Week 7 discussion topic on Reddit; video relay; student speeches; TOYF 3 Week 8 Week 8 Mid-term Exam Week 9 Week 9 Speech Tips: how to use your script the wright way, student speeches; TOYF 4 Week 10 Week 10 discussion topic on Reddit; video relay; student speeches; TOYF 5 Week 11 Week 11 Speech Tips: how to get to the point; video relay; student speeches; TOYF 6 Week 12 Week 12 discussion topic on Reddit; video relay; student speeches; TOYF 7 Week 13 Week 13 Speech Tips: rhetoric devices in your speech; video relay; student speeches; TOYF 8 Week 14 Week 14 discussion topic on Reddit; video relay; student speeches; TOYF 9 Week 15 Week 15 Speech Tips: how your body talks; video relay; student speeches; TOYF 10 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.
Evaluation
class participation and VR: 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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