NCHU Course Outline

Course Name	(中) 英語溝通與表達(0938)
	(Eng.) English Communication and Expression
Offering Dept	Language Center
Course Type	Required	Credits	2	Teacher	CHEN WEI-YING
Department	General	Language	English	Semester	2025-FALL
Course Description	This course helps students improve their spoken English and listening comprehension in both academic and real-life contexts. Using authentic materials and global topics, students will learn how to express ideas, discuss issues, and present information effectively. Interactive classroom activities such as pair work, group discussions, and presentations will support communicative competence and confidence.
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
By the end of the course, students will be able to: 1.Understand and respond to spoken English in various contexts. 2.Communicate ideas clearly in discussions and presentations. 3.Use appropriate vocabulary and pronunciation in spoken English. 4.Demonstrate comprehension of authentic listening materials. 5.Deliver effective oral presentations using visual aids.			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; Introducing Yourself Week 2 Pronunciation Exercise Week 3 Building confidence in speaking Week 4 Speech Analysis: Intro Week 5 Freshman English Pre-test Week 6 Speech Analysis: Exercise Week 7 Active Listening Week 8 Writing letters and emails / grouping for final presentation / Writing Task 1 Week 9 Improving English Capacity through Translation skills Week 10 Avoid Chinglish and Basic Linguistics Week 11 World Café: Discussion Techniques Week 12 World Café: Exercise Week 13 Final Presentations 1 / Writing Task 2 Week 14 Final Presentations 2 Week 15 Final Presentations 3 Week 16 Final Presentations 4 self-directed learning    02.Viewing multimedia materials related to industry and academia. to be mentioned in the week1
Evaluation
Attendance & Discussion 20% Weekly Learning Journals 20% Writing Assignments 20% Final Presentation 25% Freshman English Pre/Post-test: 10% EnglishScore 5% (must be completed by week 12 class)
Textbook & other References
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website
ilearning3.0
Office Hours
By appointment
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