| Relevance of Course Objectives and Core Learning Outcomes(%) |
Teaching and Assessment Methods for Course Objectives |
| Course Objectives |
Competency Indicators |
Ratio(%) |
Teaching Methods |
Assessment Methods |
The course has the following objectives:
1.Develop critical thinking skills.
2.Enhance reading skills with diverse texts.
3.Strengthen listening comprehension with TED Talks and audio materials.
4.Practice paraphrasing and summarizing key information.
5.Improve communication |
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| topic Discussion/Production |
| Exercises |
| Discussion |
| Lecturing |
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| Written Presentation |
| Attendance |
| Oral Presentation |
| Assignment |
| Quiz |
| Other |
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| 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; Demonstrating reading text presenting through lectures; Divide into groups. |
| Week 3 |
Unit 1; Interpreting statements and making predictions; Group discussion sessions. |
| Week 4 |
Unit 2; Group presentation; Identifying main ideas, contextual clues, and text structure, as well as practicing skills such as making logical inferences, enhancing comprehension and interpretation, and providing supporting information or arguments. |
| Week 5 |
Unit 2 &quiz 1; TED Talk/listening practice; Practicing critical thinking: techniques for interpreting information and supporting arguments. |
| Week 6 |
Unit 3; Group presentation; Enhancing communicative skills: starting, sustaining and concluding discussions, along with agreeing, disagreeing, and/or seeking clarification. |
| Week 7 |
Unit 3; TED Talk/listening practice; Enhancing research skills and evaluating pros and cons. |
| Week 8 |
Midterm Examination |
| Week 9 |
Unit 4; Group presentation; Critically evaluating examples of cultural stereotyping after discussion sessions; asking critical questions. |
| Week 10 |
Unit 4; TED Talk/listening practice; Inferring meaning, applying ideas, and reflecting on own experience. |
| Week 11 |
Unit 5; Group presentation; Describing problems and propose solutions. |
| Week 12 |
Unit 5; TED Talk/listening practice; Responding to arguments by developing skills to address and respond to opposing viewpoints. |
| Week 13 |
Review & quiz 2 |
| Week 14 |
Unit 6; Group presentation; Practicing persuasive communication and evaluating arguments. |
| Week 15 |
Unit 6; TED Talk/listening practice; Using language effectively to persuade others and present compelling arguments. |
| Week 16 |
Final Examination/Report |
self-directed
learning |
05.Participation in various workshops organized by different departments of NCHU.
other practice：group video project |
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| 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 Midterm Examination: 20%
4. 口頭報告 Presentation Project 20%
5. 期末考 Final Examination: 20% |
| Textbook & other References |
| Lewis Lansford, Daniel Barber, and Aman., Perspectives (Level 4); ISBN：9781337277150 |
| 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 |
| Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs(Link URL) |
| 04.Quality Education | include experience courses：N |
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