NCHU Course Outline
Course Name (中) 學術英文說寫(2403)
(Eng.) Academic English：Speaking and Writing
Offering Dept Language Center
Course Type Required Credits 2 Teacher Huang, Wan-Ting
Department General Language 中/英文 Semester 2025-FALL
Course Description This course develops student English skills in academic argumentation, one of the most essential skills for success in university studies and beyond. The curriculum is structured to provide a foundation in written composition before transitioning those skills to oral communication contexts. In the first half of the semester, students will focus on the core components of effective written arguments, including crafting clear thesis statements, organizing ideas logically, and using evidence critically to support claims. In the second half, students will transfer these skills to oral contexts. They will learn to articulate arguments clearly and respond to counterarguments through structured academic debates.
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
1. Develop foundational skills in academic written argumentation, including constructing clear thesis statements, organizing ideas logically, and using evidence effectively to support claims.

2.Enhance students’ ability to critically evaluate sources and incorporate them into coherent written arguments.

3. Strengthen oral communication skills by transferring written argumentation techniques into spoken contexts.

4. Foster the ability to engage with opposing viewpoints by practicing rebuttals and counterarguments in both written and oral formats.

5. Build confidence and fluency in academic English through progressive practice in argument-based speaking and writing tasks.
Discussion
topic Discussion/Production
Lecturing
Written Presentation
Attendance
Oral Presentation
Assignment
Quiz
Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content
Week 1 Orientation: Introduction to the course, ice-breaking activities and grouping.
Week 2 Essay structure
Week 3 Essay structure
Week 4 Argumentative Essays
Week 5 Argumentative Essays
Week 6 Argumentative Essays
Week 7 Argumentative Essays
Week 8 Writing assignment due
Week 9 Introduction to academic debates
Debate Planner Tasks 1 & 2
Week 10 Constructive Speech Development
Debate Planner Task 3
Week 11 Rebuttal Speech Development
Debate Planner Tasks 4 & 5
Week 12 Refine debate speech using AI tools
Week 13 Refine debate speech using AI tools
Week 14 Mock debate practice and group rehearsal
Week 15 Oral presentation session I
Week 16 Oral presentation session II
self-directed
learning		    02.Viewing multimedia materials related to industry and academia.
Evaluation
Attendance & Group participation 20%
In-class quizzes and tasks 20 %
Midterm writing assignment 30%
Final oral presentation 30%
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