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	曾心嫻
Department	General	Language	English	Semester	2026-FALL
Course Description	本課程旨在提升學生在學術環境中的英文說、寫能力，特別是針對學術寫作與口語表達技巧。課程內容分為三個主要單元：基本學術寫作、學術簡報技巧、口頭報告與演講。基本學術寫作將集中於學習撰寫清晰簡潔的文字、掌握段落結構（包括主題句、支持句和結論句）、提高學術寫作的邏輯性和一致性、強調寫作的精確性和條理性；學術簡報單元涵蓋如何發展有效的演講技巧（包括清晰的開場、結構化的內容和有力的結尾）、學習設計和使用視覺輔助工具來增強演講效果、以及提升聲音和肢體語言的表達能力，以增加演講的影響力；口頭報告與演講則提供演講排練和個別反饋機會、訓練學生改進表達技巧，以幫助學生在公開場合進行學術報告和演講。此外，本課程還納入同儕評審，以促進合作學習，使學生能夠進行建設性的反饋交流。本課程將幫助學生在學術環境中自信、清晰且有效地進行書面和口頭表達，為學術研究和專業溝通奠定堅實的基礎。 This course aims to enhance students' English speaking and writing skills in an academic environment, with a particular focus on academic writing and oral presentation techniques. The course is divided into three main units: (1) Fundamental Academic Writing: concentrates on writing clear and concise text; covers paragraph structure, including topic sentences, supporting sentences, and concluding sentences; emphasizes improving the logical flow and consistency of academic writing, with a focus on precision and organization. (2) Academic Presentation Skills: includes developing effective presentation techniques, such as crafting a clear opening, structuring content, and delivering a powerful conclusion; teaches how to design and use visual aids to enhance presentation effectiveness; enhances vocal delivery and body language skills to increase presentation impact. (3) Oral Reports and Presentations: provides opportunities for presentation rehearsals and individual feedback to improve speaking skills; trains students to deliver academic reports and presentations confidently in public settings. Additionally, the course incorporates peer reviews to foster collaborative learning and constructive feedback exchanges. Through these practices, students will be equipped to express themselves confidently, clearly, and effectively in both written and oral formats within academic and professional contexts.
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
本課程具有以下目標： 1. 提升學術寫作技能 2. 發展有效的溝通技巧 3. 改進口頭報告和演講能力 4. 促進透過同儕評審的合作學習 The course has the following objectives: 1. Enhance academic writing skills; 2. Develop effective communication skills; 3. Improve oral reporting and presentation abilities; 4. Foster collaborative learning through peer review. 5. 外語能力 6. 溝通與表達能力 7. 國際化能力			Discussion topic Discussion/Production Lecturing	Written Presentation Attendance Oral Presentation Assignment Quiz
Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content Week 1 Introduction: Course overview and expectation Week 2 Writing clear and concise sentences: avoiding wordiness and redundancy; writing direct and to-the-point sentences; peer review of writing samples Week 3 Paragraph structure: components of a paragraph (topic sentence, supporting sentences, concluding sentence) Week 4 Writing a topic sentence Week 5 Writing supporting ideas and details Week 6 Writing a concluding sentence Week 7 Writing coherent and cohesive paragraphs Week 8 Midterm Examination Week 9 The three Ps of presentation; types of presentation Week 10 Strong opener; body structure; powerful closing Week 11 Designing effective visual aids Week 12 Power of the voice; effective body languages Week 13 Individual conference & feedback Week 14 Oral Presentation & Peer Review Week 15 Oral Presentation & Peer Review Week 16 Oral Presentation & Peer Review self-directed learning    01.Participation in professional forums, lectures, and corporate sharing sessions related to industry-government-academia-research exchange activities.    02.Viewing multimedia materials related to industry and academia.
Evaluation
1. 課堂參與及出席Participation and Attendance: 10% 2. 作業及小考Assignments and Quizzes: 40% 3. 期中考Midterm Examination: 20% 4. 口頭報告Oral Presentation: 30%
Textbook & other References
自編教材及講義 Q Skills, Book 1. Get Ready for Your Presentation (文鶴)
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website
Office Hours
by appointment
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include experience courses：N

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