| Course Name |
(中) 學術英文讀寫(9923) |
| (Eng.) English for Academic Communication: Reading & Writing |
| Offering Dept |
Language Center |
| Course Type |
Required |
Credits |
2 |
Teacher |
Huang, Wan-Ting |
| Department |
General |
Language |
English |
Semester |
2024-FALL |
| Course Description |
This course aims to develop the language skills essential for academic success, with a particular emphasis on reading and writing. Throughout the class, students will engage with a variety of text styles to hone different academic reading strategies, including skimming, scanning for specific details, and recognizing topic sentences and main ideas. Meanwhile, students will learn various genres of basic rhetorical and organization patterns, such as cause-and effect, summaries, opinion essays, and persuasive essays. Class activities include lectures, group discussions, pair practice, and presentations. |
| Prerequisites |
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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 |
| The focus will be on training students in academic reading strategies and critical thinking skills, with an emphasis on applying these skills in task-based collaborative activities that complement each reading chapter. By the end of the course, students will be able to understand and present academic arguments and will become proficient in using academic language. |
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| Exercises |
| Discussion |
| Other |
| Lecturing |
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| Written Presentation |
| Attendance |
| Oral Presentation |
| Assignment |
| Quiz |
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| Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule |
| Week |
Course Content |
| Week 1 |
9/9 Orientation: Introduction to the course, ice-breaking activities, introduction to online dictionaries and corpus resources |
| Week 2 |
9/16 Unit 5 |
| Week 3 |
9/23 Unit 5 |
| Week 4 |
9/30 Unit 5 |
| Week 5 |
10/7 Unit 6 |
| Week 6 |
10/14 Unit 6 |
| Week 7 |
10/21 Unit 6 |
| Week 8 |
10/28 Unit 6 |
| Week 9 |
11/4 Midterm |
| Week 10 |
11/11 Unit 7 |
| Week 11 |
11/18 Unit 7 |
| Week 12 |
11/25 Unit 7 |
| Week 13 |
12/2 Unit 8 |
| Week 14 |
12/9 Unit 8 |
| Week 15 |
12/16 Unit 8 |
| Week 16 |
12/23 Final exam |
| Week 17 |
Self-directed learning |
| Week 18 |
Self-directed learning |
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| Evaluation |
Attendance & participation & quizzes 30 %
Midterm exam 20%
Final exam 20 %
in-class assignments (individual or group) 20%
self-directed learning 10%
Extra bonus
Class attendance is a fundamental requirement. If you have to miss a class session, please notify me as early as possible.
You’ll be evaluated based on your group discussions and participation.
Assignments must be completed in full and passed in by the scheduled due dates.
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| Textbook & other References |
| Q Skills: Reading and Writing, 3rd Ed., 4B (Available in Cave bookstore on campus) |
| Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website |
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| Office Hours |
| By appointment |
| Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs |
| 03.Good Health and Well-Being 04.Quality Education 07.Affordable and Clean Energy 09.Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure 15.Life On Land | include experience courses：N |
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