NCHU Course Outline

Course Name	(中) 學術英文說寫(2405)
Course Name	(Eng.) Academic English：Speaking and Writing
Offering Dept	Language Center
Course Type	Required	Credits	2	Teacher	廖憲忠
Department	General	Language	中/英文	Semester	2026-FALL
Course Description	本課程整合口說與寫作訓練，旨在提升學生的學術文本闡釋、口語表達與書面論證能力。學生將透過跨學科教材，深化文本理解並條理分明地表達觀點。此外，本課程強調自主學習，學生須制定並執行個人的課外學習。 This course integrates speaking and writing to enhance students' academic interpretation, oral delivery, and composition skills. Through cross-disciplinary materials, students will deepen text comprehension and articulate viewpoints coherently. The course also emphasizes self-directed learning; students must design and execute their own extracurricular study plans. Class Policy 1. Students being absent for 3 consecutive sessions without proper justification will be dropped automatically. 2. E-mail to notify the nature of your absence. 3. Make-ups for missing quizzes and final exam will be allowed with proper justification. 4. Respect your classmates’ beliefs and customs considering our diverse cultural environment. 5. Smartphones MUST be turned OFF / VIBRATION in class. Telephone answering is not allowed in class.
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本課目標：
1. 提升學術與職涯寫作技能
 掌握履歷表、自傳與論文摘要的結構，並能將數據與論點轉化為嚴謹的書面文字。
2. 發展簡報演講與專業口說能力
 90秒 PPT 興趣報告與專業實務播報，展現流暢的指標語言與台風魅力。
1. Enhance Academic & Career Writing Skills
Master structures of CVs, personal statements, and abstracts, translating data and arguments
into rigorous text.
2. Develop Presentation & Professional Speaking Skills
Refine a 90-second PPT presentations and professional broadcasting skills with clarity,
signposting, and impact.

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Week	Course Content
Week 1	課程導論：學術口說與寫作特質、英文履歷表（CV）；90 秒 PPT 興趣報告結構設計（開場與鋪陳） Introduction: Features of Academic English & Basic Framework of an English CV; Structuring a 90-second interest presentation
Week 2	Unit 1: Globalization：全球化與食品工業：聽取核心論點、字彙庫建立、商務履歷表撰寫要領 Globalization & Food Industry: Listening for main ideas, vocabulary & writing a professional CV
Week 3	Unit 1: Globalization 數據與情態文法：圓餅圖分析、英文自傳（Personal Statement）寫作架構 Data & Modals: Analyzing pie charts & Structuring an English personal statement
Week 4	Unit 1: Globalization 寫作作業繳交：個人英文履歷表與自傳；AI 輔助文字潤飾與優化 Writing Assignment Due: English CV & Personal Statement; AI-assisted text refinement
Week 5	Unit 2: Education 各國大學申請：聽取建議與指引、專業廣播口音與語調分析（連音與停頓） University Applications: Listening for advice & Analyzing professional broadcast intonation
Week 6	Unit 2: Education 教育決策與禮儀：未來進行式、正式播報風格與資訊傳達準確度訓練 Education & Etiquette: Future continuous & Training for formal broadcasting accuracy
Week 7	Unit 2: Education 口說任務演練：機場廣播與氣象報告模擬播報、同儕聲音表情互評 Speaking Practice: Airport announcement & Weather report mock broadcasting & peer feedback Quiz 1 (Listening)
Week 8	期中考錄音：機場廣播或氣象報告（音檔錄製） Midterm Assignment: Airport Announcement or Weather Report Audio Recording
Week 9	Unit 3: Medicine 醫療與科技：辨識對立觀點、聽取態度、學術論文摘要（Abstract）文體架構剖析 Medicine & Tech: Identifying contrasting opinions, listening for attitude & Abstract structure analysis
Week 10	(Unit 3: Medicine) 醫療思辨：虛擬條件句、摘要改寫技巧（Paraphrasing）與避免學術抄襲 Logic in Medicine: Conditionals, paraphrasing techniques & avoiding academic plagiarism
Week 11	(Unit 3: Medicine) 寫作練習：學術論文摘要撰寫 Writing Assignment: Academic Paper Abstract
Week 12	(Unit 4: The Environment) 環境變遷：區分核心與細節、多字介系詞 Environmental Change: Main ideas vs. details
Week 13	Unit 4: The Environment 生態威脅 Ecology Threats
Week 14	Unit 4: The Environment 生態威脅 Ecology Threats
Week 15	Quiz 2 (Vocabulary) Review
Week 16	Final Exam: Writing
self-directed learning	02.Viewing multimedia materials related to industry and academia.

Evaluation

Grading criteria:
Interest Presentation: 10%
Assignment (Four Units): 20%
Two Quizzes (Listening & Vocabulary): 30% Week 7 & Week 15
Midterm (Recording): 15% Week 8
Final (Writing Resume): 15% Week 16
Attendance: 10%

Textbook & other References

Title: Unlock Level 4A Listening, Speaking and Critical Thinking Student's Book with Digital Pack (3rd Edition) [May 2025]
Authors: Lewis Lansford, Robyn Brinks Lockwood, and Andrew Reid
ISBN: 9781009805643
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

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