NCHU Course Outline
Course Name (中) 學術英文說寫(2413)
(Eng.) Academic English:Speaking and Writing
Offering Dept Language Center
Course Type Required Credits 2 Teacher 黃麗雯
Department General Language English Semester 2025-FALL
Course Description This course is designed to enhance students’ proficiency in academic English, with a dual focus on speaking and writing skills essential for success in higher education and professional settings. Students will engage in a range of academic communication tasks, including presentations, discussions,and essay writing. Emphasis will be placed on organizing ideas clearly, using appropriate academic language, and developing critical thinking. The course also fosters peer feedback and revision strategies to strengthen overall academic performance.
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.Deliver clear and well-structured oral presentations on academic topics.
2.Participate effectively in academic discussions using appropriate vocabulary and expressions.
3.Revise and edit their own and others’ work based on feedback.
topic Discussion/Production
Exercises
Discussion
Other
Lecturing
Written Presentation
Attendance
Oral Presentation
Assignment
Quiz
Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content
Week 1 The fundation to presentation
Week 2 The fundation to presentation
Week 3 Sell! Sell! Sell!
Week 4 Sell! Sell! Sell!
Week 5 Developing your messageMaking it visual
Week 6 Developing your messageMaking it visual
Week 7 Delivering your message
Week 8 Delivering your message
Week 9 Making it visual
Week 10 Making it visula
Week 11 Summing up
Week 12 Summing up
Week 13 Teamwork
Week 14 Teamwork
Week 15 Questions and answers
Week 16 Units wrap-up
self-directed
learning
   02.Viewing multimedia materials related to industry and academia.
   03.Preparing presentations or reports related to industry and academia.
To foster independent research and academic expression, students will prepare presentations or written reports on topics relevant to their field of study or future profession. These tasks aim to build research, synthesis, and communication skills by guiding students to investigate real-world issues, integrate source materials, and present findings in a coherent, academically appropriate format. Presentations will be submitted via recorded video, while written reports will be reviewed with feedback for improvement.
Evaluation
1. In-Class Participation & Discussion 20%
2. Oral Presentations (2~3 total) 40%
3. Final Speaking and Writing Task 40%
Textbook & other References
Richard Hill Davis & Michael McCollister. (2022) Presentation Matters. Tung Hua Book Co.,Ltd.
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website

Office Hours
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