NCHU Course Outline
Course Name (中) 學術英文說寫(2416)
(Eng.) Academic English：Speaking and Writing
Offering Dept Language Center
Course Type Required Credits 2 Teacher SHIH HUI-CHIA
Department General Language 中/英文 Semester 2025-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
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

1. Enhance academic writing skills; 2. Develop effective communication skills; 3. Improve oral reporting and presentation abilities; 4. Foster collaborative learning through peer review.
Exercises
Discussion
Lecturing
Written Presentation
Attendance
Oral Presentation
Assignment
Quiz
Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content
Week 1 Introduction: Course overview
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
Week 4 Paragraph structure: components of a paragraph
Week 5 Paragraph structure: components of a paragraph
Week 6 Writing coherent and cohesive paragraphs
Week 7 Writing coherent and cohesive paragraphs
Week 8 Midterm Assessment
Week 9 The three Ps of presentation; Brainstorming
Week 10 Strong opener; body structure; powerful closing
Week 11 Power of the voice; effective body languages
Week 12 Designing effective visual aids
Week 13 Individual conference & feedback
Week 14 Presentation rehearsal
Week 15 Oral Presentation & Peer Review
Week 16 Oral Presentation & Peer Review
self-directed
learning		    03.Preparing presentations or reports related to industry and academia.
   05.Participation in various workshops organized by different departments of NCHU.
Evaluation
1. Attendance and class participation 出席與課堂參與: 25%
2. Assignments and quizzes 作業與小考: 20%
3. Midterm Assessment 期中評量: 20%
4. Final Assessment 期末評量: 25%
5. Self-directed learning 自主學習: 10%
Textbook & other References
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Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website
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Office Hours

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