NCHU Course Outline

Course Name	(中) 學術英文讀寫(9926)
	(Eng.) English for Academic Communication: Reading & Writing
Offering Dept	Language Center
Course Type	Required	Credits	2	Teacher	CHEN, CHAO-JUNG
Department	General	Language	English	Semester	2024-FALL
Course Description	This EAP course(English for Academic Purposes) aims to help students advance academic English in reading and writing for academic study, which provides students with effective approaches to related academic vocabulary, online academic English learning resources and the structure of thesis by learning academic vocabulary in different fields, learning note-taking skills, listening to different genres of academic lectures and learning critical thinking strategies. In this way, this course is designed to pave a solid foundation for further academic study in the future.
Prerequisites				self-directed learning in the course	N

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. To advance students’ reading and writing ability in academic fields. 2. To develop effective note-taking strategies for academic lectures. 3. To learn the structure of thesis and give simple presentations on the outline of thesis. 4. To strengthen the skills at organizing and comprehending by listening to academic lectures in different scenarios.	1. 2. 3. 4.	50 30 10 10	topic Discussion/Production Networking/Distance Education Exercises Discussion Lecturing	Written Presentation Attendance Assignment
Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content Week 1 Course Introduction / Unit Two: Genius: Science and Investigation (Technology/Genetics) 【Reading 1】Tech Detectives 【Reading 2】Face to Face with the Past 【Reading Skill】 Identifying a Sequence of Events 【Writing Skill】 Abstract Writing 1: Background Week 2 Unit Two: Science and Investigation (Technology/Genetics) 【Reading 1】Tech Detectives 【Reading 2】Face to Face with the Past 【Reading Skill】 Identifying a Sequence of Events 【Writing Skill】 Abstract Writing 1: Background Week 3 Unit Two: Science and Investigation (Technology/Genetics) 【Reading 1】Tech Detectives 【Reading 2】Face to Face with the Past 【Reading Skill】 Identifying a Sequence of Events 【Writing Skill】 Abstract Writing 1: Background Week 4 Unit Three: City Solutions (Sociology/Urban Studies) 【Reading 1】Living on an Urban Planet 【Reading 2】A City Up Against the Wall 【Reading Skill】 Analyzing Visual Information 【Writing Skill】 Abstract Writing 2: Purpose Week 5 Unit Three: City Solutions (Sociology/Urban Studies) 【Reading 1】Living on an Urban Planet 【Reading 2】A City Up Against the Wall 【Reading Skill】 Analyzing Visual Information 【Writing Skill】 Abstract Writing 2: Purpose Week 6 Unit Three: City Solutions (Sociology/Urban Studies) 【Reading 1】Living on an Urban Planet 【Reading 2】A City Up Against the Wall 【Reading Skill】 Analyzing Visual Information 【Writing Skill】 Abstract Writing 2: Purpose Week 7 Unit Four: Danger Zones (Earth Science) 【Reading 1】Sensing Disaster 【Reading 2】Yellowstone’s Smoking Bomb 【Reading Skill】 Understanding Referencing and Cohesion 【Writing Skill】 Abstract Writing 3: Methodology Week 8 Unit Four: Danger Zones (Earth Science) 【Reading 1】Sensing Disaster 【Reading 2】Yellowstone’s Smoking Bomb 【Reading Skill】 Understanding Referencing and Cohesion 【Writing Skill】 Abstract Writing 3: Methodology Week 9 Unit Four: Danger Zones (Earth Science) 【Reading 1】Sensing Disaster 【Reading 2】Yellowstone’s Smoking Bomb 【Reading Skill】 Understanding Referencing and Cohesion 【Writing Skill】 Abstract Writing 3: Methodology Week 10 Midterm Exam (Unit 2 & 3) Week 11 Unit Six: Product Design (Design/Technology) 【Reading 1】For All Humankind 【Reading 2】Remote-Controlled Dogs? 【Reading Skill】 Identifying Problems and Solutions 【Writing Skill】 Abstract Writing 4: Results Week 12 Unit Six: Product Design (Design/Technology) 【Reading 1】For All Humankind 【Reading 2】Remote-Controlled Dogs? 【Reading Skill】 Identifying Problems and Solutions 【Writing Skill】 Abstract Writing 4: Results Week 13 Unit Six: Product Design (Design/Technology) 【Reading 1】For All Humankind 【Reading 2】Remote-Controlled Dogs? 【Reading Skill】 Identifying Problems and Solutions 【Writing Skill】 Abstract Writing 4: Results Week 14 Unit Seven: Global Challenges (Environmental Science) 【Reading 1】A Need for Change 【Reading 2】Eight Steps to a Sustainable Future 【Reading Skill】 Understanding Appositives 【Writing Skill】 Abstract Writing 5: Conclusion Week 15 Unit Seven: Global Challenges (Environmental Science) 【Reading 1】A Need for Change 【Reading 2】Eight Steps to a Sustainable Future 【Reading Skill】 Understanding Appositives 【Writing Skill】 Abstract Writing 5: Conclusion Week 16 Unit Eight: Medical Innovations (Health/Medicine) 【Reading 1】A World of Pain 【Reading 2】The Future of Medicine 【Reading Skill】 Understanding Passive Sentences 【Writing Skill】 Abstract Writing 5: Conclusion Week 17 Unit Eight: Medical Innovations (Health/Medicine) 【Reading 1】A World of Pain 【Reading 2】The Future of Medicine 【Reading Skill】 Understanding Passive Sentences 【Writing Skill】 Abstract Writing 5: Conclusion Week 18 Final Exam (Unit 6 & 7)
Evaluation
presence, class participation & assignment(30%) midterm exam (35%) final exam(35%)
Textbook & other References
Pathways 3 / National Geographic Learning References: 1. Academic Vocabulary in Use, Cambridge University Press. 2. The Handbook of Research Paper Writing (英文研究論文寫作:關鍵句指引) 廖柏森,眾文,2011
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website
Online resources: ELTNGL.com/Pathways Other supplementary materials and handouts will be distributed in class.
Office Hours
Friday: 13:00-15:00 (by appointment)
Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs(Link URL)
03.Good Health and Well-Being   06.Clean Water and Sanitation   09.Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure   11.Sustainable Cities and Communities   13.Climate Action   15.Life On Land include experience courses：N

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