NCHU Course Outline
Course Name (中) 英語溝通與表達(0913)
(Eng.) English Communication and Expression
Offering Dept Language Center
Course Type Required Credits 2 Teacher CHEN YOU-TING
Department General Language English Semester 2025-FALL
Course Description This course is designed to be student-centered and performance-based. This semester, it will begin by introducing students to practical self-expression skills and then providing them with effective strategies for engaging in meaningful conversations. Students are required to complete independent and interactive tasks by applying the skills and strategies they have learned in class.
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
This course aims to enhance students’ English speaking proficiency by improving their ability to express opinions effectively and engage in productive discussions in various academic settings. Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be able to formulate and present personal opinions or fact-based arguments within a limited timeframe. Additionally, they will acquire strategies for engaging in meaningful conversations and discussions. These practices are also intended to prepare students for the challenges of speaking tasks in standardized language tests.
Discussion
Lecturing
Oral Presentation
Attendance
Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content
Week 1 9/11
Introduction
Week 2 9/18
Describing self
Week 3 9/25
Describing others
Introducing EnglishScore
Week 4 10/2
Describing a past experience
Week 5 10/9
Task 1: independent
Week 6 10/16
Pre-test
Week 7 10/23
Conversation: strategies
Week 8 10/30
Conversation: practice
Week 9 11/6
Task 2: interactive (in pairs)
Week 10 11/13
Speaking subjectively: strategies
Week 11 11/20
Speaking subjectively: practice
Week 12 11/27
Task 3: independent
Completing EnglishScore
Week 13 12/4
Interview: strategies
Week 14 12/11
Interview: practice
Week 15 12/18
Task 4: interactive (in pairs)
Week 16 12/25
No class (Constitution Day)
self-directed
learning		 EnglishScore test
Evaluation
15% Attendance and in-class performance
10% English pre-test
5% EnglishScore test (self-directed learning task)
20% Task 1: independent
15% Task 2: interactive (in pairs)
20% Task 3: independent
15% Task 4: interactive (in pairs)

1. Attendance is mandatory, and all absences must be excused with advance notice and for verifiable reasons. All leaves will negatively impact attendance scores.
2. Students’ performance will be determined by their participation and overall effort in class. Students can earn extra credits by volunteering to respond to questions in class.
3. The Language Center at NCHU will administer a written English Proficiency Pre-Test to be taken in class. The test assesses students’ listening and reading comprehension. Since this course primarily focuses on enhancing speaking proficiency, students who wish to prepare for this test by taking relevant courses may want to explore alternative options.
4. To support the statistical operations of the Bilingual Education Resource Center, the Language Center requires all students to complete a self-directed learning task on the EnglishScore app. Students must log in through the designated link and complete all four assigned tests by Week 12. Submissions after the deadline will not be counted.
5. Instead of having a midterm and a final exam, students must complete four tasks throughout the semester. Students overwhelmed by the constant need to prepare for exams should consider exploring alternative courses at the same level.
6. The four tasks evaluate students’ speaking abilities individually and in interactive settings.
— In the independent tasks, students are expected to develop and deliver a short argument based on their personal opinions.
— In the interactive tasks, students must work with others in pairs to complete designated tasks. The instructor will determine all pairings. Students uncomfortable with this arrangement should reconsider enrolling in this course.
7. For the independent tasks, students will be evaluated based on the structure of their speech, the progression and development of their ideas, the unity and coherence of their thoughts, and their use of language. For the interactive tasks, students will be evaluated based on their discussions’ structure, dynamics, content, unity, and coherence.
Textbook & other References
This course does not require a textbook.
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website
The instructor will prepare and upload all course materials to the course page on iLearning before or after class. Hard copies will only be distributed in class if necessary.
Office Hours
Thursday, 15:00-17:00 (by appointment)
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