NCHU Course Outline

Course Name	(中) 英語聽講教學(一)(1091)
	(Eng.) Language Lab. Workshop (I)
Offering Dept	Language Center
Course Type	Required	Credits	1	Teacher	CHEN JHAO LIANG
Department	International Bachelor Program in Agribusiness/Undergraduate	Language	English	Semester	2024-FALL
Course Description	The course is designed to familiarize IBPA freshmen with English communication via listening tasks and discussion of various topics. Students are guided to not only improve their comprehension and fluency but also gain understanding of the culture in the English-speaking world. A great amount of homework is expected including dictation of audio tracks, shadowing recordings and video relay (will be further explained as the semester starts)
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
This course will cultivate listening and speaking skills on a wide spectrum for IBPA freshmen. They will invest a hefty amount of time in homework every week. Besides, they will also be exposed to IELTs and TOEFL iBT listening materials.	1. Basic knowledge and skills in sustainable agriculture 2.Basic knowledge and skills in agribusiness 3.Awareness of international situations and global service 4.Using English as the means for communication 5.Service-orientated entrepreneurship	10 5 5 75 5	topic Discussion/Production Discussion Other Lecturing	Quiz Attendance Oral Presentation Assignment
Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content Week 1 Week 1 Orientation (how to prepare for classes and how to do dictation and video relay homework; what to expect in mid-term and final exam) Week 2 Week 2 Unit 1 Week 3 Week 3 Unit 1 + student presentation + video relay Week 4 Week 4 Unit 1 + student presentation + video relay Week 5 Week 5 Unit 2 + student presentation + video relay Week 6 Week 6 Unit 2 + student presentation + video relay Week 7 Week 7 Unit 2 + student presentation + video relay Week 8 Week 8 Unit 2 + student presentation + video relay Week 9 Week 9 mid-term exam Week 10 Week 10 Unit 3 + American sitcom Week 11 Week 11 Unit 3 + student presentation + video relay Week 12 Week 12 Unit 3 + student presentation + video relay Week 13 Week 13 Unit 3 + student presentation + video relay Week 14 Week 14 Unit 4 + student presentation + video relay Week 15 Week 15 Unit 4 + student presentation + video relay Week 16 Week 16 Unit 4 + student presentation + video relay Week 17 Week 17 Unit 4 + student presentation + video relay Week 18 Week 18 final exam
Evaluation
Assignments/Exercises: one oral presentation (12-15 minutes long without notes. Every one in class will give one presentation this semester) dictation homework video relay homework shadowing recordings Mid-term exam (IELTs listening part—essay questions) Final exam (TOEFL listening part—essay questions) Grading: class participation and quizzes: 25% homework (including dictation, shadowing recordings, and video relay): 25% presentation: 10% mid-term exam: 20% final exam: 20%
Textbook & other References
North Star Listening & Speaking 5 by Sherry Preiss Pearson Publishing ISBN:978-0-13-338214-3 assigned Youtube videos
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website
N/A. You can reach me by writing to pectaichung@gmail.com
Office Hours
N/A
Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs
01.No Poverty   02.Zero Hunger   03.Good Health and Well-Being   04.Quality Education   05.Gender Equality   06.Clean Water and Sanitation   07.Affordable and Clean Energy   08.Decent Work and Economic Growth   09.Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure   10.Reduced Inequalities   11.Sustainable Cities and Communities   12.Responsible Consumption   13.Climate Action   14.Life Below Water   15.Life On Land   16.Peace and Justice   17.Partnerships for the Goals include experience courses：N

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