NCHU Course Outline

Course Name	(中) 英文作文(一)(1100)
	(Eng.) English Composition (I)
Offering Dept	Language Center
Course Type	Elective	Credits	2	Teacher	CHEN JHAO LIANG
Department	International Bachelor Program in Agribusiness/Undergraduate	Language	English	Semester	2025-FALL
Course Description	In this course, IBPA freshmen will learn about the proper style and structure of English essays in academic settings. They will read extensively (the textbook and other articles chosen by students for their oral presentations), participate in in-class writing tasks as well as classroom discussions, and give oral presentations. They will also have to hunt for chunks used in formal articles. Students' writing mistakes will also be discussed and explained.
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
Upon finishing this course, students should be able to compose well-organized and well-developed essays in academic style. They will know how to write effective topic sentences in each paragraph followed by supporting sentences and solid examples. They will also acquire a wider range of vocabulary in various fields. Reading and analyzing materials beyond text books will be encouraged as well.	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 Exercises Lecturing Discussion	Quiz Oral Presentation Assignment Written Presentation Attendance
Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content Week 1 Week 1 Orientation (how we are going to read the novel and prepare for classes; also what is expected in oral presentations; how to hunt for chunks) Week 2 Week 2 Unit 1; chunk sharing; writing assignment review Week 3 Week 3 Unit 1; chunk sharing; writing assignment review Week 4 Week 4 Unit 1; chunk sharing; student presentation; writing assignment review Week 5 Week 5 Unit 2; chunk sharing; student presentation; writing assignment review Week 6 Week 6 Unit 2; chunk sharing; student presentation; writing assignment review Week 7 Week 7 Unit 2; chunk sharing; student presentation; writing assignment review Week 8 Week 8 mid-term exam Week 9 Week 9 Unit 3; chunk sharing; student presentation; writing assignment review Week 10 Week 10 Unit 3; chunk sharing; student presentation; writing assignment review Week 11 Week 11 Unit 3; chunk sharing; student presentation; writing assignment review Week 12 Week 12 Unit 4; chunk sharing; student presentation; writing assignment review Week 13 Week 13 Unit 4; chunk sharing; student presentation; writing assignment review Week 14 Week 14 Unit 4; chunk sharing; student presentation; writing assignment review Week 15 Week 15 review Week 16 Week 16 final exam self-directed learning    02.Viewing multimedia materials related to industry and academia.    03.Preparing presentations or reports related to industry and academia.
Evaluation
Assignments/Exercises: essay homework assigned presentation (12-15 minutes long. Every one in class will give one presentation this semester) in-class writing assignment chunk hunting Grading: class participation: 15% presentation: 5% essay homework and in-class writing tasks: 40% mid-term exam: 15% final exam: 15%
Textbook & other References
Weaving It Together by Milada Broukal. Level 4. 4th Edition. Cengage Learning. ISBN: 978-1-305-25167-0 Other Texts chosen for students’ presentations and your chunk hunting
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website
N/A. I can be reached at pectaichung@gmail.com
Office Hours
N/A
Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs(Link URL)
04.Quality Education   05.Gender Equality   10.Reduced Inequalities   16.Peace and Justice include experience courses：N

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