NCHU Course Outline
Course Name (中) 大一英文(0912)
(Eng.) Freshman English
Offering Dept Language Center
Course Type Required Credits 2 Teacher CHEN WEI-YING
Department General Language 中/英文 Semester 2024-FALL
Course Description Freshman English is a comprehensive course designed to cultivate essential language skills and foster a deeper appreciation for effective communication. Throughout the semester, we will engage in various activities, readings, and discussions exercises to enhance your reading comprehension, critical thinking, and oral communication abilities.
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. To improve reading comprehension and analytical skills when interpreting literary texts.
2. To develop a strong command of grammar, syntax, and language mechanics to produce coherent and polished writing.
3. To cultivate creativity and expressiveness through various forms.
4. To develop effective public speaking and presentation skills for confident oral communication.
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topic Discussion/Production
Networking/Distance Education
Discussion
Lecturing
Attendance
Oral Presentation
Assignment
Quiz
Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content
Week 1 W01 (09/12) Self-Study; No Class due to Teacher’s Business Trip
Week 2 W02 (09/19) Self-Study; No Class due to Teacher’s Business Trip
Week 3 W03 (09/26) Course Introduction & Orientation / Pronunciation Exercise
Week 4 W04 (10/03) FRESHMAN ENGLISH PRE-TEST
Week 5 W05 (10/10) HOLIDAY NO CLASS
Week 6 W06 (10/17) Speech Analysis & Exercise
Week 7 W07 (10/24) Speech Analysis & Exercise
Week 8 W08 (10/31) Avoid Chinglish 1
Week 9 W09 (11/07) Avoid Chinglish 2
Week 10 W10 (11/14) Avoid Chinglish 3
Week 11 W11 (11/21) Summarizing
Week 12 W12 (11/28) Active Listening
Week 13 W13 (12/05) Final Presentation 1
Week 14 W14 (12/12) Final Presentation 2
Week 15 W15 (12/19) Final Presentation 3
Week 16 W16 (12/26) Final Presentation 4
Week 17 Self-directed learning / Session Flexible
Week 18 Self-directed learning / Session Flexible
Evaluation
1. Attendance & Discussion 20%
2. Weekly Learning Journals 20%
3. Writing Assignments 25%
4. Final Presentation 25%
5. Freshman English Pre-test: 10%
Textbook & other References
劉美君(2012)。英文文法有道理!:重新認識英文文法觀念。新北:聯經
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website
NCHU iLearning (https://lms.nchu.edu.tw/)
Office Hours
By appointment
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