NCHU Course Outline
Course Name (中) 學術英文讀寫(9910)
(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 2025-SPRING
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.
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Networking/Distance Education
Exercises
Discussion
Lecturing
Attendance
Assignment
Oral Presentation
Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content
Week 1 Course Introduction / Unit Six: Product Design (Technology/Design)
【Reading 1】For All Humankind
【Reading 2】Remote Controlled Dogs?
【Reading Skill】 Identifying Problems and Solutions
【Writing Skill】 Abstract Writing 1: Background
Week 2 Unit Six: Product Design (Technology/Design)
【Reading 1】For All Humankind
【Reading 2】Remote Controlled Dogs?
【Reading Skill】 Identifying Problems and Solutions
【Writing Skill】 Abstract Writing 1: Background
Week 3 Unit Six: Product Design (Technology/Design)
【Reading 1】For All Humankind
【Reading 2】Remote Controlled Dogs?
【Reading Skill】 Identifying Problems and Solutions
【Writing Skill】 Abstract Writing 1: Background
Week 4 Unit Six: Product Design (Technology/Design)
【Reading 1】For All Humankind
【Reading 2】Remote Controlled Dogs?
【Reading Skill】 Identifying Problems and Solutions
【Writing Skill】 Abstract Writing 1: Background
Week 5 Unit Seven: Global Challenges (Environmental Science)
【Reading 1】A Need For Change
【Reading 2】Eight Steps to a Sustainable Future
【Reading Skill】 Understand Main Ideas
【Writing Skill】 Abstract Writing 2: Purpose
Week 6 Unit Seven: Global Challenges (Environmental Science)
【Reading 1】A Need For Change
【Reading 2】Eight Steps to a Sustainable Future
【Reading Skill】 Understand Main Ideas
【Writing Skill】 Abstract Writing 2: Purpose
Week 7 Unit Seven: Global Challenges (Environmental Science)
【Reading 1】A Need For Change
【Reading 2】Eight Steps to a Sustainable Future
【Reading Skill】 Understand Main Ideas
【Writing Skill】 Abstract Writing 2: Purpose
Week 8 Unit Eight: Medical Innovations (Health/ Medicine)
【Reading 1】A World of Pain
【Reading 2】The Future of Medicine
【Reading Skill】 Understand Details
【Writing Skill】 Abstract Writing 3: Methodology
Week 9 Unit Eight: Medical Innovations (Health/ Medicine)
【Reading 1】A World of Pain
【Reading 2】The Future of Medicine
【Reading Skill】 Understand Details
【Writing Skill】 Abstract Writing 3: Methodology
Week 10 Midterm Exam (Unit 6 & 7)
Week 11 Unit Eight: Medical Innovations (Health/ Medicine)
【Reading 1】A World of Pain
【Reading 2】The Future of Medicine
【Reading Skill】 Understand Details
【Writing Skill】 Abstract Writing 3: Methodology
Week 12 Unit Nine: Languages and Culture (Anthropology/ Linguistic)
【Reading 1】The Future of English
【Reading 2】A World of Stories
【Reading Skill】 Understanding Predictions
【Writing Skill】 Abstract Writing 4: Results
Week 13 Unit Nine: Languages and Culture (Anthropology/ Linguistic)
【Reading 1】The Future of English
【Reading 2】A World of Stories
【Reading Skill】 Understanding Predictions
【Writing Skill】 Abstract Writing 4: Results
Week 14 Unit Nine: Languages and Culture (Anthropology/ Linguistic)
【Reading 1】The Future of English
【Reading 2】A World of Stories
【Reading Skill】 Understanding Predictions
【Writing Skill】 Abstract Writing 4: Results
Week 15 Unit Ten: Survival Instinct (Psychology)
【Reading 1】Deadly Summit
【Reading 2】Survival Tips from Experts
【Reading Skill】 Skim and Summarize
【Writing Skill】 Abstract Writing 4: Conclusion
Week 16 Unit Ten: Survival Instinct (Psychology) / Online Abstract Writing Assignment 1(Online flexible course)
【Reading 1】Deadly Summit
【Reading 2】Survival Tips from Experts
【Reading Skill】 Skim and Summarize
【Writing Skill】 Abstract Writing 4: Conclusion
Week 17 Unit Ten: Survival Instinct (Psychology) / Online Abstract writing Assignment 2 (Online flexible course)
【Reading 1】Deadly Summit
【Reading 2】Survival Tips from Experts
【Reading Skill】 Skim and Summarize
【Writing Skill】 Abstract Writing 4: Conclusion
Week 18 Final Recording Submission (Topics from Unit 8 & 10)
Evaluation
presence, class participation & assignment(30%)
midterm exam (35%)
final exam(35%)
Textbook & other References
Pathways 3 B / National Geographic Learning (Book 3B: Unit 6~10)

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
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 Landinclude experience courses:N
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