NCHU Course Outline

Course Name	(中) 學術英文說寫(2409)
	(Eng.) Academic English：Speaking and Writing
Offering Dept	Language Center
Course Type	Required	Credits	2	Teacher	LIAO,HSIU-FEN
Department	General	Language	English	Semester	2025-FALL
Course Description	Course Description This 16-week course is designed to develop students’ academic English proficiency through a balanced focus on speaking and writing skills. In the first half of the course, students will work in pairs to plan and deliver problem-solution presentations, learning how to organize content, design effective slides, and apply key presentation strategies. Emphasis is placed on in-class collaboration, peer feedback, and confidence-building through structured practice. In the second half, the course shifts to academic writing. Students will learn to summarize texts, construct clear and coherent paragraphs, and use practical writing tools to enhance accuracy and clarity. The course culminates in an individually written assignment that demonstrates students’ ability to express ideas effectively in academic English. Through both individual and collaborative tasks, the course aims to help students build a strong foundation in academic communication for future coursework and professional settings.
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
Learning Objectives By the end of the course, students will be able to: Speaking (Weeks 1–9): 1. Identify and explain components of an effective academic presentation. 2. Collaborate with peers to plan, organize, and rehearse a problem-solution presentation. 3. Design and use presentation slides (e.g., PowerPoint) to support spoken content. 4. Deliver a structured presentation with appropriate academic language, tone, and body language. 5. Provide and apply constructive peer feedback to improve presentation performance. Writing (Weeks 10–16): 6. Summarize academic texts accurately and concisely in their own words. 7. Write coherent and unified paragraphs with clear topic sentences and supporting details. 8. Apply writing tools (e.g., grammar checkers, outlining techniques) to revise and improve written work. 9. Produce an original academic writing piece that demonstrates logical organization, clarity, and appropriate use of academic conventions.			Exercises Discussion	Written Presentation Attendance Oral Presentation Assignment Quiz
Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content Week 1 course orientation gruop discussion Week 2 unit 9 subject: only time will tell speaking: talking about change Week 3 unit 9 speaking: comparing time periods, describing possible consequences Week 4 unit 10 subject: I like working with people speaking: describing abilities and skills Week 5 unit 10 speaking: talking about job preferences describing personality traits Week 6 Interchange activity:”cause and effect”: agreeing and disagreeing with classmates Week 7 unit 11 subject: It’s really worth seeing speaking: talking about landmarks and monuments Week 8 unit 11 speaking: describing countries; discussing facts Week 9 review all units midterm exam Week 10 unit 12 subject: It’s a long story speaking: describing recent past events and experiences Week 11 unit 12 discussing someone’s activities lately writing an introduction to an online city guide Week 12 unit 13 subject: That’s entertainment. speaking: describing movies and books Week 13 unit 13 talking about actors and actresses asking for and giving reactions and opions Week 14 unit 14 subject: Now I get it. speaking: interpreting body language Week 15 unit 14 explainging gestures and meanings; decribing acceptable and prohibited behavior in different situations Week 16 review all units ”Tough choices”: deciding what to do in a difficult situation self-directed learning    02.Viewing multimedia materials related to industry and academia. writing a description of a recent experience
Evaluation
class performance 5% (attendance, in-class activity & discussion, external reading & practice) midterm 30% final 30% pre-test 15% quiz 20%
Textbook & other References
Interchange 2B (5th edition) by Jack C. Richard Cambridge University Press ISBN 9781009040518
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website
www.cambridge.org
Office Hours
class hours
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