LANG 1030-15

Brief

中高級英文三聽講為一門2學分學期課程，為訓練中高級程度之大一學生習得進階主題式英語溝通與表達，強化學生思考、 組織及表達的整合技能；並培養學生發現問題、以英語提問並表達意見的能力，經由實境口說與演講訓練，增進學生英語 聽力及訓練演說技巧。

Description

Course keywords: Upper-intermediate English III 中高級英文三 1. Course Description This course provides an opportunity to learn from thought-provoking TED Talks, with a focus on developing students' critical-thinking ability, vocabulary knowledge, listening comprehension and speaking skills. 2. Coursebook 21st Century Communication, Listening, Speaking, and Critical Thinking. Student Book 4. Christien Lee (2017). National Geographic Learning & Cengage Learning. ISBN: 978-1-305-95547-9. 3. References - Cambridge Advanced Learner’s Dictionary: http://dictionary.cambridge.org/. - Additional handouts will be distributed in class. 4. Teaching Method Lectures, Presentations, Quizzes & Assignments, Pair/Group Discussions, Role Plays, Listening Comprehension Drills, Vocabulary-building Exercises. 5. Classroom Language: English 6. Online Resources - MyELT: myelt.heinle.com - iLMS: https://lms.nthu.edu.tw/ - TED: https://www.ted.com/ 7. Evaluations - Attendance and Participation – 15% - Vocabulary Builders – 10% - Achievement Tests (Listening + Vocabulary) – 20% - Unit Speaking Assignment – 15% (on Units 1, 3, 5 & 8 - designated units) - Term Presentation – 15% (on Units 4 & 6 – self-learning units) - Final Exam – 25% (on Units 1, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 8) (NOTE: Attendance check starts from the first session for all students, enrolled in or not yet. Alternatively, attending another "Upper-Intermediate English III: Listening and Speaking" class conducted by another teacher serves the same purpose.) 8. Weekly Class Schedule (Note: The schedule is subject to change according to students’ learning progress.) Date Lessons & Evaluations 9/9 Orientation 9/16 Unit 1: Free Therapy (Part 1) 9/23 Unit 1: Free Therapy (Part 2) 9/30 Unit 1: Free Therapy (Put It Together) Unit 1 Speaking Assignment 10/7 Unit 3: Listen Up! (Part 1) 10/14 Unit 3: Listen Up! (Part 2) 10/21 Unit 3: Listen Up! (Put It Together) Unit 3 Speaking Assignment 10/28 Term Presentation on Unit 4 Q & A Time for Unit 4 Self-learning 11/4 Achievement Test 1 (on Units 1, 3 & 4) 11/11 Unit 5: Fear Factor (Part 1) 11/18 Unit 5: Fear Factor (Part 2) 11/25 Unit 5: Fear Factor (Put It Together) Unit 5 Speaking Assignment 12/2 Unit 8: Life Hacks (Part 1) 12/9 Unit 8: Life Hacks (Part 2) 12/16 Unit 8: Life Hacks (Put It Together) Unit 8 Speaking Assignment 12/23 Term Presentation on Unit 6 Q & A Time for Unit 6 Self-learning 12/30 Achievement Test 2 (on Units 5, 8 & 6) 1/6 Final Exam: (W76; 80%) Designated Units 1, 3, 5, & 8 (Listening & Vocabulary – for Parts 1~3) (W76; 20%) Self-learning Units 4 & 6 (Listening – for Part 2 TED Talks only) 9. Rules & Regulations Attendance & Participation: - Regular, punctual class attendance and active involvement are required. Inactive class participation may adversely lower students’ final grades, such as eating, sleeping, and phubbing. - One-hour unexcused absence will cost students 2 points, whereas one-hour excused leave half point. Students who want to ask for excused absence must present valid proof, such as a doctor’s note. Students who miss more than 6 hours without proof or who miss up to 1/3 of total class hours with or without proof will fail the class. - Absence from a class is no excuse for not knowing what has been announced in class. Assignments & Assessments: - Students will need to tell a joke or sing a song in English to make up for not bringing the designated learning materials to class or for not completing the assigned homework. - No make-up exams or presentations will be administered to students who fail to contact the instructor and provide valid, official proof beforehand. - Plagiarism and cheating on exams are absolutely not permitted.

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限大學部,一般生,頂標生

Compulsory

Elective

Cross Discipline

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