LANG 2000-58

Brief

This intermediate English course is designed to provide students with an authentic English- speaking environment to practice language for every aspect of student life, from social networking to relationships, and from money issues to discussions of changing fads. After immersing in facts and figures pertaining to an interesting contemporary topic, students are encouraged to engage in critical thinking and communicate with fellow students on related issues while practicing various listening and speaking skills highlighted in each unit. After completing this course, students should be able to ＊ understand the main points of discussion on familiar daily topics ＊ follow clearly spoken, straightforward conversations, short talks, and lectures ＊ express and share personal opinions in an informal discussion ＊ give desc<x>riptions on a variety of subjects covered in class ＊ develop and present a short talk on a chosen topic ＊ prepare for typical college

Description

Course keywords: English listening & oral skills, comprehension & communication ability for college students Textbook (指定教科書): Interactions 2: Listening/Speaking, by Judith Tanka/ Lida R. Baker. 6th edition, 2013, McGraw-Hill, ISBN: 978-1-259-070358 Additional Textbook(s): none Learning/Resource Platform: Supplementary handouts when needed; Voice tube; CNN 10 student news; Class Rules (上課公約) ===================== 1.Class attendance, lesson preparation, and active participation are required. If you are absent in case of uncontrollable situations (e.g. illness, emergency, etc.), please give me the valid proof WITHIN TWO WEEKS. Your health insurance card with correct stamp of date by accredited hospitals can be seen as a valid proof. 出席率，課堂準備和參與將列入成績計算。如因無法預知 之突發狀況如生病或意外事故等曠課，請於兩週內帶看診收據向老師請假。 2.Cellular phone should be turned off during class. 上課手機請關機。 3.No make-up exams/presentations will be granted without presenting valid reasons for absence to the instructor beforehand. 事先請假者才給予補考機會。 4.Plagiarism and cheating will not be tolerated. Violators will get zero point for that exam. 考試作弊和作業抄襲者皆予以零分計算。 Grading Scheme (評分標準 - 開學後可能會依學生需求/程度做少許調整) *subject to minor adjustments by the instructor based on student needs ======================== ■ 20% - Attendance and participation(class assignments) 出缺席和課堂作業 ■ 20% - Quizzes (4 quizzes) 單字小考 (四取三次最高分計算) ■ 20% - Oral Tests (3 oral tests) 口試 (三取二次最高分計算) ■ 15% - Final oral presentation 期末口頭報告 ■ 25% - Final Exam 期末考 Detailed Syllabus (進度規劃) =========================== WEEK Class Activities / Assignments Week 1~4 Chapter 1: Education and Student Life ■ content-focused comprehension activities: describing map locations ■ language function practice: interpreting a photo/ asking for clarification ■ strategy-building tasks: discussing personal views on academic honesty Students will participate in active listening, pair conversations, group brainstorming, and learn how to use context clues to guess information from conversations. ------------------------------------ Week 5~7 Chapter 2: City Life ■ content-focused comprehension activities: taking notes on statistics ■ language function practice: opening and closing phone conversations ■ strategy-building tasks: requesting, following, and giving directions Students will participate in active listening, pair conversations, role- playing, small group discussions, and learn how to use terms for expressing frustration. ------------------------------------- Week 8~11 Chapter 3: Business and Money ■ content-focused comprehension activities: outlining a lecture ■ language function practice: asking for, giving, and refusing advice ■ strategy-building tasks: talking about managing money and banking services Students will participate in active listening, a crossword puzzle, brainstorming, small group discussions, and learn terms for talking about money and banking. ------------------------------------ Week 12~14 Chapter 5: Life styles around the World ■ meaning-focused comprehension skills: comparing different lifestyles ■ language function practice: listening for details; asking for help/favors ■ strategy-building tasks: interpreting information in a line graph Students will participate in active listening, role-playing, group discussions, and learn to identify and practice stressed words. ------------------------------------ Week 15~18 Chapter 8: Tastes and Preferences ■ content-focused comprehension activities: giving an impromptu speech ■ language function practice: discussing likes and dislikes ■ strategy-building tasks: talking about fads and recognizing paraphrases Students will participate in active listening, pair conversations, small group discussions, and learn how to take notes in columns. preliminary schedule for quizzes and oral tests: (小考/口試初步時程) week 4: quiz 1 week 6: oral test 1 week 8: quiz 2 week 9: oral test 2 week 11: quiz 3 week 12: oral test 3 week 14: quiz 4 week 16: final oral presentation week 17: final oral presentation week 18: final exam.

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限大學部2年級,中級生,初級生

Compulsory

Elective

Cross Discipline

First Specialization

Second Specialization