KENI 2004-0

Brief

Advanced English (ENG IV) is an elective course for learners in college program. Second year college program learners and above are our target participants. College program first year students should take ENG(I, II, III) before taking this course. ENG IV is a rich-text, reading-discussing-ba<x>sed course. It leads learners to erplore, and expand reading proficiency (both formal and informal), and to cultivate critical thinking. It aims to help build learners' linguistic/literary proficiency, self-confidence, and compassion to humanity. Through reading, learners familiarize with thoughts organizing and constructive criticism. Using a learning-by-doing approach, learners are able to explore basic principles of reading pedagogues. THrough discussions, activities and assignments, learners are able to refine their communicative dialogues in various contexts.

Description

Course keywords: 英文(四) Advanced English (ENG IV) Course title: Advanced English (ENG IV) 2 credits, elective Teacher: Mr. King Class hour: TBA Office hour: TBA Mr. King paultyking@gapp.nthu.edu.tw [Legend] This course, Advanced English (ENG IV), leads learners to improve active reading skills, advance language proficiency (both formal and informal), and cultivate critical thinking with an aim to help learners build their linguistic/literary knowledge, self-confidence, and understanding of human nature. This is a course for reading skills building, critical-thinking practices, thoughts organizing, and the ability to give and accept constructive criticism. By using a learning-by-doing approach, learners are guided through exploring the basic principles of reading pedagogues. By completing a variety of discussions, reading exercises, activities and assignments, and by completing exercises from the textbook as well as participating in discussions and giving presentations, learners are expected be able to improve their communicative skills in various contexts. In addition to addressing interpersonal communication and presentation skills, the emphasis will be placed on intonation and pronunciation improvement. Week 1 Course Introduction, Textbook ready Week 2 Topic 1-1 Form (Read & Discussion) Week 3 Topic 1-2 style (Read & Discussion) Week 4 Topic 1-3 Story (Read & Discussion) Week 5 Section ONE Critique & Reflection Week 6 Topic 2-1 Form (Read & Discussion) Week 7 Topic 2-2 style (Read & Discussion) Week 8 Topic 2-3 Story (Read & Discussion) Week 9 Midterm Project Due Week 10 Topic 3-1 Form (Read & Discussion) Week 11 Topic 3-1 style (Read & Discussion) Week 12 Topic 3-1 Story (Read & Discussion) Week 13 Section TWO Critique & Reflection Week 14 Topic 4-1 Form (Read & Discussion) Week 15 Topic 4-2 style (Read & Discussion) Week 16 Topic 4-3 Story (Read & Discussion) Week 17 Group Presentation & Editorial Board Week 18 Final Exam (Project due) Discussion & Report 30% Midterm Project 30% Final Project 40% 教學型式： 一、理論講述與討論(30%) (Lecturing and discussion session takes 1/3 of total class content Theoretical introduction and interpretation will be presented by teacher while learners are invited to take part in discussion)) 二、個案分析與作品賞析(30%) (Learners are encouraged to demonstrate comprehension efforts in case and profile analyses.)) 三、行動實作與報告(30%) (Learners are encouraged to demonstrate comprehension efforts through action research and assignments.)) 四、其他(10%) (Learners are encouraged to develop and challenge further research interests.) Assessment: 一、紙筆評量(40%) (Student demonstrates leadership in academic proficiency Midterm (20%) and Final (20%) (Paper Reports/Written Exams) 二、表現評量(30%) (Student demonstrates leadership in verbal presentation and learning strategies Project Reports -- Individual(5% *4) Pair/Group (5% *2) ) 三、上課參與(20%) (Student demonstrates leadership in social skills and communication Classroom discussions (10%) Online discussions (10%) ) 四、其他(10%) (Student demonstrates leadership in cross-cultural participation Innovation, Creativity, Vision, & Perspectives seen in student's works) Texts: 1.TBA Students DO NOT purchase this book now. Wait for announcement 2. Reading List TBA in class References: 1. Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishhttp://www.ldoceonline.com/ 2. Voice of America (VOA)http://www.voanews.com/ 3. Studio Classroom Intermediatehttp://www.studioclassroom.com/sc/ 4. Studio Classroom Advancedhttp://www.studioclassroom.com/ad/default.php 5. TOEIC Preparation exerciseshttp://www.toeic.com.tw/or See info in school library 6. TED: Ideas Worth Spreadinghttp://www.ted.com/ 7. CNN Student Newshttp://edition.cnn.com/studentnews 8. CNN Student News on VoiceTube https://tw.voicetube.com/channel/cnn_student_news 9. MyOOPShttp://www.myoops.org/main.php

Timetable

Scores

Average Percentage 89.5

Std. Deviation 6.63

Remarks

本課程為16週課程；英教系同學限修此科，不可修習選讀英文抵；非英教系同學選此科無法抵《英文領域必修》

Restrictions

限英教系大學部2年級

Compulsory

Elective

Cross Discipline

First Specialization

Second Specialization