LANG 1021-4

Brief

This is a two-semester, 2x2 credits course designed for intermediate to high- intermediate English language proficiency level learners. The goal is to build learners’ communication proficiencies focusing on listening and speaking skills. Theme-ba<x>sed texts allow learners to extend and utilize learners’ existing knowledge while exploring new contexts. This course specifically targets on guiding learners to practice using critical thinking approaches while exploring various thematic units designed for classroom and further studies. Communication, comprehension, and critical thinking are the three prime concerns in this class. The class welcomes individual learning performance as well as cooperative learning. Assessement will be on their individual, pair-up, and study groups’ performances. This is a tentative schedule; revision applied when necessary.

Description

Course keywords: Liberal Arts ENG(IA) COURSE GOALS & Description: 2學分聽講課程，主要目的為訓練學生進階主題式英語溝通與表達，更加強化學生思考、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，奠定並厚實同學日後獨 立學習英文的基礎。 This is a two-semester, twoX2 credits course designed for intermediate to high-intermediate English language proficiency level learners. The academic goal is to cultivate learners’ communication skills focusing on listening and speaking proficiencies. Theme-based texts allow learners to extend and utilize learners’ existing knowledge while exploring new contexts and skills. This course specifically targets on guiding learners to practice using critical thinking approaches while exploring various thematic units designed for classroom and further studies. Communication, comprehension, and critical thinking are the three prime concerns in this class. The class welcomes individual learning performance as well as community approach learning. Learners will be assessed based on their individual, pair- up, and study groups’ team performances. This is a tentative schedule; it is subject to change when necessary. UNIFORM TEXTBOOK: 1. Latham-Koenig, C. Oxenden,J.Lambert, American English File 3rd edition (2021),New YOrk: Oxford University Press. ISBN:978-0-19490663-0 2. Latham-Koening, C. and Oxenden, C. (2014) American English File 2A, 2nd Edition. New York: Oxford University Press. ISBN: 978-0-19-477616-5 References: Lida Baker & Judith Tanka. (2006) Real Talk 1. New York: Pearson Education. ISBN: 0-13-183545-9 Judith Tanka & Lida R. Baker. (2007) Interaction 2 Listening/Speaking. New York: The McGraw-Hill Companies. ISBN: 978-0-07-125824-1 Robert Freire & Tamara Jones. (2011) Q: Skills for Success Listening and Speaking. New York: Oxford University Press. ISBN: 978-0-19-475624-1 ONLINE LEARNING PLATFORM: Online Learning System  https://tw.voicetube.com/login?school=www.nthu.edu.tw NTHU English Online Learning Site 清華英語自學網 http://lc-liveabc.vm.nthu.edu.tw/ 【註】自學網內附有英檢測驗，同學可善加利用 清華英檢網 http://lc-liveabc.vm.nthu.edu.tw/ 【註】英檢網內附有英檢測驗，同學可善加利用 GRADING: 1. Attendance and participation – 10% 2. Online Learning Platform (self-access & GEPT practice) – 10% 自學網 WK4-10: 10 hours – 3%; 自學 WK11-18: 10 hours – 3%; 英檢 WK4-18: 10 hours – 4% 3. Presentations – 20% (4x5%, TBA) 4. Assignments – 10% 5. Quizzes – 6. Midterm exam/project – 20% (one project) 7. Final exam/project – 20% (one project) 8. Uniform Proficiency Test (Listening) – 10% SUGGESTED CLASS ACTIVITIES: NTHU English Online Learning Site 英語自學網&英檢網 Student presentations (1 individual + 1 group) Listening comprehension activities Role plays In-class discussion 3B lab course Vocabulary building activities Thought-provoking questions & discussion CLASS RULES: 1. Class attendance, lesson preparation and active class participation are required. 2. Absence from a class is NO excuse for not knowing the assignment and what has been discussed in that class. It is YOUR responsibility to ask your fellow classmates what has been covered and what will be doing in the class. 3. Plagiarism and cheating on the exam is absolutely not permitted. If someone is found plagiarizing or cheating on an exam, it means he/she will get a zero point for that exam. 4. There will be NO make-up exams/presentations unless valid and official reasons for absence are presented beforehand. 5. The handouts given in the class should be kept at least till the end of the semester for later reference or final exam. 6. Cellular phone, iPad, NotePad, etc. (digital facilities) should be used only for supporting in-class activities during the two-hour class period. Other uses are considered violating the classroom rules. ************************************** * 清華英語自學網 (Eng. Online Self-study) 1. Total semester grade 10% 2. 學生級數：所有ENG3均開放四個級數 3. 學生學期總時數：minimum 30 hours 4. 教師可多利用Advanced level (e.g. CNN) 做為指定課外練習題材 * 英檢網 (GEPT Online Practice Tests) See Language Center Website for more information 自學網 WK4-10: 10 hours – 3%; 自學 WK11-18: 10 hours – 3%; 英檢 WK4-18: 10 hours – 4%] **************************************** ENG(1B) 大一英文(下/1B) [For 2022 Spring Semester] Textbook to be used in class American English Files 3 (3rd Edition) Oxford University Press (2022) C. Latham-Koenig, C. Oxenden, J. Lambert Book available at campus bookstores Listing see course title & under teacher's name SYLLABUS: [Tentative, subject to change in class] Week Date Main Topic 1. 02/** Orientation, Course introduction, Grading policy Review of textbook (chapters taught last semester) 2. 02/** Unit 3B Men, Women, and Children 3. 03/** Unit 4A Bad Manners 4. 03/** Unit 4B Yes, I can! 5. 03/** *Presentation 1 (Unit 5 Self-study) 6. 04/** Unit 6A Behind the scenes 7. 04/** Unit 6B Every picture tells a story 8. 04/** Unit 7A Live and larn *Presentation 2 9. 04/** Midterm Project Due 10. 04/** Unit 8A The right job for you 11. 05/** Unit 8B Have a Nice Day 12. 05/** Unit 9A Lucky Encounter 13. 05/** *Presentation 3 14. 05/** Unit 9B Digital Detox 15. 06/** Unit 10A Idols and Icons 16. 06/** *Presentation 4 17. 06/** Academic Year End Chapter Review 18. 06/** Final Project Due (Summer Break Begins)

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Scores

Average Percentage 81.35

Std. Deviation 4.15

Remarks

Restrictions

限大學部,中級生

Compulsory

Elective

Cross Discipline

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