大一英文(二)
Freshman English (II)
| 節 | 週一 |
|---|---|
7 15:30–16:20 | 大一英文(二) A308 2 節連堂 |
8 16:30–17:20 |
* 根據陽明交大上課時間表所列
While learners study a language, they are expected to be able to learn the most with the awareness of their learning autonomy and the willingness to express themselves actively in learning processes. Thus, based on that, this class will help students improve skills necessary for better successful English communication, listening, reading, writing and speaking, through the use of English as the medium of instruction, the use of DVD / CD, and other classroom interactive activities. Freshman English II is an integrated course with an emphasis on reading and writing. This course will address reading and paragraph writing while supporting the communicative skills addressed in the first semester. In this course, students will (1) Practice and improve speaking, listening, and reading higher level English dealing with more mature or controversial subjects, (2) Fluency English communication skills to fit in this multi-cultural world, which may help them to have better plans for their both foreign and domestic further study, (3)Develop critical reading skills, (4) Engage in reflection on readings, (5) Apply insights gained from readings, (6) Orally paraphrase and summarize texts, and reflect on the texts in oral discussion, (7) Write complete paragraphs with topic sentences, relevant supporting details, transition words, and concluding sentences, (8) Continue to develop listening and speaking skills.
Students need intermediate level of English proficiency.
Useful links: http://www.ted.com/talks http://www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish.htm http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/4977678.stm http://www.langcent.manchester.ac.uk/resources/ http://www.cnn.com/
Attendance + Performances (participation) in class : 10% Mid-term and final exams: 40% Required writing assignment: 10% (2 paragraph assignments, a minimum of 200 words each) GEPT related works: 15%, including one in-class practice test and four online practice tests (10%) and self-study stamps on VOD passport (5%) Pleasure reading (10%)(Students will need to complete the assignment by Week 16. In addition, you will present the project to the class.) Quizzes (15%)
| 週次 | 主題 |
|---|---|
| 第 1 週 | Introduction |
| 第 2 週 | 1A Discuss It Online - Identifying the main idea |
| 第 3 週 | 1A Discuss It Online - Identifying the main idea |
| 第 4 週 | 1B Sports Fans and Identity - Understanding key terms |
| 第 5 週 | 3A Is Your Memory Online - Skimming |
| 第 6 週 | 3B How Does The Brain Multitask - Understanding vocabulary from context |
| 第 7 週 | 81 Making a difference - Identifying important details - Identifying sources of information |
| 第 8 週 | 82 Most likely to succeed & Review |
| 第 9 週 | Mid-term examination |
| 第 10 週 | Activity: Some related DVD or other supplementary materials may apply here. |
| 第 11 週 | Activity: GEPT practice test |
| 第 12 週 | 4A Feeling The Heat - Summarizing |
| 第 13 週 | 4B Fire in The Sky - Identifying steps in a sequence |
| 第 14 週 | 6A Long-distance Care - Increasing reading speed |
| 第 15 週 | 6B Do We Know Too Much - Distinguishing fact from opinion |
| 第 16 週 | In-class presentation: pleasure reading |
| 第 17 週 | In-class presentation: pleasure reading |
| 第 18 週 | Final examination |
Bixby, J. & Scanlon, J., Skillful Reading and Writing (3), MacMillan, 文鶴 ISBN: 9780230431966
- 時間
- If needed, students can make an appointment in advance via email or contact number.
- 聯絡方式
- qupiimelody@hotmail.com