商用英文

Business English aims to train students to communicate with practical business English in workplace situations, with a focus on three aspects of the language: vocabulary, listening, and speaking. After taking this course, students will be able to: - master the language for effective workplace communication in various business scenarios, - be aware of cultural differences in business communication, - deliver effective presentations as well as design effective visual aids in workplace presentations. - effectively conduct project tasks and activities for language use both face-to-face and online learning contexts.

*欲修課者,第一堂請務必準時到課,否則視為自動放棄修課權利* The teacher will distribute and explain a detailed syllabus with a tentative course schedule on the first class. If you do not attend the first class, you will lose your spot in this class.

1. Class materials will be uploaded to the new E3 platform (https://e3new.nctu.edu.tw/login/index.php) 2. Active participation is required. Attendance will be taken in each class. Please join the class on time. Being late for more than twenty minutes is regarded as being absent for that hour. TWO POINTS will be taken off from your final grade for each hour of absence. Students are welcome to bring in their personal experience in public speaking and presentation as well as share their methods of improving the subject matter. 3. If you are absent due to uncontrollable situations, such as acute/severe illness, emergency, important occasions, etc., please file your application along with the valid proof on NCTU Students Leave System (http://stuoffcourse.nctu.edu.tw/) within 1 week. The medication receipt with correct stamp of date by accredited hospitals can be seen as a valid proof. The instructor reserves the right to refuse or revoke leave of absence application. If you are absent for more than 3 lessons without advance notice, you will fail the course. (For further information, please refer to http://scahss.sa.nctu.edu.tw/?wpdmpro=%E5%AD%B8%E7%94%9F%E8%AB%8B%E5%81%87%E8%A6%8F%E5%89%87) 4. Absence from a class is no excuse for not knowing the assignment and what has been discussed in class. It is the student’s responsibility to find out what has been covered in the class by checking E3 or getting handouts/notes from the classmates. No late work will be accepted (unless you have requested an extension and been given approval ahead of the deadline).

1. Class attendance & participation 12% This part includes attendance, in-class work, and discussions. If you are absent, it is your responsibility to make up assignments. 2. Group presentation on assigned topics 10% Each student will be assigned to a group and required to sign-up for a unit topic in the course pack, present the content and lead an activity based on that topic. 3. In-class assignments and practices 40% 4. Final presentations 20% Students will deliver an individual presentation on a topic of their choice. Your speech topic and outline will be reviewed and discussed at the in-class individual conference in Week 14. Be creative and use the skills learnt in class. 5. E3 Online Platform participation 8% Students’ speech practices and final presentations will be recorded (video) and uploaded onto the E3 Online Platform where students can interactively leave comments and discuss. Students must give constructive feedback to at least 8 student videos before the end of the semester. Specific dates will be set up so you have sufficient time to accomplish this task. At least one paragraph is recommended per video. As you will be graded on the content of your feedback, please leave comments that will help the speaker improve. Merely saying “Good Job!” is not enough. The speech rubric could serve as a guideline or reference to help you give comments. 6. Job Application Package (including resume and job interview) 10%

Business English Course Pack (TBA in class)

地點

綜合一館 A513

時間

by appointment

聯絡方式

lindawu@nctu.edu.tw