高級英文討論與發表

The course aims to improve students' overall communicative competence on English oral ability. Students will learn and practice prepared speeches and presentations, impromptu speaking, and leading discussions. Students will receive constructive feedback, presentation tips and comments from the teacher. Students should come to class prepared to interact with their peers.

*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。第一堂課如需請假,請於第一堂課前通知授課老師並依學校規定完成請假手續。 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 (unless you have requested for an excused absence of the first class and been given approval before the first class).

1. Class materials will be uploaded to the E3 platform (http://dcpc.nctu.edu.tw/) 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). **The assessment and course requirements are tentative. They may be modified if the class is affected by the epidemic of Coronavirus. In addition, instructional design may be modified to accommodate students who are affected by the epidemic of Coronavirus.

1. Attendance and in class participation 15% This part includes attendance, in-class work, and discussions. If you are absent, it is your responsibility to make up assignments. 2. Speech & discussion practices 40% Each student will be required to practice speeches, presentations and discussions, including informative and persuasive speeches, a speech about an interview, and group discussions. 3. Single/Pair presentation on lessons☆ 20% Each student will be required to sign-up for a chapter in the textbook, present the content and lead a discussion based on that topic. 4. Final TED-talk presentations (_____ minutes presentation + _____ minutes Q&A) 20% Students will deliver an individual presentation on a topic of their choice (approved by the teacher). Your presentation should include activities/content that encourages class participation. Be creative and use the skills learnt in class. 5. E3 online platform participation 5% Student impromptu speeches 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 5 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.

Dale, Paulette. Speech Communication Made Simple 1. White Plains, NY: Pearson Education, 2013. Print. (敦煌書局代理)(ISBN 13: 978-0-13-286168-7)

地點

綜合一館 A513

時間

by appointment

聯絡方式

lindawu@mail.nctu.edu.tw