大一英文(一)

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 I is an integrated course with an emphasis on speaking and listening. This will acclimate their ears to understanding spoken English easily, and oral practices will increase their speaking fluency. In order to master English as a tool of verbal communication, emphasis will also be included on developing native-like vocabulary (idioms), speech patterns, and pronunciation. In this course, students will (1) To practice and improve speaking, listening, and reading higher level English dealing with more mature or controversial subjects, (2) To assistant students with 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) Identify listening problems and develop listening strategies and skills, (4) Gain confidence in speaking and improve speaking fluency, pronunciation, and conversation strategies, (5) Develop general reading skills, including word skills and comprehension strategies, (6) Develop writing fluency by writing a short passage in 170-200 words.

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: 10% Mid-term and final exams: 50% Required writing assignment: 5% (a passage of 170-200 words) GEPT related works: 10%, including one in-class practice test and four practice tests Quizzes (20%) Performances (participation) in class (5%) **由於疫情不穩定 依照學校指示 遠距課程時 請點選 Google Meet 會議連結: https://meet.google.com/kfv-jkfb-vxi 請保重自己健康安全 開學見

American English File (4A) (3rd edition), Oxford, 敦煌 ISBN: 978-0-19-490694-4 因應遠距教學,麗文書局已架設教科書訂購網站,提供同學線上訂書服務。 https://liwen1976.ollstore.com/page/NYCUtextbook 請參考 謝謝

地點

M78-Room A502

時間

If needed, students can make an appointment in advance via email or contact number. **由於疫情不穩定 依照學校指示 遠距課程時 請點選 Google Meet 會議連結: https://meet.google.com/kfv-jkfb-vxi 請保重自己健康安全 開學見

聯絡方式

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