讀小說學英文
English Readers
| 節 | 週二 |
|---|---|
1 08:00–08:50 | 讀小說學英文 A505 2 節連堂 |
2 09:00–09:50 |
* 根據陽明交大上課時間表所列
This course aims to develop students' listening, speaking, reading, and writing in a selected English novel. One of the CEFL B2 to C1 level English novels will be introduced to students. The genre of novels will include classic literature, cultural and social issues, crime, thriller, mystery, science, and fantasy. Students are expected to participate in discussions on the assigned readings each week. Students will write a reading response as homework each week. Further, students will develop skills of reading and analysis of the novel and improve their presentation and critical thinking skills on the novel we will read in class. This course will bring the joy of reading to students and help students develop their proficiencies in reading, listening, speaking, and writing skills in English.
ATTENTION!! You MUST be present on the first day of class or you will be dropped from the course. This course is for (CEFR: B2 to C1) students. The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is an international standard for describing language ability. It describes language ability on a six-point scale, from A1 for beginners, up to C2 for those who have mastered a language.
Learning references: Fyodor Dostoesky wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fyodor_Dostoevsky Elizabeth Gaskell Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_Gaskel Requirements & Rules: *The instructor reserves the right to change the syllabus when necessary. *Full attendance and active engagement in class discussions is integral to the success of the course. Late arrivals and /or unexcused absences will affect your grade. (if you would like to ask for a leave then please login this site https://stuoffcourse.nycu.edu.tw/index.php) *Please turn in homework on time, late homework will not be graded for credit.
1. Classroom participation: 10% 2. Midterm exam: 30% 3. Final exam: 30% 4. Homework: 20% 5. Attendance: 10%
| 週次 | 主題 |
|---|---|
| 第 1 週 | Introduction, Syllabus |
| 第 2 週 | The Story of the Internet Chapter 1, Chapter 2, and Chapter 3 |
| 第 3 週 | The Story of the Internet Chapter 4, Chapter 5, and Chapter 6 |
| 第 4 週 | The Story of the Internet Chapter 7, Chapter 8 |
| 第 5 週 | The Introduction of Fyodor Dostoevsky and his works |
| 第 6 週 | Crime and Punishment Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 |
| 第 7 週 | Crime and Punishment Chapter 3 and Chapter 4 |
| 第 8 週 | Midterm Exam |
| 第 9 週 | Crime and Punishment Chapter 5, Chapter 6, and Epilogue |
| 第 10 週 | The Introduction of Elizabeth Gaskell and her works |
| 第 11 週 | North and South Chapter 1, Chapter 2, and Chapter 3 |
| 第 12 週 | North and South Chapter 4, Chapter 5, and Chapter 6 |
| 第 13 週 | North and South Chapter 7, Chapter 8, and Chapter 9 |
| 第 14 週 | North and South Chapter 10, Chapter 11, and Chapter 12 |
| 第 15 週 | North and South Chapter 13, and Chapter 14 |
| 第 16 週 | Final Exam |
1. Stephen Bryant (2008). The Story of the Internet (Penguin Readers). Pearson Longman. ISBN: 978-1-4058-8252-1 2. Fyodor Dostoevsky (2006). Crime and Punishment (Penguin Readers). Pearson Longman. ISBN: 1-405-83348-3 3. Elizabeth Gaskell 2008). North and South (Penguin Readers). Pearson Longman. ISBN: 978-1-4058-6781-8
- 地點
- Office
- 時間
- By appointment
- 聯絡方式
- email: shihchihkuo@gmail.com