進階英文聽力與討論

Course Goals and Target Level This course aims to develop students' general English proficiency at the B2 level, with an emphasis on improving English listening and speaking skills. Approximately 50% of the course content is related to academic contexts. It aims to advance students' English listening and speaking skills. Students will further develop listening skills through authentic listening materials. Students will also develop speaking skills through a variety of interactive activities. By the end of the course, students will learn to: - comprehend English listening materials of different topics - take notes - understand different accents - speak with confidence - express personal opinions - ask and answer questions appropriately - lead and participate in effective group discussions - deliver oral presentations using visual aids

CEFR B1

Advanced Listening & Discussion is an integrated 4-skill (listening, speaking, reading, & writing) language curriculum with a focus on listening and speaking skills. In this course, you are invited to be “Masters” not “Guests”. It means this course is student-centered. Preparation: You are required to read the textbook material before class. □ Participation: Active participation in classroom discussions and activities is essential to advance your English skills. □ Assignments & Tests: No late work will be accepted and no make-up tests will be given unless it is for an official reason with prior approval. □ Attendance: If you are absent, it is your responsibility to learn what was done in class that day. Every absence will lower your attendance grade by 2 points (final score), and being late reduces it by 0.5 point (final score). More than 3 unexcused absences may cause you to fail the course. □ Group Project: Students will be split into 4-5 groups, with each group being assigned one of the topics from the “Engage” activities at the end of each unit. Projects will be presented during weeks 14-16. Group members should work together to present a general summary of the topic and share current information with the class. Presentations should be about 10-15 minutes with each group member speaking equally. □ Self-Study: In order to help you prepare for the GEPT test, you will be doing a number of in-class and after-class activities. □ Exams: The mid-term & the final will be an oral (50% ) and written (50% ) exams, and will focus on vocabulary, grammar, listening comprehension and speaking skills. □ Useful Websites: http://www.eslgold.com/ http://iteslj.org/links/ESL/Writing/ http://eslcafe.com/ http://linguistics.ohio.edu/opie/?page_id=1201 http://www.ted.com (TED Talk) http://www.bbc.com (BBC) http://www.cnn.com (CNN) http://www.voanews.com (Voice of America)

Course Evaluation 1. Attendance: 10% 2. In-class exercises and discussions: 10% 3. Group Skits :5% 4. Group Debate: 5% 5. Self-study stamps on VOD passport (7 stamps): 5% 6. Group Presentation (related to the topics on the textbook): 8% 7. Quizzes 17% 8.Mid-term Written Exam: 20% (Written Test 50%/Oral Test 50%) 9.Final Written Exam: 20% (Written Test 50%/Oral Test 50% **Syllabus and grading scheme are subject to change and will be announced either in class or via email.

• Unit 1: Psychology
• Unit 2: Education
• Unit 3: Psychology
• Unit 4: International Relations
• Unit 5: Sociology
• Unit 6: Marketing
• Unit 7: Cultural Studies
• Unit 8: Environmental Studies

Q: skills for Success 5 Listening and Speaking (Third Edition) Oxford, (Cave books) 2020 ISBN: 9780194905176

地點

Room 504

時間

Th. 12:10-12:50 by appointments

聯絡方式

gracehappyfish16@gmail.com (Please clearly identify your school number, class name, and your own name in title of your e-mails.)