進階英文閱讀與討論

*1. 選課前務必閱讀課綱,確認自己學習需求,了解課程學習目標和要求,再進行選課。 *2. 加退選期間亦請由選課系統選課,無課堂加簽 (除語言中心規範之特殊情況外) COURSE GOAL AND DESCRIPTION This course aims to develop students’ general English proficiency at the B2 level, with an emphasis on reading and speaking skills. Approximately 50% of the course content is related to academic contexts. It is designed to enhance students’ English reading comprehension and develop oral discussion skills based on reading adapted texts. In this class, students will read adapted texts with enhanced fluency and effective use of reading strategies. Oral discussion skills will be practiced in a variety of formats including small group discussions, problem-solving group work, or short individual presentations. A focus on the pronunciation of keywords and application of vocabulary or sentence structures presented in reading will be highlighted. LEARNING OUTCOMES By the end of the course, students will learn to: - Use reading strategies to accomplish reading goals - Present and summarize key points about integrated information orally, and express personal opinions orally - Exchange opinions by asking and answering questions appropriately in small talks or group discussions

具備等同CEFR B1-B2英語文能力 (註: 相當於等同通過GEPT中級複試, New TOEIC 550-785, 或含以上)

CLASS RULES 1. In order to assess students’ subsequent writing, every officially-enrolled student must complete the pre-writing session in the first week. If you have not signed up for this course in the first week and have missed the session, please come to me in person after you successfully sign up for the class. 2. Attendance, lesson preparation and active participation are required. - Attendance will be taken from the first week and frequently throughout the semester. Points will be taken away for each lateness, absence and any type of leave. Your grade will suffer a failure if you are absent, no matter what your reasons are, up to six weeks. - Every week students need to preview the lessons and write exercises. Come prepared and you may expect to be called to share your preparation. - Active participation in class discussion and activities is also required. To get higher score for “Attendance and participation” category, you must earn points by voluntarily participating in class activities orally. - We have various in-class activities every week, so frequent attendance will ensure your fulfillment in this category. Due to limited weeks, any request on make-up in-class activities and presentations will not be accepted. 3. If you expect to ask for a leave, take a leave in person beforehand and show me your proof. If your reason for absence is beyond control, please provide a valid proof within two weeks. For a sick leave, the medication proof should be provided in the week when you return to the class. 4. There will be no make-up exams unless valid and official reasons for absence are presented beforehand. In the case of being absent for the mid-term exam and presenting a proof of justifiable reason after the exam, your grade will lose 30%. 5. Submit all of the writing assignments on time. Every writing assignment loses 10% per day when the assignment is due (including weekend), and any assignment which is late on the fourth day will not be accepted and considered zero. Absence cannot be an excuse of not knowing assignment submission or what has been discussed in that class.

ASSESSMENT (1) Attendance and participation10% (2) Individual performance 25% (3) Group performance 25% (4) Written exams 40% *Extra-point assignment 5% REMARKS (1) Attendance and participation: please see the details in “CLASS RULES” that follows this section. (2) Individual work includes speed sharing (SS) on self-selected readings, summarizing the text articles, and presentation. (3) Group work includes problem-solving tasks, practicing conversional skills in small talks or simulated group discussions. (4) Written exams include the sections of vocabulary and reading comprehension related to the topics covered in class. *Extra-point assignment refers to the participation in certain English learning activities provided by Language Teaching and Research Center.

Browne, C., Culligan, B. & Phillips J. (2014). In Focus 3: a vocabulary, reading and critical thinking skills course. Cambridge University Press. ISBN: 9781107680074

地點

A217

時間

W34

聯絡方式

pjhuang1701@nycu.edu.tw