國際現勢討論
Current World Affairs
| 節 | 週五 |
|---|---|
3 10:10–11:00 | 國際現勢討論 A216 2 節連堂 |
4 11:10–12:00 |
* 根據陽明交大上課時間表所列
A good leader is well informed. It is not enough to just have the highest level of technical knowledge, but rather you must have a solid and broad understanding of what is going on in the World around you. The aim of this course is thus to enhance students' understanding of issues affecting the World right now, while at the same time enhancing the English reading and listening skills required to acquire this knowledge and the communication skills necessary to discuss them at the highest level. In this class, students will read a variety of texts styles with enhanced fluency following coherent and effective use of reading strategies. Students will also actively engage in extensive reading with a critical perspective (e.g., distinguishing between fact and opinion, evaluating sources, and identifying points of view). Discussion skills will be practiced in a variety of formats including whole-class analysis of topical issues, problem-solving group work, or short individual oral presentations. Listening skills will be developed through authentic news broadcasts, online video content and satirical TV series. Approximately 50% of the course content is related to academic and professional contexts. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: - Understand and respond to spoken and written English used in everyday, social, and general academic contexts - Communicate effectively using appropriate vocabulary, tone, and conversational structure - Express personal ideas, opinions, and experiences clearly and confidently in a variety of general settings - Demonstrate the ability to comprehend, summarize, and discuss information from general texts, academic text, and media sources
CEFR: B2
Students should be aware that attendance is mandatory for all parts of the course. Final grades will be calculated upon the following: Participation (10%) Oral presentations / performances (40%) Mid-term and final examination (40%) Self-study (10%) Useful websites; Current affairs: www.bbc.co.uk www.cnn.com www.guardian.co.uk www.time.com/time www.newscientist.com/home.ns www.forbes.com
| 週次 | 主題 |
|---|---|
| 第 1 週 | Introductions |
| 第 2 週 | Is this news? - Distinguishing between authentic, unbiased news and sponsored content |
| 第 3 週 | Satire - From SNL to South Park |
| 第 4 週 | The rise of populism and the alt-right |
| 第 5 週 | Oral Performance 1 |
| 第 6 週 | Public Holiday - No Class |
| 第 7 週 | Mid-term examination |
| 第 8 週 | Public Holiday - No Class |
| 第 9 週 | Equality - gender and race |
| 第 10 週 | Toxic masculinity - the rise of the Incel |
| 第 11 週 | Oral Performance 2 |
| 第 12 週 | Cost of living crisis |
| 第 13 週 | World leaders |
| 第 14 週 | The modern working world |
| 第 15 週 | Oral performance 3 |
| 第 16 週 | Final examination |
- 地點
- A518 of Assembly Building (Joint Education
- 時間
- Please call or email to make an appointment
- 聯絡方式
- Email: mpnicholas@nycu.edu.tw Tel: x52773