學術英文聽力與討論

This course focuses on building academic English listening and discussion skills at the B2 level to prepare students for success in academic studies. Approximately 80% of the course content is academic-related. Students will develop the ability to comprehend extended spoken academic texts— including lectures, talks, and group discussions—and to engage in academic communication with clarity, fluency, and appropriate register. The course emphasizes active listening, critical thinking, synthesizing spoken and visual information, and participating effectively in academic discussions. By the end of the course, students will learn to: - understand the main ideas, key information, and supporting details in extended academic discourses such as lectures and discussions - follow complex lines of argument in spoken academic texts and identify organizational patterns (e.g., cause-effect, comparison, problem-solution) - interpret speakers’ opinions, attitudes, and stances based on word choice, tone, and context - synthesize information from spoken texts and related visuals (e.g., graphs, charts), and make logical inferences - take clear, structured notes during academic listening tasks to support comprehension and recall - participate actively in academic discussions by expressing viewpoints clearly, building on others’ ideas, and using appropriate academic vocabulary and expressions - ask and respond to academic questions appropriately and effectively in group discussions - refer to source material during discussions to support or elaborate on key points.

ATTENTION!! You MUST be present on the first day of class or you will be dropped from the course.

Participation: You are required to read any material before coming to class. Active participation in classroom discussion and activities is also expected. Assigned homework will be collected and / or checked in class. In addition, announcements, handouts, and homework will be posted on the new e3. No late work will be accepted, and no make-up tests will be given unless it is for an official reason with prior approval. One of the ways to improve listening comprehension is to discuss what you have heard with your peers. Talking with other students can help you better understand the information. Each time we have group discussion there will be 3 duties to be performed (Leader, Note Taker, and Presenter) while the remaining group students will be group members. Throughout the semester, you must do each task at least once. Attendance: If you are absent, it is your responsibility to find out what was done in class that day. You are responsible for all assignments. Absence is not an excuse for not handing in an assignment. You must also register your absence within ONE WEEK on the school's leave request website (https://stuoffcourse.nycu.edu.tw/index.php). Every absence will lower your attendance grade and being late will reduce your attendance grade as well. More than 3 unexcused absences may cause you to fail the course. Exams: The mid-term will be a written exam which will focus on the material covered in class. The final will be an oral exam and will focus on students' ability to analyze and discuss the topics covered in class. News & Reference Websites: Voice of America: www.voanews.com TED Talks: www.ted.com BBC: www.bbc.com PBS newshour: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/ NPR: npr.org Breaking News English: www.breakingnewsenglish.com/podcast.html Requirements & Rules: *嚴禁學生在課堂作業或報告中使用AI工具。如經查核發現學生使用生成式AI,教師有權不予計分。 *Please do not ask ChatGPT or any AI programs to write your assignments. *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. Leave Request Website: https://stuoffcourse.nycu.edu.tw/login.php *Please turn in homework on time, late homework will not be graded for credit.

Grading: 1. Classroom participation: 10% 2. Midterm exam: (Paper-based exam) 25% 3. Final exam: (view approximately one hour documentary film at home, write a critique paper, and use your paper to make a PPT to support your in-class 6 minutes presentation) 25% 4. Homework: 20% (weekly assignment--listening and reading response on the issues covered in the listening and readings) 5. Quiz: 20%

Textbooks: John Saslow & Allen Ascher (2023). Connectivity level 5. Pearson Education, Inc. ISBN-13: 978-0-13-746396-1

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