On completion of the course, students should be able to 1). watch and understand English films without Chinese subtitles; 2). have confidence in discussing films with others in English; and 3). analyze animated films in a significant manner.

On completion of the course, students should be able to 1). watch and understand English films without Chinese subtitles; 2). have confidence in discussing films with others in English; and 3). analyze animated films in a significant manner.

This course is designed to enhance students English listening and speaking abilities through watching and discussing English animated films with English subtitles. Every week, an animated film on DVD (public-viewing edition) will be shown, followed by group discussions and the instructors analysis on the film. In addition, each student is required to make two 5-minute oral presentations on two English animated films.

This course is designed to enhance students English listening and speaking abilities through watching and discussing English animated films with English subtitles. Every week, an animated film on DVD (public-viewing edition) will be shown, followed by group discussions and the instructors analysis on the film. In addition, each student is required to make two 5-minute oral presentations on two English animated films.

Textbook: Suber, Howard. You, Y. translated. (2012). The power of film (電影的魔力). Chinese ed. Good Morning Press. (Note: Original edition not available in Taiwan)

Reference: Giannetti, L. D. Jiao, X. translated. (2005). Understanding movies (認識電影). Chinese. 10th ed. Yuan Liu Publishing Co. (Note: Original edition not available in Taiwan)

Textbook: Suber, Howard. You, Y. translated. (2012). The power of film. Chinese ed. Good Morning Press. (Note: Original edition not available in Taiwan)

Reference: Giannetti, L. D. Jiao, X. translated. (2005). Understanding movies. Chinese. 10th ed. Yuan Liu Publishing Co. (Note: Original edition not available in Taiwan)