The purpose of this course is to use English resources and communication, along with sociological thought and social sciences methodology, to study social change (社會變革) through the development of social networks(社交網絡), volunteering(志願者), and non-profit organizations (非營利組織) in Taiwan and the world. The students will begin with some background reading in social networks(聯網), social capital (社會資本), volunteer theory (志願者理論), and other concepts that provide a foundation for sociological study of small groups and networking. After a theoretical and historical introduction, the course will be project-based (專題研習) in order to develop an understanding of the social processes in community involvement (社區參與). Students will complete two small-group projects (midterm and final) based on their research of community organizations (社區組織) such as non-profit organizations (非營利組織) or non-governmental organizations(非政府組織) and student/community clubs. In addition to studying community networks and using social media(社交媒體), students will also develop their English discussion and presentation skills by preparing media presentations to present to classmates as well as questions for discussion.The purpose of this course is to use English resources and communication, along with social thought and social sciences methodology, to study social change (social change), volunteering (spoken), and non-profit organizations in Taiwan and the world. The students will begin with some background reading in social networks, social capital, volunteer theory, and other concepts that provide a foundation for social research of small groups and networking. After a theoretical and historical introduction, the course will be project-based in order to develop an understanding of the social processes in community involvement. Students will complete two small-group projects (midterm and final) based on their research of community organizations such as non-profit organizations or non-governmental organizations and student/community clubs. In addition to studying community networks and using social media, students will also develop their English discussion and presentation skills by preparing media presentations to present to classmates as well as questions for discussion.
no textbook is necessary
no textbook is necessary
| 評分項目 Grading Method | 配分比例 Grading percentage | 說明 Description |
|---|---|---|
| Midterm & Final ExamsMidterm & Final Exams Midterm and Final Exams |
25 | format will be either oral or written (student option) |
| ParticipationParticipation Participation |
25 | attendance, preparation, speaking/listening in class |
| email and online assignmentsemail and online assignments email and online assignments |
20 | weekly journal entries, e-mails, and Facebook postings |
| oral presentations with mediaoral presentations with media oral presentations with media |
30 | Three group presentations using media equipment |
