On completion of the course, students should be able to:
1. Define “global citizen” as an individual who values diversity and contributes to the global community.
2. Actively participate in group discussions about global awareness, including themes such as identity, conflict and peace, and equality;
3. Seek out and appreciate multiple perspectives when discussing real-world, global themes;
4. Form and express their own values and opinions on meaningful global issues.
On completion of the course, students should be able to:
1. Define “global citizen” as an individual who values diversity and contributes to the global community.
2. Actively participate in group discussions about global awareness, including themes such as identity, conflict and peace, and equality;
3. Seek out and appreciate multiple perspectives when discussing real-world, global themes;
4. Form and express their own values and opinions on meaningful global issues.
「進階英文(一)」是針對已經通過本校英語畢業門檻之在校學生所設計的選修課程。此課程為期一學期。學生一旦完成選課，必須留在原班，不得要求更動。本課程以提升學生之學術英文能力為經，培育他們的跨文化素養為緯，對想繼續提升英文能力及計劃到海外就讀的學生尤有所助益。於學術英文能力訓練方面，整體而言，英文聽說讀寫能力兼顧，但是在此學期的課程較偏重於聽力和口語表達培訓。除了加強學生的學術英文能力以外，本課程也將納入跨文化知能，引導學生尊重他國文化，喚醒他們對異文化的好奇心，帶領他們探索不同文化的價值觀，拓展他們的國際觀，並且提升他們以適當的言談和舉止和來自不同文化背景的人互動的能力。
Advanced English (AE 1) is a one-semester course (3 credits) for students who have met THU’s English exit requirement. Students who wish to further strengthen their English skills or pursue higher degrees or join exchange programs abroad are strongly encouraged to take the course. This elective course aims to enhance students’ academic English competence and performance with an emphasis on listening comprehension and speaking. In addition, this course will help develop students’ intercultural competence and international perspectives in diverse cultural contexts.
"Advanced English (I)" is a course designed for students who have passed the English graduation entrance of our school. This course lasts for one study period. Once students complete the course, they must stay in the original class and no updates are required. This course is based on improving students' academic English abilities and cultivating their cross-cultural literacy, which is particularly helpful for students who want to continue to improve their English abilities and plan to read overseas. In terms of academic English proficiency training, overall, English listening and writing skills are both good, but the courses during this period focus on hearing and oral expression training. In addition to strengthening students' academic English abilities, this course will also include intercultural knowledge, guide students to respect their culture, awaken their curiosity about different cultures, lead them to explore the value of different cultures, expand their international view, and enhance their ability to interact with people from different cultural backgrounds with appropriate speech and cessation.
Advanced English (AE 1) is a one-semester course (3 credits) for students who have met THU’s English exit requirement. Students who wish to further strengthen their English skills or pursue higher degrees or join exchange programs abroad are strongly encouraged to take the course. This elective course aims to enhance students’ academic English competence and performance with an emphasis on listening comprehension and speaking. In addition, this course will help develop students’ intercultural competence and international perspectives in diverse cultural contexts.
There are no required textbooks for this course
1. TED Talks, including Hugh Evans: What does it mean to be a citizen of the world? https://www.ted.com/talks/hugh_evans_what_does_it_mean_to_be_a_citizen_of_the_world;
2. Work: The World in Photographs by Ferdinand Protzman (National Geographic Collectors Series)
3. Excerpts from How the World Works: Global Perspectives https://www.ptk.org/portals/0/images/honors/guide/honors_program_guide_16_web.pdf
4. Current events articles from various news sources
There are no required textbooks for this course
1. TED Talks, including Hugh Evans: What does it mean to be a citizen of the world? https://www.ted.com/talks/hugh_evans_what_does_it_mean_to_be_a_citizen_of_the_world;
2. Work: The World in Photographs by Ferdinand Protzman (National Geographic Collectors Series)
3. Excelpts from How the World Works: Global Perspectives https://www.ptk.org/portals/0/images/honors/guide/honors_program_guide_16_web.pdf
4. Current events articles from various news sources
| 評分項目 Grading Method | 配分比例 Grading percentage | 說明 Description |
|---|---|---|
| Homework assignmentsHomework assignments Homework assignments |
10 | |
| Participation in SeminarsParticipation in Seminars Participation in Seminars |
40 | |
| Weekly Written Seminar ReflectionsWeekly Written Seminar Reflections Weekly Written Seminar Reflections |
20 | |
| Final Ted Talk PresentationFinal Ted Talk Presentation Final Ted Talk Presentation |
20 | |
| Final Presentation ReflectionFinal Presentation Reflection Final Presentation Reflection |
10 | Students will submit a two-page, written reflection about the topics addressed by their peers. |
