【主題：與世界接軌－當代國際議題】
此課程將透過不同的閱讀、聽力、口語練習活動，提升學生的英文能力及國際視野；學生將運用其創意及能力，在期末專題報告中體現-即使是個人，也能幫助緩解全球問題，並「成為我們想要看見的改變」。
Theme of Course: Contemporary Global Issues
This course is designed for students who would like to develop a deeper awareness of the challenges the world faces today, through reading, listening and speaking activities in English. At the end of the course, students will be required to create project-based solutions or recommendations for the issues discussed in class to show that even an individual can help address global problems.[Theme: Connecting with the World - Contemporary International Issues]
This course will improve students' English proficiency and international perspective through different reading, listening, and speaking practice activities; students will use their creativity and ability to reflect in the final report - even individuals can help alleviate global problems and "Be the change we want to see."
Theme of Course: Contemporary Global Issues
This course is designed for students who would like to develop a deeper awareness of the challenges the world faces today, through reading, listening and speaking activities in English. At the end of the course, students will be required to create project-based solutions or recommendations for the issues discussed in class to show that even an individual can help address global problems.
「大二英文」是一個以學習者為中心的模組化課程。針對學生個人學習興趣及相關系所之專業需求，開設四大模組課程，分別為「職涯與專業」、「日常溝通」、「多元文化」以及「自我表達技巧」。四大模組分別由具有共同核心目標但涵蓋不同主題之課程所建構而成。所有的課程均以學期為單位，學生根據個別興趣及需求，必須於上、下學期選擇兩門不同的模組課程。本課程將以25人小班制進行互動式教學，結合討論、展演及實作等各類學習活動，讓學生能在更多元、自主的學習語境中，具體強化其英語文溝通能力。
本課程屬於「多元文化」模組，因應全球化時代的來臨與多元語境融入英語學習的新趨勢，引導學生在學習英文的過程中，體驗不同文化現象，培養多元視角之世界觀，進而完備其成為世界公民之基本素養。
The SENM program is a student-centered module-based program which offers students choices and small, interactive classes. The program encourages students to tailor their English learning to their specific needs and interests by offering four semester-based modules: Career and Profession, Daily Communication, Multiculturalism, and Self-Expression Skills. Additionally, within each of the four modules, there are different themes, or topics, around which each course‘s curriculum is built. Each SENM student must choose two different module courses in one academic year according to their interests and needs. The program’s small class size (no more than 25 students) means that a variety of class activities such as discussions, role plays, and presentations are an integral part of the program.
This specific course belongs to the Multiculturalism Module. This module provides students with opportunities to experience different cultural phenomena. It helps students to cultivate multiple global perspectives and to prepare them to be global citizens.
Course Objectives:
On completion of the course, students should be able to
1) provide real-life examples of social and cultural diversity;
2) demonstrate their multicultural awareness and appreciation;
3) use idiomatic expressions acquired in the course; and
4) express their opinions on diversity issues more confidently.
"Sophomore English" is a learner-centered modular course. Based on students' personal learning interests and professional needs of relevant workplaces, four major module courses are offered, namely "Career and Professional", "Daily Communication", "Multiculturalism" and "Self-Expression Skills". The four major modules are constructed from courses with a common core goal but covering different topics. All courses are based on semesters. Students must choose two different module courses in the first and next semesters based on their individual interests and needs. This course will be interactively taught in a small class size of 25 people, and will be combined with various learning activities such as discussions, performances, and practicals, so that students can specifically strengthen their English communication skills in a more diverse and independent learning context.
This course belongs to the "Multicultural" module. In response to the advent of the era of globalization and the new trend of integrating multiple contexts into English learning, it guides students to experience different cultural phenomena in the process of learning English, cultivate a worldview from multiple perspectives, and then complete their Basic qualities to become a global citizen.
The SENM program is a student-centered module-based program which offers students choices and small, interactive classes. The program encourages students to tailor their English learning to their specific needs and interests by offering four semester-based modules: Career and Profession, Daily Communication, Multiculturalism, and Self-Expression Skills. Additionally, within each of the four modules, there are different themes, or topics, around which each course's curriculum is built. Each SENM student must choose two different module courses in one academic year according to their interests and needs. The program's small class size (no more than 25 students) means that a variety of class activities such as discussions, role plays, and presentations are an integral part of the program.
This specific course belongs to the Multiculturalism Module. This module provides students with opportunities to experience different cultural phenomena. It helps students to cultivate multiple global perspectives and to prepare them to be global citizens.
Course Objectives:
On completion of the course, students should be able to
1) provide real-life examples of social and cultural diversity;
2) demonstrate their multicultural awareness and appreciation;
3) use idiomatic expressions acquired in the course; and
4) express their opinions on diversity issues more confidently.
No textbook used. Supplementary materials will be made available via iLearn (https://ilearn.thu.edu.tw).
No textbook used. Supplementary materials will be made available via iLearn (https://ilearn.thu.edu.tw).
| 評分項目 Grading Method | 配分比例 Grading percentage | 說明 Description |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance and ParticipationAttendance and Participation Attendance and Participation |
15 | |
| Midterm and Final ProjectsMidterm and Final Projects Midterm and Final Projects |
40 | |
| In-class Assignments and/or QuizzesIn-class Assignments and/or Quizzes In-class Assignments and/or Quizzes |
30 | |
| Outside-class Assignments and/or HomeworkOutside-class Assignments and/or Homework Outside-class Assignments and/or Homework |
15 |
