The main objective of this course is to develop advanced academic oral skills through practice in a variety of genres.
1. Students will polish their oral skills through a variety of formal and semi-formal presentations, including dramatic readings and presentations, etc.
2. Students will learn how to listen to public speaking critically, responsively and objectively.
3. Students will master presenting familiar topics in a smooth, understandable and organized way.
4. Students will work in pairs or small groups and be responsible for leading class discussions on literary texts.
5. Students will research and give individual presentations on relevant issues in the news.The main objective of this course is to develop advanced academic oral skills through practice in a variety of genres.
1. Students will polish their oral skills through a variety of formal and semi-formal presentations, including dramatic readings and presentations, etc.
2. Students will learn how to listen to public speaking critically, responsively and objectively.
3. Students will master presenting familiar topics in a smooth, understandable and organized way.
4. Students will work in pairs or small groups and be responsible for leading class discussions on literary texts.
5. Students will research and give individual presentations on relevant issues in the news.
To introduce three major western literary genres （fiction, poetry, drama） over a 3-semester course, and to strengthen students in reading, analyzing, and discussing works of literature from a discerning and critical standpoint.
In each of three semesters students are introduced to both representative and non-traditional texts in fiction, poetry and drama respectively. Students read closely, think critically, and evaluate texts chosen to elucidate critical ideas introduced in class. Class meetings include instructor-led textual examination, student-generated discussion, and individual or group presentations of selected works.
To introduce three major western literary genres (fiction, poetry, drama) over a 3-semester course, and to strengthen students in reading, analyzing, and discussing works of literature from a discerning and critical standpoint.
In each of three semesters students are introduced to both representative and non-traditional texts in fiction, poetry and drama respectively. Students read closely, think critically, and evaluate texts chosen to elucidate critical ideas introduced in class. Class meetings include instructor-led textual examination, student-generated discussion, and individual or group presentations of selected works.
TBA
TBA
| 評分項目 Grading Method | 配分比例 Grading percentage | 說明 Description |
|---|---|---|
| Active participation Active participation active participation |
10 | |
| Self-intro video on flipgridSelf-intro video on flipgrid self-intro video on flip grid |
5 | |
| 2 prep sessions for leading class discussion2 prep sessions for leading class discussion 2 prep sessions for leading class discussion |
10 | |
| Leading class discussion (2 turns)Leading class discussion (2 turns) leading class discussion (2 turns) |
20 | |
| Midterm ExamMidterm Exam midterm exam |
20 | |
| News report presentationNews report presentation news report presentation |
20 | |
| Final ExamFinal Exam final exam |
15 |
