This course is designed for students who would like to improve their English communication skills while increasing their social and cultural awareness in a multicultural world. Like sitting in a tea room, students will make space for diverse and creative conversations. Through a wide range of materials and activities, students will have opportunities to widen their world view. This course aims to empower students to find the ease and beauty in speaking English.
本課程專為希望提高英語溝通能力，且想促進其在多元文化世界中的社會和文化意識的學生而設計。教室彷彿英式下午茶茶館裡豐富且充滿創意的對話空間。透過各式材料與活動的引導，學生們有機會在此空間裡擴展其世界觀，進而提升英語會話的能力與自信。
This course is designed for students who would like to improve their English communication skills while increasing their social and cultural awareness in a multicultural world. Like sitting in a tea room, students will make space for diverse and creative conversations. Through a wide range of materials and activities, students will have opportunities to widen their world view. This course aims to empower students to find the ease and beauty in speaking English.
This course is designed for students who wish to improve their English communication skills and promote their social and cultural awareness in a multicultural world. The classroom is like a rich and creative dialogue space in a British-style afternoon tea house. Through the guidance of various materials and activities, students have the opportunity to expand their worldview in this space, thereby improving their English conversation ability and confidence.
「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，學生可以根據個別興趣及需求，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「日常溝通」模組，強調英語學習與真實生活的連結，透過各種對話範例與練習讓學生將所學運用於日常生活中。除了日常生活詞彙外，常用口語和慣用語也是本模組所要涵蓋的核心內容。
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 can choose two different module courses in one academic year according to their needs and interests. 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 Daily Communication Module. This module emphasizes real-life English for effective communication. It provides conversation models and practices for a variety of common scenarios in everyday life. Apart from daily-life vocabulary, frequently-used colloquial and idiomatic expressions are the two major language components covered.
Course Objectives:
On completion of the course, students should be able to
1) use effectively the vocabulary and expressions acquired in the course to address daily-life topics;
2) use spontaneously the conversation strategies acquired in the course to initiate, sustain, and end communication;
3) communicate with others effectively in various daily-life situations; and
4) express themselves in English 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 offered in semester units. Students can 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 "Daily Communication" module, which emphasizes the connection between English learning and real life. Through various conversation examples and exercises, students can apply what they have learned in daily life. In addition to daily life vocabulary, commonly used spoken language and idiomatic expressions are also the core content covered by this module.
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 can choose two different module courses in one academic year according to their needs and interests. 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 Daily Communication Module. This module emphasizes real-life English for effective communication. It provides conversation models and practices for a variety of common scenarios in everyday life. Apart from daily-life vocabulary, frequently-used colloquial and idiomatic expressions are the two major language components covered.
Course Objectives:
On completion of the course, students should be able to
1) use effectively the vocabulary and expressions acquired in the course to address daily-life topics;
2) use spontaneously the conversation strategies acquired in the course to initiate, sustain, and end communication;
3) communicate with others effectively in various daily-life situations; and
4) express themselves in English more confidently.
Day, R. R., Shaules, J., & Yamanaka, J. (2019). Impact Issues 2: Presenting Your Ideas in English (3rd ed.). Pearson Education South Asia Pte Ltd.
Day, R. R., Shaules, J., & Yamanaka, J. (2019). Impact Issues 2: Presenting Your Ideas in English (3rd ed.). Pearson Education South Asia Pte Ltd.
| 評分項目 Grading Method | 配分比例 Grading percentage | 說明 Description |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance and ParticipationAttendance and Participation attendance and participation |
20 | |
| 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 |
20 | 10%+10% |
| HomeworkHomework homework |
20 |
