Course title
Integrated English   [Integrated English]
Course category Liberal Arts and Fundamental Studies  Requirement   Credit 1 
Department   Year 14  Semester 1st 
Course type 1st  Course code 020034
Instructor(s)
陳 奕廷   [CHEN I Ting]
Facility affiliation Faculty of Engineering Office   Email address

Course description
Outline (Integrated English)
This is a foundational course for TUAT English education that provides basic knowledge required to study in university. Students learn how to combine skills and use them properly. This class particularly focuses on listening and reading skills. In addition, students are given the opportunity to learn how to integrate those skills with writing and speaking skills.
Expected Learning
Objectives (Integrated English)
1) Students learn reading skills to comprehend logical arguments about familiar topics.
2) Students acquire the skills to listen and follow clear speeches about familiar topics.
3) Students learn about how these skills are interrelated with writing and speaking skills and also learn how to integrate them.

[Competency Development]
Intercultural Understanding, Global Awareness, Communication Skills,
Reading Comprehension Skills, Effective Writing Skills, Presentation Skills
Course schedule
Class 1: Introduction
Class 2: Reading: Vocabulary and Fill-in-the-blank
Class 3: Pronunciation Clinic: Vowel I, TED Talks: Listening and Discussion.
Class 4: Reading: Vocabulary and Fill-in-the-blank
Class 5: Pronunciation Clinic: Vowel II, TED Talks: Listening and Discussion.
Class 6: Summary and Speaking Test 1
Class 7: Reading: Vocabulary and Fill-in-the-blank
Class 8: Pronunciation Clinic: Vowel III, TED Talks: Listening and Discussion.
Class 9: Reading: Vocabulary and Fill-in-the-blank
Class 10: Pronunciation Clinic: Consonant I, TED Talks: Listening and Discussion.
Class 11: Summary and Speaking Test 2
Class 12: Reading: Vocabulary and Fill-in-the-blank
Class 13: Pronunciation Clinic: Consonant II, TED Talks: Listening and Discussion.
Class 14: Reading: Vocabulary and Fill-in-the-blank
Class 15: Pronunciation Clinic: Consonant III, TED Talks: Listening and Discussion.
Prerequisites
This course carries 1 credit. In addition to 30 hours that students spend in the class, they are recommended to prepare for, and review, the classes using the textbook and the reference books, spending the standard amount of time as specified by the University for each class. Students must attend at least 2/3 of a course in order to receive credit for that course. If students do not fully attend the class for two times, it should be counted as one time of absence.
Required Text(s) and Materials
Handouts will be distributed in the class.
References
Will be introduced in the class.
Assessment/Grading
Class Participation (30%) Speaking tests (20%) Assignments (20%) Final Exam (30%): Total 100%
Message from instructor(s)
Let’s make a habit of learning living English everyday with fun!
Course keywords
Group work, Pronunciation clinic, Speaking test, TED Talks
Office hours
Contact information will be provided at the first class meeting.
Remarks 1
Remarks 2
Related URL
www.ted.com/talks
Lecture Language
Japanese
Language Subject
English
Last update
3/28/2019 8:48:35 AM