SemesterSpring Semester, 2018
DepartmentGeneral Education Courses in Foreign Languages
Course NameCollege English II
InstructorJIN JIA XIN
Credit2.0
Course TypeSelectively
PrerequisiteCollege English I
Course Objective
Course Description
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週次



課程內容與指定閱讀



教學活動與課前、課後作業



學生學習投入時間



(含課堂教學時數)




  1.  



Making Effective Presentations



Listen to a lecture



2 hours




  1.  



Defining Happiness



http://worldhappiness.report/news/2015/04/23/world-happiness-report-2015-ranks-happiest-countries/



 



2 hours




  1.  



Student Group Oral Reports



Give an oral report



2+2 hours




  1.  



Trapped At Sea: The Fight Against Slavery in the Fishing Industry



http://www.fao.org/news/podcast/slavery-at-sea/en/



Listen to an audio report on “Slavery in the Fishing Industry”



2 hours




  1.  



The fast fashion industry doesn't want you to know about these things



http://www.treehugger.com/sustainable-fashion/fast-fashion-industry-doesnt-want-you-know-about-these-things.html



Read an article about fast fashion



Discuss questions



2 hours




  1.  



NCCU Takes Action on Earth Day 2016



https://www.facebook.com/NccuEarthDay/?ref=bookmarks



Learn About the Earth Day



2+6 hours




  1.  



Student Group Presentations



Make a presentation



2+2 hours




  1.  



Crowdfunding



https://www.businessenglishpod.com/2015/01/04/business-english-news-31-crowdfunding/



Listen to a talk about crowdfunding



Check comprehension



2 hours




  1.  



Student Group Presentations



Make a presentation



2+2 hours




  1.  



Entrepreneurs Find Success in ‘Bubble’ Tea



http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=3809471



Listen to a radio report on “Entrepreneurs Find Success in ‘Bubble’ Tea”



2 hours




  1.  



Student Group Presentations



Make a presentation



2+2 hours




  1.  



What is the Sharing Economy



http://www.thepeoplewhoshare.com/blog/what-is-the-sharing-economy/



Read an article about sharing economy



Discuss questions



2+2 hours




  1.  



On the Road to Retail Part 1



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcVq2rxGa18



Watch “The Story of Stuff”



Check comprehension



2hours




  1.  



On the Road to Retail Part 2



Read an article about product distribution



2 hours




  1.  



Student Group Presentations



Make a presentation



2+4 hours




  1.  



Brad Black: Responsible Entrepreneurship



Watch a video clip



Discuss questions



2 hours




  1.  



Final group presentation



Make a presentation



2+4 hours




  1.  



Final group presentation



Make a presentation



2+4 hours



Teaching Methods
Teaching Assistant

1. Make copies of handouts.



2. Grade quizzes.



3. Register quiz points.



4. Convert and edit files


Requirement/Grading

Students are expected to:

1. attend each class and be punctual.

2. participate actively in all in-class activities and discussions.

3. submit all compulsory assignments on the due date.

4. attend midterm and final examinations

Overall performance accounts for 40% out of 100 Active involvement and participation in the class activities especially voluntary work account for credits of grade

Quizzes and homework assignments account for 50% out of 100.

Midterm and Final exams each accounts for 10% out of 100.

Attendance will be recorded in every class. Three unexcused absences will lead to an immediate failure of the course. Please make a note of it. Late homework assignments will be unacceptable. Improvement in all course-related respects of every individual student will be carefully monitored.)


Textbook & Reference
Urls about Course
https://www.dropbox.com/home/2017%20Fall%20CE?preview=CE+I+Workbook.docx
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