Semester | Fall Semester, 2018 | ||
Department | General Education Courses in Foreign Languages | ||
Course Name | College English I | ||
Instructor | SHERIDAN CHERYL LYNN | ||
Credit | 3.0 | ||
Course Type | Selectively | ||
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Sena 105702025@nccu.edu.tw
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Class time will be devoted to activities that allow you to practice and interact in English. To successfully complete the course, you must prepare the assigned homework prior to class and, while in class actively participate in class discussions and pair/group work. Grades are determined by the following course components:
Participation Your participation grade will be based on your attendance, homework preparation, and the contribution you make to the learning experience of others. Contribution includes your in-class questions to the instructor, insights and comments regarding class content, answers to the instructor’s questions, and reactions to other students’ contributions. In-class exercises/quizzes Periodically throughout the semester, writing/listening exercises and pop quizzes will be given in class. These exercises and quizzes can NOT be made up. Oral presentations During the semester, you will have two prepared oral presentations. First, is the poster presentation: you and two other students will create and present a poster related to course content. The presentation should be approximately 10 minutes, followed by a 5-minute discussion. Second, is the final presentation on cross-cultural communication units 1-3: You and three classmates will prepare and present a formal presentation to the class, but evaluation will be on an individual basis. More details will be provided in class. Written assignments In addition to the periodic in-class and take-home writing exercises, there will be three written assignments based on the textbook and online learning materials for the course. In each assignment, you will respond to the writing prompts provided by the teacher. Your papers should show you have completed and thought seriously and critically about the readings and videos provided for you. You are also encouraged to research the topic and cite your sources. A writing template and an assessment rubric for each assignment are available on the class website (Moodle). Examinations All materials, including the readings, handouts, and information provided in class will potentially be included on mid-term exam. The mid-term exam is a written test, and the final exam contains a speaking test. The written tests include vocabulary/grammar questions, a listening/reading section. The speaking test requires you to answer two or more questions, each question for two minutes. The instructor will evaluate your ability to respond to the questions appropriately and to speak for an extended period of time without hesitation, deviation or repetition. An assessment rubric for the speaking test is available on the class website. No make-up exams will be given unless you have received the instructor’s permission in advance. To do well in this class:
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Attendance and tardiness: I will usually take attendance!: The most important thing is that you SHOW UP ON TIME FOR CLASS!
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Language policy: I have hope that all students participate and work in English during class. However, there are times when you will need to use your first language to help you start assignments and to confirm your understanding. That is fine. Please just try your best to work In English in the class. The sooner you start working on your topics in English, the sooner you will gain confidence In your ability. If you have a problem or concern you need to discuss with me, please do not hesitate to speak with me in Chinese. I can also read Chinese, so you may write email to me in Chinese, but including English will be helpful. Plagiarism and cheating If any student is found to have copied any part of an assignment from any other source, the student will get a "0" for that assignment and be asked to do it again. If a student is caught plagiarizing a second time, he/she Will fail the course. If any student is found to have cheated on a quiz or test, the same policy will stand. Special needs If any student has any special needs due to a physical or mental handicap, please let me know so that any arrangements can be made to facilitate your success in this class. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Textbook: Title: 21 st Century Reading: Creative Thinking and Reading with TED Talks Book 4 (2015) Resources:
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