E-mail: paulchao@g.nccu.edu.tw

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 actively participate in class discussions and pair/group work. Your final grades are determined by the following course components:

• Attendance: 10%


• Performance : 10%


• Video project: 10%


• Presentations: 30%


• Midterm Test: 20%


• FINAL Speech: 20%

For group assignments, individual grades will still be awarded reflecting your individual effort, participation, and achievement in the group. In short, not every member of the group will receive the same grade.

ASSIGNMENTS AND REQUIREMENTS

Attendance & participation:

Your attendance and 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.

Oral presentations:

You will give three types of oral presentations during the semester:

• In-class discussions: In these discussions, you will share opinions, discuss questions brought up by the instructor or your classmates, and/or present your written assignment work.


• Group presentation on an assigned topic

Individual oral presentation during final exam week: You will give a formal presentation recommending your favorite book to the class.

• TED Talks:
  
  https://www.ted.com