SemesterFall Semester, 2025
DepartmentProgram(undergraduate level)
Course NameEnglish Elective:Reading & Oral Training（ETP）
InstructorCHEN HSIU-YU
Credit3.0
Course TypeElective
Prerequisite
Course Objective
Course Description
Course Schedule



 

































































































































































周次/ week

課程主題/Topic

課程內容與指定閱讀 / Content & Reading Assignment

課堂活動與作業 / Teaching Activities & Homework

課堂講授 / 



In-class Hours

課後/ 



After-class 



Hours

學習重點 / Learning Focus

1

Course orientation

Introduction to the course; Moodle classroom

Pick one piece of writing to share with the class

3

4.5

Building community; setting personal learning goals

2

Get started:



What is reading to you?

Sharing personal reading experiences

Group sharing & reflection activity

3

4.5

Confidence in speaking; linking reading to life

3

The Anxious Generation I

“Puberty and the blocked transition to adulthood”

Group discussion: What is adulthood in your understanding?

3

4.5

Critical thinking; self-reflection on growing up

4

The Anxious Generation II

“The four fundamental harms”

Group discussion: Do you feel the harm?

3

4.5

Identify exploration; sharing perspectives

5

The Anxious Generation III

“Why social media harms girls more than boys”

Group discussion: Where do you learn to be girls?

3

4.5

Connecting personal childhood experiences

6

The Anxious Generation IV

“What is happening to boys?”

Group discussion: Is it easy to be a modern boy?

3

4.5

Argumentation; technology & youth culture

7

The Anxious Generation V

What can we do?



Suggested reading: “你的人生它們六個說了算” and “Rewire”

Group discussion: The key is to empower yourself. 

3

4.5

Self-awareness; mental health discussion

8

Midterm Presentation I

Group presentations

Oral presentation & peer feedback (rubric-based)

3

4.5

Public speaking; teamwork

9

Midterm Presentation II

Group presentations

Oral presentation & peer feedback (rubric-based)

3

4.5

Critical presentation skills; collaborative discussion

10

Film: Rebel in the Rye

Film viewing + background on J.D. Salinger

Reflection worksheet: "How does Salinger's life connect to Holden's story?"

3

4.5

Author study; linking biography & literature

11

The Catcher in the Rye I

Ch. 1-6

Reflection: Were you a happy 16-year-old? (learning sheet + group discussion)

3

4.5

Personal identity & adolescence

12

The Catcher in the Rye II

Ch. 7-13

Group discussion: In search of your true self?

3

4.5

Self-exploration; empathy and dialogue

13

The Catcher in the Rye III

Ch. 14-19

Reflection writing: Sex, love, and identity

3

4.5

Understanding relationships; emotional expression

14

The Catcher in the Rye IV

Ch. 20-25

Discussion: Family and the sense of belonging

3

4.5

Community; trust; and alienation

15

The Catcher in the Rye V + 



Refection

Ch. 26 + Conclusion; Rebel in the Rye (selected scenes revisited)

Whole-class synthesis: "What can Holden's journey teach us about our own lives?"

3

4.5

Literary reflection; connecting text & self

16

Final Presentation 

Group project presentations + Reflection Circle

Presentations: "What I learned about myself this semester" sharing

3

4.5

Integration; metacognitive reflection



 



Ten group presentations. Each group is responsible for the topic of the week. The task is to prepare a 15-minute presentation and 5 discussion questions. 



1 group oral presentation 20%, 1 midterm presentation 20%, 1 weekly news 20%, 1 group final presentation 20% and class participation 20%.



 



 


Teaching Methods
Teaching Assistant

陳仲維


Requirement/Grading

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:




  • 1 group topic presentation 20%, 1 midterm presentation 20%, 2 weekly news 20%, 1 group final presentation 20% and class participation 20%.

  • Note: 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



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. 



Written assignments



Written assignments based on the course readings will be assigned. The assignments may ask you to respond to key issues in the readings, write summaries, analyze passages or write short compositions comparing/contrasting cultural issues. You are required to complete the assignments at home by due dates so that you can join discussions in class. Late submission will lead to lower grades of your assignment. You will combine all the writings you have done and submit them in a portfolio by the end of the semester. See the attachment for the grading rubric for these assignments.



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 oral presentation 

  • Individual oral presentation 



See the attachment for the grading rubric for these presentations.



 


Textbook & Reference

  • Reading materials:



The Anxious Generation: to be provided in class.



The Catch in the Rye: to be purchased at campus bookstore.




  • Resources:



VoiceTube: https://tw.voicetube.com



YouTube: www.youtube.com



BBC Learning English: http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish



 


Urls about Course
Moodle: http://moodle.nccu.edu.tw/
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