This course seeks to help students develop basic skills in English reading and composition to meet the English requirements of academic institutions. It is also designed to help students learn effective listening strategies and to improve their speaking skills. In addition to the course book, materials including films and television programs (ex. Friends), will be provided for discussion and listening tests.


指定閱讀 (延續上學期課程，從第四單元開始。由西洋文學作品或英文報章雜誌選文延伸至相關文化議題討論，對文學作品不感興趣的同學請勿選課)

Part One

IV. What is (un)said by Animated Feature Films
“The Trouble With 'Toy Story 4' and Its Disability Narrative”
“Losing Nemo and Dory”
“Savoring Pixar's Ratatouille”
“Disney’s ‘Zootopia,’ An Evolution in Animal Fables”

V. Animal Ethics
“Eels at an Aquarium Are Forgetting People Exist”
“Deconstructing Animal Slaughter”
“Butterflies”

VI. Interpersonal Relationship
“Miss Brill”
“Reconsidering Friends”
“Happy Endings”

Part Two
Active Listening