課程資訊
課程名稱
 英文(附一小時英聽)一
Freshman English (with 1-hour Aural Training)(Ⅰ) 
開課學期
 100-1 
授課對象
 文學院  
授課教師
 趙恬儀 
課號
 FL1007 
課程識別碼
 102E83310 
班次
 10 
學分
 3 
全/半年
 半年 
必/選修
 必修 
上課時間
 星期二2,3,4(9:10~12:10) 
上課地點
 外教104 
備註
 本課程以英語授課。須繳交聽講實習費。大二以上於開學後加選，初選第一階段限35人。
限文學院學生(含輔系、雙修生) 且 限學士班一年級
總人數上限：35人 
Ceiba 課程網頁
 http://ceiba.ntu.edu.tw/1001_FE 
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課程概述

This course is intended to help students develop critical thinking and effective reading strategies. In order to accomplish this, teamwork, cultural study, and practical language skills are emphasised as the course progresses. The sessions in this semester will focus on the following areas: (1) active reading skills; (2) presentation skills and group work; (3) critical thinking. A wide range of reading and multi-media materials are selected to associate language learning with the students’ daily life, personal development, as well as their knowledge about the latest development in culture, science, entertainment, news, etc. Information about English spoken outside USA will also be introduced, so as to broaden students’ worldview. In addition, the students will be provided with readings about how to be a happy and successful individual in their college life.

The course aims to balance lectures with classroom activities, which include group discussion and presentation, film viewing and critique, performance, Q&A, report writing, and occasionally language games. With guidance from the instructor, the students will learn essential language and social skills by completing various tasks. Given the focus on communication and interaction, students’ participation in discussion and activities is crucial, and the atmosphere in the classroom is expected to be relaxing yet intellectually stimulating.

◎Please note that this course will be taught in English.  

課程目標
 It is hoped that students will become an active and critical reader of various English texts, as well as work effectively with group members.  
課程要求
 (1) Attendance: Students who are absent (i.e. no-show without advanced notices to the instructor) for more than 10 hours in this semester will be flunked (max. 59 points).Students who are present in all classes get ONE extra point, which will be added to their final scores. Group leaders will also get ONE extra point. (2) Punctuality: late attendance for more than 30 minutes with no prior notice to the instructor will be regarded as absence. (3) Assignments: Assignments submitted up to one week late of the deadline will have 10 points deducted, unless the student is in extreme conditions (such as illness, accidents, financial and family issues, etc.) and obtains the instructor’s consent in advance. Late submission for more than two weeks will NOT be marked. (4) Plagiarism: In written reports, students should acknowledge ALL words, ideas, and resources that are not their own. Plagiarism caught by the instructor incurs penalties, such as: (1) first-time offence: verbal warning plus 10 points deducted; (2) repeated offence: no point. For guidelines regarding plagiarism and how to avoid it, see http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/589/05/; http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/589/02/  
預期每週課後學習時數
  
Office Hours
 另約時間 備註： Appointment required. Office hour: Wed 1430-1630 
指定閱讀
 Textbook: American English File 4 (Oxford University Press, 2009)
Handouts from the instructor 
參考書目
  
評量方式
(僅供參考)
  
No.
項目
百分比
說明
1. 
 Assignments 
25% 
 Including in-class activities and group presentations & projects.  
2. 
 Compositions  
20% 
 Average of the three compositions.  
3. 
 Midterm exam  
25% 
  
4. 
 Final exam 
30% 
  
 
課程進度
週次
日期
單元主題
第1週
 9/13  Introduction to the course; grouping & ice-breaking activities; introduction to English-learning resources at NTU 
第2週
 9/20  'The Harvard Guide to Happiness'; intro to the GEPT listening test; GEPT listening comprehension mock test (diagnostic) 
第3週
 9/27  American English File (AEF) 1A: ask 'smart' questions & speed dating (handouts available); Video: presentation skills; guidelines for group presentations 
第4週
 10/04  Writing workshop 1 (basics; e-mail & letter writing: Little, Brown: pp.826-829; 45-48); AEF p.17; listening: how to write well 
第5週
 10/11  AEF 1B: 'Do you believe it?'; AEF p.16; Group presentation (1) ; listening: horoscope & fortune telling 
第6週
 10/18  AEF 1C: 'You're the doctor!'; listening: medical English 
第7週
 10/25  AEF 2A: 'National Stereotypes'; Group presentation (2); introduction to GEPT speaking test 
第8週
 11/01  AEF 2B: 'Air travel'; writing workshop 2: plagiarism; review questions for the midterm exam 
第9週
 11/08  Midterm exam (2 hours) 
第10週
 11/15  NTU Anniversary (No class)  
第11週
 11/22  Film & discussion: 'Lost in Translation'; writing workshop 3: outlining & movie review 
第12週
 11/29  Fantasy Literature: Introduction & Game of Thorns Ch.1; listening: trailers and teasers on Game of Thorns (HBO) 
第13週
 12/06  Game of Thorns (continued); group presentation (3); Video & discussion: film adaptations of fantasy literature 
第14週
 12/13  AEF6B: ‘Bright lights, big city’; writing workshop 4: story writing; GEPT speaking test 
第15週
 12/20  Xmas special: games & performance by TY, TA, & all the groups; listening: Christmas news or story 
第16週
 12/27  AEF 3B: ‘Storm clouds on the horizon’ & ‘What can you do to help?’(pp.42-43); group presentation (4); listening: global warming 
第17週
 2012/1/03  AEF 3C: ‘The risk factor’: group presentation (5); listening: extreme sports; review questions for the final exam 
第18週
 2012/1/09  Final exam (2 hours)