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
 105-1 
授課對象
 生命科學院  
授課教師
 陳春燕 
課號
 FL1007 
課程識別碼
 102E83310 
班次
 47 
學分
 3 
全/半年
 半年 
必/選修
 必修 
上課時間
 星期三2,3,4(9:10~12:10) 
上課地點
 新501 
備註
 本課程以英語授課。
限管理學院學生(含輔系、雙修生) 或 限生命科學院學生(含輔系、雙修生)
總人數上限：34人 
Ceiba 課程網頁
 http://ceiba.ntu.edu.tw/1051FL1007_47 
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課程概述

本課程的設計參考美國幾所頂尖大學為全校大一新生安排的核心課程，帶領學生透過閱讀、分析重要的文獻文本，培養獨立思辨能力以及對於重要人文課題的敏銳度（換言之，這並非純粹的英語訓練班）。課程選材或為當代重要思想家、文學家之著述，或具有高度時代意義。上課強調互動、討論。每週的聽力訓練則以真實世界素材為主，包括新聞播報、訪談、演說，偶而亦將使用電影或電視節目片段。課堂參與程度與學習態度十分重要；同學毋須過分焦慮自己的原始英文基礎。

＊注意＊　
「大一英文」加退選由外文系統一辦理，請勿直接找老師索取授權碼。相關說明如下：
https://nol.ntu.edu.tw/nol/note/105-1/for.htm
http://www.forex.ntu.edu.tw/news/news.php?Sn=3433 

課程目標
 This course aims to help students develop critical thinking abilities through guided reading and discussion of thought-provoking texts. Class materials include writings by prominent contemporary authors and books that touch upon issues that are shaping our world today. (In the spring semester readings may include literary works.) The class will also help students gain a better sensibility to the English language and build a wider vocabulary. The listening materials are for the most part culled from authentic audio-visual recordings such as interviews, speeches, and newscast.

A typical week will look like this:
**The first hour – listening session. The listening activity is for the most part independent of the class readings. Almost all the listening materials are available on the Internet, which means you will be able to retrieve and listen to them outside of class. In class, you may be asked to write down responses to a recording. These responses will be collected as a record of your attendance but will not be graded.

**The second & third hours – reading session: discussion of reading material. The instructor will provide background information and questions to facilitate class discussion. To help you gain a better command of the language, the instructor will also spend considerable time explaining the usages, connotations or etymology of particular words. There will also be group or class discussion of the text. 
課程要求
 1. Conscientious preparation, regular attendance, and active class participation. Preparation prior to the class meeting is essential. So is participation in class discussion. Two absences may be allowed without penalty during the semester.
2. Listening homework. One transcription assignment during the semester. It must be word-processed and submitted in hard copy form in class on the due day.
3. Participation in one of two class debates. Two debates will be scheduled for the second half of the semester. At each debate, the class is to be divided into two groups and everyone is expected to be present. However, each person will sign up for either event where s/he will play the part of an active debater.
4. Midterm exam.
5. Final exam. 
預期每週課後學習時數
  
Office Hours
 每週一 15:00~17:00 
指定閱讀
 Course packet compiled by the instructor. 
參考書目
 See syllabus for details. 
評量方式
(僅供參考)
  
No.
項目
百分比
說明
1. 
 preparation, attendance, and class participation 
20% 
  
2. 
 listening homework 
10% 
  
3. 
 performance in the debate 
10% 
  
4. 
 midterm exam 
30% 
  
5. 
 final exam 
30% 
  
 
課程進度
週次
日期
單元主題
第1週
 9/14  Introduction to the Course 
第2週
 9/21  The Mystery of the Human Psyche:
Stephen King, “Why We Crave Horror Movies” 
第3週
 9/28  The Mystery of the Human Senses (I):
Diane Ackerman, A Natural History of the Senses: “Smell” (selections) 
第4週
 10/05  The Mystery of the Human Senses (II):
Diane Ackerman, continued 
第5週
 10/12  The Mystery of Human Emotions (I):
Paul Auster, The Invention of Solitude: “Portrait of an Invisible Man” (selections) 
第6週
 10/19  The Mystery of Human Emotions (II):
Paul Auster, continued 
第7週
 10/26  Racism: Nature or Culture? (I):
James Baldwin, “Fifth Avenue, Uptown: A Letter from Harlem” 
第8週
 11/02  Racism: Nature or Culture? (II):
Janell Ross, “Epigenetics: The Controversial Science behind Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities” 
第9週
 11/09  MIDTERM EXAM 
第10週
 11/16  The Ecology Dilemma (I):
Alan Weisman, The World without Us (selections) 
第11週
 11/23  The Ecology Dilemma (II):
Alan Weisman, continued 
第12週
 11/30  The Ecology Dilemma (III):
Alan Weisman, continued 
第13週
 12/07  Debate Day (I) 
第14週
 12/14  The Capitalist Logic and the World Today (I):
David Harvey, A Brief History of Neoliberalism (selections) 
第15週
 12/21  The Capitalist Logic and the World Today (II):
David Harvey, continued 
第16週
 12/28  The Capitalist Logic and the World Today (III):
David Harvey, continued 
第17週
 1/04  Debate Day (II) 
第18週
 1/11  FINAL EXAM