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2023 Fall English 3 Blog

Blog (English 3, Fall, 2023)

Class Name Name URL
1 四技企管二乙 陳子樊 Elane https://elane7an.blogspot.com
2 四技企管二甲 林芳華 Ivy https://LinHua4501.blogspot.com
3 四技企管二甲 粘惠婷 Betty https://huiting1001.blogspot.com
4 四技企管二甲 田靜宜 Amy https://tientien0404.blogspot.com
5 四技財金二甲 林姿妘 Angela https://ziyunlin.blogspot.com
6 四技財金二甲 莊忻穎 Sherry https://sin1216yin.blogspot.com
7 四技財金二甲 林育茹 Ada https://yurulin0504.blogspot.com
8 四技財金二甲 阮玉霸王 Ted https://teddatedd.blogspot.com
9 四技財稅二乙 楊雅絜 CoCo https://blog11043082.blogspot.com
10 四技財稅二乙 簡語霈 Penny https://11143072.blogspot.com
11 四技財稅二甲 鄭筠潔 Sky https://skycheng1717.blogspot.com
12 四技財稅二甲 陳佳琪 Alicia https://ALICIASBLOGGGGGG.blogspot.com
13 四技財稅二甲 李靜怡 Lily https://lily11031103.blogspot.com
14 四技財稅二甲 吳品嫺 Crystal https://crystal0806.blogspot.com
15 四技財稅二甲 盧靜萱 Anny https://annylu1014.blogspot.com
16 四技財稅二甲 劉馨潞 Lulu https://luluuuu23.blogspot.com
17 四技商務二乙 許舒涵 Helen https://helen123aaa306.blogspot.com
18 四技商務二甲 蕭嘉材 Taylor https://tayloor03.blogspot.com
19 四技商務二甲 邵家楹 Una https://unaying1205.blogspot.com
20 四技商務二甲 鄭秀美 Emily https://xiumei0429.blogspot.com
21 四技商務二甲 彭郁媗 Anna https://yu1025.blogspot.com
22 四技會資二乙 胡芷翎 Vivi https://vivivivi1215.blogspot.com
23 四技會資二乙 洪子苓 Lora https://zerooo456.blogspot.com
24 四技會資二乙 李嘉倩 Kelly https://kellylee0505.blogspot.com
25 四技會資二甲 陳智傑 Leo https://leo-the-artist.blogspot.com
26 四技會資二甲 陳柏丞 Benny https://BennyChen11.blogspot.com
27 四技會資二甲 田旻卉 Nancy https://1141013.blogspot.com
28 四技資管二甲 何國瑋 Walle https://walle4561.blogspot.com
29 四技資管二甲 沈宛宣 Sharon https://wanxuan173.blogspot.com
30 四技資管二甲 柯妤蓁 Rebecca https://rebecca1104.blogspot.com
31 四技資管二甲 趙明威 Willie https://mingwei0826.blogspot.com
32 四技資管二甲 王暘嘉 Anila https://yanjiablog.blogspot.com
33 四技資管二甲 黃政 Wynn https://wynnsohigh.blogspot.com

2023 Fall: 四技通識 English 3

國立台北商業大學112學年度第1學期教學計劃表

A tentative syllabus

 

課程名稱: 英文三

授課教師: 賴淑麗 (Shu-li Sally Lai)

授課班級: 四技通識英文(三)

學分/時數: 2/2

E-mail: shulilai@gmail.com

Time: Wednesday (15:25 to 17:10)

Class website: https://bb.ntub.edu.tw/

Room: 視聽教室 Room 5

 Blog: link

Classroom materials

Online materials and handouts.

Classroom Evaluation

Assignments and Quizzes: 50%; Self-Directed Learning Task:15% Reflection Paper: 15%; TOEIC: 20%

Course Objective

本課程在引導學生善用科技以及網路英語學習資源,有效提升英語聽、說、讀、寫之相關能力,並激發其學習意願。修完此課程之學生,將能有效運用科技以及線上資源,解決自我英語學習相關之問題,期能達到獨立學習以及終生學習之目的。

In this one-semester class, students will be introduced to various technologies and online resources that can be used to enhance their listening, speaking, and writing abilities. Students will explore these resources and discuss how they could cater to their learning needs. By the end of the course, students will be familiar with some useful tools and be able to apply them to their future learning.

Group Project

To be announced

Course Requirements

  1. If you must miss a class due to an unavoidable circumstance (e.g., sick leave, injury, or a family emergency), please notify me in advance by email.
  2. There will be no make-up tests, and late assignments will not be accepted.
  3. Please turn your cell phone to silent mode during class. Additionally, refrain from using your mobile phone during class, except for dictionary lookups or information searching.
  4. Remember to preview and review the class materials every week.

Date

Content

Activities

Assignments

9/13
  • Orientation
  • Students sign the consent form
  • Background Questionnaire
An introduction to CALL (link)
Please preview Chapter 1.
9/20 – An introduction to CALL (from An invitation to CALL) (2021)
– Create your blog (submit the weekly assignment here)
What is a blog? (video) #1 Greetings
Introduce yourself to your readers in a clear and interesting way. Share a brief overview of who you are, your hobbies, and what makes you unique. Make sure to include a suitable photo of yourself alongside your introduction (60 words at least). Due on Sunday (midnight)
9/27 Listening &  Speaking (1)

  • Podcast: Six Minute English (link)
  • Listening
  • Mine the data
  • Vocabulary and phrase learning
10/4 Listening & Speaking (2)

  • TED Talk
  • Listening
  • Mine the data
  • Vocabulary and phrase learning
10/11 Listening & Speaking (3)

  • Text to speech (one paragraph)
  • Wordwall
  • Critical thinking
  • Thought sharing
10/18 Listen to write

  • Grammarly
  • Critical thinking
  • Thought sharing
10/25 Reading & Writing (1)

  • Online news
  • News in Level
  • VOA News
11/1 Reading & Writing (2)

  • CoolEnglish Writing Tools
11/8 Reading & Writing (3)

  • CoolEnglish Writing Tools

Midterm Week

11/15 AI & English Learning (1)

  • Open AI
  • Prompts
11/22 TOEIC 全校統一施測
11/29 AI & English Learning (2)

  • CoolE Bots
12/6 English for Specific Purposes

  • Open Courseware
  • EdX/Coursera
  • Academic Wordlist
12/13 Others

  • Online stories
  • Language games
  • Youtubers
12/20 Self-Directed Learning Task
My study plan: Share your learning plan
12/27 Self-Directed Learning Task
My study plan: Share your learning plan
1/3
  • Evaluation Questionnaire
  • Self-reflection paper due
  • TOEIC test (配合學校施測)
1/10 Wrap-up and follow-up interview

以上所有課程每堂課皆對應以下指標:

校核心能力外語能力、專業素養

通識課程核心能力: 語言思辯表達、問題溝通解決


Note.
The syllabus is subject to change based on the progress and needs of the class.

2023 Fall: 四技通識 English 1

國立台北商業大學112學年度第1學期教學計劃表

A tentative syllabus

 

課程名稱: 英文一

授課教師: 賴淑麗 (Shu-li Sally Lai)

授課班級: 四技通識英文(一)

學分/時數: 2/2

E-mail: shulilai@gmail.com

Time: Wednesday (13:30 to 15:15)

Class website: https://bb.ntub.edu.tw/

Room: 視聽教室 Room 7

Classroomscreen:

 

Classroom materials

  1. Longman Academic Reading Series: Reading Skills for College (2), published by Pearson Education, Inc. (2014) NT 485 (原價570) 東華書局代理 (黃政瑋先生 0912-278-109; 02-2311-4027)
  2. Online materials and handouts.

Classroom Evaluation

Midterm: 20%, Final Exam: 20%, Quizzes and Assignments: 30%, Project: 20% TOEIC: 10% (配合高教深耕計畫)

Course Objective

In this one-year, four-skill integrated course, students will strengthen their language skills essential for college-level coursework. It covers skills and strategies for effective reading and writing, vocabulary building, critical thinking, and academic presentation. Students will be encouraged to discuss and write about the ideas they discover in readings to become better speakers and writers of English. Additionally, students will engage in a variety of activities, including discussions, group activities, and group presentations.

Group Project

To be announced

Course Requirements

  1. If you must miss a class due to an unavoidable circumstance (e.g., sick leave, injury, or a family emergency), please notify me in advance by email.
  2. There will be no late assignments or make-up tests.
  3. Please turn your cell phone to silent mode during class. Please do not use your mobile phone during class unless it is for dictionary lookup or information searching.
  4. There will be quizzes and exams based on the materials presented in class and in the textbooks. Please preview and review the class materials every week.

Date

Content

Exercise

Assignments

9/13 Orientation
Background Questionnaire
9/20 Getting to Know Each Other
Icebreaker activities and team-building exercises
9/27 Chapter 1 Cultural Studies: The Lessons of Travel
10/4 Chapter 1 Cultural Studies: The Lessons of Travel
10/11 Chapter 1 Cultural Studies: The Lessons of Travel
10/18 TOEIC Test (全校大一統一施測)
10/25 Chapter 2 Multicultural Literature: Writing about Cultural Identity
11/1 Chapter 2 Multicultural Literature: Writing about Cultural Identity
11/8 Midterm Exam
11/15 Chapter 3 Health Science: High Tech, Low Tech, No Tech
11/22 Chapter 3 Health Science: High Tech, Low Tech, No Tech
11/29 Chapter 3 Health Science: High Tech, Low Tech, No Tech
12/6 Project Presentation
12/13 Project Presentation
12/20 Chapter 4 Education: The Task of the Teacher
12/27 Chapter 4 Education: The Task of the Teacher
1/3 Chapter 4 Education: The Task of the Teacher
1/10 Final Exam

以上所有課程每堂課皆對應以下指標:

校核心能力外語能力、專業素養

通識課程核心能力: 語言思辯表達、問題溝通解決


Note.
The syllabus is subject to change based on the progress and needs of the class.

2023 Fall: 五專財金四甲 English 4

國立台北商業大學112學年度第1學期教學計劃表

A tentative syllabus

 

課程名稱: 英文四

授課教師: 賴淑麗 (Shu-li Sally Lai)

授課班級: 五專財金四甲

學分/時數: 2/3

E-mail: shulilai@gmail.com

Time: Monday (13:30 to 16:15)

Class website: https://bb.ntub.edu.tw/

Room: 視聽教室 Room 7

Classroomscreen: link

Classroom materials

  1. Longman Academic Reading Series: Reading Skills for College (2), published by Pearson Education, Inc. (2014) NT 485 (原價570) 東華書局代理 (黃政瑋先生 0912-278-109; 02-2311-4027)
  2. EnglishCentral: https://www.englishcentral.com/browse/videos

Classroom Evaluation

Midterm: 20%, Quizzes and Assignments: 50%, Project: 20%, Participation: 10%

Course Objective

In this one-year, four-skill integrated course, students will strengthen their language skills essential for college-level coursework. It covers skills and strategies for effective reading and writing, vocabulary building, critical thinking, and academic presentation. Students will be encouraged to discuss and write about the ideas they discover in readings to become better speakers and writers of English. Additionally, students will engage in a variety of activities, including discussions, group activities, and group presentations.

Group Project

To be announced

Course Requirements

  1. Please arrive in class on time.
  2. If you must miss a class due to an unavoidable circumstance (e.g., sick leave, injury, or a family emergency), please notify me in advance by email.
  3. There will be no make-up tests, and late assignments will not be accepted.
  4. Please turn your cell phone to silent mode during class. Additionally, refrain from using your mobile phone during class, except for dictionary lookups or information searching.
  5. Quizzes and exams will be based on the materials presented in class and in the textbooks. Remember to preview and review the class materials every week.

Date

Content

Activities

Assignments

9/11 Orientation
Background Questionnaire
Preview Chapter 1.1.
9/18 Reading One: Tony the traveller
TOEIC (link)
Review Chapter 1.1
9/25 Reading One: Tony the traveller
TOEIC (link)
Tools you need to know
1. Cambridge Learners’ Dictionary (link)
2. Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English (link)
1. TOEIC 單元練習
第一回=>(Part 1, 2)
2. Memorize the vocabulary (Reading 1)
10/2 Reading 2 The benefits of studying abroad
10/9 Holiday (No Class)
10/16 Chapter 1 Cultural Studies: The Lessons of Travel
10/23 Chapter 2 Multicultural Literature: Writing about Cultural Identity
10/30 Chapter 2 Multicultural Literature: Writing about Cultural Identity
11/6 Chapter 2 Multicultural Literature: Writing about Cultural Identity
11/13 Midterm Exam
11/20 Chapter 3 Health Science: High Tech, Low Tech, No Tech
11/27 Chapter 3 Health Science: High Tech, Low Tech, No Tech
12/4 Chapter 3 Health Science: High Tech, Low Tech, No Tech
12/11 Chapter 4 Education: The Task of the Teacher
12/18 Chapter 4 Education: The Task of the Teacher
12/25 Chapter 4 Education: The Task of the Teacher
1/1 Holiday (No Class)
1/8 Final Exam

以上所有課程每堂課皆對應以下指標:

校核心能力外語能力、專業素養

通識課程核心能力: 語言思辯表達、問題溝通解決


Note.
The syllabus is subject to change based on the progress and needs of the class.

2023 Fall: 二技企管一甲 English

國立台北商業大學112學年度第1學期教學計劃表

A tentative syllabus

 

課程名稱: 英文

授課教師: 賴淑麗 (Shu-li Sally Lai)

授課班級: 二技企管一甲

學分/時數: 2/2

E-mail: shulilai@gmail.com

Time: Monday (10:10 to 12:00)

Class website: https://bb.ntub.edu.tw/

Room: 視聽教室 Room 7

Classroomscreen: link

 

Classroom materials

Joseph Henley (2015) Successful Business Writing (1), published by Cengage. 敦煌書局代理 (500*85%=$425) 湯昂諺先生(Tony): 0912-196-610

Classroom Evaluation

Quizzes & Assignments (in-class & after-class): 50% Midterm Exam: 20% Final Exam: 20% Participation: 10%

Course Objective

In this one-semester course, students will learn essential business-related vocabulary, grammar rules, and sentence structures applicable to the business world. They will also practice reading articles and composing letters to enhance their business communication and writing skills. Class activities include reading, vocabulary learning, speaking, and writing exercises. By the end of the semester, students will be familiar with key terms, subjects, and skills relevant to today’s business environment.

Group Project

To be announced

Course Requirements

1. If you must miss a class due to an unavoidable circumstance (e.g., illness, injury, or a family emergency), please notify me in advance by email.
2. There will be no extensions for assignments or opportunities to make up tests.
3. There will be quizzes and exams based on the materials covered in class and in the textbooks. Please review and preview the class materials each week.

4. Please turn your cell phone to silent mode during class. Please do not use your mobile phone during class unless it is for dictionary lookup or information searching.

Date

Content

Activities

Assignments

9/11 Orientation
Background Questionnaire
9/18 Unit 1 Introduction The job forum (link) – Finish the Exercises
– Compose an email in the style of a recent graduate introducing yourself for a job search. Ensure that the email is double-spaced for readability. You can refer to the mail on page 10. (due on 9/24 Sunday 24:00)
9/25 Unit 1 Introduction Cambridge Learners’ Dictionary (link) – Preview Unit 2 Letter of Application
– Be ready for a Quiz next week (Unit 1)
Vocabulary & Grammar (Exercises)
10/2 Unit 2 Letter of Application
10/9 Holiday (No Class)
10/16 Unit 2 Letter of Application
10/23 Unit 5 Project Management
10/30 Unit 5 Project Management
11/6 Midterm Exam
11/13 Unit 6 Arranging Meeting
11/20 Unit 6 Arranging Meeting
11/27 Unit 7 Effective Marketing
12/4 Unit 7 Effective Marketing
12/11 Unit 11 Business Travel
12/18 Unit 11 Business Travel
12/25 Unit 15 Personal Invitation
Review
1/1 Holiday (No Class)
1/8 Final Exam

以上所有課程每堂課皆對應以下指標:

校核心能力外語能力、專業素養

通識課程核心能力: 語言思辯表達、問題溝通解決


Note.
  The syllabus is subject to change based on the progress and needs of the class.

Guidelines for Reflection Paper

Guidelines for Reflection Paper

CALL (Spring, 2023)

 

  1. The paper must be typed.
  2. The paper should be 1.5 to 2 pages long (1.5 spaced).
  3. Writing should use formal English, correct spelling, and punctuation.
  4. Topics may include any information covered in class or from the readings.
  5. Consider the followings when writing your reflection:
    1. Do you think the English class this semester is helpful to you?
    2. What have we studied/learned so far that interests you?
    3. What new things have you learned?
    4. How has your learning affected the preconceptions or misconceptions you brought with you into this class?
    5. How has your learning influenced your view of computers in language learning?
    6. Will what you have learned to change your behavior in the future?
  6. Deadline: Please submit your reflection paper to Blackboard before June 10 (Midnight, Saturday, 6/10/2023). Please also hand in a hard copy when you come to the class on Wednesday (6/14/2023).

Attention:
Writing a reflection helps you find what is meaningful to you and adds value to your learning. Do not simply outline or summarize the materials we have covered. I want to know what the materials mean to you.

 

2023 Spring: 二技資管一甲 Podcast Project

(Spring, 2023)

Midterm Project (Link)

2023/4/10 (upload to the folder before 4/8 Saturday)

No.

Host 1

Host 2

Expert

1

1075603 Anthony Ho

10756028 Tony Yeh

10756033 Curtis

2

24Jia

01 Zhen

35 Christine

3

29 Anos

33 Flash

36 Winnie

4

21 Linda

27 Lisa

30 Leo

5

22 William

25 Jeffery

20 Kitty

6

03 Alex

26 Mini

02 Vivian

2023/4/17 (upload to the folder before 4/15 Saturday)

Host 1

Host 2

Expert

7

06 Vanessa

17 Doffy

14 Hebe, 19 Grace

8

11 Winnie

12 Zero

13 Annie

9

16 Boto

15 Brian

09 Albert

10

05 Daniel

07 Sarah

10 Doreen

11

23 Hung

32 Extra

37 Ingrid

12

04 Amy

08 Fiona

18 Sharron

2023 Spring: Technology Enhanced Language Learning Blogs

 

No. ID 姓名 English Name Blog URL
1 11045076 吳杰霖 Dylan https://dylan11045076.blogspot.com
2 11045078 許友瑋 William https://william11045078.blogspot.com
3 11045091 吳啟軒 Sean https://qxuanzk.blogspot.com
4 11042002 朱玉宏 Jenny https://imnhimss.blogspot.com
5 11042007 彭鈺婷 Tina https://kk96543.blogspot.com
6 11042008 黃咨樺 Sara https://huangzihua2025.blogspot.com
7 11042009 陳星豪 Ryan https://cutesmallstar.blogspot.com
8 11042013 陳韻如 Anna https://anna0222.blogspot.com
9 11044066 賴致翰 Hank https://hanklai1911.blogspot.com
10 11044071 鄭永東 Colin https://dongggggg.blogspot.com
11 11044073 陳柏均 Daniel https://bojinchen.blogspot.com
12 11044094 潘聖元 Jacob https://jacobbloggg.blogspot.com
13 11044008 黃敏君 Maggy https://maggyblogcall.blogspot.com
14 10944094 曾長盛 Alan https://alanblogcall.blogspot.com/
15 10944016 周冠銘 Gary https://gmgary2023.blogspot.com/

 

2023 Spring: 四技通識 Technology Enhanced Language Learning

國立台北商業大學111學年度第2學期教學計劃表

A tentative syllabus

 

課程名稱: Technology Enhanced Language Learning

授課教師: 賴淑麗 (Shu-li Sally Lai)

授課班級: 

學分/時數: 2/2

E-mail: shulilai@gmail.com

Time: Wednesday (15:25 to 17: 10)

Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/nhs-ombq-sxy

Room: 視聽教室 Room 5

Classroomscreen: https://classroomscreen.com/

Link to your blog: Your Blog

Classroom materials

Free online materials (websites and tools)
該課程無須買課本, 教材全部是線上免費資源.

Classroom Evaluation

Assignments and Quizzes: 65%
Self-Directed Learning Plan:20%
Reflection Paper: 15%

Course Objective

本課程在引導學生善用科技以及網路英語學習資源,有效提升英語聽、說、讀、寫之相關能力,並激發其學習意願。修完此課程之學生,將能有效運用科技以及線上資源,解決自我英語學習相關之問題,期能達到獨立學習以及終生學習之目的。
課堂中將帶領體驗各類英語學習網站以及科技,並討論這些科技如何能幫我們提升英語能力或解決英文相關問題. 課程內容包含體驗線上聊天機器人,語音辨識, Podcast, 英文歌曲網站, 新聞網站, 以及世界著名之開放課程網站.

Term Project

To be announced.

Course Requirements

  1. If you must miss a class due to an unavoidable circumstance (e.g., sick leave, injury, or a family emergency), please notify me in advance by email.
  2. There will be no late assignments or make-up tests. Please submit (hand in) your assignments on time.
  3. Be in class on time.

Date

Content

Activities

2/15
  • Orientation to the class
2/22 #1 Greeting (due on 2/26 Sunday)
– Say hi to your readers and briefly introduce yourself. (50 words at least).
– Text and photo (required)
– Video (optional) Review the article we discussed today.
Preview Chapter 4 (p. 38 only): Vocabulary
An introduction to CALL (from An invitation to CALL) (2021) (link)
3/1 Topic 1: Vocabulary and writing tools

  • An introduction to CALL (from An invitation to CALL) (2021) (link) (Vocabulary, p. 38 only)
  • Easy editing with Grammarly – Grammarly Tutorial (link)
  • Grammarly (link)
  • Use Grammarly to check and revise your 1st post.
  • How to write a quality comment (link)
#2 Improve your 1st post and comment on your classmates’ blog posts.
1. Add the link to your blog (Grammarly)
2. Improve your 1st post.
3. Comment on 3 of your classmates’ 1st posts.
3/8 Topic 1: Vocabulary (review)
Learners’ dictionary, corpus tool, translator
#3 Hands-on Exercise 1
Please hand it in next week.
3/15 Topic 2: Listening & Speaking
– Check your assignment.
– Podcast: 好想講英文 (link)
– Add gadgets to your blog
# 4 好想講英文
1. Choose a topic of your interest and write down 10 sentences you learn and highlight the keywords. You can also add Chinese translation? Don’t forget to add the topic and the link to the episode you listen to.
2. Add at least 2 gadgets to your blog.
3/22 Topic 2: Listening & Speaking
– Learn English happily (graded stories) (link)
– How does a bank collapse in 48 hours? (link)
# 5 Online stories
Listen to One online story from learn English happily, summarize the stories, and provide a short comment (at least 60 words). Don’t forget to have the topic and embed the video at the top.
3/29 Quiz 1
– Sharing of your chosen story on your blog last week
– The Umbrella Man by Roald Dahl (Short Story) (link)
– Website version (link)
***************
– Learn English through songs (link)
– Lyricstraining (link) also has app
– Genius.com (link)
#6 English song
–Find an English song that interests you.
–Post its lyrics, audio & video (if any) files on your blog
–Briefly introduce the song (Who is the singer? His/Her name and nationality?
–Three words you learned (with one example sentence each)
–Why do you like the song?
(60 words minimum)
4/5 Holiday (No Class)
4/12 Topic 3: English Songs
– Song sharing
4/19 Topic 4: Speaking
– Chatbot and English Learning
– Vocaroo (link) 錄音軟體
– Upload your speaking test files here (link)
– CoolEnglish (link)=> 課程專區(普高區)=> 口說區 => Coolebot => Invited talk
# 7 Chat with robot (Part 1, Chat 1, Chat 2, and Chat 3)
Chat 5 minutes per day, three times a week. Upload your file to the folder. 3 次聊天 (文字/Written) 5分鐘以上
Share your chat with us next week.
4/26 Topic 4: Speaking
Chatbot and English learning
#8 Chat with robot (Part 2, Chat 1, 2, 3)
5/3 Topic 5: Online News
– 6 Fetching News Article Resources for ESL Students Online (link)
– Breaking News English (link)
– News in Levels (link)
– Focus Taiwan (link)
– Natural Reader (link)
– TTS (CoolEnglish)
#10 News English
1. Read a piece of news from the websites we explored today.
2. Add the link to your blog
3. Underline 3 words you want to learn.
4. Look up the 3 words in the dictionary. List its definition and one example sentence for each.
****
Continue to chat with the robot (Part 2, Chat 4, 5, 6)
5/10 Topic 6: Internet and Academic English
– Academic Wordlist (link1, headword) (link2)
– MIT Open Courseware (link)
– Edx (link)
Final chat
Part 3: Chat 7, 8, 9
***Begin to prepare for your learning plan
5/17 Topic 6: Games for Learning English
Speaking Test
– Vocaroo (link) 錄音軟體
– Upload your speaking test files here (link)
Check your email for the template (self-direct learning)
5/24 – Self-Directed Learning Task (1) Alan, Gary, Dylan, Sara, Colin, Ryan
My study plan: Share your learning plan
5/31 – Self-Directed Learning Task (2) William, Jenny, Tina, Hank, Daniel, Jacob
My study plan: Share your learning plan
Guidelines for Reflection Paper (link)
6/7 – Self-Directed Learning Task (3) Sean, Maggy, Anna
– Input, Output, Interaction
6/14 Reflection Paper Due
Wrap-up

以上所有課程每堂課皆對應以下指標:

校核心能力外語能力、專業素養

通識課程核心能力: 語言思辯表達、問題溝通解決


Note.
We’ll adjust the schedule as we go along.

2023 Spring: 四技通識 English 2

國立台北商業大學111學年度第2學期教學計劃表

A tentative syllabus

 

課程名稱: 英文 (二)

授課教師: 賴淑麗 (Shu-li Sally Lai)

授課班級: 四技通識

學分/時數: 2/2

E-mail: shulilai@gmail.com

Time: Wednesday (13:30 to 15:15)

Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/myp-drcw-vbs

Room: 視聽教室 Room 7

SKELL: https://skell.sketchengine.eu/

Linggle: http://tequila.nlplab.cc:3000/

Classroom materials

1. Longman Academic Reading Series: Reading Skills for College (2), published by Pearson Education, Inc. (2014)
2. Online materials and handouts.

Classroom Evaluation

Quizzes & Assignments (in-class & after-class): 50% Midterm Exam: 15% Project: 20% TOEIC:15%

Course Objective

This is a one-year four-skill integrated course that prepares students to become more effective and confident readers. While the focus will be on academic reading and vocabulary, this class will also encourage students to discuss and write about the ideas they discovered in the readings, aiming to make them better speakers and writers of English as well. Students will engage in a variety of activities, including discussion, group activities, and group presentations.

Group Project

To be anounced.

Course Requirements

Participation and Attendance
1. If you have to miss a class for an unavoidable reason (e.g., sick leave, injury, family emergency), please email me in advance.
2. No late assignments or make-up tests will be allowed.
3. Please switch your mobile phone to silent mode during class time. Unless it’s used for dictionary lookup or for information searching, please don’t use your mobile phone during class time.
4. There will be quizzes and exams based on the materials in the textbooks and the materials presented in class. Please preview and review the class materials every week.

Date

Content

Activities

2/15 Back to school
Warm-up
好想講英文(link)
2/22 Guidelines for academic presentation
8 secrets of success (link)
Inside the mind of a master procrastinator (link)
3/1 Guidelines for academic presentation 1. Review the handout
2. Choose a topic of your interest and upload the good sentences to BB (format).
3/8 Chapter 5.1 Types of Intelligence
How to Talk to Cashier in English (link)
Review “How to talk to cashier in English.”
Finish the exercises (Chapter 5.1)
3/15 Chapter 5.2 Transforming students’ motivation to learn
Quiz 2
3/22 Chapter 5.2 Transforming students’ motivation to learn
Quiz 3
Chapter 6.1 The one week job: 52 jobs in 52 weeks
3/29 Chapter 6.1 The one week job: 52 jobs in 52 weeks
4/5 Holiday (No Class)
4/12 Midterm Exam
4/19 Presentation Skills (1)
4/26 The Power of Words: 6 Public Speaking Tips (link)
How to speak so people want to listen? (link)
Tips for effective group working (link)
1. Begin to work on your group project
2. Watch the videos and read the article. Pay attention to these tips.
5/3 TOEIC Test (15%) 請自備耳機 (承曦樓702)
5/10 Chapter 8.2 The best way to structure a speech
Presentation Skills
Hands-on Exercise 4
Interview (invited)
5/17 G1: Singapore (Lily, Lora, Rebecca, Taylor, Angela, Wynn)
G2: Italy (Leo, Crystal, Ivy, Alicia, Walle, Helen)
Quiz
5/24 G3: Sweden (Emily, Kelly, Elane, Lulu, Sharon)
G4: France (Anna, Ted, Amy, Nancy, Sky)
5/31 G5: Finland (Penny, Ada, Anila, Benny, Betty, Una)
G6: Germany (Willie, Sherry, Yuting, Anny, Vivi)
Bring your text book next week.
6/7 Email Writing (link 1) (link 2worksheet) (link 3)
Vocabulary Learning Habit (post)
Email Writing on BB:
6/10 (Saturday) Time: 23:30
6/14 Wrap-up
黃仁勳在台大2023年畢業典禮致詞 (link)
台大演講網 (link)

以上所有課程每堂課皆對應以下指標:

校核心能力外語能力、專業素養

通識課程核心能力: 語言思辯表達、問題溝通解決


Note.
We’ll adjust the schedule as we go along.