2025 Fall

2025 Fall: 四技通識 English 3

國立台北商業大學114學年度第1學期教學計劃表
A tentative syllabus

 

課程名稱: 英文3 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 (15:15 to 17:10)
Class website: https://tronclass.ntub.edu.tw/ Room: 視聽教室 Room 7
Classroom materials
  1. Longman Academic Reading Series: Reading Skills for College (2), published by Pearson Education, Inc. (2014), NT$485 (原價 NT$570), (東華書局代理, 聯絡窗口: 黃政瑋先生 0912-278109, or 02-2311-4027)
  2. Online materials and handouts.
Classroom Evaluation
Midterm Exam:20%; Final Exam:20%; Writing Assignment:5%; Quizzes and Assignments: 45%; TOEIC Test: 10%
Course Objective
Building on the speaking and listening focus of the first-year curriculum, this second-year course places greater emphasis on academic reading, critical thinking, and the development of academic vocabulary.

Students will explore a variety of academic and real-world topics through reading, pair and group discussions, and whole-class activities. They will be encouraged to express their ideas both orally and in writing. Class activities include interactive discussions, group tasks, and collaborative presentations, all aimed at strengthening their academic English skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

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. You may use your mobile phone during class only for dictionary lookup or information searching related to the lesson.
  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 Activities Assignments
9/10
(W1)
Orientation
9/17
(W2)
Chapter 5 Psychology: Theories of Intelligence
9/24
(W3)
Chapter 5 Psychology: Theories of Intelligence TOEIC 1
10/1
(W4)
Chapter 5 Psychology: Theories of Intelligence TOEIC 2
10/8
(W5)
Chapter 6 Business: The Changing Workplace TOEIC 3
10/15
(W6)
Chapter 6 Business: The Changing Workplace TOEIC 4
10/22
(W7)
Chapter 6 Business: The Changing Workplace TOEIC 5
10/29
(W8)
Review
11/5
(W9)
Midterm
11/12
(W10)
TOEIC Test (全校)
11/19
(W11)
Chapter 9 Peace Studies: The Chage Makers TOEIC 6
11/26
(W12)
Chapter 9 Peace Studies: The Chage Makers TOEIC 7
12/3
(W13)
Chapter 9 Peace Studies: The Chage Makers TOEIC 8
12/10
(W14)
Chapter 10: Urban Studies: Living Together TOEIC 9
12/17
(W15)
Chapter 10: Urban Studies: Living Together TOEIC 10
12/24
(W16)
Chapter 10: Urban Studies: Living Together
12/31
(W17)
Holiday (No Class)
1/7
(W18)
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.

2025 Fall: 四技通識 English 1

國立台北商業大學114學年度第1學期教學計劃表
A tentative syllabus

 

課程名稱: 英文1 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)
Class website: https://tronclass.ntub.edu.tw/ Room: 視聽教室 Room 7
Classroom materials
  1. Reading Explorer 3 (3rd edition), published by Cengage Learning, Inc. (2020). National Geographic Learning. (海學書局代理, 聯絡窗口: 洪先生 02-2365-7838, or 0909-188300)
  2. Online materials and handouts.
Classroom Evaluation
Mid-term Exam:20%; Final Exam: 20%; Speaking Assignments: 5%, Class Performance (Assignments, Quizzes, Project): 45%; English Proficiency Test: 10%
Course Objective
Course Description

This course is designed to meet the academic needs of students by equipping them with the skills necessary to engage with college-level materials. To further enhance their language proficiency, students will make use of audio-visual supplements and participate in out-of-class speaking and writing activities. The course aims to develop well-rounded English learners who are prepared to use academic English effectively across various contexts.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, students are expected to:

  • Strengthen their knowledge of vocabulary commonly used in academic settings;
  • Develop strategies for the systematic study of high-frequency academic words;
  • Improve their listening comprehension through course-provided materials;
  • Build basic skills in academic speaking and writing.
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. You may use your mobile phone during class only for dictionary lookup or information searching related to the lesson.
  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 Activities Assignments
9/10
(W1)
– Orientation
– Background Questionnaire
– Order the book
9/17
(W2)
Unit 1 Sports and Fitness
9/24
(W3)
Unit 1 Sports and Fitness
10/1
(W4)
Unit 1 Sports and Fitness
10/8
(W5)
Unit 2: Skin Deep
10/15
(W6)
Unit 2: Skin Deep
10/22
(W7)
Unit 2: Skin Deep
10/29
(W8)
Unit 2: Skin Deep
11/5
(W9)
Midterm Exam
11/12
(W10)
English Proficiency Test
11/19
(W11)
Unit 3: Animals in Danger
11/26
(W12)
Unit 3: Animals in Danger
12/3
(W13)
Unit 3: Animals in Danger
12/10
(W14)
Unit 4: Violent Earth
12/17
(W15)
Unit 4: Violent Earth
12/24
(W16)
Unit 4: Violent Earth
12/31
(W17)
Unit 4: Violent Earth
1/7
(W18)
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.

2025 Fall: 五專財金四甲 English 4

國立台北商業大學114學年度第1學期教學計劃表
A tentative syllabus

 

課程名稱: 英文4 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://tronclass.ntub.edu.tw/ Room: 視聽教室 Room 7
Classroom materials
  1. Reading Explorer 3 (3rd edition), published by Cengage Learning, Inc. (2020). National Geographic Learning. 定價NT$800, 團購價NT$680 (海學書局代理, 聯絡窗口: 洪先生 02-2365-7838, or 0909-188300)
  2. Online materials and handouts.
Classroom Evaluation
Mid-term Exam:20%; Final Exam: 20%; Quizzes & Assignments: 50%; Participation: 10%
Course Objective
Course Description

This course is designed to meet the academic needs of students by equipping them with the skills necessary to engage with college-level materials. To further enhance their language proficiency, students will make use of audio-visual supplements and participate in out-of-class self-study exercises. The course aims to develop well-rounded English learners who are prepared to use academic English effectively across various contexts.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, students are expected to:

  • Strengthen their knowledge of vocabulary commonly used in academic settings.
  • Develop strategies for the systematic study of high-frequency academic words.
  • Improve their listening comprehension through course-provided materials.
  • Build basic skills in academic speaking and writing.
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. You may use your mobile phone during class only for dictionary lookup or information searching related to the lesson.
  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 Activities Assignments
9/8
(W1)
  • Orientation
  • Background Questionnaire
  • Order the book
9/15
(W2)
Unit 1 Sports and Fitness
9/22
(W3)
Unit 1 Sports and Fitness TOEIC Topic 1
9/29
(W4)
Holiday (No Class) 
Teacher’s Day
TOEIC Topic 1
10/6
(W5)
Holiday (No Class)
Mid-Autumn Festival
TOEIC Topic 1
10/13
(W6)
Unit 1 Sports and Fitness
Unit 2: Skin Deep
TOEIC Topic 2
10/20
(W7)
Unit 2: Skin Deep TOEIC Topic 2
10/27
(W8)
Unit 2: Skin Deep TOEIC Topic 2
11/3
(W9)
Midterm Exam
11/10
(W10)
Discussion TOEIC Topic 3
11/17
(W11)
Unit 3: Animals in Danger TOEIC Topic 3
11/24
(W12)
Unit 3: Animals in Danger TOEIC Topic 3
12/1
(W13)
Unit 3: Animals in Danger TOEIC Topic 4
12/8
(W14)
Unit 4: Violent Earth TOEIC Topic 4
12/15
(W15)
Unit 4: Violent Earth TOEIC Topic 4
12/22
(W16)
Unit 4: Violent Earth
12/29
(W17)
Final Exam
1/5
(W18)
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: The syllabus is subject to change based on the progress and needs of the class.

2025 Fall: 二技企管一甲 English

國立台北商業大學114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://tronclass.ntub.edu.tw/ Room: 視聽教室 Room 5
Classroom materials
Free online materials, to be announced (NT$30)
Classroom Evaluation
Quizzes & Assignments (in-class & after-class): 45%; Midterm Exam: 20%; Final Project: 25%; Participation: 10%
Course Objective
This one-semester course aims to enhance students’ English proficiency through online materials, AI tools, and workplace communication. Activities focus on all language skills, including listening, speaking, reading, vocabulary, writing, and presentation. By the end of the semester, students will be able to use AI and online resources independently for language learning and complete a project to refine their presentation skills.
Group Project
To be announced
Course Requirements
  1. Be on time. Being late more than 15 minutes will be considered an absence.
  2. Attendance policy: 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. Late work and make-up tests: Late assignments will not be accepted and there will be no late assignments.
  4. Mobile phone use: Please set your cell phone to silent mode during class. You may use your phone only for dictionary lookup or information searches related to the lesson.
  5. Quizzes and exams: Assessments will be based on materials covered in class. Please preview and review the class materials every week.
Date Content Activities Assignments
9/8
(W1)
Orientation
Background Questionnaire
9/15
(W2)
Listening & Vocabulary Learning
Six Minute English (1)
What’s your favourite kind of noodle? (link)
9/22
(W3)
Listening & Vocabulary Learning
Six Minute English (2)
9/29
(W4)
Holiday (No Class)
Teacher’s Day
10/6
(W5)
Holiday (No Class)
Mid-Autumn Festival
10/13
(W6)
Chatbot & ASR (1)
10/20
(W7)
Chatbot & ASR (2)
10/27
(W8)
TOEIC Vocabulary
11/3
(W9)
Midterm Exam
11/10
(W10)
Guideline for the project
Presentation Skills (1): Search for the information
11/17
(W11)
Presentation skills (2)
11/24
(W12)
Presentation Skills & Progress Check
12/1
(W13)
Research-based, AI-integrated project (G1 & G2) (ppt plus written report)
12/8
(W14)
Research-based, AI-integrated project (G3 & G4)
(ppt plus written report)
12/15
(W15)
Research-based, AI-integrated project (G5 & G6)
(ppt plus written report)
12/22
(W16)
Research-based, AI-integrated project (G7 & G8)
(ppt plus written report)
12/29
(W17)
Open Courseware
Reflection Paper
1/5
(W18)
Wrap-Up and Discussion

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.