英語口語溝通

臺北科技大學 115-1 學期課程，課號 362526。

課程大綱

This course aims to enhance students’ speaking skills with a particular focus on listening comprehension, critical analysis of certain issues, organization of ideas, and lucid delivery of a speech. The course is designed thematically and divided into 4 teaching sections. Each section contains two weeks. In the first week, we will approach a specific issue by watching an introductory video clip, doing listening exercises and understanding key terms. And then students will be divided into groups to discuss and present their opinions regarding the issue. In the second week, we will further explore the issue by watching selected scenes from a relevant film. Each group will be asked to answer critical questions by analyzing the scenes, formulate and organize their ideas, and deliver a short speech at the end of the class.

課程進度

Week 1: Introduction Unit 1: Moral dilemma Week 2: Listening comprehension and discussion: the trolley problem Week 3: Film analysis and presentation: Scent of a Woman (1992) Unit 2: Collectivity & individuality Week 5: Listening and comprehension: the banality of evil Week 6-7: Film analysis and presentation: A Few Good Men (1992) Mid-term weeks: Week 9: Film viewing: Seven (1995) Week 11 & 12: Group presentations (30% of the final grade) Unit 3: Heroism Week 12: Listening and comprehension: tragic hero Week 13-14: Film analysis and presentation: The Dark Knight (2008) Unit 4: Cross-cultural encounter Week 14: Listening comprehension and discussion: cultural appropriation Week 15: Listening comprehension and discussion: hegemony Week 16: Film analysis and presentation: Pocahontas (1995)

評量方式

Attendance and participation: 40% (including weekly in-class exercises and discussion) *Absences without notice in advance will be recorded and negatively affect the final grade. Group presentations: 30% Final revised version: 30%

教材

【遵守智慧財產權觀念，請使用正版教科書，不得使用非法影印教科書】 使用外文原文書：是 All materials will be provided by the instructor.