國際時事英文討論(一)

臺北科技大學 115-1 學期課程，課號 366363。

課程大綱

本課程以國際時事為主軸，培養學生於英語口語互動中之理解、回應、分析與論述能力。藉由課堂討論、小組對話、議題回應、立場表述及簡短口頭報告等活動，學生將學習從多元角度理解國際事件，整理資訊、辨識觀點，並以清楚且具邏輯的英語參與討論。課程亦著重培養批判思考與國際視野，以提升學生在全球議題脈絡中之英語溝通能力。 This course centers on international current affairs and aims to develop students’ ability to comprehend, respond to, analyze, and articulate ideas in spoken English interaction. Through class discussion, small-group dialogue, issue-based responses, position statements, and short oral presentations, students will learn to approach international events from multiple perspectives, organize information, identify viewpoints, and participate in discussion in clear and logical English. The course also emphasizes the development of critical thinking and global awareness in order to strengthen students’ English communication skills in the context of global issues. Learning objectives 1. Explain an international story clearly: Give a brief English account of what happened and why it matters, using relevant evidence. 2. Judge how a story is supported and framed: Check a source beyond its own website, compare two accounts, and explain what remains uncertain. 3. Sustain a discussion in English: Ask questions, respond to a classmate’s idea, and explain a position with evidence.

課程進度

Week 1: Introduction Week 2: Misinformation Week 3: Debunking Misinformation Week 4: No class (Teachers’ Day) Week 5: Evaluating an Article Week 6: Elements of Credibility; discussing an article Week 7: Credibility Week 8: No class (Taiwan Retrocession Day observed) Week 9: Local Elections I Week 10: No class (University Anniversary) Week 11: International news for different audiences Week 12: Local Elections II Week 13: Explaining a complex international issue Week 14: Source evaluation and project preparation Week 15: Student news presentations Week 16: Student news presentations; course reflection The schedule is subject to change. Changes to major deadlines will be announced in advance.

評量方式

Classwork Portfolio: 30% Short individual responses and group work completed during the semester in the shared Google Doc. News Report Project: 40% Written work: 20% (practice 2% + final article 18%) Presentation: 20% Participation: 30% Individual attendance and in-class engagement: 25% Spider web discussion class grade: 5% Task directions and assessment criteria will be provided with the assignments. Follow the AI guidance for each task; students must produce and explain their own reporting and judgments.

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：否 Students will be strongly discouraged from using generative AI as a shortcut for language production, critical thinking, and independent projects. AI should never become a substitute for your own voice or judgment. This course is a place to practice discovering ideas and making choices for yourself, which matters more than quickly generating smooth (and ultimately lifeless) English.