學術英文聽力與討論
Academic English Listening and Discussion
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3 10:10–11:00 | 學術英文聽力與討論 A214（光復） 2 節連堂 |
4 11:10–12:00 |
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This course focuses on building academic English listening and discussion skills at the B2 level to prepare students for success in academic studies. Approximately 80% of the course content is academic-related. Students will develop the ability to comprehend extended spoken academic texts— including lectures, talks, and group discussions—and to engage in academic communication with clarity, fluency, and appropriate register. The course emphasizes active listening, critical thinking, synthesizing spoken and visual information, and participating effectively in academic discussions. By the end of the course, students will learn to: - understand the main ideas, key information, and supporting details in extended academic discourses such as lectures and discussions - follow complex lines of argument in spoken academic texts and identify organizational patterns (e.g., cause-effect, comparison, problem-solution) - interpret speakers’ opinions, attitudes, and stances based on word choice, tone, and context - synthesize information from spoken texts and related visuals (e.g., graphs, charts), and make logical inferences - take clear, structured notes during academic listening tasks to support comprehension and recall - participate actively in academic discussions by expressing viewpoints clearly, building on others’ ideas, and using appropriate academic vocabulary and expressions- ask and respond to academic questions appropriately and effectively in group discussions - refer to source material during discussions to support or elaborate on key points
Basic English Grammar
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Taught courses cover a broad spectrum of contemporary topics. Quizzes are based on academic lectures, talks, articles, and reports. Assessment focus: Identifying main ideas, taking notes, recognizing arguments, and analyzing structure. Format: Multiple choice and short-answer questions. Oral Presentations and Discussions Students deliver formal academic presentations or lead and participate in discussions based on source materials. Activities include individual or group academic presentations, panel discussions, and debates. In these classes, students will first listen to or watch a piece of content, then learn relevant vocabulary, phrases, and sentence structures from it. Next, they will organize the materials and their ideas, and present them either individually or in groups. Group discussions are followed by selecting one representative to present to the class. Topics are closely related to everyday life.
Attendance: 10% Midterm and Final Exams: 50% Class Participation 40% 期中考試題型: Written Examination筆試(聽力選擇題) 期末考試題型: Written Examination筆試(聽力選擇題)
Unit 1 Hopes and Dreams
Listening: people talking about dreams and ambitions, Grammar: review of tenses---future forms, present and past tenses, Reading: understanding attitude, Ted Talks: Bel Pesce's idea worth spreading is that we are more likely to achieve our dreams if we follow a few principles.
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Unit 2 Reading the World
Listening: description of two books, Grammar: Modifying adjectives, Reading: an African in Greenland, House of Day, House of Night, Grammar: Narrative tenses and future in the past, Ted Talks: Ann Morgan's idea worth spreading is that books and stories can help us see the world through different eyes and connect us across political, geographical, cultural, social and religious divides.
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Unit 3 Pristine Places
Listening: an interview with National Geographic explorer and marine ecologist, Enric Sala, Grammar: first and second conditional, Reading: exploring the Okavago Delta, Ted Talks: Jason DeCaires Taylor's idea worth spreading is that we need to open our eyes to the amazing beauty, imagination, and fragility of nature. In this way, we will be inspired to cherish and protect our environment.
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Unit 4 Discovery
Listening: a radio show about explorers, Grammar: modals of deduction and probability, Reading: space archaeologist needs your help, Ted Talks: Andres Ruzo's idea worth spreading is that we should allow our curiosity to lead us to discover the unknown wonders of the world.
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Unit 5 Global Citizens
Listening: a talk about Malala Yousafzai, Grammar: Inversion, Reading: a kinder world?, Ted Talks: Hugh Evans's idea worth spreading is that we are first and foremost not members of a state, nation or tribe, but members of the human race. We need to seek global solutions to global challenges.
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| 週次 | 主題 |
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| 第 1 週 | Linguistics: Global English/Note-taking & amp listening focus: comparisons, Discussion strategy: agreeing/disagreeing 2026-02-26(四) |
| 第 2 週 | Linguistics: Global English/Note-taking & amp listening focus: comparisons Discussion strategy: agreeing/disagreeing 2026-03-05(四) |
| 第 3 週 | Linguistics: Global English/Class activity/Group presentation 1: Presenting on Varieties of English using examples/Research on one variety of English./Choose two areas of that variety: the pronunciation, the grammar, the vocabulary, or special expressions, such as idioms. 2026-03-12(四) |
| 第 4 週 | Psychology: Phobias Note-taking & amp listening focus: keywords/Discussion strategy: keeping a discussion on the topic, asking for clarification or confirmation, offering a fact or example 2026-03-19(四) |
| 第 5 週 | Psychology: Phobias/Note-taking & amp listening focus: keywords Discussion strategy: keeping a discussion on the topic, asking for clarification or confirmation, offering a fact or example 2026-03-26(四) |
| 第 6 週 | Psychology: Phobias/Class activity/Group project 2: Presenting on overcoming fear, using descriptive sensory details/Research a common fear and steps for overcoming it. 2026-04-02(四) |
| 第 7 週 | Sprawl/Health: 1) Is urban life good for our health? 2) Suburbs of the future 2026-04-09(四) |
| 第 8 週 | Written Exam/Listening 2026-04-16(四) |
| 第 9 週 | Social Psychology: Sports Fans Note-taking & amp listening focus: Enumerating/Discussion strategy: agreeing, asking for clarification or confirmation, asking for opinions or ideas 2026-04-23(四) |
| 第 10 週 | Social Psychology: Sports Fans Note-taking & amp listening focus: Enumerating/Discussion strategy: agreeing, asking for clarification or confirmation, asking for opinions or ideas 2026-04-30(四) |
| 第 11 週 | Social Psychology: Sports Cass activity: Talk About a Special Passion (Mini-presentation)/Option 1: Learn about a classmate’s interest in a sport or activity. Then, give a short presentation/Option 2: Talk about your interest in a sport or activity. Give a short presentation. 2026-05-07(四) |
| 第 12 週 | Urban Planning: 21st Century Cities Note-taking & amp listening focus: connected ideas/Discussion strategy: Focusing on a topic, asking for clarification or confirmation, expressing an opinion 2026-05-14(四) |
| 第 13 週 | Urban Planning: 21st Century Cities Note-taking & amp listening focus: connected ideas/Discussion strategy: Focusing on a topic, asking for clarification or confirmation, expressing an opinion/Class activity/Group project 3: Observe two problems in your community (hometown or city you live in now). Find solutions. Then, present your plan and try to persuade the audience 2026-05-21(四) |
| 第 14 週 | Urban Planning: 21st Century Cities Class activity/Group project 3:Observe two problems in your community (hometown or city you live in now). Find solutions. Then, present your plan and try to persuade the audience 2026-05-28(四) |
| 第 15 週 | Behaviour: Criminology Born criminal?/Teenage behavior decoded 2026-06-04(四) |
| 第 16 週 | Written Examination/ Listening 2026-06-11(四) |
無需買教科書 參考用書Required Textbook: Kisslinger, E. (2017). Contemporary topics 2 (4th ed.). Pearson Education. (ISBN: 978-0-13-440080-8) 聽力與討論課堂作業範例https://docs.google.com/file/d/1qhCVJxICtNc8PWWf6WGlpyFKkusKW-F0/edit?usp=docslist_api&filetype=msword
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