100年第1學期-2956 閱讀、討論、演戲 課程資訊

評分方式

評分項目	配分比例	說明
Quizzes	30	Quizzes based on assigned reading from required books
Participation	20	Group discussion based on assigned reading
Midterm exam	25	Student generated play performance based on book Because of Winn-Dixie
Final exam	25	Student generated play performance on DVD based on Number the Stars

教育目標

On completion of the course, students should be able to 1. communicate effectively in English in small groups and as individuals; 2. read and understand young adult, authentic (non-simplified) novels in English; 3. demonstrate the ability to write, produce, and perform short creative plays, which continue the story presented in the books; and 4. think independently, logically, analytically, and creatively in English.

課程概述

Students will read and discuss two popular modern American novels: Because of Winn-Dixie, which tells the story of how a stray dog helps a young girl and her father find the courage to face their losses and deal with their new life in a small town, and Gathering Blue, a futuristic story in which a young orphan girl with special talent learns the mysteries and secrets of the community run by the all-powerful Council of Guardians. Discussions will deal with social issues that are related to student life, as well as general life, in our modern world. Discussions will take place in a relaxed and comfortable environment which is student-friendly. During class discussions, there will be no wrong answers, just varied opinions. The exams are the acting component of the course. For the exams, students will form small groups and will create alternate endings to each of the two books. Students will perform their short plays in which they portray the characters in the books and continue the story lines beyond the actual endings of the books. For the midterm exam, the plays based on the first book, Because of Winn-Dixie, will be performed “live” in front of the class in a theater setting. The final exam will be a showing of the student plays based on the second book, Gatheri

基本資料

選修課，學分數：2-0
上課時間：四/3,4[LAN107]
修課班級：共選修2,3,4
修課年級：年級以上
選課備註：第一堂未出席，視同放棄並自行退選。修畢大一英文。不收推廣部。

參考書目

Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo;
Number the Stars by Lois Lowry