102年第1學期-3661 中高級閱讀：看報導學英文 課程資訊

評分方式

評分項目	配分比例	說明
response entries	40
midterm writing	25
in-class participation	10
final report	25

教育目標

On completion of the course, students should be able to: 1. increase their understanding about the world and different cultures; 2. use English effectively to communicate with others on a variety of topics; 3. explore important issues from multiple perspectives; 4. evaluate critically and syntheize information using English; and 5. increase the ability to form independent judgement.

課程概述

This course is designed to help students become familiar with English public media by utilizing authentic, up-to-date, multi-media news stories on a variety of different topics, including news, science and technology, nature and environment, fashion and the arts, love and marriage, health, and other theme-focused investigative reports. In addition, the course will help students to keep abreast of the latest vocabulary and English usage, which are changing rapidly, and will also promote the students’ abilities in evaluating issues and forming independent judgments, by exposing students to the global marketplace of ideas. This course is especially suitable for students who are interested in Western culture or students who are interested in studying abroad.

基本資料

選修課，學分數：3-0
上課時間：二/5,6,7[H321]
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

Textbook: Handouts and on-line articles from various sources:
http://www.nytimes.com
http://www.pbs.org
htto:/edition.cnn.com
http://www.bbc.co.uk