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 108 學年度 第 2 學期 英語學系 謝麗雪教師 新聞英文(二) 課程大綱

課程簡介   Course Introduction
開課年度學期
Year / Term
108 學年度 第 2 學期
開課班級
Department
英語學系 英語二
授課方式
Instructional Method
課堂教學 、 中英文雙語授課
課程電腦代號
Course Reference Number
127069
課程名稱(中文)
Course Title(Chinese)
新聞英文(二)
課程名稱(英文)
Course Title(English)
Journalistic English II
學分數/時數
Credit Hours
2 / 2
必(選)修
Requirement / Elective Course
選修
授課老師
Instructor
謝麗雪
助教
Teaching Assistant
上課時間
Meeting Time
星期四,節次4、5
上課教室
Classroom
J208
Office Hours
謝麗雪:22441/8989C

獲獎及補助情形   Awards and Grants

聯合國永續發展目標 (SDGs跨域類別)   Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs

課程目標   Learning Objectives
This book contains topics that introduce news English from various angles, including an Introduction to news English, news media in detail, and news articles and activities. There are different types of authentic English news articles in this book, covering politics, finance, economics, business, science, technology, environment, health, medicine, sports, entertainment, life, travel, education, crime, and war. This book aims to teach you about news English. As you read this book, you will learn new vocabulary and styles of news English, be able to read, understand, and talk about news in English, and also improve your reading speed and comprehension skills when reading English newspapers, articles, and magazines. It provides discussion questions focused on the introduction to news features as well as vocabulary studies. These preview exercises will help you understand the special usages, structures, elements, and arrangements of English news articles. 

先修 ( 前置 ) 課程   Prerequisite
Journalistic English I 

課程大綱   Course Syllabus
週次
Week
課程單元大綱
Unit
教學方式
Instructional Method/Style/Teaching Style
參考資料或相關作業
References or Related Materials
評量方式
Grading
1 3/5 Chapter 5 Just the Facts, Ma'am- The Lead of an English News lecture, discussion    attendance, participation discussion, presentation quiz 
2 3/12 Chapter 5 Just the Facts, Ma'am- The Lead of an English News lecture, discussion    attendance, participation discussion, presentation quiz 
3 3/19 Chapter 13 Economics (1) Made in China lecture, discussion    attendance, participation discussion, presentation quiz 
4 3/26 Chapter 13 Economics (1) Made in China lecture, discussion    attendance, participation discussion, presentation quiz 
5 4/2 Holiday   No class   
6 4/9 Chapter 6 Lose the Fat, and Keep the Muscle- The Body of a News Article lecture, discussion    attendance, participation discussion, presentation quiz 
7 4/16 Chapter 19 Technology (1) The Impact of Technology lecture, discussion    attendance, participation discussion, presentation quiz 
8 4/23 Chapter 19 Technology (1) The Impact of Technology lecture, discussion    attendance, participation discussion, presentation quiz 
9 4/30 Midterm Exam     Exam 
10 5/7 Chapter 7 From the Literary Club: Features Articles Explored lecture, discussion    attendance, participation discussion, presentation quiz 
11 5/14 Chapter 7 From the Literary Club: Features Articles Explored lecture, discussion    attendance, participation discussion, presentation quiz 
12 5/21 8 Everyone's Entitled to One- Opinions and Editorials lecture, discussion    attendance, participation discussion, presentation quiz 
13 5/28 8 Everyone's Entitled to One- Opinions and Editorials lecture, discussion    attendance, participation discussion, presentation quiz 
14 6/4 Chapter 28 Entertainment (1) Movies lecture, discussion    attendance, participation discussion, presentation quiz 
15 6/11 Chapter 28 Entertainment (1) Movies lecture, discussion    attendance, participation discussion, presentation quiz 
16 6/18 Report: Compare different news lecture, discussion    Presentation 
17 6/25 Holiday   No class   
18 7/2 Report: Compare different news     Presentation 


單一課程對應校能力指標程度   The Degree to Which Single Course Corresponds to School Competence
編號
No.
校核心能力
School Core Competencies
符合程度
Degree of conformity
1 道德力 (Morality) 5
2 自學力 (Self-learning) 5
3 創造力 (Creativity) 4
4 溝通力 (Communication) 5
5 就業力 (Employability) 4

單一課程對應系能力指標程度   The Degree to Which Single Course Corresponds to Department Competence
編號
No.
類別
Category
系核心能力
Department Core Competencies
符合程度
Degree of conformity
01 系所 使用英語聽、說、讀、寫之能力。 5
02 系所 使用英語文與華語文互譯之能力。 4
03 系所 進行學術研究之能力。 4
04 系所 進入職場就業之能力。 4
05 系所 進行跨文化溝通之能力 4

單一課程對應院能力指標程度   The Degree to Which Single Course Corresponds to College Competence
編號
No.
院核心能力
College Core Competencies
符合程度
Degree of conformity
1 語文能力 5
2 溝通與合作 5
3 理性創新與實踐 4


教科書或參考用書   Textbooks or Reference Books
館藏書名   Library Books
備註   Remarks
Textbook:
Tim Ferry (2011). Breaking News English! A complete guide to understanding English news. Taipei: Cosmos Culture.
Reference books:
Bartel, J.C. (1994). The Metropolitan Daily News. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall Regents.
BBC Worldwide (2004). BBC World News English (01, 02, 03). Taipei: Bookman.
CNN Interactive English [selection]. Living & Travel. Technology & Conservation. (2005). Taipei: Live ABC.
New York Times and Taipei Times

(請尊重智慧財產權,不得非法影印教科書)
Please respect the copy right! Don’t copy the textbook.

※請尊重智慧財產權,不得非法影印教科書※
※   Please respect intellectual property rights and do not illegally photocopy textbooks.  ※

教學方法   Teaching Method
教學方法
Teaching Method
百分比
Percentage
Listen to passages 50 %
have discussions 25 %
use audio/visual aids and do group/individual tasks 25 %
總和  Total 100 %

成績評量方式   Grading
評量方式
Grading
百分比
Percentage
Assignments, discussion, reports 15 %
Attendance/participation, quizzes 15 %
Midterm 35 %
Final report (word, ppt, oral) 30 %
report comments 5 %
總和  Total 100 %

成績評量方式補充說明   
Assignments, discussion and reports: 25%; Midterm: 30%; Final exam: 30%; Attendance/participation: 15%
Requirements:
1. From the first week on, you will need to sit on a fixed place.
2. The assignment will be related to the content of the textbook and some outside readings (special news of various topics) in the handouts. You may need to report the news and prepare two questions for class discussion (related to the topic that you are assigned).
3. The midterm will be related to the content of the textbook and the handouts that are given in class (words, phrases, sentences, or meanings, etc).
4. In class we will have lectures about news reading, discuss newspaper or Internet articles and watch or listen to some radio or video programs about news.
5. Point 1 of class participation and discussion will be deducted for one absence (10 minutes/50 minutes late will be counted as one absence). Three times of absence will be taken the chance of the final exam.
6. Handout fees: $15
7. There is a report section about comparing different types of news and reflection.
Find a news report on the newspaper, one on the TV film (features), one in the editorial and compare the various features of the three sources. Four members are chosen for a group work. You need to make a word file, a ppt file and report your findings. Each one needs to report a part of your final paper.


 

課程大綱補充資料   Supplementary Material of Course Syllabus