Tentative Syllabus

Freshman English
Fall 2009

Mon. 14:10-15:00, Wed. 10:10-12:00
張文俐Wen-li (Wendy) Chang
wendychangNCHU@gmail.com

This course offers opportunities for extensive practice on language skills. Class participation is encouraged through the mediation of online learning tools. After completion of the course, students are expected to:
- Use English more effectively for study purposes
- Employ strategies to tackle test questions
- Think critically on complex issues
- Develop self-study skills that enable them to continue to learn English independently


Required textbooks

1. English, A. K. & English, L. M. (2008). NorthStar: Reading and Writing Level 4, Third Edition. Pearson Education.
2. Johnson, B. E. (1994). The reading edge: Thirteen ways to build reading comprehension (2nd ed.). Taipei: Bookman Books.

Learner resources

Class blog: http://www.freshmanenglish0933.blogspot.com/

(Check online for latest updates to our learning materials list)

Grading

Attendance (full 10% for students who are all present)
Class participation (idea webs 5% + class notes 5% + blog post/response 10% + portfolio 10%)
Group report/presentation (20%)
Mock tests (20%)
Midterm (10%)
Final (10%)

Requirements

1. Class participation and teamwork is a prerequisite.
2. No late assignment will be accepted.
3. Absence from a class is no excuse for not being able to participate in the class.
4. There must be official reasons for absence beforehand or valid proof within two weeks.
5. Your final grade will be deducted for each absence.
   You'll fail the course if you miss more than six classes.