Tentative Syllabus

Advanced English
Fall 2009

Tue. 09:10-12:00
張文俐Wen-li (Wendy) Chang
wendychangNCHU@gmail.com

This course is tailored to help students work towards a higher level of language skills. Class participation is encouraged through the mediation of online learning tools. After completion of the course, students are expected to:
- Think critically on complex issues
- Produce clear and well-structured English
- Develop self-study skills that enable them to continue to learn English independently

Required textbooks

1. Brougham, D. et al. (Eds.). (2009, Oct. – 2010, Jan.). Advanced English.


2. Johnson, B. E. (1994). The reading edge: Thirteen ways to build reading comprehension (2nd ed.). Taipei: Bookman Books.

Learner resources

1. Advanced English online: http://www.studioclassroom.com.tw/ad/index.php


2. Class blog: http://www.wendychangnchu.blogspot.com/ (Check online for latest updates)

Grading
Attendance 10% + Class participation (blog post/comment 15% + learning portfolio 15%) +
Group report/presentation 20% + Midterm 20% + Final 20%

Syllabus

Presentation Schedule