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2016Fall: 通識選修 Group Presentation

Author: 2016-11-01

Group Presentation

Time: 16 to 22 minutes Language: English  
Powerpoint file: Send it to me one week before your presentation
1. ppt: cover slide, outline, content, reference, how you share your work
2. Bring a note is not allowed when doing the presentation.
3. Put only the main idea on the slides.		  
Group No. Topic Members
Group 1 YouTube & Language Learning
Steve Jobs’ 2005 Standford commencement Address
video, script
A. Introduction of the talk
B. Introduction of the speaker
C. Summary of the talk
D. Good words & sentences that inspired you.
E. Learning English from yourube (strengths)
F. How to download Youtube
G. Your comments
Another good example:
–https://www.youtube.com/education		  Jacky, Adam, Tiny, William, 于璨
Group 2 My ET
A. What is My ET?
B. What is speech recognition?
C. Use a lesson as an example (introduce its sections and scoring system)
C. D. Demonstrate how it works
E. Strengths & Weakness (your comments)		  Sandy, Penny, Lucy, Nick, Sally
Group 3 Evaluation of an interactive CD (Studio Classroom & Live ABC)
A. The official website
B. The CD (sections)
C. Demonstrate each sections
D. Compare & Contrast (Strengths and weakness)
E. Your comments on using interactive CD as a learning rescource		  Steve, Tony, Stanley, Kevin 周, Kevin 張
Group 4 TED Talk & Language Learning
A. It’s origin
B. What can we find in TED talk
C. How to locate a talk
D. Recommend 1 or 2 good talk
— a good talk to share with your audience
E. Your comments on TED talk (for language learning & content)		  Betty, Sophia, Yee Fun, Cynthia
Group 5 Language Testing (TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC) Choose 2
A. Its purpose (Compare & Contrast)
B. Scoring System
C. Recommend some online resource to prepare for the tests.
D. LTTC		  Yvonne, Patty, Vita, Wendy
Group 6 MOOCs and Open Course Ware
A. Their origin
B. What is MOOCs
B. What is Open Courseware
C. Introduce two of the popular MOOCs (MIT, Edx & Coursera)
D. Use a lesson to demonstrate
E. Your comments on MOOCs		  Rob, Snow, Theon, Arya, Sansa

 

2016 Fall, 2016 Fall: 四技通識選修

2016 Fall: 四技通識選修-Blog List

Author: 2016-10-04

2016 Fall: 四技通識選修-Blog List

ID Name English Class Blog
1 10445062 李存恩 Theon 四技企管二乙 http://10445062.blogspot.tw/
2 10445076 洪昇培 Snow 四技企管二乙 http://jonsnowhere.blogspot.tw/
3 10445077 曾緯庭 Rob 四技企管二乙 http://willy57994.blogspot.tw/
4 10445083 梁莘亞 Arya 四技企管二乙 http://caseyygreen.blogspot.tw/
5 10445004 楊弘堉 Steve 四技企管二甲 http://luvingyour.blogspot.tw/
6 10445006 莊舒涵 Sophia 四技企管二甲 http://shuhanchuang.blogspot.tw/
7 10445007 黃毓芳 Yvonne 四技企管二甲 http://yvonne8512.blogspot.tw/
8 10445010 阮寶瑩 Patty 四技企管二甲 http://patty0726.blogspot.tw/
9 10445013 王思云 Vita 四技企管二甲 http://vitawang2016.blogspot.tw/
10 10445017 溫子欣 Wendy 四技企管二甲 http://wendy8510.blogspot.tw/
11 10445020 張復榕 Kevins 四技企管二甲 http://kevinsenglishlearning.blogspot.tw/
12 10445024 呂柏諺 Tony 四技企管二甲 http://tonysengb.blogspot.tw/
13 10445028 劉宇凡 Yee Fun 四技企管二甲 http://yyyf430621.blogspot.tw/
14 10445030 劉以柔 Stanley 四技企管二甲 http://freedom623623.blogspot.tw/
15 10445031 周德明 Kevin 四技企管二甲 http://yourgenericwebsite.blogspot.tw/
16 10445032 林思瑩 Cynthia 四技企管二甲 http://cynthiassi.blogspot.tw/
17 10442004 郭宇航 Jacky 四技財金二甲 http://NTUBJacky.blogspot.tw/
18 10442010 張予璨 四技財金二甲 http://yu-can1024.blogspot.tw/
19 10442026 周煒晟 Adam 四技財金二甲 http://Adam0609.blogspot.tw/
20 10442034 吳廷恩 Tiny 四技財金二甲 http://Ntubtiny.blogspot.tw/
21 10442042 鐘威廉 William 四技財金二甲 http://Williamtjong21.blogspot.tw/
22 10444070 鄒宜如 Betty 四技商務二乙 http://hellobetty2016.blogspot.tw/
23 10444034 莊雅文 Sansa 四技商務二甲 http://sansa10444034.blogspot.tw/
24 10441064 呂欣穎 Sandy 四技會資二乙 http://10441064.blogspot.tw/
25 10441066 郭佩紋 Penny 四技會資二乙 http://10441066.blogspot.tw/
26 10441068 劉慧君 Lucy 四技會資二乙 http://10441068.blogspot.tw/
27 10441071 莊譯甯 Nick 四技會資二乙 http://dixon85818.blogspot.tw/
28 10441085 李宜萱 Sally 四技會資二乙 http://sallyli2016.blogspot.tw/

2016 Fall: 四技通識選修

2016 Fall: 五專財金四年甲班 Applied English

Author: 2016-09-06

台北商業技術學院105年度第1學期教學計劃表
A tentative syllabus
科目名稱: 應用英文 (上) 授課教師: 賴淑麗 Shu-li (Sally) Lai
授課班級: 五專財金四甲 學分/時數: 2/2
Email: shulilai@gmail.com Time/Location: Thursday (9:10~12:00) 語言教室 Lab 3
研究室: 承曦樓 904 (by appointment) Course webiste https://www.shulilai.idv.tw
Textbooks
1. Miller, J. L., & Cohen, R. F. (2014). Longman Academic Reading Series: Reading Skills for College (3), published by Pearson Education. NT 485 (原價570) 東華書局代理 (黃政瑋先生 02-2311-4027; 0912-278-109)
2. Vocabulary in use (Intermediate). 華泰文化 NT680 (原價 860)
Overview of the course
This is a one-year four-skill integrated course which prepares students to become more effective and confident readers. While the focus is on reading, this class also encourages students to discuss and write about the ideas they discovered in the readings, aiming to make them better speakers and writers of English as well. Class will be implemented in the form of lecture, discussion, group activity, and presentation.
Grading Policy
Midterm: 20% Final: 15% Quizzes and Assignments: 35% Project: 25% Participation: 5%
Course Requirements

  1. If you have to miss a class for an unavoidable reason (e.g., sick leave, injury, family emergency), please contact me in person or email me in advance.
  2. Two points (-2) will be deducted for any unexcused absence.
  3. No late assignments or make-up tests will be allowed.
  4. If you cheat on a quiz or exam, you’ll receive 0 point.
  5. Please switch your mobile phone to silent mode during class time. Unless it’s used for dictionary look up or for information searching, please don’t use your mobile phone during class time.
  6. There will be quizzes and exams based on the materials in the textbooks and the materials presented in class. Please preview and review the class materials every week.

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Song Project

Date Major textbook Vocabulary book or Activities Assignments
9/15 Holiday (No Class)
9/22 Orientation
9/29 Chapter 1.1 The extraordinary life of Steve Jobs Unit 1, 2, 3
10/6 Chapter 1.2 The Pixar Story Unit 4. 5, 6
10/13 Group Discussion: Chapter 1.3 The Map of Innovation Unit 7, 8, 9
10/20 Unit 10, 11, 12
10/27 Unit 13, 14, 15
11/3 Review and Discussion  Unit 16
11/10 Midterm
11/17 Guidelines for Group Project
Lyricstraining
SongFacts		 Unit 17, 18, 19
11/24 Presentation Skills (1) Unit 20, 21, 22
12/1 Presentation Skills (2)
1. Eight secrets to success (link)
2. Grit: The power of passion and perseverance (link)		 Unit 23, 24, 25
12/8 Chapter 3.1 An Interview with Michael Pollan
Group Presentation: G1
What’s wrong with our food system (4 minutes)
 Unit 26, 27, 28
12/15 Michael Pollan on “Food Rules: An Eater’s Manual” (video)
Group presentation: G2, G3, G4		 Unit 29, 30, 31
12/22 Group presentation: G5, G6, G7 Unit 32, 33, 34
12/29 Group presentation: G8, G9, G10 1. Grit: The power of passion and perseverance (6 minutes)
2. A 12-year-old app developer (4 minutes)
3. What’s wrong with our food system (5 minutes)
4. Photos from a storm chaser (4 minutes)
5. Don’t eat the marshmallow (6 minutes)
1/5 Chapter 3.1 An Interview with Michael Pollan
Michael Pollan on “Food Rules: An Eater’s Manual” (video)
Wrap-Up		  Final Exam:
–Chapter 3.1
–Unit 23 to 34
–Presentation Strategies
1/12 Final Exam  Assignment for the Winter break
Unit 35 to Unit 59
Happy Winter Vacation!

2016 Fall, 2016 Fall: 五專財金四甲

2016 Fall: 電腦輔助英語學習 Computer Assisted Language Learning

Author: 2016-09-06

國立台北商業大學105年度第1學期教學計劃表
A tentative syllabus
科目名稱: 電腦輔助英語學習 (Computer Assisted Language Learning) 授課教師: 賴淑麗 Shu-li (Sally) Lai
授課班級: 通識選修 學分/時數: 2/2
Email: shulilai@gmail.com Time/Location: Tuesday (13:10 to 15:15) Language Lab (2)
研究室: 承曦樓 904 (by appointment) Course webiste: https://www.shulilai.idv.tw
Textbooks
A variety of online materials (audio files, video clips, reading texts, freeware), to be announced.
Overview of the course
This course aims to increase students’ understanding of computer assisted language learning. Students will get familiar with the language resources on the Internet, including websites and freeware, and learn how to use these resources to improve their English skills. Learning strategies will be demonstrated through tasks in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and vocabulary practice. Class activities include lectures, group/class discussion, online discussion, and class presentation.
Grading Policy
Weekly Assignments: 48% Quiz: 12% Reflection Paper: 20% Group Presentation: 20%
Course Requirements

  1. If you have to miss a class for an unavoidable reason (e.g., sick leave, injury, family emergency), please contact me in person or email me in advance.
  2. Two points (-2) will be deducted for any unexcused absence.
  3. No late assignments or make-up tests.
  4. Please switch your mobile phone to silent mode during class time. Unless it’s used for dictionary look up or for information searching, please don’t use your mobile phone during class time.
  5. There will be quizzes and exams based on the materials in the textbooks and the materials presented in class. Please preview and review the class materials every week.
  6. Group Presentation: You’ll be forming into several groups. Each group will have to prepare a powerpoint presentation base on the assigned materials and answer the questions your classmates raise if any(20 minutes).

Link to the blogs

Group Presentation

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Date Major textbook Materials Assignments
9/13 1. Orientation
2. Background Questionnaire
3. Flash (to save files)
9/20 A proficiency test (75 minutes)  Please preview the article: An introduction to computer assisted language learning, by Phil Hubbard, Standford University. Be ready for the discussion next week.
9/27 Typhoon (No Class)
10/4 – An overview of CALL
An introduction to computer assisted language learning, by Phil Hubbard
– Set up your blog
https://www.blogger.com/about/?hl=en
  • Blogging for ELThttps://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/blogging-elt
  Assignment #1 Greetings!
–Add information to your personal profile, upload your photo, post your first greeting post. At least 80 words. (due on 10/9)
e.g. your major, your interests, your hometown, your goal, etc.
***Late assignment will NOT be graded.
– Preview the three articles about listening strategies.
10/11 Internet & Listening 1
—ESL Cyber Listening LabDifficult words?
Oxford advanced learners’ dictionary		  Assignment #2 ESL Cyber  Listening Lab
– –Review the conversation we discussed in class. Go through the steps we suggested one more time.
–Look up at least 5 words that you don’t quite understand in the monolingual dictionary. Post the words and one example sentence each on your blogs. (due on 10/16)
10/18 Internet & Listening 2: Podcast 1
https://www.eslpod.com/website/		  Assignment #3 ESLPod.Com
– Listen to the Podcast we discussed in class again. Learn the words in bold.
– Explore other episodes from ESL Pod.com.
– Your comments on ESL Podcast: How do you like ESL Pod.Com? (the content, the topic, the way the teacher introduces the material, the length, the speed) (60 words at least,  due on 10/23)
10/25 Internet & Listening 3

 Assignment #4 Six Minute English
Choose one episode that interests you and write a summary of the episode (60 words, at least, due on 10/30).
11/1 Google Search Engine
Google Search Operator (link, link, link)
1. 12 tips to search Google like an expert
2. Google Search Tips
3. Reference Book (超神！Google情報檢索術)
4. Google Toolbar		 Review the syntax
11/8 Review of Google Syntax  How to add a widget/gadget to a blogger? (Link) Assignment to finish in class
Update your blog:
Practice adding gadgets (e.g.link list, blog list)
11/15 Internet & Listening 4: Songs/musicals
1. How to learn English with songs?
2. 56 most inspirational songs of all time
3. http://lyricstraining.com/
4. Songfacts		  Quiz 1
1. Google Syntax
2. An overview of CALL		 Assignment #5 English song
–Find an English song that interests.
–Post its lyrics, audio & video (if any) files on your blog
–Briefly introduce the song (Who is the singer? His/Her names and nationality?
–Three words you learned (with one example sentence each)
–Why you likes the song?
(100 words minimum)
11/22 Internet & Listening 5: Youtube

  • Steve Jobs’ talk (video)
  • Talk script (link)

Important: You need to bring with you an earphone with mic next week.

 Group 1: YouTube & Language Learning (ppt, by Jacky, Adam, Tiny, William & 于燦)  Assignment #6 Steve Jobs’ Talk
— Create a link of Steve Jobs’ talk on your blog.
— 5 good words/sentences you learn (use learners’ dictionary)
— How do you like his 3 life stories? Can you relate them to any of your life experiences? or Does it inspire you in any way?
11/29 Internet & Speaking 1: My ET (請記得帶耳麥進教室)

Linking
https://www.englishclub.com/pronunciation/linking-2.htm

 Group 2: My ET (ppt, by Sandy, Penny, Lucy, Nick, Sally) Assignment #7 My ET (due on 12/4 (Sun)
—SPT test  (3 times)
–1.1 Self-Introduction
–2.4 Asking for and receiving directions
–3.1 Checking in (1)
12/6 Internet & Speaking 2: My ET (need a mic)

  • How to read the diagnoze sheet?
 Group 3: Evaluation of an Interactive English Learning CD (ppt, by Tony, Stanley, Kevin, Steve, Kevin)
–Studio Classroom (link)
–彭蒙惠專訪 (link)
–Live ABC 互動美語 (link)		 Assignment #8 My ET (due on 12/11)
–6.1 Daily Schedule
–8.1 Fast food restaurant
–8.5 At a business lunch meeting
–If you forget SPT last week, please finish it by Sunday.
12/13 Internet & Speaking 3: TED Talk
1. Grit: The power of passion and perseverance (6 minutes)
2. A 12-year-old app developer (4 minutes)
3. What’s wrong with our food system (5 minutes)
4. Photos from a storm chaser (4 minutes)
5. Don’t eat the marshmallow (6 minutes)		 Group 4: TED Talk (ppt, by Betty, Cynthia, Yee Fan, Sophia)  Assignment #9 TED Talk
Listen to  one of the talks on TED and read the talk scrip.
(1) Let me know which talk you listened to, then, you can either (2) Post 5 words/phrases you learn (Look up the words in the dictionary and give one example of each); OR (3) share your thoughts on the talk.
12/20 Internet & Reading 1 (Stories & Dramas)
Storyline Online
Dramas from BBC Learning English
5-Minute History		 Group 5: Language Testing (ppt, by Yvonne, Patty, Vita & Wendy)
— The Language Training and Testing Center (LTTC)
— Educational Testing Service (ETS)
— TOEIC (Taiwan)
— TOEFL IBT Interactive Sampler (free)
— IELTS (Taiwan)
— Tips on preparing IELTS (HK)
— Free try on IELTS  (free)		 1. Guideline for the reflection paper
2. Explore the story and drama sites and see if you like it.
12/27 Open Courseware 1
Vocabulary Tools
1. Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
2. Oxford Learners’ Dictionary
3. Collocation Dictionary
4. Acronym finder
 Group 6: Open Course Ware (ppt, Sansa, Theon, Snow, Rob, Arya)
MOOC: Coursera & Edx
台大開放課程
 Assignment #10 
1. Register for an account in edX.
2. Browse the website and find a course that interests you.
3. Watch the video (1 class meeting).
4. List the class you’ve watched (name of the class, from which school).
ps. You’re welcome to share your feelings in attending the MOOCs. (optional)
1/3 Internet & Reading 2: News
Wrap-Up
1/11 Reflection Paper Due (due on 1/7 Saturday)
Check your weekly scores
Happy Winter Vacation!

2016 Fall, 2016 Fall: 四技通識選修

2016 Fall: 四技會資一年乙班 Freshmen English

Author: 2016-09-06

國立台北商業大學105年度第1學期教學計劃表
A tentative syllabus
科目名稱: 英文 (一) 授課教師: 賴淑麗 Shu-li (Sally) Lai
授課班級: 四技會資一乙 學分/時數: 2/2
Email: shulilai@gmail.com Time/Location: Wednesday (10:10~12:00) 語言中心 Lab 2
研究室: 承曦樓 904 (by appointment) Course webiste https://www.shulilai.idv.tw
Textbooks
1. Miller, J. L., & Cohen, R. F. (2014). Longman Academic Reading Series: Reading Skills for College (3), published by Pearson Education. NT 485 (原價570) 東華書局代理 (黃政瑋先生 02-2311-4027; 0912-278-109)
2. Vocabulary in use (Intermediate). 華泰文化 NT680 (原價 860)
Overview of the course
This is a one-year four-skill integrated course which prepares students to become more effective and confident readers. While the focus is on reading, this class also encourages students to discuss and write about the ideas they discovered in the readings, aiming to make them better speakers and writers of English as well. Class will be implemented in the form of lecture, discussion, group activity, and presentation.
Grading Policy
Midterm: 20% Final: 15% Quizzes and Assignments: 35% Project: 25% Participation: 5%
Course Requirements

  1. If you have to miss a class for an unavoidable reason (e.g., sick leave, injury, family emergency), please contact me in person or email me in advance.
  2. Two points (-2) will be deducted for any unexcused absence.
  3. No late assignments or make-up tests will be allowed.
  4. If you cheat on a quiz or exam, you’ll receive 0 point.
  5. Please switch your mobile phone to silent mode during class time. Unless it’s used for dictionary look up or for information searching, please don’t use your mobile phone during class time.
  6. There will be quizzes and exams based on the materials in the textbooks and the materials presented in class. Please preview and review the class materials every week.

Login to the online course system

Song Project

Date Major textbook Vocabulary book or Activities Assignments
9/14 Orientation
9/21 Chapter 1.1 The extraordinary life of Steve Jobs
http://www.biography.com/people/steve-jobs-9354805		 Unit 1 & 2
9/28 Typhoon (No class) Unit 3 & 4
10/5 Chapter 1.2 The Pixar Story
Dictionary skills		 Unit 5, 6, 7
10/12 Chapter 1.3 The Map of Innovation Unit 8, 9, 10
10/19 Chapter 2.1 When does a fear become a phobia? Unit 11, 12, 13
10/26 通識研討會 (行政大樓8F音樂廳) 10:15 開幕式, 請務必準時 Unit 14, 15, 16
11/2 Steve Jobs’ Commencement address on June 12, 2005 (link)
11/9 Midterm
11/16 Guidelines for Group Project
Lyricstraining
SongFacts		 Unit 17, 18, 19  Preview Chapter 3.1
11/23 Presentation Skills 1 (handout) Unit 20, 21, 22
11/30 Presentation Skills 2
1. Eight secrets to success (link)
2. Grit: The power of passion and perseverance (link)		 Unit 23, 24, 25
12/7 Chapter 3.1 An Interview with Michael Pollan
Michael Pollan on “Food Rules: An Eater’s Manual” (video)		 Unit 26, 27, 28
12/14 Group presentation: G1, G2
What’s wrong with our food system (4 minutes)		 Unit 29, 30, 31
12/21 Group presentation: G3, G4 Unit 32, 33, 34
12/28 Group presentation: G5, G6
1/4 Chapter 3.1 An Interview with Michael Pollan
Michael Pollan on “Food Rules: An Eater’s Manual”
Wrap-Up		  Final Exam:
–Chapter 3.1
–Unit 23 to 34
–Presentation Strategies
1/11 Final Exam  Assignment for the Winter break
Unit 35 to Unit 59
Happy Winter Vacation!
Free Online Tools
Learners’ Dictionary
Oxford Advanced American Dictionary (for English Learners)
http://oaadonline.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com (New)		 Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Dictionary
Cambridge Advanced Learners’ Dictionary Collins COBUILD Advanced Dictionary
http://visual.merriam-webster.com/
Bilingual Dictionary
Yahoo Bilingual Dictionary Google translator
Corpus Tool
Linggle

Note. We’ll adjust the schedule as we go along.

2016 Fall, 2016 Fall: 四技會資一乙

2016 Fall: 四技企管一年甲班 Freshmen English

Author: 2016-09-06

台北商業技術學院105年度第1學期教學計劃表
A tentative syllabus
科目名稱: 基礎英文 授課教師: 賴淑麗 Shu-li (Sally) Lai
授課班級: 四技企管一甲 學分/時數: 2/2
Email: shulilai@gmail.com Time/Location: Wednesday (13:30~15:15) 承404
研究室: 承曦樓 904 (by appointment) Course webiste https://www.shulilai.idv.tw
Textbooks
1. Miller, J. L., & Cohen, R. F. (2014). Longman Academic Reading Series: Reading Skills for College (3), published by Pearson Education. NT 485 (原價570) 東華書局代理 (黃政瑋先生 02-2311-4027; 0912-278-109)
2. Vocabulary in use (Intermediate). 華泰文化 NT680 (原價 860)
Overview of the course
This is a one-year four-skill integrated course which prepares students to become more effective and confident readers. While the focus is on reading, this class also encourages students to discuss and write about the ideas they discovered in the readings, aiming to make them better speakers and writers of English as well. Class will be implemented in the form of lecture, discussion, group activity, and presentation.
Grading Policy
Midterm: 20% Final: 15% Quizzes and Assignments: 35% Project: 25% Participation: 5%
Course Requirements

  1. If you have to miss a class for an unavoidable reason (e.g., sick leave, injury, family emergency), please contact me in person or email me in advance.
  2. Two points (-2) will be deducted for any unexcused absence.
  3. No late assignments or make-up tests will be allowed.
  4. If you cheat on a quiz or exam, you’ll receive 0 point.
  5. Please switch your mobile phone to silent mode during class time. Unless it’s used for dictionary look up or for information searching, please don’t use your mobile phone during class time.
  6. There will be quizzes and exams based on the materials in the textbooks and the materials presented in class. Please preview and review the class materials every week.

Login to the online course system

Song Project

Date Major textbook Vocabulary book or Activities Assignments
9/14 Orientation
9/21 Chapter 1.1 The extraordinary life of Steve Jobs
http://www.biography.com/people/steve-jobs-9354805		 Unit 1 & 2
9/28 Typhoon (No class) Unit 3 & 4
10/5 Chapter 1.2 The Pixar Story
Dictionary skills		 Unit 5, 6, 7
10/12 Chapter 1.3 The Map of Innovation Unit 8, 9, 10
10/19 Chapter 2.1 When does a fear become a phobia? Unit 11, 12, 13
10/26 通識研討會 (行政大樓8F音樂廳) 13:25 點名, 請務必準時. Unit 14, 15, 16
11/2 Steve Jobs’ Commencement address on June 12, 2005 (link)
11/9 Midterm
11/16 Guidelines for Group Project
Lyricstraining
SongFacts		 Unit 17, 18, 19
11/23 Presentation Skills (handout) Unit 20, 21, 22
11/30 Presentation Skills 2
1. Eight secrets to success (link)
2. Grit: The power of passion and perseverance (link)		 Unit 23, 24, 25
12/7 Chapter 3.1 An Interview with Michael Pollan
Michael Pollan on “Food Rules: An Eater’s Manual” (video)		 Unit 26, 27, 28
12/14 Group presentation: G1, G2
What’s wrong with our food system (4 minutes)		 Unit 29, 30, 31
12/21 Group presentation: G3, G4 Unit 32, 33, 34
12/28 Group presentation: G5, G6
1/4 Chapter 3.1 An Interview with Michael Pollan
Michael Pollan on “Food Rules: An Eater’s Manual” (video)
Wrap-Up		  Final Exam:
–Chapter 3.1
–Unit 23 to 34
–Presentation Strategies
1/11 Final Exam  Assignment for the Winter break
Unit 35 to Unit 59
Happy Winter Vacation!

2016 Fall, 2016 Fall: 四技企管一甲

2016 Spring: 四技會資一乙Freshmen English

Author: 2016-02-19

 

台北商業技術學院104年度第2學期教學計劃表
A tentative syllabus
科目名稱: 基礎英文 授課教師: 賴淑麗 Shu-li (Sally) Lai
授課班級: 四技會資一乙 學分/時數: 2/2
Email: shulilai@gmail.com Time/Location: Thursday (13:30~15:15) Language Lab 5
研究室: 承曦樓 904 (by appointment) Course webiste https://www.shulilai.idv.tw
Textbooks
1. Rogers, L., & Wilkin, J. (2013), Skillful Reading & Writing 2, published by Macmillan. 請洽文鶴書局蒙先生 0988-082-067 (NT$ 442 after discount)
2. New TOEIC TEST 金色證書字彙 (2015) 請洽眾文出版社 莊小姐 (02) 8369-1198 ext: 24 (NT $277 after discount)
Overview of the course
This is a one-year four-skill integrated course which helps you to learn and improve the reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills necessary for college-level coursework. In this semester, more focus will be on the reading, writing, and English presentation skills. Class will be implemented in the form of lecture, discussion, group activity, and presentation.
Grading Policy
My ET: 20% Midterm: 25% Quizzes and Assignments: 30% Project: 25% (oral presentation, ppt, transcript, handout, group diary)
Course Requirements

  1. If you have to miss a class for an unavoidable reason (e.g., sick leave, injury, family emergency), please contact me in person or email me in advance.
  2. Two points (-2) will be deducted for any unexcused absence.
  3. No late assignments or make-up tests will be allowed.
  4. If you cheat on a quiz or exam, you’ll receive 0 point.
  5. Please switch your mobile phone to silent mode during class time. Unless it’s used for dictionary look up or for information searching, please don’t use your mobile phone during class time.
  6. There will be quizzes and exams based on the materials in the textbooks and the materials presented in class. Please preview and review the class materials every week.

Blackboard
學員帳號：學校 e-mail 帳號，免輸入@ntub.edu.tw
密碼：身份證前6 碼 ，英文字母大寫

Date Major textbook Vocabulary book and exercise Assignments
2/25 Quiz 1 (on spring break assignments) Preview Unit 5.1 What does it take to be successful?
3/3 Unit 5 Success
Unit 5.1 What does it take to be successful?		 Which quality do you think is the most important factor in success? Why? Please give us one example to explain. (due on 3/7, Monday)
3/10  Unit 5.2 Did they just get lucky? My ET Test A, B, C, D
3/17 Unit 6 Pressure
Unit 6.1 The stresses & strains of work		  TOEIC (p. 191- p. 201) My ET 1 (Self-Introduction)
3/25 Unit 6.2 Rich and famous   TOEIC (p. 202- p. 212) My ET 2 (Greetings, At the Immigration Counter)
3/31 Unit 6.2 Rich and famous  TOEIC (p. 213- p. 223) My ET 3 (At the Customs Counter, Baggage Handling after Customs)
4/7 Unit 6.2 Rich and famous  TOEIC (p. 224 – p. 237)
4/14  Discussion
4/21  Midterm Exam
4/28 TED Talk
Discuss the midterm exam
Group project
5/5 7.1 Fears, reactions, coping
How to overcome fear
Be a more confident public speaker		 7.2 Superhuman Powers
Kids with superhuman powers in China
5/12 Group 1: France (*Patty, Nick, Shaina, Tina, Jim)
Group 2: Korea (*Gina, Jane, Sandy, Hank, Hangting)		 G1 (ppt, handout)
G2 (ppt, handout)
5/19 Group 3: U.K. (*Sara, Fanny, Nicole, Wilson, Mandy)
Group 4: Japan (*Steve, Penny, Lucy, Doris, Sally)		 G3 (ppt, handout)
G4 (ppt, handout)
5/26 Group 5: Australia (*Jeffrey, Daniel, Winnie, Angie)
Group 6: United Arab, Emirates (*Bruce, David, Tim, Passion)		 G5 (ppt, handout)
G6 (ppt, handout)
6/2 9.1 Freshwater Delivery
The Iceberg Project
6/9 Holiday (No Class)
6/16 Unit 10.2 The Healing Power of Persuasion
My ET post test
6/23 Wrap-Up & Check your scores
Happy Summer Vacation

2016 Spring, 2016 Spring: 四技會資一年乙班

2016 Spring: 四技商務一甲 Freshman English

Author: 2016-02-18

台北商業技術學院104年度第2學期教學計劃表
A tentative syllabus
科目名稱: 基礎英文 授課教師: 賴淑麗 Shu-li (Sally) Lai
授課班級: 四技國際商務一甲 學分/時數: 2/2
Email: shulilai@gmail.com Time/Location: Tuesday (10:10~12:00) Language Lab 2
研究室: 承曦樓 904 (by appointment) Course website: https://www.shulilai.idv.tw
Textbooks
1. Rogers, L., & Wilkin, J. (2013), Skillful Reading & Writing 2, published by Macmillan. 請洽文鶴書局蒙先生 0988-082-067 (NT$ 442 after discount)
2. New TOEIC TEST 金色證書字彙 (2015) 請洽眾文出版社 莊小姐 (02) 8369-1198 ext: 24 (NT $277 after discount)
Overview of the course
This is a one-year four-skill integrated course which helps you to learn and improve the reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills necessary for college-level coursework. In this semester, more focus will be on the reading, writing, and English presentation skills. Class will be implemented in the form of lecture, discussion, group activity, and presentation.
Grading Policy
Linggle test: 12% Midterm: 25% Quizzes and Assignments: 28% Project: 25% (oral presentation, ppt, transcript, handout, group diary) TOEIC: 10%
Course Requirements

  1. If you have to miss a class for an unavoidable reason (e.g., sick leave, injury, family emergency), please contact me in person or email me in advance.
  2. Two points (-2) will be deducted for any unexcused absence.
  3. No late assignments or make-up tests will be allowed.
  4. If you cheat on a quiz or exam, you’ll receive 0 point.
  5. Please switch your mobile phone to silent mode during class time. Unless it’s used for dictionary look up or for information searching, please don’t use your mobile phone during class time.
  6. There will be quizzes and exams based on the materials in the textbooks and the materials presented in class. Please preview and review the class materials every week.

Login to the online course system (Blackboard)

Date Major textbook Vocabulary book and exercise Assignments
2/23 Quiz 1 (on spring break assignments) Preview Unit 5.1 What does it take to be successful?
3/1 Quiz 2 (on spring break assignments)
Unit 5 Success
Unit 5.1 What does it take to be successful?		 Please preview unit 5.2 Did they just get lucky?
3/8 Quiz 2
Unit 5.2 Did they just get lucky?
3/15 Unit 6 Pressure
Unit 6.1 The stresses & strains of work
Linggle Training 1		  TOEIC (p. 191- p. 201)
3/22 Unit 6 Pressure
Unit 6.1 The stresses & strains of work
Linggle Training 2		  TOEIC (p. 202- p. 212)
3/29 Unit 6.2 Rich and famous  TOEIC (p. 213- p. 223)
4/5 Holiday (No Class)  TOEIC (p. 224 – p. 237)
4/12  Quiz 3 (p.191 – p.223)
Guidelines for group project
Grouping
4/19  Midterm Exam
4/26 TED Talk
Discuss the midterm exam
Group project (hand in your outline next week)		  Preview the two articles:
7.1 Fears, reactions, coping
7.2 Superhuman powers
5/3 7.1 Fears, reactions, coping
Group report: your plan on your term project		 How to overcome fear
Be a more confident public speaker
  Please read the online article: How to overcome fear
5/10 7.2 Superhuman Powers
Kids with superhuman powers in China
Discuss the Linggle test
5/17 G1 Malaysia (Cindy, Fanti, Jean, *Ruby, Jason)
G2 Denmark (Eleanor, *Elly, Zavi, Jessie, Tina)
9.1 Freshwater Delivery
The Iceberg Project
 G1: ppt, handout

G2: ppt, handout
5/24 G3 Germany (Emma, Fion, Vicky, Jenny, *Cora)
G4 Unit Arab Emirates (Audrey, *Teresa, Tina, Ritisy, Kartal)
G5 Italy (Willy, Anny, *Candy, Sylvia, Janice)		 G3: ppt, handout

G4: ppt, handout

G5: ppt, handout
5/31 G6 Brazil (Maggie, Vivian, Mei, Wendy, David)
G7 Belgium (*Kelly, Eileen, Teresa, Iris, Wendy)
G8 Switzerland (Emily, Joyce, Penny, Betty, *Georgina)		  G6: ppt, handout

G7 ppt, handout

G8: ppt, handout
6/7 TOEIC (Reading section / 75 minutes)
6/14 TOEIC (Listening / 45 minutes)
6/21 Wrap-Up & Check your scores
Happy Summer Vacation

2016 Spring: 四技商務一年甲班

2016 Spring: 四技企管一年甲班 Freshman English

Author: 2016-02-18

台北商業技術學院104年度第2學期教學計劃表
A tentative syllabus
科目名稱: 基礎英文 授課教師: 賴淑麗 Shu-li (Sally) Lai
授課班級: 四技企管一甲 學分/時數: 2/2
Email: shulilai@gmail.com Time/Location: Thursday (10:10~12:00) Language Lab 2
研究室: 承曦樓 904 (by appointment) Course webiste https://www.shulilai.idv.tw
Textbooks
1. Rogers, L., & Wilkin, J. (2013), Skillful Reading & Writing 2, published by Macmillan. 請洽文鶴書局蒙先生 0988-082-067 (NT$ 442 after discount)
2. New TOEIC TEST 金色證書字彙 (2015) 請洽眾文出版社 莊小姐 (02) 8369-1198 ext: 24 (NT $277 after discount)
Overview of the course
This is a one-year four-skill integrated course which helps you to learn and improve the reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills necessary for college-level coursework. In this semester, more focus will be on the reading,writing, and English presentation skills. Class will be implemented in the form of lecture, discussion, group activity, and presentation.
Grading Policy
Linggle test: 12% Midterm: 25% Quizzes and Assignments: 28% Project: 25% (oral presentation, ppt, transcript, handout, group diary) TOEIC: 10%
Course Requirements

  1. If you have to miss a class for an unavoidable reason (e.g., sick leave, injury, family emergency), please contact me in person or email me in advance.
  2. Two points (-2) will be deducted for any unexcused absence.
  3. No late assignments or make-up tests will be allowed.
  4. If you cheat on a quiz or exam, you’ll receive 0 point.
  5. Please switch your mobile phone to silent mode during class time. Unless it’s used for dictionary look up or for information searching, please don’t use your mobile phone during class time.
  6. There will be quizzes and exams based on the materials in the textbooks and the materials presented in class. Please preview and review the class materials every week.

Login to the online course system

Date Major textbook Vocabulary book or Activities Assignments
2/25 Back to school Preview Unit 5.1 What does it take to be successful?
3/3 Quiz 1
Unit 5.1 What does it take to be successful?		 Which quality do you think is the most important factor in success? Why? Please give us one example to explain. (due on 3/7, Monday)
3/10 Quiz 2
Unit 5.1 What does it take to be successful?
3/17 Unit 5.2 Did they just get lucky?
Linggle 1		 TOEIC (p. 191- p. 201)
3/24 Unit 5.2 Did they just get lucky?
Linggle 2		 TOEIC (p. 202- p. 212) Outside Reading 1
10 Forgotten Truths to Help You Get Through Hard Times (Link)
3/31 Unit 6.1 The stresses strains of work
Linggle Test 		 TOEIC (p. 213- p. 223)
4/7 Quiz 3
Unit 6.1 The stresses strains of work
Guidelines on group project		 TOEIC (p. 224 – p. 237)
4/14 Unit 6.2 Rich and famous
4/21 Midterm
4/28 TED Talk
Discuss the midterm exam
Group project
5/5 Unit 7.1 Rears, reactions, coping
Discuss Linggle Test		  How to overcome fear
Be a more confident public speaker
5/12 Group 1: Germany (*Zoe, Steve, Yvonne, Rosa, Wendy)
Group 2: Liechtenstein (*Vita, Sandy, Peggy, Joy, Patty, Ruby)		 Group 1 (ppt, handout)
Group 2 (ppt, handout)
5/19 Group 3: United States (*John, Kevin, Tony, Candy, Covey)
Group 4: Netherlands (*Tracy, Sophia, Stanley, Brad)
Group 5: Switzerland (*Stephanie, Sara, Sharon, Supier, Maggie)		 Group 3 (ppt, handout)
Group 4 (ppt, handout)
Group 5(ppt, handout)
5/26 Group 6: Sweden (*RJ, Tina, Angel, Cherry, Kimmy, Gloria)
Group 7: Malaysia (*Kevin Evano, Yee Fun, Eddie, Stanley Liou, Cynthia)		 Group 6 (ppt, handout)
Group 7 (ppt, handout)
6/2 TOEIC Practice
Reading / 75 minutes
6/9 Holiday (No Class)
6/16 TOEIC Practice
Listening / 45 minutes
6/23 Wrap-up
Happy Winter Vacation!

2016 Spring: 四技企管一年甲班

2016 Spring: 五專財金四年級 Freshman English

Author: 2016-01-29

 

台北商業技術學院104年度第2學期教學計劃表
A tentative syllabus
科目名稱: 應用英文 授課教師: 賴淑麗 Shu-li (Sally) Lai
授課班級: 五專財金四年級 學分/時數: 2/2
Email: shulilai@gmail.com Time/Location: Wednesday (13:30~15:15) Language Lab 3
研究室: 承曦樓 904 (by appointment) Course webiste https://www.shulilai.idv.tw
Textbooks
1. Rogers, L., & Wilkin, J. (2013), Skillful Reading & Writing 2, published by Macmillan. 請洽文鶴書局蒙先生 0988-082-067 (NT$ 442 after discount)
2. New TOEIC TEST 金色證書字彙 (2015) 請洽眾文出版社 莊小姐 (02) 8369-1198 ext: 24 (NT $277 after discount)
Overview of the course
This is a one-year four-skill integrated course which helps you to learn and improve the reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills necessary for college-level coursework. In this semester, more focus will be on reading and writing, and English presentation skills. Class will be implemented in the form of lecture, discussion, group activity, and presentation.
Grading Policy
My ET: 15% Post test: 5% Midterm: 25% Quizzes and Assignments: 30% Project: 25% (oral presentation, ppt, transcript, handout, deduct 5 points if any of the them is missing)
Course Requirements

  1. If you have to miss a class for an unavoidable reason (e.g., sick leave, injury, family emergency), please contact me in person or email me in advance.
  2. Two points (-2) will be deducted for any unexcused absence.
  3. No late assignments or make-up tests will be allowed.
  4. If you cheat on a quiz or exam, you’ll receive 0 point.
  5. Please switch your mobile phone to silent mode during class time. Unless it’s used for dictionary look up or for information searching, please don’t use your mobile phone during class time.
  6. There will be quizzes and exams based on the materials in the textbooks and the materials presented in class. Please preview and review the class materials every week.

Blackboard

 

Date Major textbook Exercises Assignments
2/24 Quiz 1  Preview Unit 5.1 What does it take to be successful?
3/2 Quiz 2
Chapter 5.1 What does it take to be successful? (Business studies)
3/9 Chapter 5.1 What does it take to be successful? (Business studies)
Did they just get lucky?		 My ET Test A, B, C, D
3/16 Chapter 5.2 Did they just get lucky? (Popular science)  TOEIC (p. 191- p. 201) My ET 1 (Self-Introduction)
3/23 Chapter 6.1 The stresses and strains of work (Business studies)
Linggle (http://linggle.com)		  TOEIC (p. 202- p. 212)  My ET 2 (Greetings, At the Immigration Counter)
3/30 Chapter 6.2 Rich and Famous (Society)  TOEIC (p. 213- p. 223)  My ET 3 (At the Customs Counter, Baggage Handling after Customs)
4/6 Holiday (No class)  TOEIC (p. 224 – p. 237)
4/13 Discussion
4/20 Midterm
4/27 TED Talk
Discuss the midterm exam
Group project (outline)		 7.1 Fears, reactions, coping
7.2 Superhuman powers
5/4 7.1 Fears, reactions, coping
How to overcome fear
Be a more confident public speaker
5/11 Group 1: United State (Selina, Kate, Penny, Jack, *Daniel, Zoe)
Group 2: Russia (Frank, Walter, Allen, Tim, N.D. *Thor)
7.2 Superhuman Powers
Kids with superhuman powers in China		 Group 1 (ppt, handout, youtube)
Group 2 (ppt, handout, youtube)
5/18 Group 3: Korea (Elton, Johnny, *Leon, Adam, Jesse)
Group 4: France (Lucy, Oriel, Abby, Hsin, *GG)
Group 5: Malaysia (Lisa, Amy, *Dragon, Wayne)
9.1 Freshwater Delivery
The Iceberg Project		 Group 3 (ppt, handout, youtube)
Group 4 (ppt, handout, youtube)
Group 5 (ppt, handout, youtube)		 One day more
Lyrics: http://home.gamer.com.tw/creationDetail.php?sn=2071109
Video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IddP8AAIGTQDo you hear people sing?
Lyrics: https://zh.wikipedia.org/zh-tw/Do_You_Hear_the_People_Sing%3F
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpDbvlAI_A0
Video 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMYNfQlf1H8
5/25 Group 6: Switzerland (Nina, *Irene, Winnie, Pat, Cindy, Rowena)
Group 7: Japan (Shelly, Kelly, *Hsinyu, Bryant, Carlos)
Group 8: Italy (Tina, Doris, Jesse, Nicole, *Lili)		 Group 6 (ppt, handout, youtube)
Group 7 (ppt, handout, youtube)
Group 8 (ppt, handout, youtube)		  9.1 Freshwater Delivery
The Iceberg Project
6/1 Group 9: Germany (Soso, Joanne, Yo, *Jocelyn, Alice)
Group 10: Belgium (Jenny, Nini, Yourong, Lyon, *Cindy)The TOEIC official website in Taiwan (link)
TOEIC (Listening/45 minutes)		 Group 9 (ppt, handout, youtube)
Group 10 (ppt, handout, youtube)
6/8 TOEIC (Reading section)
Linking (consonant to vowel)
reduced (accent reduction)
6/15 My ET (Post Test)
6/22 Wrap-Up
Happy Summer Vacation!

2016 Spring: 五專財金四年級