Compulsory

Writing 2 Course aims to help English majors to obtain academic writing skills at an intermediate level (equivalent to B1+ - CEFR). The components of paragraph organization (i.e. how to write a topic sentence, supporting sentences, and a concluding sentence) are presented and practiced. Emphasis is placed on composing fully-developed and well-organized paragraphs in different types related to current social topics. Through all stages of the writing process as well as peer/group feedback and discussion, students will have a chance to master more effective language use reflecting good vocabulary, grammar and sentence-writing skills, including varied transitional elements.

Writing 1 is designed to help English majors progress toward pre-intermediate level (equivalent to B1 - CEFR). This course offers intensive practice of 3 types of basic sentences (simple, compound and complex) so that students can express their ideas effectively through making decisions about appropriate vocabulary and style. Besides, sentence level skills such as sentence formation, punctuation, and sentence combination will be emphasized to bolster their performance in future writing classes.

The subject aims to equip students with knowledge related consecutive interpretation. Via interpreting topic-based news such as environment, society and business, students have opportunities to improve speeding note-taking, memorizing skills, etc.

The course is designed for English-majored students to obtain listening and speaking skills at intermediate level (B1+). To be more specific, students can achieve listening-speaking strategies (getting main ideas and details) and can comprehend common themes of work, school, entertainment, hobbies, experience description, dream, etc. and then discuss, give reasons as well as explain ideas about the given topics. Moreover, students can broaden their general knowledge and pool of vocabulary through units. Furthermore, academic skills, such as inferring, summarizing, giving presentation, group-work, test-taking are emphasized during in-class activities to develop learners’ critical thinking and study skills.