Course: Listening Comprehension Instructor: Chen Mei-ching Mailbox: 進修部二樓教師休息室
Text: McCarthy, Michael, et al. Touchstone (3A). New York: Cambridge UP, 2006.
Requirements:
*Preview and review each lesson. Attend class on time and participate in class activities. Prepare for quizzes.
*If you are absent over three times, you cannot take the final examination. Each time you are absent, you will get three demerits. Medical certificates are needed for sick leave.
*Each student has to make two presentations each semester.
*If you have any questions, please contact the teacher.
Schedule:
Date Topic/Activities Assignment
9-16 Course Introduction
9-23, 30 “The Way We Are” *Best friends
*Your personal profile
10-7, 14 “Experiences” *Secret Dreams
*Traveling
10-21, 28 “Wonders of the world” *Introducing one’s country/hometown 11-4 Checkpoints (Units 1-3)
11-11 Midterm
11-18 Movie
11-25, 12-2 “Family Life” *Ideal families
* Family activities
12-9, 16 “Food Choices” *Introducing a traditional dish/a restaurant 12-23, 30 “Managing Life” *Giving advice
1-6 Checkpoints (Units 4-6) 1-13 Final Exam.
Evaluation:
Attendance and Participation 10% Exercises and Quizzes 30%
Midterm exam. 30% Final Exam. 30%
