教學大綱與進度
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楊韻華
四英三
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教學大綱與進度:
教師姓名
楊韻華
Email
yhyang@ntut.edu.tw
最後更新時間
2008-09-22 09:00:33
課程大綱
Course Description: The course is designed for English-major students who wish to increase their knowledge in business-related issues and expertise in future business practice. All students enrolled in this course are expected to be equipped with an advanced level of English proficiency as well as basic knowledge of effective business communication as it continues where Business English Writing left off. This course covers fundamental business concepts, important current business events, essential business terms, and comprehensive language used in business practice. Articles and commentaries selected from various issues of Harvard Business Review will be the primary course materials, providing extensive professional field contents to illuminate the complexity of today’s business world. During the semester, a series of video forums on economy and modern business management will be viewed and discussed during the class. Also, students are required to read the current issues of several prestigious business publications, including but not limited to, Fortune, The Economist, BusinessWeek, Wall Street Journal and the New York Times. Course Objectives: This course centers its focus on understanding business context in English, and it aims to help the students: (1) learn about business through the medium of English (2) promote high level of awareness of the business climate (3) improve reading comprehension of articles relating to business (4) develop functional business language in English Course requirements: Each student must complete the following requirements: 1) attendance* noted for grading details 2) presenting course unit as assigned * noted for panel assignment 3) participating in video forum and article discussions Student Assignments and Class Activities: (A) Students are obligated to 1) present course units as assigned with annotated handouts with full-length translation as well as extensive notes on vocabulary, phrases and terms. 2) prepare a short bilingual summary for weekly video forum and extensive notes on vocabulary, terms and essential background knowledge. 3) participate in group discussions and business simulations and problem-solving activities. (B) compile a dossier with all extended materials in preparation of unit presentation, notes and feedbacks provided by course instructor and fellow students, and a short critique regarding the current unit article. The dossier is required to be submitted two weeks after the presentation, both in hardcopy and on a compact-disc.
課程進度
As Scheduled.
評量方式與標準
Grading Policy: Discussion / Presentation Sessions (Harvard Business Review) 20% As assigned In-Class Oral Test * Students will be asked about questions regarding the previous presentation content of both the business reading and video. *Approximately 3-5 students will be appointed to take the oral test in each class session. Each question will require students to answer analytically and concisely. Duration of time for each anticipated answer of talk will be no more than one minutes. 20% No test make-up will be considered w/o official approval beforehand or medical statement(issued by public hospitals) in case of illness Weekly Video Forum / Article Briefing 20% As assigned Final Exam (Format TBD) 20% Week 18 Attendance 20% 5% reduction for each unexcused absence Semester Grade 100%
使用教材、參考書目或其他
【遵守智慧財產權觀念,請使用正版教科書,不得使用非法影印教科書】
使用外文原文書:
Required Text: (1) Harvard Business Review (2) Selected video series (Commanding Heights: the Battle for the World Economy, PBS Frontline Series) (3) Selected business journal articles
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