本課程以英語授課。此為生農領域之學術英語課程。限學士班2年級以上或免修大一英文學生。。溝通表達與職涯發展課程。

In this course, students will enhance their English proficiency through the dynamic lens of agriculture and bioresource sciences. This course aims to equip students with the linguistic tools necessary for academic success in English-medium environments, particularly in fields related to agriculture and bioresources. By integrating content-based instruction with practical language applications, students will develop crucial skills in reading complex texts, engaging in scientific discourse, taking effective notes, and exercising critical thinking. This course is designed to foster not only language competence but also confidence in using English in their future academic and professional careers. Upon completion, students will be better prepared to tackle advanced studies and contribute to global discussions in their fields. To achieve these goals, the course is structured around several thematic units, each designed to focus on specific integrated language skills tailored to contexts in agriculture and bioresources. These units will explore topics such as sustainable farming practices, food and society, and environmental impacts of agricultural development. Within each unit, students will practice and refine their reading comprehension through analysis of scientific articles, enhance their spoken English during class discussions and presentations, and develop their writing and note-taking skills by summarizing key information and arguments. This integrated approach ensures that students not only learn English in an applied manner but also gain a deep understanding of important issues facing the agricultural sector today, preparing them for real-life applications and further specialized studies.

- Core Competencies (CC) o Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate CC1: Advanced Vocabulary Acquisition • Mastery of specialized terminology and phrases pertinent to agriculture and bioresources CC2: Reading Comprehension • Ability to critically analyze and understand a variety of texts, including textbooks, popular writing, and scientific research, related to agriculture and bioresource sciences CC3: Oral Communication Skills • Proficiency in discussing and presenting on topics related to agriculture, engaging in academic discourse, and articulating arguments and insights in a clear, organized manner CC4: Writing and Note-Taking Proficiency • Skills in writing coherent, structured texts such as summaries and essays, as well as taking thorough and useful notes during lectures and from reading materials CC5: Critical Thinking and Analysis • Capacity to evaluate and synthesize information from various sources, critically assess arguments, and contribute thoughtfully to discussion on agricultural and bioresource issues CC6: Communicative and Team Skills • Ability to communicate effectively with team members in order to organize ideas and workflow - Course Objective – Course Intended Learning Outcome (CILO) o Upon completion of the course, students will be able to: CILO1: Identify and understand vocabulary and terminology in writing that is unfamiliar to them (CC1, 2) CILO 2: Negotiate work and opinions within a team while working on team projects (CC3, 6) CILO 3: Gain a foundational understanding of topics and issues concerning agriculture and bioresources (CC1, 2, 4) CILO 4: Develop and support a position based on facts, writings, and discourse (CC1, 2, 3, 5, 6)

‧ Class attendance and participation is required. If you are more than 3 classes in a semester, each additional absence will result in a 1/3rd letter grade reduction (Example: B+ to B). Every 2 late arrival records will count as 1 absence. ‧ Lectures are presented in English. All student work will be submitted in English. In-class discussions should be conducted for the most part in English. ‧ This course is not open to undergraduates or auditors. ‧ Late work is not accepted.

In general, students will be responsible for reading a document for every class. Each document will have an associated quiz or exam. Beyond take home readings and quizzes on those readings, the majority of the work for this course will be for the major assignments for midterm and finals. In general though, beyond readings and quizzes, and outside of the midterm and final, class work will probably involve approximately 2 hours of out of class work at most each week.

The instructor will prepare the materials each week. There's no need for students to purchase any material for this course.

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