Introduction to English Department

English Department

Becky White, head of English Department

　　基督書院向來以英文教學為其教育的一大特色。英語成為商業、傳播、及運輸上常用的國際語言之後，學英語的重要性更加提高。為增進學生英語能力, 全體學生必須於一年級完成24學分的英文通識課程。

　　英文系的目標是培育學生具備精通英語溝通能力。為達此目標，本係聘請外籍專業教師，使用內容充實的最新教材和教學方法，幫助學生獲得成功的學習經驗。所採用的課本和相關教材皆與英美大學相同。教師教學認真，使用的教學方法豐富且多元化，例如講課、示範、互助學習法、專題計劃、上台表演等。此外也使用多媒體電腦等進步的科技作為教學輔助工具。

於2003年起將提供三個英語主修課程。
一. 英文主修：
        為了裝備學生能符合二十一世紀的需求，英文主修旨在培養學生的基督徒品格、道德、及世界觀；流暢的英語能力及對英語文化的了解；專業技能、團隊合作、及領導能力；以及激發學生終生學習的能力。學生必須完成一年級中級英文課程平均70分以上才符合標準。學生必須修滿90英文學分包括24學分的一年級中級英文課程。二年級課程建立在這些基礎課程上面加上演講學、小組溝通、世界文學、及大學作文等課程。三年級則透過更具挑戰性的課程包括跨文化溝通、戲劇學、美國文學、論文寫作、及創意寫作來增進學生英語溝通層次。四年級學生更有機會透過戲劇製作、辯論學、以及英國文學來呈現他們的英語溝通能力。除了上述課程，學生從二年級開始每一學期必須選修一門英文課程像是英文聖經文學、世界小說、商業溝通、英語教學法、美國文化及兒童文學等。學生必須英文課程總平均達70分才達畢業要求。

二. 英語教學主修：
        近來台灣正推動英語教育從小學紮根，英語教師的需求也隨之增加。本主修可幫助學生發展專業英語教學的技能或繼續攻讀國外英語教學碩士學位。學生必須完成一年級中級英文課程並平均至少達70分才符合標準。學生必須修滿90英文學分包括24學分的一年級中階英文課程，除了與英文主修相同的共同英語課程以外還加上6門與教學相關的科目。這些課程包括﹔兒童文學一、英語教學法一、兒童文學二、英語教學法二、語言學概論以及四年級全年的英語教學實習。透過在小學的教學實習使學生獲得實用的教學經驗。學生必須英文課程總平均達70分才達畢業要求。

三. 商用英文主修：
        台灣已加入世界貿易組織，專業的英文溝通技巧更顯重要。本主修可幫助學生發展專業的商業職場溝通技巧或繼續攻讀國外MBA碩士學位。學生必須完成一年級中階英文課程並平均至少達70分才符合標準。學生必須修滿90英文學分包括24學分的一年級中級英文課程，除了與英文主修相同的共同英語課程以外,還加上6門必修之商用英文課程。這些科目是全球企業概論、商業溝通一、統計學、商業溝通二、行銷學、及商業溝通三。為擴充學生的專業技能,並幫助學生能繼續攻讀企管碩士,建議學生選修會計學、經濟學一、經濟學二、商事法、及財務管理等課程。學生必須英文課程總平均達70分才達畢業要求。

　　英文系於2001年開始辦理英文系與美國加州Azusa Pacific University合作的英語教學TESOL碩士班。這是36學分之碩士課程，開放給基督書院及其他大學之英文系畢業生。須在書院上一年共12學分的課程，其他24學分則於第二年在APU完成，由APU授與碩士學位。

Required English Courses

English language education has been one of the historic hallmarks of a Christ's College degree. As English has grown into an international language of business, communication and transportation, the importance of learning English has taken on new significance. The English department at Christ's College offers courses for all students enrolled in the college. All students enrolled in Christ's College are given the opportunity to improve their English language ability as they are required to take 24 hours of English as part of their common core studies during the freshman year.

English Program Goal

The goal of these basic English courses is to produce students who are proficient in English language communication. To reach that goal our dedicated team of English speaking professors use solid, up to date, teaching materials and instructional procedures. Many of the textbooks and related study materials that used in these courses are those that would be used in similar courses in US and English institutions. In addition to this, our faculty uses a variety of teaching methods including lectures, demonstrations, cooperative learning, project work and student performances. The English department is also committed to using educational technologies such as video and computer assisted instruction.

English B.A. Program

In 2003, the department began to offer three majors in English. The first of these is the Bachelor of Arts in English. The goal of the English BA major at Christ's College is to equip students to meet the demands of the 21st century by developing: their Christian character, ethics and worldview; their English language proficiency and understanding of English speaking cultures; their professional, teamwork and leadership skills; and their motivation for life-long learning. To qualify for this program the student must complete the intermediate freshman English course sequence with at least a 70% GPA. The English major requires a total of 90 hours of English, 24 of which are met by the intermediate freshmen English course sequence. The sophomore year builds on these foundational courses with additional courses in Public Speaking, Small Group Communications, World Literature and College Composition. In the junior year, students are challenged to raise their level of English communication to new heights by courses that include: Intercultural Communications, Drama, American Literature, Research Writing; and Creative Writing. In their senior year, students are given the opportunity to demonstrate their English language communication skills in courses such as Theater Production, Debate, and British Literature. In addition to these courses, from the sophomore year on, students are required to choose one English elective per semester from courses such as English Bible as Literature, World Novels, Business Communication, TESOL, American Culture, and Children's Literature. The student must have cumulative 70% GPA for all English courses. A major in English is excellent preparation for professions such as teaching, business or other ministry-related vocations, including those requiring graduate work and our graduates have gone on to successfully pursue careers in all of these areas.

English Language Teaching B.A. Program

The second major offered by the English department is the Bachelor of Arts in English Language Teaching. With the recent movement to begin teaching English at the elementary level in Taiwan public schools it seems likely that the demand for English teachers for children is going to grow. This degree program allows English majors to develop the special skills needed to teach English to young learners and/or pursue a MA TESOL degree at an English medium graduate institution. To qualify for this program the student must complete the intermediate freshman English course sequence with at least a 70% GPA. The English Teaching Major requires a total of 90 hours of English, 24 of which are met by the intermediate freshmen English course sequence. The sophomore year builds on these foundational courses with additional courses in Public Speaking, Small Group Communications, World Literature and College Composition. In the junior year, students are challenged to raise their level of English communication to new heights by courses that include: Intercultural Communications, Drama, American Literature, Research Writing; and Creative Writing. In their senior year, students are given the opportunity to demonstrate their English language communication skills in courses such as Theater Production, Debate, and British Literature. In addition to these courses a sequence of six Children's Literature and TESOL courses which including a year long teaching practicum is required. These required courses begin with Children's Literature I and TESOL I: Methods of Teaching English as a Second Language, which are offered in the sophomore year. In the Junior year students must take Children's Literature II: Teaching English Reading and Writing Using Children's Literature and TESOL II: Elementary Methods. Students must take Introduction to Linguistics as well as participate in a TESOL Practicum both semesters of the senior year. This practicum gives the students the opportunity to gain practical work experience in a public Elementary school setting. The student must have cumulative 70% GPA for all English courses.

English Business Communication B.A. Program

The third major offered by the English department is the Bachelor of Arts in English Business Communication. With Taiwan's entry into the World Trade Organization, it seems likely that the demand for business professionals with good English communications skills is going to grow. This degree program allows English majors to develop the special skills needed to communicate effectively in a business environment as well as preparing them to pursue an MBA degree from an English medium graduate institution. The English Business Communication Major requires a total of 90 hours of English, 24 of which are met by the intermediate freshmen English course sequence. To qualify for this program the student must complete the intermediate freshman English course sequence with at least a 70% GPA. The sophomore year builds on these foundational courses with additional courses in Public Speaking, Small Group Communications, World Literature and College Composition. In the junior year, students are challenged to raise their level of English communication to new heights by courses that include: Intercultural Communications, Drama, American Literature, Research Writing; and Creative Writing. In their senior year, students are given the opportunity to demonstrate their English language communication skills in courses such as Theater Production, Debate, and British Literature. In addition to these courses a sequence eight business communications and business courses are required. In the sophomore year students must take Introduction to Global Business, Business Communication I and Accounting. In the junior year students take Business Communication II, Statistics, Economics I and Economics II. In the senior year students take Marketing and Business Law, Business Communication III and Managerial Finance. The student must have cumulative 70% GPA for all English courses.

MA TESOL Program

In the fall of 2001, the English Department also began to offer courses leading to the MA TESOL degree in cooperation with Azusa Pacific University in Azusa, California, U.S.A. This is 36-unit masters program is open to graduates of the Christ's College and other accredited English programs. Four courses (12 semester units) are offered at Christ's College over the course of one academic year, and the remaining eight courses (24 semester units) are offered at APU in the second year of the program. APU awards the M.A. degree upon completion of all program requirements.

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