備註：通識分類：語言 溝通
- 教師: b11003 信守
信守
本課的目的在於加強學生的英文會話能力，並使學生認識佛教在當代社會之發展，以擴大學生的視野並培養學生用英語討論佛教當代議題的能力。
1)to improve all four communication skills (reading, writing, listening, and speaking) with an emphasis on spoken English.
2)to learn about how Buddhism is taught and practiced in the modern world, especially in English-speaking western countries.
3)to become more familiar with English vocabulary in Buddhist contexts.
4)to develop confidence in one's ability to use English to discuss topics related to Buddhism
本課的主題為佛教與當代社會，老師會提供相關的影片與文章來探討佛教在當代社會的發展。上課方式以課堂討論與學生報告為主，每學期中也安排看與本課主題相關的英文紀錄片或電影。
The class will center around classroom discussions of articles or videos as well as student presentations relating to the practice of Buddhism in the modern world, especially in English-speaking western countries.
上課教材(Texts)：
上課用書：
- 平時成績或報告(paper & presentation)：50.00%
- 期中考試、報告或課堂討論(mid-term exam & class participation)：50.00%
- 期末考試、報告或其他(final exam & others)：0%
課程英文名稱(Engilsh Course Title)：Freshman English(I)
學分數(Credit Courses)：2.00學分
選修別(Elective Discriminability)：通識必修
學期別(Terminal Discriminability)：學期
修課條件(Prerequisites)：本課為進階英文課程，除非需要針對詞彙或文法特別以中文做解釋，上課討論的語言為英文。
Students should be able to interact with the teacher and classmates in English.
是否開放隨班附讀生選修(Is the course open to of the Continuing Education Center)：開放(Yes)
是否與性平教育相關(Is the course related to gender equality issue)：不相關(No)
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使用教具(Classroom Equipment)：