English for

Hi-Tech Industries
Jason S. F. Wu

Think before you take the class

What do you expect from this class?
What should you know about this class?
Can I drop this class and choose any other
teacher?

English for Specific Purposes (ESP)

4 major topics, including:

Energy
Optoelectronics
Biotechnology
Nanotechnology

5-6 Articles.

The goal
of this class.

Topic Knowledge
Energy
Optoelectronics
Biotechnology
Nanotechnology

Skill 1:
Presentation Skills

Language:
Vocabulary & Expressions

Signpost Language
Data collecting/sorting
Outlining
Making Slides

Terminology
Thematic words
Collocations
Fixed expressions

Skill 2:
Critical Thinking
Pros and Cons
Causes and Effects
Solutions

Study Load
----Exams & Quizzes 50%---2-3 review exams (30%) on the articles we cover.
More than 4 quizzes (20%) on vocabulary.
----Term Assignments 35%---1 Presentation (35%) (Weeks 15~17)
----Involvement 15%---Take-home assignments before class.
Attendance, Participation.

Grading Criteria
(%)

1. Quizzes
2. Review Exams
3. Presentation (Weeks 15~17)
4. Attentence/Participation *

20%
30%
35%
15%

* Unexcused absence: -2 points/each time; tardiness & early departure:

-1 point/per period. If you often dont print out and bring the handouts
or complete the assignments, Ill take some points off from your term
grades. Points may be added to or deducted from the total score
according to class participation, assignments and quizzes.

Your assignment for this week

1. Go and log in to Moodle website to check out the course
webpage and change your email address if necessary.
(http://moodle.ncku.edu.tw)
2. Get the textbooks (English for Hi-Tech Industries) that we
are going to use soon, either buy them at a bookstore or
you can barrow a second-hand textbook.
3. Download, print out, and complete/preview the handouts
and bring them to class.
4. Prepare a notebook and dictionary with you to class.
5. Complete the assignments before week 3.
1) Read and
2) Complete Common Errors in English Collocations
(the assignments are on the Moodle)

1F
2F

3F /
4F /
5F 26513 (Mr. Wu)

Classrooms
18

Classrooms (Thur 3.4)

Odd Weeks |
Weinong Bldg. 7208 | 7208

Even Weeks |
Xiuqi Bldg. Lang. Lab 26104 | 26104

Classrooms
18

Classrooms (Fri 3.4)

Odd Weeks |
Weinong Bldg. 7208 | 7208

Even Weeks |
Xiuqi Bldg. Lang. Lab 26104 | 26104

CLASS RULES
&
ETIQUETTE

Class Rules
Get passionately involved.

Class Rules
Check weekly schedule before class.
Complete the assignments!

Class Rules
Dont be late for the class.

Messrs. & Misses Late please take a seat immediately.

Class Rules
No food and drinks in class.

Eat outside of the classroom or

Finish your breakfast or lunch before class.

Class Rules
No slippers or flip-flops to class!
Its really impolite. Except on a rainy day!

Sandals are okay.

No Slippers !

A Library in Taichung.

Class Rules
If you miss any class, download and print out
the handout(s) yourself from the NCKU
Moodle.

Class Rules
Laptops, tablet PCs, smart phones. => OK
Discipline yourself.
No use in any tests or when someone is giving
a presentation. You have to put it away.

About taking a day off

If you are sick or need to participate in any
contests (matches), you can take a day off
afterwards.
Dont email me for a day off.
Just show me an official document or a
diagnosis note (a medication bag is okay).


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http://english.ncku.edu.tw/
Don't miss the deadline for application;
otherwise, you have to take the course.

Contact Me
Office: Xiuqi () Bldg. 26513 (5F), Kuangfu Campus
()
Office Hours:
Mon 15:15~17:15 AM, Wed15:15~17:15 (Other time slots
by appointment)
Telephone:
06-2757575 ext. 52268 (Give me a call or send me an
email before you come)
E-mail: sfwu@mail.ncku.edu.tw

E-mail

Any questions?

Review & Final Question

What are the assignments that you need to
do this week?