■ 課程目標及內涵 (Course Objectives and Contents) 當代全球議題
這門課程旨在讓學生在探討目前世界面臨的挑戰之餘，增進英文溝通能力、培養批判性思考和合作能力。在課堂中，學生將針對永續發展目標的相關主題搜尋資料、分享結果，並表達個人觀點；此外，也會參與服務學習或議題實踐活動，有體驗學習和自我反思的機會。
Contemporary Global Issues
This course is designed for students who wish to enhance their communicative proficiency in English and develop critical thinking and collaboration skills while exploring the challenges our world faces today. Students will have opportunities to conduct in-class research on issues related to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), present their findings, and express their opinions. Additionally, they will engage in activities that offer experiential learning and self-reflection, such as service-learning projects or hands-on activities addressing issues discussed in class.
■ 多元教學方式 (Muliti-Teaching Methods) 說明：除了課堂講授與考試測驗之外，本課程在學期中可能會運用到以下哪些教學方式，以期能進一步提升學生學習成效 Direction: In addition to course teaching and regular exams, which of the following methods may also be used to promote students’ learning outcome
1.小組討論Group Discussion
2.期末報告/策展/發表 Term Paper/ Exhibition/ Presentation
3.配合使用數位教學平台(tMoodle)、愛學網(iLearn)Incorporation with digital learning platform (Moodle) or with other multimedia instruction
■ 主要參考書籍/資料 (Textbooks and References)
(教科書遵守智慧財產權觀念不得非法影印) Express, Engage, Impact: An EFL Course on Global Issues, by Mengying Li (ISBN: 978-626-364-334-5)
■ 本課程是否有使用原文書 Does This Curriculum Use the Original Textbook (English) 是(Yes)
■ 教學進度(Course Schedule) - 18週次(Weeks)
週次 Week
日期 Date
授課 方式
內容主題 Course Topics and Contents指定閱讀資料 Course Reading Materials
1
113/09/09 ~ 113/09/14
面授In-person classes
Introduction
2
113/09/15 ~ 113/09/21
面授In-person classes
Unit 1 Health
3
113/09/22 ~ 113/09/28
面授In-person classes
Unit 2 Climate Change
4
113/09/29 ~ 113/10/05
面授In-person classes
3 Food Waste and Hunger
5
113/10/06 ~ 113/10/12
面授In-person classes
Unit 4 Poverty
6
113/10/13 ~ 113/10/19
面授In-person classes
Unit 5 Environmental Issues
7
113/10/20 ~ 113/10/26
面授In-person classes
Review
8
113/10/27 ~ 113/11/02
面授In-person classes
Project Preparation Week
9
113/11/03 ~ 113/11/09
面授In-person classes
Midterm Project
10
113/11/10 ~ 113/11/16
面授In-person classes
Unit 6 Energy and Sustainability
11
113/11/17 ~ 113/11/23
面授In-person classes
Unit 7 Gender Equality
12
113/11/24 ~ 113/11/30
面授In-person classes
Unit 8 Conflict and Displacement
13
113/12/01 ~ 113/12/07
面授In-person classes
Unit 9 Sustainable Fashion
14
113/12/08 ~ 113/12/14
面授In-person classes
Unit 10 Population Aging
15
113/12/15 ~ 113/12/21
面授In-person classes
Review
16
113/12/22 ~ 113/12/28
面授In-person classes
Project Preparation Week
17
113/12/29 ~ 114/01/04
彈性學習Flexible teaching
Digital Learning Project
18
114/01/05 ~ 114/01/11
彈性學習Flexible teaching
Digital Learning Project
■ 學習活動與作業說明 (Learning Activities and Assignments) 1. In-class collaborative activities
2. Individual mini presentations
3. Service-learning projects or experiential learning activities
■ 評分方式 (Grading Policy)
評分項目 Assessment Item
配分比例 Percentage
相關說明 Description
1
Attendance and Participation
15%
2
Midterm and Final Projects
40%
3
In-class Assignments and/or Quizzes
30%
20%+10%
4
Homework
15%
■ 課程其他要求 (Other Requirements) For additional course requirements, please refer to the detailed syllabus document uploaded on iLearn.
■ 教師教材上網網址 (Tunghai Moodle Website or Personal Website) https://ilearn.thu.edu.tw/
■ 本課程具有如下意涵Course Significance：
序 No.
課程意涵Course Significance
1
服務學習Service Learning
2
生涯規劃Career Planning
3
性別平等教育Gender Equality
4
人權教育Human Rights
5
保護智慧財產權Protection of Intellectual Property Rights
6
藝術與美感教育Art and Aesthetic Education
7
健康醫療照護Health and Medical Caring
8
生命教育Life Education
9
食品安全Food Safety
10
環境教育Environmental Education
■ 本課程可做為學生職涯發展之準備 Can this course prepare students for their career development? 是(Yes)
■ 本課程設計是否安排學生自主學習週次 Does the course design incorporate self-learning weeks? 是(Yes)
四、本課程內涵與全球永續發展目標之對應 Correspondence between course content and SDGs
序 No.
本課程內涵與全球永續發展目標之對應 Correspondence between course content and SDGs
1
SDG1消除貧窮
(No Poverty)
2
SDG2消除飢餓 (Zero Hunger)
3
SDG3良好健康和福祉 (Good Health and Well-being)
4
SDG4優質教育 (Quality Education)
5
SDG5性別平等 (Gender Equality)
6
SDG6潔淨水與衛生 (Clean Water and Sanitation)
7
SDG7可負擔的潔淨能源 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
8
SDG8尊嚴就業與經濟發展(Decent Work and Economic Growth)
9
SDG9產業創新與基礎設施 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure)
10
SDG10減少不平等 (Reduced Inequalities)
11
SDG11永續城市與社區 (Sustainable Cities and Communities)
12
SDG12負責任的消費與生產(Responsible Consumption and Production)
13
SDG13氣候行動 (Climate Action)
14
SDG14水下生命 (Life below Water)
15
SDG15陸域生命 (Life on Land)
16
SDG16和平正義與有力的制度 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions)
17
SDG17夥伴關係 (Partnerships for the Goals)
五、本課程內涵與學生核心素養之對應1 Correspondence between course content and Core Literacy
序 No.
本課程內涵與學生核心素養之對應1 Correspondence between course content and Core Literacy
1
專業宏通（Academic Excellence and Holistic Development）
2
批判思考（Critical Thinking）
3
溝通互動（Communication and Interaction）
4
尊重差異（Empathy and Respect for Differences）
5
創意創新（Creation and Innovation）
6
藝術涵養（Aesthetic Appreciation and Expression）
7
數位素養（Digital Literacy）
8
永續思維（Sustainability Mindset）
9
問題解決（Problem Solving）
10
跨域合作（Interdisciplinary Collaboration）
11
社會關懷（Social Concerns）
12
全球素養（Global Competence）
六、本課程與學生核心能力 / 基本素養之對應 Correspondence Between Course Contents and
Core Competency / Basic Achievement
序 No.
本課程與學生核心能力 / 基本素養之對應 Correspondence Between Course Contents and
Core Competency / Basic Achievement
1
英語聆聽能力。English listening ability.
2
英語口說能力。English speaking ability.
3
英文閱讀能力。English reading ability.
4
英文寫作能力。English writing ability.
5
整體英語文溝通能力。Overall English communicative ability.
6
多元文化知識與國際觀。Knowledge of cultural diversity and an international perspective.
七、本課程與生涯準備能力之對應 Correspondence Between Course Contents
and Career - oriented Preparation Ability
序 No.
本課程與生涯準備能力之對應 Correspondence Between Course Contents
and Career - oriented Preparation Ability
1
學習意願強、可塑性高Strong learning motivation and high adaptability
2
穩定度與抗壓性高High stability and stress resistance
3
培養團隊合作或領導統御能力Cultivate teamwork collaboration or leadership skills
4
專業知識與技術Professional knowledge and expertise skills
5
具有發現、分析、解決問題能力Capabilities in problem identification, analysis, and resolution
6
具有國際觀與外語能力International perspectives and foreign language abilities
7
具有創新創業能力Entrepreneurial and innovative capabilities
8
融會貫通能力Ability for comprehensive integration and mastery of knowledge
9
具有口語表達與人際溝通能力Possession of oral expression and interpersonal communication skills
10
跨領域整合與多元適應能力Cross-disciplinary integration and diverse adaptation capabilities
11
具有中/英文報告書寫能力Possession of Chinese/English report writing
12
具有實作/實習或就業接軌能力Ability to implement/practice or transition into employment
