Online English undergraduates
The Online Advanced English course series consists of Online Advanced English I and Online Advanced English II, each offered in the first and second semesters of the academic year, respectively. Each course carries one credit. As their syllabi and materials are independent, students may take them in any order.
The course is designed for advanced English users, tailoring learning content to their proficiency level. It guides students from understanding course materials to utilizing English as a tool to learn and absorb knowledge across various disciplines. Through course materials, students learn how to apply English listening, reading, and learning strategies, enabling them to correctly and promptly comprehend and receive information in various contexts. Moreover, they further develop the ability to integrate, analyze, comment, and discuss topics in English. The course covers a wide range of knowledge areas including humanities, arts, politics, economics, and sciences. The depth of content is akin to that found in news English or chapters of textbooks from various fields, aligning with the level of knowledge and depth of issues expected in a well-rounded university education.
The course is conducted entirely online through self-learning. After logging into the course website, students can access the weekly modules and exercises, arrange their own study schedule, and pariticipate in scheduled discussion sessions, online quizzes, and in-person midterm or final exams.
- The course series is eligible for points under the CBE's "English Learning Passport" program. Students who complete the course and earn credits will receive 7 points. For more application details, please contact the CBE.
- The course series is also recognized for "Exploration Credits." For more application details, please refer to the Office of Academic Affairs.
The Online Academic English course series consists of Online Academic English I and Online Academic English II, each offered in the first and second semesters of the academic year, respectively. Each course carries one credit. As their syllabi and materials are independent, students may take them in any order.
The course provides training in listening, speaking, reading, writing, and integrated academic communication skills across various academic contexts. In terms of listening and reading, the course guides students to develop skills in academic English. Students can develop their comprehension abilities in academic lectures, classroom discussions, journal articles, and textbooks. Students will also learn to further analyze, synthesize, infer, and critizie viewpoints based on the information they learn and receive in the course.In speaking and writing, the course puts emphasis on academic English grammar, such as vocabulary use, grammar, expressions, and text structures, which enables students to establish a foundation for academic writing and presentation.
The course is conducted entirely online through self-learning. After logging into the course website, students can access the weekly modules and exercises, arrange their own study schedule, and participate in scheduled discussion sessions, online quizzes, and in-person midterm or final exams.
- This course series is eligible for points under the CBE’s “English Learning Passport” program. Students who complete the course and earn credits will receive 7 points. For more application details, please contact the CBE.
- This course series is also recognized for “Exploration Credits.” For more detailed information, please contact the Office of Academic Affairs.
The Online English for the Workplace course provides students with workplace-related vocabulary and covers a wide range of professional communication scenarios. The course focuses on English used in contexts such as job hunting, interviews, business travel, entrepreneurship, and more, offering students practical and relevant language training for real-world professional situations.
The course is conducted entirely online through self-learning. After logging into the course website, students can access the weekly modules and exercises, arrange their own study schedule, and participate in scheduled disscusion sessions, online quizzes, and in-person midterm and final exams.
The Online English for Medicine and Biotechnology course provides students with academic English vocabulary and authentic materials related to medicine and biotechnology. The course covers a variety of topics, including traditional medical practices, biotechnology applications in medicine, and emerging developments in the biotechnology industry.
Learning content is built upon practical English for medical practice and healthcare communication, and further extends to academic English used for acquiring professional knowledge in medicine, biomedical science, and biotechnology. This course is suitable not only for students with backgrounds in medicine or biotechnology, but also for those from other disciplines who want to enhance their English proficiency for academic purposes.
The course is conducted entirely online through self-learning. After logging into the course website, students can access the weekly modules and exercises, arrange their own study schedule, and participate in scheduled discussion sessions, online quizzes, and in-person midterm or final exams.
