Compulsory English Courses and Curriculum Planning

The English courses at NCKU are categorized under Foreign Languages (A1) in the General Education curriculum. Undergraduate students must complete 4 credits of required English courses with different course titles before graduation.

Course Credits

Each course is 2 hours and worth 2 credits per semester. Students are required to complete a total of 4 credits over 2 semesters. Except for retaking a failed course, course titles must not be repeated; otherwise, the credits will not be counted twice.

Course Content

Courses are divided into three modules based on different English proficiency levels (for the actual courses offered each semester, please refer to the Course Enrollment System).

• Module 1: English for General Academic Purposes (EGAP). The objective is to cultivate students' foundational listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills required for general academic courses.
• Module 2: English for Specific Academic Purposes (ESAP). The objective is to develop students' reading comprehension and communication skills within their specific academic fields.
• Module 3: Honors English. The objective is to enhance students' professional English, professional competencies, and intercultural communication skills to boost their global competitiveness.

Reference

New Modular Curriculum and Subject Map

Module Course Credits and Hours Planning

• Module 1
  • Basic English for Academic Purposes (2 Credits, 2 Hours)
  • Oral Communication for Academic Purposes (2 Credits, 2 Hours)
  • Intercultural Communication (2 Credits, 2 Hours)
  • Listening and Note-taking (2 Credits, 2 Hours)
  • Fundamentals of Writing in English (2 Credits, 2 Hours)
• Module 2
  • English for General Engineering (2 Credits, 2 Hours)
  • English for General Science (2 Credits, 2 Hours)
  • English for Hi-Tech Industries (2 Credits, 2 Hours)
  • English for Information Technology (2 Credits, 2 Hours)
  • English for Creative Industries (2 Credits, 2 Hours)
  • English for Bio-Technology (2 Credits, 2 Hours)
  • English for Humanity and Medical Issues (2 Credits, 2 Hours)
  • English for Tourism (2 Credits, 2 Hours)
  • Career English (2 Credits, 2 Hours)
  • English for Business Management (2 Credits, 2 Hours)
  • English for Economics (2 Credits, 2 Hours)
  • English for Business Communication (2 Credits, 2 Hours)
  • English for Biological Systems at Fine Scales (2 Credits, 2 Hours)
  • English for Clinical Care and Patient Communication (2 Credits, 2 Hours)
  • English for Nursing and Patient Communication (2 Credits, 2 Hours)
  • English for Chinese Cultures (2 Credits, 2 Hours)
• Module 3
  • Speech and Presentation in English (2 Credits, 2 Hours)
  • Academic Writing in English (2 Credits, 2 Hours)
  • International Etiquettes & Communication (2 Credits, 2 Hours)
  • Reading Literature and Culture (2 Credits, 2 Hours)
  • Developing Higher-Order Thinking Skills Through Storytelling (2 Credits, 2 Hours)
  • English for Cultural Tourism and Community Marketing (2 Credits, 2 Hours)
  • Planning and Implementing International Conferences (2 Credits, 2 Hours)
  • English for Cultural Interpretation (2 Credits, 2 Hours)