This course develops students' advanced academic English skills with a particular emphasis on critical thinking, academic discussion, and evidence-based communication. Using TED Talks and theme-based academic readings on contemporary global issues, students engage in critical reading, seminar discussions, oral presentations, and collaborative learning. The course strengthens academic vocabulary, analytical reasoning, argumentation, and discussion strategies while encouraging students to evaluate information critically, communicate ideas effectively, respect diverse perspectives, and participate confidently in academic and intercultural contexts.

本課程旨在培養學生高階學術英文閱讀、討論與批判思考能力，協助學生運用英語分析當代全球議題，並參與學術情境中的討論與交流。課程採用 TED Talks 及主題式學術閱讀教材，引導學生探討二十一世紀重要議題，發展批判閱讀、學術討論、口語表達、學術字彙與論證能力。透過小組討論、研討會活動、口頭簡報及合作學習，學生將提升分析、評估、整合資訊與提出觀點的能力，並培養尊重多元觀點、理性論證及跨文化學術溝通的素養。