English Coures
University Core English Courses 校核心英語課程
Overview
- The University Core English curriculum includes both required English courses and English electives.
- Level-based instruction: Courses are offered at Levels 1, 2, and 3 to help students progressively strengthen their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
- A wide range of electives: Students may choose courses in culture, literature, technology, workplace communication, and other professional fields based on their proficiency, interests, and learning goals.
Course Transition Beginning in Academic Year 115
Beginning in Academic Year 115 (2026–27), the two-credit required course Online English Learning will be replaced by AI- and Technology-Assisted English Learning.
- Course equivalency: Online English Learning completed in or before Academic Year 114 is recognized as equivalent to AI- and Technology-Assisted English Learning.
- Avoid duplicate enrollment: If you have already completed Online English Learning, do not take AI- and Technology-Assisted English Learning at the same level. The course registration system will not automatically block duplicate enrollment, but the two courses will be treated as equivalent during the final academic review. Please check your academic record carefully before registering.
Required English Courses
1 Course Requirements
Domestic students enrolled in regular bachelor's degree programs or international bachelor's degree programs must complete six credits of required English courses.
- Students in the Department of English must complete Oral-Aural Training (I) and Oral-Aural Training (II).
- Students in all other departments must complete three two-credit courses at their assigned English level or a higher level: AI- and Technology-Assisted English Learning, English Reading and Writing, and English Communication.
- Current course offerings are available through the NDHU Course Search System.
- For students with disabilities, the Counseling Center and the Language Center will work together to arrange suitable English courses based on individual learning needs.
2 English Placement
- Students are placed in Level 1, 2, or 3 based on their English score on the General Scholastic Ability Test (GSAT), with Level 1 serving as the foundational level and Level 3 as the most advanced.
- Placement results and important dates for first-year students are announced under “Latest News” on the Language Center website.
3 Course Registration
- Register through the NDHU Course Registration System.
- Required English courses offered in the fall semester are limited to 30 students per class. Fifteen places are released to continuing students during preliminary registration at the end of the preceding semester; the remaining fifteen are released during first-year registration in the fall.
4 Course Waivers for Required English Courses
Under a resolution adopted at the first Academic Affairs Meeting of the second semester of Academic Year 114, NDHU's Regulations Governing Exemptions from Foundational Courses will be discontinued beginning in Academic Year 115. Students admitted in Academic Year 115 or later are not eligible under the former regulations.
The former regulations allowed eligible students with approved test scores or certificates to receive course credits without taking the corresponding foundational courses. Under the Ministry of Education's definition, however, a course waiver exempts a student from taking a particular course but does not reduce the total number of credits required for graduation. Students must complete other courses to make up those credits. NDHU therefore discontinued the former regulations beginning in Academic Year 115.
Transitional arrangement: To protect the rights of students admitted in or before Academic Year 114, the University will offer one final application period in the first semester of Academic Year 115 for waivers that include the direct granting of credits. Beginning in the second semester of Academic Year 115, approved applicants may be excused from the specified course, but must complete other coursework to make up the required graduation credits.
For details, please refer to the official announcement from the Office of Academic Affairs: Discontinuation of the Regulations Governing Exemptions from Foundational Courses Beginning in Academic Year 115.
5 Credit Transfer for Transfer Students
- Transfer students who do not have a GSAT score or a score from the former Advanced Subjects Test must take the English placement test administered by the Language Center before applying for credit transfer or registering for English courses.
- For application procedures and deadlines, please visit the General Education Center website.
English Electives
Each semester, the Language Center offers a variety of electives in culture, literature, science and technology, workplace communication, translation, and other professional fields. Examples include Language and Culture in English Movies, Selected Readings in English Masterpieces, English for Science and Technology, Workplace English, and Translation 101. Students can select courses that match their proficiency, interests, and learning goals while developing practical English skills.
University Core English Course List
The table below provides a general overview. Course availability, class sections, and registration restrictions may vary by semester. Please check the NDHU Course Search System for current information. On a phone or tablet, swipe horizontally to view the full table.
| Chinese Course Title | English Course Title | Course Number | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required English Courses | ||||
| 英語溝通一級 | English Communication (Level 1) | LC__46200 | 2 | — |
| 英語溝通二級 | English Communication (Level 2) | LC__46300 | 2 | — |
| 英語溝通三級 | English Communication (Level 3) | LC__46400 | 2 | — |
| 英文閱讀與寫作一級 | English Reading and Writing (Level 1) | LC__60200 | 2 | — |
| 英文閱讀與寫作二級 | English Reading and Writing (Level 2) | LC__60300 | 2 | — |
| 英文閱讀與寫作三級 | English Reading and Writing (Level 3) | LC__60400 | 2 | — |
| 英語線上學習一級 | Online English Learning (Level 1) | LC__59900 | 2 | Replaced by AI- and Technology-Assisted English Learning (Level 1) beginning in Academic Year 115. |
| 英語線上學習二級 | Online English Learning (Level 2) | LC__60000 | 2 | Replaced by AI- and Technology-Assisted English Learning (Level 2) beginning in Academic Year 115. |
| 英語線上學習三級 | Online English Learning (Level 3) | LC__60100 | 2 | Replaced by AI- and Technology-Assisted English Learning (Level 3) beginning in Academic Year 115. |
| 英語(一) | English (I) | LC__62330 | 2 | — |
| 英語(二) | English(II) | LC__62500 | 2 | — |
| 英語(三) | English(III) | LC__62730 | 2 | — |
| AI與科技輔助英語學習一級 | AI- and Technology-Assisted English Learning (Level 1) | LC__70040 | 2 | — |
| AI與科技輔助英語學習二級 | AI- and Technology-Assisted English Learning (Level 2) | LC__70050 | 2 | — |
| AI與科技輔助英語學習三級 | AI- and Technology-Assisted English Learning (Level 3) | LC__70060 | 2 | — |
| English Electives | ||||
| 專業英文寫作 | Professional English Writing | LC__42800 | 2 | — |
| 英語與美國文化 | American Language and Culture | LC__16000 | 3 | — |
| 新聞英語 | Journalistic English | LC__19300 | 3 | — |
| 國際禮儀 | International Etiquette | LC__61100 | 3 | — |
| 英詩賞析 | Appreciating Poems in English | LC__62450 | 2 | — |
| 英語文學名著選讀 | Selected Readings in English Masterpieces | LC__25200 | 3 | — |
| 文法與修辭 | English Grammar and Rhetoric | LC__60600 | 2 | — |
| 英文散文選讀 | Selected Readings in English Prose | LC__62310 | 2 | — |
| 英文兒童文學選讀 | Children's Literature | LC__52800 | 2 | — |
| 進階英文字彙 | Advanced English Vocabulary | LC__62690 | 2 | — |
| 英文與流行文化 | English Learning and Popular Culture | LC__60500 | 2 | — |
| 科技英文 | English for Science and Technology | LC__61500 | 2 | — |
| 翻譯與習作 | Translation 101 | LC__62340 | 3 | — |
| 職場英語 | Workplace English | LC__62510 | 3 | — |
| 英語發音訓練 | English Pronunciation | LC__62810 | 2 | — |
| 實用職場英文 | English for the Workplace | LC__62870 | 2 | — |
| 英語電影語言與文化 | Language and Culture in English Movies | LC__56200 | 2 | — |
| 英國文化 | UK Culture | LC__62670 | 2 | — |
| 英語導覽解說 | English for Guided Tour and Interpretation | LC__62460 | 2 | — |
| 英國語言與文化 | British Languages and Culture | LC__63050 | 3 | — |
| 英文文法就是這麼簡單！（一） | English Grammar Made EASY! (1) | LC__63930 | 2 | — |
| 英語閱讀與詮釋 | English Reading Comprehension | LC__63940 | 2 | — |
| 英文文法就是這麼簡單（二） | English Grammar Made EASY! (2) | LC__65410 | 2 | — |
| 跨領域合作學習：探索、服務及創造 | Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Explore, Service and Create | LC__65300 | 2 | — |
| 西洋神話故事選讀 | Reading in Western Mythology Story | LC__65520 | 3 | — |
| 運動觀光英語 | English for Sport Tourism | LC__67690 | 2 | — |
| ESP專業英語聽讀初級班 | ESP Listening and Reading (Beginners) | LC__65660 | 2 | — |
| ESP專業英語說寫進階班 | ESP Speaking and Writing (Advanced) | LC__65670 | 2 | — |
| 英文簡報撰寫與發表 | English Presentation – from Composing to Delivering | LC__67630 | 2 | — |
| 議題英文 | English for Disciplinary Topics | LC__67650 | 2 | — |
| 英語自煮健康管理 | Your Kitchen, Healthy Way | LC__67780 | 3 | — |
| 基礎口譯 | Interpreting 101 | LC__70010 | 3 | — |
| 會展英語 | English for Meeting, Incentive Tours, Conventions and Exhibitions | LC__70000 | 2 | — |
| 聖經故事與人生智慧：玩桌遊學英語 | Human Wisdom in Biblical Stories through Board Games | LC__@0010 | 3 | — |
| 英文繪本與口語練習 | English Picture Books and Oral Practice | LC__@0050 | 2 | — |
| 英雄崛起 | The Emergence of Heroes | LC__70020 | 2 | — |
| 愛情文學 | Lit with Love | LC__@0060 | 2 | — |
| 暗影降臨 | The Evil Descends | LC__@0070 | 2 | — |
| AI 影音創作：提示詞的藝術與應用 | Media Creation with AI: Prompt Craft and Use | LC__@0080 | 3 | — |
| 英國足球與文化 | English Football & Culture | LC__70030 | 3 | — |