Translation and interpreting

English Extensive Reading

Release Date: 2017-09-22

1.Basic Course Information

Course code: 092012
 Course name: English Extensive Reading
 Course type: Fundamental course
 Periods: 30
 Credits: 2
 Target students: Undergraduates majoring in English
 Assessment: Examination
 Preparatory courses: None

2.Brief Course Introduction

This course is an extensive reading program intended for first year English majors. As the name suggests, the extensive reading program helps students read and understand a variety of written works in English by offering materials that cover a wide range of topics and various genres. This course also helps students understand various aspects of English culture by focusing on the differences between Chinese and English culture. It is hoped that students will broaden their outlook as well as improve their reading comprehension and language competence through reading and discussing the course materials.