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一、教學目標：
Course Description
"English Nursery Rhymes" is an engaging course designed for adult EFL students, particularly those at the lower-intermediate level. This course delves into the rich tapestry of English nursery rhymes, offering students a unique blend of linguistic practice and cultural immersion. Through an exploration of various nursery rhymes, from the well-loved to the less familiar, participants will enhance their English skills while gaining insights into the historical, social, and cultural contexts that have shaped these timeless verses. Each week, the course will cover different rhymes, unpacking their meanings, origins, and the societal values they reflect. By integrating language learning with cultural studies, students will not only improve their English proficiency but also develop a deeper appreciation for the cultural heritage embedded in these simple yet profound rhymes.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Understand the Historical Context: Gain knowledge about the origins and historical significance of various English nursery rhymes, recognizing how they reflect the social and cultural conditions of their times.
Improve Language Skills: Enhance vocabulary, pronunciation, and comprehension skills through the study and recitation of nursery rhymes, tailored to cater to lower-intermediate EFL learners.
Analyze Cultural Significance: Develop the ability to analyze and discuss the cultural, social, and moral values embedded in nursery rhymes, fostering a deeper understanding of English-speaking societies.
Engage with Literature: Encourage an appreciation for the rhythmic and mnemonic power of nursery rhymes as an early form of English literature and oral tradition.
Critical Thinking and Interpretation: Cultivate critical thinking skills by interpreting the underlying meanings and themes of nursery rhymes, beyond their apparent simplicity.
Cross-Cultural Comparison: Draw comparisons between English nursery rhymes and similar genres in the students' own cultures, promoting cross-cultural understanding and exchange.
Creative Expression: Provide opportunities for creative expression, allowing students to adapt and perform nursery rhymes, thereby reinforcing their language skills and cultural understanding.
Through interactive lectures, discussions, and activities, students will embark on a journey through the whimsical world of nursery rhymes, emerging with enhanced English abilities and a profound appreciation for the cultural wealth they embody.
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二、符合系訂核心能力及SDGs指標：
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具運用語言知識於職場專業或日常生活溝通情境的能力
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具閱讀賞析文學作品的能力
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具跨國文化溝通的能力
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具獲取外語相關證照的能力
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系訂核心能力與校訂核心能力對應表：
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與時俱進的學習能力
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社會生活知能
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職場專業技能
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系訂核心能力
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具運用語言知識於職場專業或日常生活溝通情境的能力
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具閱讀賞析文學作品的能力
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具跨國文化溝通的能力
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具獲取外語相關證照的能力
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校訂核心能力
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與時俱進的學習能力
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社會生活知能
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職場專業技能
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系訂核心能力
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具運用語言知識於職場專業或日常生活溝通情境的能力
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具閱讀賞析文學作品的能力
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具跨國文化溝通的能力
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具獲取外語相關證照的能力
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三、課程選修條件：
建議修畢兒童英語教學；建議先備語言能力達B1以上可選修本課程 ，英文能力測試連結(進入網站後，請點選For School): https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/test-your-english/
四、授課（實施）方式：
網路大面授
五、網路教學進度：
| 第一週 | Introduction to Nursery Rhymes: definition, history, and categories |
| 第二週 | A Wise Old Owl, Aiken Drum, As I Was Going to St. Ives |
| 第三週 | Ba Ba Black Sheep, Big Ship Sails on the Ally-Ally-Oh |
| 第四週 | Christmas Is Coming, Diddle Diddle Dumpling, My Son John |
| 第五週 | Hickory Dickory Dock, Hot Cross Buns, Humpty Dumpty Story, Hush-a-bye Baby |
| 第六週 | Itsy Bitsy Spider,Jack and Jill Went up the Hill, Jack Be Nimble, Jack Sprat, Little Bo-Peep |
| 第七週 | Lady Bird, Lady Bird, Little Miss Muttet, Little Bo-Peep, Little Robin Redbreast |
| 第八週 | Little Boy Blue, Little Jack Horner, London Bridge’s Falling Down |
| 第九週 | Little Tommy Tucker, Lucky Lockett, Mary Had a Little Lamb, Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary |
六、面授內容綱要：
| 第一次 | Orientation and review on-line lessons |
七、成績評量方式：
八、授課教材／教科書：
九、參考書目：
Nursery Rhymes
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nursery_rhyme
Children’s nursery rhymes
http://www.love-poems.me.uk/a_childrens_nursery_rhymes_index.htm
Children’s Songs
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Children%27s_song
十、數位資源/電子書：
十一、上課日期：
2026/08/23
十二、上課時間：
星期日10:20~12:00
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更新日期：2026/3/20 下午 06:03:58
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