星期三, 3月 13, 2024

Use of ChatGPT / 活用 ChatGPT 提升科技英文能力* 3/13/2024

Part 1


1. Translate articles. Translate the Project Syndicate Article about US CHIPS ACT

2. Takes notes for an article. Extract essence of the article above

3. Comprehension of an article**. 

4. Criticize an article. Criticize the Project Syndicate article above. 

5. Merits of an article. Merits of the Project Syndicate article above.

 example


Part 2

Prompting as a process

Exercise:

Write a prompt to test the following vocabulary with fill-the-blank items.

anode, cathode, Lithium, Alma mater, prototype, battery, portable, susceptible, inspiration, innovative, immerse

It can grade the answer immediately. If incorrect, it explains.

After grading, it generates the next quiz item.

After all the items are finished, it should tally up.


Part 3

 Create a story


*Before the end of the day, you can try as many times as you wish. Please use the built-in share and do not dump your screen.

繳交作業時,務必同時而不是分開寄給老師和助教。這樣我才能與助教共改你的作業。老師與助教email 分別為  chang212@gmail.com, g11278507@cycu.edu.tw

** How to enable ChatGPT to test your comprehension of an article you read.

Prepare 10 multiple choice problems from [your article name] to test comprehension. Generate one problem at a time. Then you request an answer. After you receive one, grade it. Then generate next problem. In the end tell me how many are correctly answered.




星期三, 3月 06, 2024

Please be notified. 請修課同學協助

 1.因為Suar助教為外籍研究生,所以繳交作業時務必告知你的學號,不要只有中文名,以便登錄分數。

2.繳交作業時,務必同時而不是分開寄給老師和助教。這樣我才能與助教共改你的作業。老師與助教email 分別為  chang212@gmail.com, g11278507@cycu.edu.tw

1. Because Suar TA is an international graduate student, please make sure to provide your student ID when submitting assignments. Avoid using only your Chinese name to facilitate score registration.

2. When submitting assignments, be sure to send them simultaneously, not separately, to both the teacher and the TA. This way, I can collaborate with the TA in grading your assignments. The email addresses for the teacher and TA are chang212@gmail.com and g11278507@cycu.edu.tw, respectively.


Homework Assignment # 2 作業 due 3/06/2024

Before the end of the day, you can try as many times as you wish. Please use the built-in share and do not dump your screen.



星期五, 3月 01, 2024

Self test of comprehension: Lithium Ion Battery


Using ChatGPT 3.5 


Transcript


1. Copy the transcript of the video clip Lithium ion battery and paste it on ChatGPT 

2. Enter the prompt: 

Prepare 10 multiple choice problems from the paste text above to test comprehension. Generate one problem at a time. Then you request an answer. After you receive one, grade it. Then generate next problem. In the end tell me how many are correctly answered.

3. Answer each question. ChatGPT will grade it and generate the next question until 10 questions are generated.

4. Share your chat using the built-in share function of ChatGPT. Mail to g11278507@cycu.edu.tw,chang212@gmail.com


How to share your chat in ChatGPT:


Select the chat to share from your chat history


Select “share chat” then copy the link



Self test of vocabulary: Lithium ion battery

  Using ChatGPT 3.5 

1.  Enter the prompt: 

Based on the vocabulary: (anode, cathode, Lithium, Alma mater, prototype, battery, portable, susceptible, inspiration, innovative, immerse), randomize the order of these words and then prepare 10 fill the blank quiz questions. Each question has only one missing word. Generate one problem at a time. Then you request an answer. After you receive one, grade it. Then generate next problem. In the end tell me how many are correctly answered.

2. Answer each question. ChatGPT will grade it and generate the next question until 5 questions are generated.

Caution: ChatGPT is not always reliable. Use your discernment.

Share your chat using the built-in share function of ChatGPT. Mail to g11278507@cycu.edu.tw,chang212@gmail.com

星期四, 2月 22, 2024

Homework Assignment # 1 作業 due 2/27/2024

 查詢你的英文姓名的典故,歷史,以及代表的人格特質

Please look up your English in the context of history and the personal trait it stands for.

期限 2/27/2024

Due 2/27/2024


Bonus # 1 加分題 due 2/27/2024

Regarding the linguistic history of English, identify the statements which are inaccurate in the following narrative.

關於英文的語言史,請指出以下敘述那些有錯誤? 請解釋出錯的地方。可使用中文或英文回答。

"English belongs to the Germanic language family, but it incorporates a significant number of words from Latin and Greek, primarily due to the historical interactions of the UK with the Roman Empire and Greek culture.

Between 55 BC and 410 AD, the Roman Empire ruled over much of the British Isles. During this period, Britain came into contact with Latin and Roman culture, acquiring numerous words and vocabulary. For example, words like 'doctor,' 'hospital,' and 'library' in English have their roots in Latin.

Furthermore, in the medieval period, Christianity spread in Britain, and Latin became the language of the church. Many religious-related words and terms entered English from Latin. For instance, 'baptism,' 'faith,' and 'priest' are derived from Latin.

Greek has also influenced the English language. During the Renaissance, the UK began engaging with Greek culture, and many literary and scientific works were translated from Greek into English. Words like 'democracy,' 'philosophy,' and 'geography' have their origins in Greek.

In summary, English contains a substantial number of words from Latin and Greek due to historical interactions with the Roman Empire and Greek culture, leading to the incorporation of vocabulary and terms into the language." (source: ChatGPT )

「英文屬於日耳曼語系,但是有大量單字來自拉丁文和希臘文,主要是因為英國在歷史上接觸過羅馬帝國和希臘文化。 在公元前55年至公元410年間,羅馬帝國統治了大部分英國地區,這段時期英國接觸到了拉丁文和羅馬文化,並從中學習了許多單詞和詞彙。例如,英文中的“doctor”、“hospital”、“library”等單詞就是源自拉丁文。 此外,在中世紀時期,基督教在英國逐漸傳播,拉丁文也成為教會語言,許多宗教相關的單詞和詞彙也隨之進入英文。例如,“baptism”、“faith”和“priest”等單詞就是源自拉丁文。 希臘文也對英文有影響。在文藝復興時期,英國開始接觸希臘文化,許多文學和科學著作也是由希臘語翻譯成英語。例如,“democracy”、“philosophy”和“geography”等單詞就是源自希臘文。 總之,英文中有大量來自拉丁文和希臘文的單詞,主要是因為英國在歷史上與羅馬帝國和希臘文化有接觸,並從中學習了許多詞彙和單詞。」

星期日, 2月 11, 2024

科技英文與科普傳播 評分方式

 歡迎選修科技英文與科普傳播!

前幾天有同學詢問科技英文與科普傳播的評分方式,因為忙著度假,沒有馬上回信。上過這門課的同學都知道,這門課有個稍微不同的評分方法,也就是採進步計分法,舉例來說,假設期中考前有四次小考,我們採計最高兩次分數來平均,作為分數A,然後假設期中考後到學期結束前有三次小考,我們再取其中最高兩次分數平均,成為分數B

學期分數計算如下

假如 A>B , 你的分數就是 B

假如 A<B, 妳的分數是 B+(B-A), 其中B-A是進步獎勵

假如 A=B,妳的分數就是 B

舉例來說,同學原本程度70,學期結束前進步到80,那麼學期成績就是90,不是80也不是75。

注意: 小考分數包含出席頻率與上課提問踴躍性,非僅是測驗本身。

如果有其他問題,也可以隨時問我


張耀仁

Google Scholar 

星期三, 1月 03, 2024

Syllabus 科技英文與科普傳播 2024

課程目標

  •   增進閱讀能力
  •   聽力練習 
  •   掌握更多科技單字

 課程可能沒辦法達成

  •    寫作能力提升
  •    口說能力

改進方向

Tools: bard.google.com


課程內容 (14周)

Week 1,  2/21/2024

課程簡介 英語演進史 What's your name? 名前は何ですか?


Week 2-3, 3/6/2024, 3/13/2024 

Lithium ion battery 19:00 transcript, NHK

Dive in

Tips for conversational English


Week 4-5

Defense technology 

Tips for conversational English


Week 6

Common English tips for daily conversation 

CNN

Self examination 


Week 7-8

solar flares 15:00 transcript, credit by NHK

00:00-6:34 introduction, what are solar flares 

6:34-9:48 impact of Solar flares 

9:48-15:00 predictions of solar flares 

Dive in

Self examination (week 8)


Week 9-10

詹姆士·黃是一名在英國工作的人氣植物學家。 15:00 transcripts, NHK

Dive in

Self examination (week 10) 


Week 11-12

black holes 15:00 transcript, NHK

Dive in

Self examination (week 12) 


Week 13

Walking Again With Robotic Rehabilitation 17:00 transcript, NHK

Dive in


Week 14 

Programing in a natural language 


Week 15 

身心障礙活動家 15:00 video NHK, transcript

Dive in


Week 16 



Supplementary


Further materials 


Suggestion to syllabus ChatGPT

 Your syllabus for teaching technical English and science communication to Mandarin-speaking students looks comprehensive. To improve it, consider the following suggestions:


1. **Incorporate Speaking and Writing Skills:** While your primary goal is to enhance reading and listening skills, try to include some elements that encourage students to practice speaking and writing. This can involve discussing the topics covered, summarizing key points, or writing short essays.


2. **Interactive Activities:** Introduce interactive activities in the classroom to engage students actively in discussions and improve their speaking skills. For instance, group discussions on the topics you cover can be beneficial.


3. **Real-world Application:** To enhance students' conversational English, consider using real-world scenarios, such as role-play, debates, or mock interviews. This can make the content more practical.


4. **Vocabulary Expansion:** Add vocabulary-building exercises that are specific to the topics covered in each week. Encourage students to create their own word lists and use them in discussions.


5. **Technical Writing:** Although you mentioned that writing may be challenging, consider adding some basic technical writing exercises. For example, ask students to write short reports or summaries of the topics they've studied.


6. **Science Communication:** To improve science communication, introduce activities that require students to present a scientific concept or idea to the class. This will help them become more proficient in explaining complex subjects in English.


7. **Feedback and Assessment:** Incorporate regular feedback and assessment mechanisms to monitor progress and make necessary adjustments. Self-examinations are good, but consider peer assessments and teacher feedback as well.


8. **Multimedia and Resources:** Utilize a variety of resources, not just transcripts. Incorporate videos, articles, and multimedia materials related to the topics for a more comprehensive learning experience.


9. **Guest Speakers or Field Trips:** If possible, arrange guest speakers or field trips related to the science and technology topics covered in the syllabus. This can provide a practical and immersive learning experience.


10. **Cultural Context:** Introduce cultural aspects related to the science and technology fields. Understanding how these topics are perceived and applied in different cultures can add depth to the learning experience.


Remember to adapt the syllabus based on the specific needs and proficiency levels of your students. Encouraging active participation and practical application of the language will help them better grasp technical English and science communication.


你教授技術英語和科學溝通給說中文的學生的教學大綱看起來相當全面。為了改進它,考慮以下建議:

  1. 融入口語和寫作技能: 雖然你的主要目標是提升閱讀和聽力技能,試著包含一些能鼓勵學生練習口語和寫作的元素。這可以涉及討論涉及的主題、總結要點,或是寫短文等。

  2. 互動活動: 在課堂中引入互動活動,讓學生積極參與討論,提升他們的口語能力。例如,對你所涵蓋的主題進行小組討論可能是有益的。

  3. 現實應用: 為了提升學生的英語口語交流能力,考慮使用現實情境,比如角色扮演、辯論或模擬面試等。這能使內容更加實用。

  4. 擴展詞彙量: 添加特定於每周所涵蓋主題的詞彙擴展練習。鼓勵學生創建自己的詞彙表並在討論中使用。

  5. 技術寫作: 雖然你提到寫作可能有挑戰,考慮添加一些基本的技術寫作練習。例如,要求學生撰寫有關他們所學主題的簡短報告或摘要。

  6. 科學溝通: 為了提高科學溝通能力,引入需要學生向班級展示科學概念或想法的活動。這將幫助他們更熟練地用英語解釋複雜的主題。

  7. 反饋和評估: 納入定期的反饋和評估機制,以監控進度並進行必要的調整。自我檢查是好的,但也考慮同儕評估和教師反饋。

  8. 多媒體和資源: 利用各種資源,不僅僅是文字稿。結合視頻、文章和與主題相關的多媒體材料,實現更全面的學習體驗。

  9. 客座演講者或實地考察: 如果可能的話,安排與大綱涵蓋的科學技術主題相關的客座演講者或實地考察。這能提供實際且身臨其境的學習體驗。

  10. 文化背景: 引入與科學技術領域相關的文化方面。了解這些主題在不同文化中的感知和應用,能為學習體驗增添深度。

請記得根據你學生的特定需求和水平調整大綱。鼓勵積極參與和語言的實際應用將幫助他們更好地掌握技術英語和科學溝通。

Suggestions to syllabus Claude

Claude

 Here are some suggestions for improving the technical English and science communication course syllabus:


Overall Goals:


- Consider adding some speaking goals as well, such as improving fluency or ability to explain technical concepts clearly. Speaking practice is important for technical communication.


- Could also add reading goals like improving speed or vocabulary related to technical topics. 


Areas the Course May Not Cover:


- Writing skills could still be incorporated through short writing assignments like summarizing a video or article. This would support reading comprehension.


- Speaking skills can be built through discussions, presentations, or even recording short video summaries.


Course Content:


- The BBC and Science/Nature magazines also have great science articles and podcasts to use as listening resources. 


- Consider mixing in some easier and more challenging materials to support students at different levels.


- Add a spoken presentation component where students present on a science topic using technical vocabulary.


- Include some lessons on writing technical summaries or explanations of concepts.


- Supplement videos with vocabulary exercises or quizzes to check comprehension.


- Provide opportunities for group discussion and fluency practice.


- Offer writing and speaking practice by having students create short videos explaining concepts.


Let me know if you would like me to elaborate on any of these suggestions! Overall it looks like a solid syllabus foundation covering interesting science topics.


整體目標:

  • 考慮增加口語目標,比如提高流暢度或清晰解釋技術概念的能力。口語練習對技術溝通很重要。

  • 也可以增加閱讀目標,如提高閱讀速度或與技術主題相關的詞彙量。

課程可能未涵蓋的領域:

  • 通過簡短的寫作作業(如摘要影片或文章),仍可以加入寫作技能。這將有助於閱讀理解。

  • 透過討論、演講甚至錄製簡短影片摘要,可以培養口語技能。

課程內容:

  • 英國廣播公司(BBC)和《科學》/《自然》雜誌也有很多優秀的科學文章和播客可用作聽力資源。

  • 考慮混合一些較簡單和較具挑戰性的材料,以支持不同程度的學生。

  • 添加口語演講環節,讓學生使用技術詞彙介紹一個科學主題。

  • 包括一些有關撰寫技術摘要或解釋概念的課程。

  • 用詞彙練習或測驗來補充影片,以檢查理解程度。

  • 提供小組討論和流暢度練習的機會。

  • 讓學生製作簡短影片來進行寫作和口語練習,解釋概念。

如果你對其他部分有任何疑問或需要進一步解釋,請隨時告訴我!

感謝各位同學,本學期課程結束

誠摯感謝你們參與並投入《科技英文與科普傳播》課程。在這段時間,你們的積極參與和學習熱情為課堂注入了活力和意義。儘管某些目標可能未能完全達成,但你們的努力和投入對於課程進展和每周的學習成果起到了關鍵作用。

在這個課程中,我們旨在探索科技英文和科普傳播相關內容。課程內容涵蓋了各種主題,從英語演進史到太陽耀斑,從身心障礙活動家到黑洞,以及自然語言程式設計到 手機/電腦工作坊,讓你們得以涉獵不同領域的知識和技能。

課程目標包括增進閱讀能力、聽力訓練、掌握科技相關詞彙等,同時也注重提升你們的寫作和口說能力,以及利用 bard.google.com 以及ChatGPT等人工智慧工具來協助科技英語學習。

你們在每週的自我檢測和深入探討中所展現出的積極態度和學習成果令人印象深刻。儘管課程可能沒有完全達到所有設定的目標,但我相信你們所學習到的知識和技能將對你們未來的學術和個人發展產生重要影響。

感謝你們的參與和堅持不懈的努力。希望你們能繼續保持學習的熱情,將所學運用於實際生活中,並持續探索和成長。

再次感謝你們的參與和支持!

誠摯地,

張耀仁

星期三, 12月 20, 2023

Programming in a natural language

可使用中文或英文

Email to chang212@gmail.com

AI工具可使用 

任務

 1. 請隨機展示一張動物的照片。告訴我這個動物的生物學資訊。


 2. 請隨機展示一張動物的照片。告訴我這個動物的生物學資訊。重複這個請求三次。


3. 請隨機展示一張動物的照片。告訴我這個動物的生物學資訊。然後你將展示剛才所展示的同一動物的照片與另一種不同的動物的照片連續呈現。


4. 請隨機展示一張動物的圖片。告訴我這個動物的生物學資訊。然後你將會連續呈現剛才展示的同一動物的照片以及另一種不同的動物的照片。最後,你會提供一個包含 5 種動物的多項選擇測驗,其中包括剛剛展示過的那種動物。


5. 請隨機展示一張動物的圖片。告訴我這個動物的生物學資訊。然後,你會連續呈現剛才展示過的同一動物的照片,以及另一種不同的動物的照片。最後,你會提供一個包含 5 種動物的多項選擇測驗,其中包括剛剛展示過的那種動物。我會選擇我認為是剛剛展示過的那種動物。如果我選對了,請稱讚我。如果我選錯了,請告訴我錯在哪裡。