Regulation regards Autonomous Learning—Advanced Studies of English Literature, Culture and Teaching with MOOC

Passed by 113.11.21 113 Academic Year 1st Semester Academic Affairs Council

I.    Credits：3

II.    Objective：This course aims to cultivate students' abilities in independent reading and research of literature and culture, as well as fostering skills in autonomous learning.

III.    Study Hours: Approximately 72 hours in total (18 hours per session for 4 sessions or 18 weeks for 4 hours).

IV.    Study Content: Choose to study literature, critical theory, or cultural courses offered on the MOOC platform. The total class study hours are 72 hours.
─ Attending lectures and readings
─ Taking in-class exams (depending on course requirements)
─ Weekly reading logs, totaling 10 hours
─ Final reflective report, totaling 6 hours
─ Final 10-page paper (second draft, for courses under 30 hours), totaling 20 hours.
MOOC platforms include, but are not limited to, Coursera, Udemy, FutureLearn, Khan Academy, and edX. (Excluding courses primarily focused on test preparation or memorization.)

V.   Application materials:
1.    Submission of Initial Self-study Plan, approved by the Department Curriculum Committee.
2.    Completion proof of selected self-study courses (online or in-person) or screenshots of all exams.
3.    Reading logs documenting reading materials, hours spent, and discussions on literature, cultural knowledge, and issues.
4.    Final paper (optional).
5.    End-of-term learning reflection report.
6.   The Department Curriculum Committee may require students to give an oral presentation if the committee has concerns about the content of the submitted documents.

VI.    Certification Procedure:
The Department Curriculum Committee, the Digital Learning Committee or a course certification community consisting of three teachers is responsible for conducting certification reviews.

To ensure effective and credible autonomous learning, the following regulations are established：
1.   Each academic year, during the first week of October for the first semester and the first week of March for the second semester, students must submit a written application to the English Department Autonomous Learning Committee to enroll in this course. It is recommended that students form autonomous learning communities.
2.    Students must apply to the English Department Professional Course Certification Committee by the first week of December for the first semester and the first week of June for the second semester.
3.    Upon verification of the correct outcomes, students can earn three credits.
4.    This autonomous learning course cannot be used to waive any required courses.