This document outlines the syllabus for an Advanced Communication Skills course taught at Xiamen University Tan Kah Kee College. The course is designed to improve students' English communication skills, including reading, writing, listening and speaking. Students will give presentations on topics related to Western culture and evaluate each other's presentations. The syllabus details the class schedule, presentation schedule, assessment criteria, and expectations for class participation, attendance and punctuality. Students will be graded based on their attendance, class participation, presentation, evaluation of other students' presentations, and a final critical essay exam.