English Class
Syllabus: English I (mixed class)
Spring 2013
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I. Course Description
English I is an integrated, two-credit course designed to improve students’ listening, speaking, writing and reading skills at the basic level. Students will develop the aural and oral competencies that are essential to successfully communicating in an academic environment. It also serves as preparation for English II.
II. Course Goals
Students will • gain confidence functioning in an academic English-speaking environment. In reference to CEFR, students will be able to reach level A2 speaking skills through the completion of this course. • interact in a simple way provided the other person is prepared to repeat or rephrase things at a slower rate of speech and help them formulate what they’re trying to say. • ask and answer simple questions in areas of immediate need or on very familiar topics. • use simple phrases and sentences to describe where they live and people they know. • improve confidence and ability of English speaking, narrate a coherent story of a personal experience and finally organize and deliver effective speech in the target language in everyday life.
III. Required Textbook
Oxenden, Clive. & Christina Latham-Koenig. (2008) American English File 1. Oxford Press + Audio CD
※ Student Website with interactive exercises and games www.oup.com/elt/americanenglishfile
IV. Class Requirements
• Use only English in class! • Preview the material for next class! (You are required to spend at least 6 hrs a week on homework and previewing the material) • You are required to hand in homework before class begins. • Participate in pair- and group-work activities with other students. • Negotiations for your course grade are NOT allowed. • Extra assignments to increase grade are NOT allowed.
V. Speaking Tests
Midterm
Spring 2013
Instructor:
Contact info:
Office:
Office Hours:
Class Time:
Classroom:
I. Course Description
English I is an integrated, two-credit course designed to improve students’ listening, speaking, writing and reading skills at the basic level. Students will develop the aural and oral competencies that are essential to successfully communicating in an academic environment. It also serves as preparation for English II.
II. Course Goals
Students will • gain confidence functioning in an academic English-speaking environment. In reference to CEFR, students will be able to reach level A2 speaking skills through the completion of this course. • interact in a simple way provided the other person is prepared to repeat or rephrase things at a slower rate of speech and help them formulate what they’re trying to say. • ask and answer simple questions in areas of immediate need or on very familiar topics. • use simple phrases and sentences to describe where they live and people they know. • improve confidence and ability of English speaking, narrate a coherent story of a personal experience and finally organize and deliver effective speech in the target language in everyday life.
III. Required Textbook
Oxenden, Clive. & Christina Latham-Koenig. (2008) American English File 1. Oxford Press + Audio CD
※ Student Website with interactive exercises and games www.oup.com/elt/americanenglishfile
IV. Class Requirements
• Use only English in class! • Preview the material for next class! (You are required to spend at least 6 hrs a week on homework and previewing the material) • You are required to hand in homework before class begins. • Participate in pair- and group-work activities with other students. • Negotiations for your course grade are NOT allowed. • Extra assignments to increase grade are NOT allowed.
V. Speaking Tests
Midterm