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| Advanced English Conversation Office Hours: Students are encouraged to bring questions or comments on Tuesday afternoon (or by appointment). If you would prefer, you may send relevant questions via e-mail. Description: This course is intended for students interested in continuing the development of their English conversation skills. The students will be given various opportunities to develop and enhance their English conversation skills. The students participating in this course will be expected to discuss topics and issues with other students. Evaluation: The final grade for the course is determined by considering the following factors: 1. Attendance. The attendance policy for the course follows the regulations established by the University. Students should make every effort to attend all the classes. Excessive absences will cause decreases in the students overall grade. Please try to inform the instructor if you plan to miss a class. 2. Participation. The participation of students within class activities is essential for a successful educational experience. Students should expect to be actively involved in speaking and listening to English conversations. Students should also expect some activities involving reading and writing English. Students should avoid relying on Korean in class. Students may expect homework assignments designed to encourage the development of conversational English. Some of the discussion topics within this course are controversial. It is important when discussing controversial topics for students to maintain a calm, respectful attitude toward those that may disagree. The instructor reserves the right to include various activities not mentioned specifically in this syllabus. 3. Project. Students are expected to complete a project. This project will involve the presentation of an issue or topic important to the student. Students should select topics that are socially significant or controversial. Each student is expected to clearly present his or her material in three to five minutes. 4. Examinations. Students can expect examinations or evaluations throughout the term. Students should expect written exams at the midterm and final points of the term. In addition, students may receive quizzes that are designed to assist in reviewing topics and vocabulary. Schedule: The course schedule will be discussed the first day of class. Textbook: Jack Martire. (1997). Small Group Discussion Topics for Korean Students. Pusan: Pusan National University Press. |
| English I Description: This course is intended to teach English to students interested in developing conversational skills. While the course may involve the development of listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills, the primary objective of the course is to develop speaking and listening skills. Evaluation: The final grade for this course is determined by the following factors: 1. Attendance. The attendance policy for the course follows the regulations established by the University. Students should make every effort to attend all the classes. Excessive absences will cause decreases in the students overall grade. Please try to inform the instructor if you plan to miss a class. 2. Participation. Students should expect to be actively involved in speaking and listening to English conversations. Students should also expect some activities involving reading and writing English. Students should try very hard to speak English in class. Students that often speak Korean during class activities may expect a reduction in their grade. The instructor reserves the right to include various activities not mentioned specifically in this syllabus. 3. Project. Students are expected to complete a project. This project will involve the presentation of an issue or topic important to the student. Students may work in pairs for this project. Each student (or pair of students) is expected to complete the project presentation in five to seven minutes. 4. Examinations. Students can expect examinations or evaluations throughout the term. Students should expect written exams at the midterm and final points of the term. In addition, students may receive quizzes that are designed to assist in reviewing conversations and dialogs. Schedule: The course schedule will be discussed the first day of class. Generally, students should expect to complete one unit within the textbook each week. It would be beneficial for you to look at each unit prior to the unit being covered in class. Textbook: Rod Ellis, Marc Helgesen, Charles Browne, Greta Gorsuch, and Jerome Schwab. (1996). High Impact. Hong Kong: Addison Wesley Longman. |
| Internet English Description: This conversation course will introduce the basics of using computers and the Internet. While this course will allow students to practice all four language skills, the course focuses on developing conversational skills. The course will provide students with computer and Internet terminology. The primary goal of this course is not to teach about computers and the Internet. Instead, it is a conversation course that utilizes computers and the Internet. Students will actively participate in discussion activities in order to build English communication skills. Students will develop information technology (IT) skills and learn English at the same time. Students will be assigned activities outside of class that will require use of a computer, the Internet, and a word processor. These assignments will be used to develop interesting discussions within the classroom. Evaluation: The final evaluation for the course is determined by considering the following factors: 1. Attendance. The attendance policy for the course follows the university regulations. Students should make every effort to attend all the classes. Excessive absences will not assist you to develop English communication skills. Please try to inform the professor if you plan to miss a class. 2. Participation. The participation of students within class activities is essential for a successful educational experience. Students should expect to be actively involved in using English conversations. Students should try very hard to speak English in class. Students may expect to work in pairs and groups. Pair work will give students a chance for individual practice. While practicing conversations in pairs, students should try very hard to look at his or her partner and speak clearly. Students should avoid simply reading conversations. Students may expect Web search activities outside of class. Students will be encouraged to use a word processor and printer for developing interesting presentations. 3. Reviews. Students will have opportunities to experience review exercises. These review exercises will help students remember information, vocabulary, and expressions presented in class. Schedule: The course schedule will be discussed the first day of class. Generally, a unit within the textbook will be covered each week. After the completion of three units, students may expect a review of units covered. Textbook: Christina Gitsaki and Richard P Taylor. (2000). Internet English. Oxford: Oxford University Press. |
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