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English Communication 1

IN THIS COURSE YOU WILL BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO REVISIT

FAMILIAR TOPICS IN DIFFERENT CONTEXTS AND BUILD ON YOUR

EXISTING SKILLS IN ENGLISH. THE COURSE WILL GIVE OPPORTUNITIES TO

STUDENTS TO COMMUNICATE THEIR OWN INFORMATION, OPINIONS AND

IDEAS ON A RANGE OF EVERYDAY TOPICS. STUDENTS CAN IMPROVE

THEIR ENGLISH BY ACTUALLY USING ENGLISH.

Course Summary

Class Goal

The activities in this course have been designed to help the students speak English more fluently and communicate more effectively in a more natural and confident manner.

Textbook– English Firsthand 1

Grading Subject to change

Attendance/Participation

20%

Homework (10%)/Assignments (2X5%)

20%

Midterm Exam

30%

Final Exam

30%

 Homework and attendance policy: Absent = -1% 05 – 30 minutes late = -.50% 30+ minutes late = Absent (-1%) Please provide a document if you think your absence was unavoidable

(i.e. note from doctor, letter from your department, etc) 1 week deadline

All homework must be done and turned in on time in order to receive full credit. No homework= no points. Late homework = -.50%

Homework will usually be collected at the very beginning of class. If you are not ready to give it to me, it will be marked as late. This includes writing your name, stapling, or organizing your work. Homework should be ready before you walk in the door.

If you are absent, you are still responsible for homework assigned on the day you are absent. You must contact the teacher or a classmate to get the homework assignment. No exceptions.

Students who copy other students' work or copy from the Internet will receive O points for their work.

You will ALWAYS need a partner. Don’t sit alone. You will usually be in a group. (I will assign you a group) You will speak a lot of English in every class. Don’t sit in back of the class. (I will make a back line. )

Rules for Class

Students who sleep, do other class work, use cell phones or other non class-related tasks in class will receive a reduced participation score. I do take regular notes on which students actively participate and which do not. This directly affects your final grade.

Bringing your own book is also part of participation. If you bring no book or if you borrow a friend's book which has the work completed in it, you will receive a reduced participation score.

Bringing pen and paper or notebook is part of your participation. You will need something to write on and write with in each class. You must bring it. If you have to borrow from other students you can receive reduced points.

NOTE: Due to the size of the classes, I will not be grading or returning all homework.

No cheating on tests. Automatic F for cheating. Food and gum are not allowed. It’s hard to focus on the

assignment and speak with food in your mouth. Drinks will be allowed but do not leave a mess.

Drinks will be banned if students leave empty containers in the room after class.

Bathroom: Please go to the bathroom quietly if you need to. Do not ask me. But if you stay too long I will reduce your participation points.

Write details on your work

When you pass in something to your teacher, write your name in English and Korean, your ID#, your major, the class time, the title of the assignment, and the date. You should also use a 12 or 10 point font if you type an assignment. Don’t use a huge font to make the assignment look longer.

(          여러분이 여러분의 선생님에게 무언가를 전달할 때는 ,  영어이름과 한국이름 , 학번 , 전공 , 수업시간 ,          과제물 제목과 날짜를 모두 쓰시기 바랍니다 . 또한 과제물을 워드로 칠 경

우에는 포인트를 12 또는 10 으로 해야 합니다 . 과제물이 길어보이도록 큰 글씨크기는 사 용하지 마십시오 .)

Example(보기 ) : Kim Eun Ah  김은아                 200512345                 Nursing                 Monday 6pm Class                 Assignment #1 

Rules and Hints for English Classes

Relax! I understand that many people are afraid of speaking in English, and afraid that their English level is very low. I will try my best to understand you and to make you feel comfortable. I only want you to try. If you make mistakes, it’s OK. I promise!

(  편하게 하십시오 !          나는 많은 사람들이 영어에 대해 두   려움을 가지고 있고 ,          영어 실력이 매우 낮다는 것을 알

고 있습니다 . 나는 여러분이 알도록 최선을 다할 것이며 편안하게 느낄 수 있도록 노력할 것입니다 . 나는 여러분

이 노력하기만을 원합니다 . 만약 여러분이 실수를 한다 면 괜찮습니다 . 약속합니다 .) 

Tell me about you..

Let’s use our cell phones to take a survey and tell me about you…

Your major, your motivation for studying English, etc.

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