Description and Objectives
Fall Semester 2020
The Practical English Conversation course (Phase 2) introduces the basic or essential elements of the English speaking proficiency with themes such as personal introductions, hobbies and routines, descriptions of family and friends, past experiences, personal opinions, and future plans. In this course, students are exposed to a student-centered environment in which meaningful contextual drills and activities are utilized through dynamic communicative materials. Through this course, students will naturally develop their communication abilities and confidence when engaging in basic daily interaction.
By the end of the course, students will have:
1.engaged in comprehensible input and output tasks strengthening their overall communicative competence;
2.developed a deeper understanding and control of their vocabulary, grammar, language expressions, and pronunciation;
3.initiated basic conversation and responded with contextual appropriateness; and,
4.established rapport and developed confidence in dealing with peers and teachers.
The Practical English Conversation course (Phase 2) introduces the basic or essential elements of the English speaking proficiency with themes such as personal introductions, hobbies and routines, descriptions of family and friends, past experiences, personal opinions, and future plans. In this course, students are exposed to a student-centered environment in which meaningful contextual drills and activities are utilized through dynamic communicative materials. Through this course, students will naturally develop their communication abilities and confidence when engaging in basic daily interaction.
By the end of the course, students will have:
1.engaged in comprehensible input and output tasks strengthening their overall communicative competence;
2.developed a deeper understanding and control of their vocabulary, grammar, language expressions, and pronunciation;
3.initiated basic conversation and responded with contextual appropriateness; and,
4.established rapport and developed confidence in dealing with peers and teachers.
Topics
Unit 9. Mind and Body (pp. 38-41)
Unit 10. Spending Money (pp. 42-45)
Unit 11. The News (pp. 46-49)
Unit 12. Relationships (pp. 50-53)
Unit 13. Adventure (pp. 56-59)
Unit 14. Self-improvement (60-63)
Unit 15. Travel and Tourism (pp. 64-67)
Unit 16. Employment (pp. 68-71)
Book: LET’S TALK 3 by Leo Jones (2008)
Note: Purchase it at the University bookstore.
Unit 10. Spending Money (pp. 42-45)
Unit 11. The News (pp. 46-49)
Unit 12. Relationships (pp. 50-53)
Unit 13. Adventure (pp. 56-59)
Unit 14. Self-improvement (60-63)
Unit 15. Travel and Tourism (pp. 64-67)
Unit 16. Employment (pp. 68-71)
Book: LET’S TALK 3 by Leo Jones (2008)
Note: Purchase it at the University bookstore.
References
Note: References are found in each material.
Grading
Grading is done on a curve. It means only the very top 30% of students can get an A/A+ grade, the next 40% only can get B/B+, and the lowest 30% will be awarded C grade or lower. You are competing against each other. Grade distribution: 30% - midterm exam; 30% - final exam; 40% - class standing which includes tests, attendance, and class behavior.
Requirements
1. Attendance
2. Class rules
3. Midterm examination and final examination (opinions thru speaking)
4. Role play and individual oral communication
5. Level of critical thinking
6. Active and dynamic class participation
2. Class rules
3. Midterm examination and final examination (opinions thru speaking)
4. Role play and individual oral communication
5. Level of critical thinking
6. Active and dynamic class participation