Summer Freshman Syllabus

SUMMER 2015 WOOSONG UNIVERSITY FRESHMAN CLASS SYLLABUS LEVELS 1-3

Course Name: Task-Based English 1	Class Code:	Class Location: TBD		Semester & Day(s): Summer, 2016
Teacher: TBD	Office & Office Hours:  TBD	Textbook: LeBeau, Charles & Harrington, David. Getting Ready for Speech. Seoul, Korea: Compass, 2002
Course Description: This course focuses on speaking in the context of giving speeches/presentations. It is designed to increase confidence in public speaking and challenge students to be able to express their opinions, and provide coherent, structurally cohesive instructions and directions using the appropriate sequential and prepositional language.  Students will be expected to incorporate effective gestures and body language, as well as spoken emphasis, into their presentations. The course will also prepare students for further speaking/speech-based courses to be studied in subsequent semesters. Course objectives:          The general objectives for this course are to: Develop speech-giving confidence in English. Introduce various types of speeches and the specific language required for each. Introduce concepts of body language and posture to improve the effectiveness of presentations. Introduce the concepts of stress and pausing to create emphasis. Give opportunities for students to express their opinions using English. Prepare students for future speech- and speaking-based courses     By the end of this course you will have Given at least three (3) different types of speeches/presentations Expressed and supported opinions logically and effectively Described events and layout/location effectively, sequentially, and logically Used a variety of English language structures, improving the effectiveness of their communication Teaching Strategies: Presentations, speeches, role-plays, demonstrations, modeling, group and pair work, in-class preparation, critical evaluation of peer and other presentations, and others as the instructor sees fit. Assessments: Week 1: Exam 1 (Midterm) (20%) Self-Introduction or Introduction of Others Week 2: Exam 2 (Final A) (20%) Demonstration or Layout Speech Week 3: Exam 2 (Final B) (20%) Movie review OR Show and tell
Course Assessment: Attendance  =  20% Homework & Participation = 20% Homework  = 10% Participation = 10% Midterm Exam (Exam 1; Presentation)= 20% Final Exam  =  40% Exam 2 (Presentation)= 20% Exam 3 (Presentation) = 20%			Grade Curve: A+  ~  A0:   L1 ≤  25%/L2 30/L3 35 B+  ~  B0       L1≤  40%/L2 40/L3 40 C+  ~  D0    L1≥  35%/L2 30/L3 25 F = absent for 33% of classes; score of less than 40; didn’t sit final exam

COURSE CALENDAR

Week/Units	Date/Suggested pages/Exam	Unit Outcome: Students will be able to
June 22-28 Units 1 & 2               Midterm Exam 15 hrs		Introduce themselves in a confident, interesting manner Be conscious of the importance of posture Use a variety of appropriate language structures when talking about themselves and others Introduce a classmate and/or other person Give a Self-Introduction Speech or Introduce Someone Else
	W-Syllabus, Ice breaker Activities/Theater Games Unit 1, pp.2-13
	Th-Unit 1, pp.14-21
	F-Unit 2, pp.22-28
	M-Midterm Exam/Monday 27th
	T-Supplemental Day
June 29-July 5 Units 3 &4 10 hrs	W-Unit 3 pp. 30-35	Demonstrate (something) to an audience Use sequential language Use gestures indicating sequence Describe the layout, location, position (of something) Use appropriate prepositional language (to achieve above) Use gestures indicating location and shape
	Th-Unit 3 pp. 36-42
	Fr-No Class  July 1
	M-Unit 4 pp. 44-50
	T-Unit 4 pp. 51-60
July 6- 12 Final Exam A Unit 5 10 hrs	W-Supplemental Day	Give a Demonstration Speech or Layout Speech Talk about a movie/book (etc.) in a logical (well-sequenced) manner Use appropriate language to describe events taking place Use appropriate language to express opinions
	Th-Final Exam A
	F-Final Exam A
	M-Unit 5 pp. 58-65
	T- Unit 5 pp. 66-72
July 13-19 Unit 6 Final Exam B 10 hrs	W- Unit 6 pp. 74-79	Incorporate ‘stress’ and ‘pausing’ into their speaking style to give emphasis Explain/Describe an item to the audience Use language appropriate for relaying data Give a Book or Movie Review Presentation or Show and Tell
	Th-Unit 6 pp.80-86
	F-Supplemental
	M-Final Exam B
	T-Final Exam B

• Unit 7 is optional. If studied, “Giving & Accepting an Award” is also a possible option for Exam 3

WOOSONG UNIVERSITY COURSE POLICY

You are expected to behave appropriately in your class.  This means: Pay attention to the teacher. Do not talk when your teacher or your classmates are talking. Participate in class.  If the teacher asks you a question, try to answer it. Bring your book, pencil, paper and dictionary to class every day.   Do not use your cell phone for chatting or calling during class. Dictionary use may be permitted (teacher’s discretion) Do not bring a photocopied version of the textbook; all students MUST have a genuine textbook.

Attendance If a student is absent, they must first talk to their Department Head and obtain an excused absence form.   That form must then be given to the instructor.  Only absences for sickness, car accidents, military service interviews, training for army reservists, departmental events, and mourning will be considered with documentary evidence. Students can have up to TWO CLASSES excused per semester.  Allowance for any further excuses is up to the instructor's discretion.   If a student is absent (unexcused) from one third of the classes in that semester, the student will automatically receive an “F.” Students should check their attendance as often as possible to avoid mistakes. A student will lose 0.5 points from their attendance every time they are tardy.

This course will include a minimum of three presentations as exams: a presentation in week 1 which will count as the Midterm Exam and presentations in weeks 3 and 4 which will together comprise the Final Exam. The instructor may also administer quizzes or other assignments at any time during the course. Homework and Participation will be assessed at the discretion of the instructor as per standard Woosong policy.

 If you miss a class, it is your responsibility to make up missed class work.