Tuesday, June 14, 2016

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.

Summer Sophomore Syllabus

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SUMMER 2016 WOOSONG UNIVERSITY SOPHOMORE CLASS SYLLABUS
  Course Name:
English Conversation 1
 Class Code:
Class Location:
TBD
Semester & Day(s):
Summer, 2016
Teacher:
Office & Office Hours:
 TBD
Textbook:
Harrington & LeBeau, Speaking of Speech, 2009, Macmillan
ISBN: 978-0-2307-1533-2
   Course Description: This course is designed to improve oral fluency by focusing on the organization and delivery of ideas and information.  Students will examine a process approach to planning, writing, and delivering effective presentations.  This course provides opportunities to explore essential skills such as eye contact, gestures and voice inflection to enhance students’ presentations.  Students will participate in a variety of speaking, listening, reading and writing activities focusing on speech preparation and presentation.

Course objectives:
         The objectives for this course are to:
  • Develop public-speaking confidence in English.
  • Brainstorm ideas.
  • Generate main and supporting ideas for topics.
  • Create and organize speech outlines.
  • Demonstrate appropriate eye contact, gestures and voice inflection.
  • Apply appropriate target language
  • Evaluate peers.

By the end of this course you will have:
  • Performed at least two (2) presentations.
  • Brainstormed ideas.
  • Created and organized speech outlines.
  • Practiced the various elements of presentation delivery.
  • Demonstrated appropriate eye contact, gestures and voice inflection
  • Applied appropriate target language
  • Evaluated peers.

  Teaching Strategies:
Presentations, speeches, role-plays, demonstrations, modeling, group and pair work, in-class preparation, critical evaluation of self and peers, and others as the instructor sees fit.
Assessments:
  • Midterm Exam (20%)
    Students will perform a 2 or 3-minute demonstration presentation
  • Final Exam (40%)
Students will perform a 3 to 5 minute persuasive presentation
      Course Assessment:
  • Attendance  =  20%
  • Homework & Participation = 20%
      • Homework  = 10%
      • Participation = 10%
  • Midterm Exam = 20%
  • Final Exam  =  40%
    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 = total score below 40%; ≥33% absence; didn’t sit final exam
     





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 two presentations as exams: a presentation which will count as the Midterm Exam and a presentation which will count as 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.



COURSE CALENDAR

Class/Day
Contents
Objectives
1
Introductions

2
Text pp. 5- 27,
DVD Episode 1&2
Information Speech
Recognize the Three Messages.
Learn about and practice the physical message: eye contact, posture, gestures
3
Text pp. 28-39
DVD Episode 3: The Demonstration Speech.
Prepare and practice the  demonstration speech
Learn about and practice voice inflection, emphasizing key words. Use the physical message and voice inflection to give a demonstration speech
4
Midterm Assessment
Midterm Exam:  Demonstration Presentation Speech

5
Midterm  Assessment
Midterm Exam: Demonstration Presentation

6
Text pp. 39-50, 51-54
DVD Episode 4&5
Students choose presentation topic for the persuasive presentation and begin working towards the final presentation. Learn: the 5 tips for effective visuals, 2 guidelines for making effective visuals, and common problems and solutions to presenting visuals
7 & 8
Text pp. 57-68
DVD Episode 6: The introduction.
Prepare and practice the introduction of the persuasive presentation.
Recognize and be familiar with
the functions of the introduction, body, and conclusion of a presentation. Prepare introduction.
9 & 10
Text pp. 69-86
DVD Episode 7: The Body Prepare and practice the body of persuasive presentation.
Recognize the importance of evidence.  Learn how to use numbers and examples. Learn how to use transitions.
11 & 12
Text pp. 87-95
Prepare and practice the conclusion of the persuasive presentation.
Learn how to use main points and focus points to make a conclusion.
13
Presentation Practice
presentations

14
Final Exam: Persuasive Presentation

15
Final Exam: Presentation of persuasive
presentations


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