Course Objectives:
This course is designed to help improve your listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. The emphasis is to allow you to express yourself clearly and effectively in functional real-life situations. I've taught English for many years and understand the difficulties that you may have. This class will focus on using 'simple English' for practical situations.
Textbook:
Q: Skills for Success Reading and Writing (3)
Oxford University Press, Margot F. Gramer, Colin S.Ward.
Bring textbook to every class. Used textbook = (F)
Q.Skills Online Practice (10%)
Register immediately with the student practice access code found in your textbook.
Website: www.qonlinepractice.com
Complete Part 2:
Vocabulary
Writing
Grammar
I will give you a course code and course name needed to register online. Everyone must be registered by week 2.
Example
First Name: Park Tae Ho
Last Name: 2015XXXXXX
Q: Skills Online Access Codes
Winter-001: C-415-177-0335
Winter-002: C-455-721-0843
Online Lecture: http://plms.pusan.ac.kr
-1% for each time you miss (do not view) the video
Grading Criteria:
QSkills 10%
Computer Based Test (CBT) 10%
Attendance & Participation 10%
Short Writing 10% (week 4) - Tourist Pamphlet
Mid-Term Exam 25%
Long writing and oral presentation 10% (week 12) - News Project
Final Exam 25%
Course Grades
50% = A or A+
50% = B or B+
Department Policy (Attendance and Participation)
-1 point for 15 minutes late
-2 points for being absent
-1 point for not having textbook or not participating
Important Dates
1. Academic calendar
December 21 New semester starts
December 28 Assignment 1
January 5 Midterm
January 11&12 Assignment 2
January 16 Final Exam
Computer Based Testing (C.B.T.) Schedule
http://culedu.pusan.ac.kr
CBT Schedule (Busan Campus)
1. December 21- December 22 (1st ) CBT Sign-up
Friday December 23 (CBT 1)
2. December 26 - December 29 (2nd ) CBT Singn-up
Friday December 30th (CBT 2)
3. January 2 - January 5 Additional CBT application for those who missed CBT1 or CBT2
Friday January 6 - CBT Test
Course Calendar
Week 1. Class Introduction
Week 2. Unit 1. How to make a first good impression?
Week 3. Unit 2. What makes food taste good?
Week 4. Unit 3. What does it take to be successful? (Short paragraph writing 10%)
Week 5. Unit 4. How has technology affected your life?
Week 6. Unit 5. Why do people help each other?
Week 7. Unit 6. Does advertising help or harm us?
Week 8. Midterm Exam 25%
Week 9. Unit 7. Why do people take risks?
Week 10. Introduction to descriptive writing
Week 11. Process writing using drafts and revisions
Week 12. Essay and oral presentation (10%)
Week 13. Unit 8. How to make cities more livable?
Week 14. Unit 9. How can money make a difference?
Week 15. Unit 10. Communication & Make-up class & exam review
Week 16. Final Exam 25%
This course is designed to help improve your listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. The emphasis is to allow you to express yourself clearly and effectively in functional real-life situations. I've taught English for many years and understand the difficulties that you may have. This class will focus on using 'simple English' for practical situations.
Textbook:
Q: Skills for Success Reading and Writing (3)
Oxford University Press, Margot F. Gramer, Colin S.Ward.
Bring textbook to every class. Used textbook = (F)
Q.Skills Online Practice (10%)
Register immediately with the student practice access code found in your textbook.
Website: www.qonlinepractice.com
Complete Part 2:
Vocabulary
Writing
Grammar
I will give you a course code and course name needed to register online. Everyone must be registered by week 2.
Example
First Name: Park Tae Ho
Last Name: 2015XXXXXX
Q: Skills Online Access Codes
Winter-001: C-415-177-0335
Winter-002: C-455-721-0843
Online Lecture: http://plms.pusan.ac.kr
-1% for each time you miss (do not view) the video
Grading Criteria:
QSkills 10%
Computer Based Test (CBT) 10%
Attendance & Participation 10%
Short Writing 10% (week 4) - Tourist Pamphlet
Mid-Term Exam 25%
Long writing and oral presentation 10% (week 12) - News Project
Final Exam 25%
Course Grades
50% = A or A+
50% = B or B+
Department Policy (Attendance and Participation)
-1 point for 15 minutes late
-2 points for being absent
-1 point for not having textbook or not participating
Important Dates
1. Academic calendar
December 21 New semester starts
December 28 Assignment 1
January 5 Midterm
January 11&12 Assignment 2
January 16 Final Exam
Computer Based Testing (C.B.T.) Schedule
http://culedu.pusan.ac.kr
CBT Schedule (Busan Campus)
1. December 21- December 22 (1st ) CBT Sign-up
Friday December 23 (CBT 1)
2. December 26 - December 29 (2nd ) CBT Singn-up
Friday December 30th (CBT 2)
3. January 2 - January 5 Additional CBT application for those who missed CBT1 or CBT2
Friday January 6 - CBT Test
Course Calendar
Week 1. Class Introduction
Week 2. Unit 1. How to make a first good impression?
Week 3. Unit 2. What makes food taste good?
Week 4. Unit 3. What does it take to be successful? (Short paragraph writing 10%)
Week 5. Unit 4. How has technology affected your life?
Week 6. Unit 5. Why do people help each other?
Week 7. Unit 6. Does advertising help or harm us?
Week 8. Midterm Exam 25%
Week 9. Unit 7. Why do people take risks?
Week 10. Introduction to descriptive writing
Week 11. Process writing using drafts and revisions
Week 12. Essay and oral presentation (10%)
Week 13. Unit 8. How to make cities more livable?
Week 14. Unit 9. How can money make a difference?
Week 15. Unit 10. Communication & Make-up class & exam review
Week 16. Final Exam 25%
Class Rules
1. Try hard! I understand everyone makes mistakes. I'm here to help you. If everyone participates the class is much more enjoyable.
2. No copying, cheating or 'conning!' Do not copy from the internet or use google translate or you will fail the assignments!
3. In class speak English. At first you may be scared , but you will become comfortable speaking to your classmates and me with practice. The more interactive the class the more fun it is.
4. Don't use your cell phone in class! I do not use my phone and I expect the same from you.
5. Let's have fun.
6. To pass this class you must attend class. You are not exempt from class if you have a part-time job. This means you must come to class. This is school policy!
1. Try hard! I understand everyone makes mistakes. I'm here to help you. If everyone participates the class is much more enjoyable.
2. No copying, cheating or 'conning!' Do not copy from the internet or use google translate or you will fail the assignments!
3. In class speak English. At first you may be scared , but you will become comfortable speaking to your classmates and me with practice. The more interactive the class the more fun it is.
4. Don't use your cell phone in class! I do not use my phone and I expect the same from you.
5. Let's have fun.
6. To pass this class you must attend class. You are not exempt from class if you have a part-time job. This means you must come to class. This is school policy!