Skillful Listening and Speaking Foundation Syllabus

SOPHOMORE SYLLABUS: Skillful Student’s Book Foundation

LEVEL 1

Course Name:	Class Name:	Class Location: TBD	Semester/Days/Times: Fall 2016 T/TH *******
Units/Hours: 2/4	Textbook: Skillful: Listening and Speaking, Student’s Book Foundation Macmillan Academic Skills

Teacher:

Office & Office Hours: W**, ***************************

ASSESSMENT
Pre-test	0% of final grade	Provided	Week 1
Attendance	20% of final grade
Presentation Contest  & Participation	20% of final grade	Speech contest: 10% Participation: 10% (Teacher discretion)
Midterm Exam	20% of final grade	Oral Exam	Week 8
Final Exam	40% of final grade	30%:  Standardized written exam drawn from question banks provided (Teacher-created)	Week ?
Post-test		10%: Combines with above for final exam score (Provided)

CURVE
A+-A0 = ≦25%	B+-B0 = ≦40%	C+-D0 = ≧35%
F = i) score below 40, ii) did not sit final exam, iii) ≥33% absence, iv) proven cheating in exam(s) Curve is subject to change.

COURSE DESCRIPTION & OBJECTIVES

Course Description: This course focuses on listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students will respond orally to written texts, engaging critically and constructively to the topics generated by the readings and listening excerpts.  They will be able to support their opinions both orally and in written formats.  Students will develop critical thinking skills by analyzing, synthesizing and developing their individual opinions and ideas around a topic.

Course objectives:

The general objectives for this course are to:

●      Develop speaking competence.

●      Develop critical reading skills.

●      Develop writing competence.

●      Develop critical thinking skills.

●      Expose students to academic vocabulary in context.

By the end of this course you will have:

●      Generated opinions and ideas from reading a text

●      Expressed and supported opinions logically and effectively in both oral and written format

●      Used target language when discussing unit questions/topics.

●      Written sentences and/or paragraphs of different genres

●      Delivered a clear and coherent oral presentation

    

Teaching Strategies:

Video, audio, group/pair work, role-plays, demonstrations, presentations, debates, portfolio, modeling, in-class preparation, and others as the instructor sees fit.

REQUIRED FROM STUDENTS
Textbook	All students must BUY the assigned textbook. PHOTOCOPIED TEXTBOOKS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED IN CLASS. Persistent refusal to comply with this directive may result in disciplinary action.
Materials	Each student should come to class with all their necessary books as well as pens and pencils and other required materials.
Cell phone	Cell phone use is permitted for dictionaries but should be limited for phone calls and messaging unless absolutely urgent. STUDENTS SHOULD POLITELY ASK TO BE EXCUSED TO TAKE/MAKE A CALL IF URGENT.
Behavior	Students are expected to behave respectfully toward the teacher, their classmates, Woosong property, and any Woosong staff. Students should pay attention, participate willingly, and always do their best. Effort and good attitude will be rewarded as well as ability.
Attendance	Attendance comprises 20% of each student’s final score. Attendance is calculated in half-hour increments. Persistent absence and/or tardiness will affect a student’s final score. ≥33% absence will result in a Fail.

STAR ENGLISH, ENGLISH CORNER, ENGLISH TUTORING LAB (Extra non-credit services offered to assist students)

Star English	W6 #101, M-Th	●        15-minute conversation, one-on-one ●        1 stamp per visit ●        5 stamps for 1 participation point ●        Maximum = 3 points (15 stamps)
English Corner	W6 #101, M-Th	●        One-hour lessons ●        1 stamp per visit ●        3 stamps for 1 participation point ●        Maximum = 3 points (9 stamps)
English Tutoring Lab	W6, #107, M-Th	●        “Drop-in” class for General English students to provide one-on-one assistance for any kind of English study question ●        No stamps/points given for attendance

●        Specific times for the above will be given on the schedule and master schedule

●        Lost cards (stamps) will not be replaced (student may start over with new card)

●        Maximum 3 points per student per semester

●        One or more cards may be submitted to KET or NET but points given may never exceed 3

●        Submitted cards used to obtain points should be taken by teacher and included with archiving

●        Card(s) must include student name and ID number

●        Points accrued are added to HW/Participation grade (as raw points out of 20)

●        A column for Star/Corner points is included on the CAS to assist with calculating points; USE THIS COLUMN IF YOU TAKE STAR/CORNER POINTS FROM STUDENTS

●        Attendance needs to be logged in special sheets shared and linked in Google Drive (WSU GEL > [semester] > 06. Special Programs)

●        If you have any questions, please speak with Special Programs Coordinator, Assistant Special Programs Coordinator, or Lead Teacher.

COURSE CALENDAR
Week		Outcomes By the end of the Unit, students will be able to…
Week 1	Introductions & Pre Test (1st class)	Material chosen by instructor
Week 2	Unit 1 Self	Listen for main idea Ask for repetition Interview a classmate
Week 3	Unit 2 Family	Listen for details Ask follow-up questions Present your family tree
Week 4	Unit 3 Stuff	Pre-listening: Activate prior knowledge Ask what something is called Talk about everyday items
Week 5	Unit 4 Money	Listen for numbers Talk about prices Role-play a shopping situation
Week 6	Unit 5 Taste	Listen for times Ask for clarification Describing a favorite meal or snack
Week 7	Review	Review Unit 1-5 Choose 1 of 3 options for oral midterm
Week 8	Midterm	Either/both days BUT DO NOT CANCEL ANY CLASSES
Week 9	Unit 6 Play	Make inferences Reacting appropriately Interview a classmate about free time
Week 10	Unit 7 Places	Listen for and follow directions Use signal words to order information Describe and give directions to a place
Week 11	Unit 8 Fun Presentation Contest GEL (G.P.S.) In class presentations.	Listen to confirm predictions Express likes and dislikes Discuss likes and dislikes
Week 12	Unit 9 plans	Listen for reasons Make , accept and decline invitations Invite people to do things with you
Week 13	Unit 10 Celebration G.P.S. Final Presentations	Take notes while listening Summarize information Present about a special day
Week 14	Review	Review units 1-10 Focus on Units 6-10 but spend some time on 1-5 Please view Google Drive for information on Final Exam.
Week 15	Final Exams Week

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