The sllybus for Intergrative English Ⅱ

Course Number :                   18158-01

Professor :                               Michael Hughes

Email :                                       m_h214@yahoo.com
Course Title :                          Intergrative English Ⅱ

Department :                           Language Education Center

Objective

The purpose of this class is to help students feel more confident speaking and interacting in English. Also, my hope is that everyone will leave with a better understanding of Western Culture. We will use numerous communicative activities, and hopefully have an enjoyable time. The outcome of this class is completely dependent on you, the student. If you don't try your hardest, you will not receive the best grade. Take Terri Gulick's words to heart. He is a motivational speaker and teacher who once said, 'If it's meant to be; it's up to me.' This means that if you want to improve your English the only person who can change this is YOU! Therefore, I will do my best and you need to do your best as well.

Grading

The final grade for the course will be divided as follows:

30%  Participation

40%  Mid-Term Exam

10%  Quizzes / Role Play

30%  Projects

16%  Final Exam

I am require to grade on a curve, which means not everyone can receive an A+. The breakdown goes as follows : Top 30% A, Middle 40% B, and Bottom 30% C, D, or F.

Require Texts

Touchstone 3 and Touchstone 3 Workbook(Cambridge University Press)

Assignments

This class meets for three hours each week. During each class, we will cover anywhere from two lessons to one unit from the textbook. After each class, students are responsible for covering the appropriate workbook pages at home. This schedule may change depending on missed classes due to vacations and holidays. During other classes, students will work on various projects in their project groups. The projects will be fully explained during the semester. Also, various handouts will be supplied to answer all additional questions. If there are still questions, please do not be afraid to ask, so that I can help you. And finally, classes will consist of various activities such as whole class activities, pair work, group activities, pronunciation drills, conversations, debates, interviews, writing exercises, online scavenger hunts, and many other activities.

Syllabus

Students must attend class everyday. Students are allowed one unexcused absence during the semester, but all other absences must be excused with an official document from the student's department. Unexcused absences will result in a lower grade. Students who are absent more than 15 class hours will fail the course. Tardiness is understandable, but only to a certain extent. If you are constantly late without an adequate excuse, participation points will be deducted. And finally, check online and listen in class for any changes. Check out http://www.cambridge.org/elt/touchstone/scope.htm to view the scope of the text we will be using.

Additional Notes

Some behaviors are mot acceptable and will also result in a lower grade. These include using cellular phones, using excessive Korean, disrupting your classmates, eating or drinking during our English class time. And finally, IF you cell phone rings or vibrates during class DO NOT answer it! But most importantly, if we work together and try together we will also learn together! Good luck and please try your best!