English for Specific Purposes D

2Grade

2.00Credits

semester not specified

Tricia Fermin,Brett Collins

This course is taught in English.

Togane Campus

1. Have small group discussions for an extended time (30 minutes).
2. Manage a group discussion with no assigned leader.
3. Interact with and use academic and news articles.
4. Use new vocabulary.
5. Discuss information you find on the internet.

ESP D is a continuation of ESP C and is a speaking and discussion class organized around three units. Each unit has articles designed to develop your interest, vocabulary, and knowledge of a topic. You will do homework assignments to prepare for group discussions and activities. In class you will prepare for and participate in discussions on the topic. In addition, for each unit you will complete individual research and discuss this research with your classmates.

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2) Reading: Students can understand information or ideas, etc. for their purposes, when they READ English about various genres and topics.
3) Speaking: Students can SPEAK (discuss and present) in English about various topics appropriately for their purposes, scenes and situations.
4) Writing: Students can WRITE in English about various topics appropriately for their purposes, scenes and situations.
5) Integrated Skills: Students can do language activities which integrate various skills (Listening, Reading, Speaking, Writing)
Practice IR Discussion

Purchase 1 two-ring binder, A-4 size

Bring this binder to class

Article 2C Preparation
GD Preparation
IR Discussion

2) Reading: Students can understand information or ideas, etc. for their purposes, when they READ English about various genres and topics.
3) Speaking: Students can SPEAK (discuss and present) in English about various topics appropriately for their purposes, scenes and situations.
4) Writing: Students can WRITE in English about various topics appropriately for their purposes, scenes and situations.
5) Integrated Skills: Students can do language activities which integrate various skills (Listening, Reading, Speaking, Writing)

Internet Research Discussion 2

Preparation check

Graded Discussion 2

2) Reading: Students can understand information or ideas, etc. for their purposes, when they READ English about various genres and topics.
3) Speaking: Students can SPEAK (discuss and present) in English about various topics appropriately for their purposes, scenes and situations.
4) Writing: Students can WRITE in English about various topics appropriately for their purposes, scenes and situations.
5) Integrated Skills: Students can do language activities which integrate various skills (Listening, Reading, Speaking, Writing)

Graded Discussion 2

Internet Research 2 Feedback

Graded Discussion Reflection
Units 1 & 2 Poster Presentations

3) Speaking: Students can SPEAK (discuss and present) in English about various topics appropriately for their purposes, scenes and situations.
4) Writing: Students can WRITE in English about various topics appropriately for their purposes, scenes and situations.
5) Integrated Skills: Students can do language activities which integrate various skills (Listening, Reading, Speaking, Writing)

Poster Presentation preparation (groups)

Graded Discussion Reflection in plenary

Poster Presentation preparation reflection

3) Speaking: Students can SPEAK (discuss and present) in English about various topics appropriately for their purposes, scenes and situations.
5) Integrated Skills: Students can do language activities which integrate various skills (Listening, Reading, Speaking, Writing)

Poster Presentation 1

Presentation rules for the class

Article 3A

3) Speaking: Students can SPEAK (discuss and present) in English about various topics appropriately for their purposes, scenes and situations.
4) Writing: Students can WRITE in English about various topics appropriately for their purposes, scenes and situations.
5) Integrated Skills: Students can do language activities which integrate various skills (Listening, Reading, Speaking, Writing)

Article 3A Review
Quiz

Unit 3: Foreign Aid

Article 3B preparation

2) Reading: Students can understand information or ideas, etc. for their purposes, when they READ English about various genres and topics.
3) Speaking: Students can SPEAK (discuss and present) in English about various topics appropriately for their purposes, scenes and situations.
4) Writing: Students can WRITE in English about various topics appropriately for their purposes, scenes and situations.
5) Integrated Skills: Students can do language activities which integrate various skills (Listening, Reading, Speaking, Writing)

Article 3B Review
Quiz

Quiz Feedback

IR Preparation

2) Reading: Students can understand information or ideas, etc. for their purposes, when they READ English about various genres and topics.
3) Speaking: Students can SPEAK (discuss and present) in English about various topics appropriately for their purposes, scenes and situations.
4) Writing: Students can WRITE in English about various topics appropriately for their purposes, scenes and situations.
5) Integrated Skills: Students can do language activities which integrate various skills (Listening, Reading, Speaking, Writing)

Internet Research Discussion 3

Quiz Feedback
IR Research

Article 3C
GD Preparation

2) Reading: Students can understand information or ideas, etc. for their purposes, when they READ English about various genres and topics.
3) Speaking: Students can SPEAK (discuss and present) in English about various topics appropriately for their purposes, scenes and situations.
4) Writing: Students can WRITE in English about various topics appropriately for their purposes, scenes and situations.
5) Integrated Skills: Students can do language activities which integrate various skills (Listening, Reading, Speaking, Writing)

Graded Discussion 3

Internet Research 3 Feedback

GD Reflection
Article 4C

3) Speaking: Students can SPEAK (discuss and present) in English about various topics appropriately for their purposes, scenes and situations.
5) Integrated Skills: Students can do language activities which integrate various skills (Listening, Reading, Speaking, Writing)


Article 4C Discussion
Student Feedback

Graded Discussion Reflection

Poster Presentation 2

3) Speaking: Students can SPEAK (discuss and present) in English about various topics appropriately for their purposes, scenes and situations.
5) Integrated Skills: Students can do language activities which integrate various skills (Listening, Reading, Speaking, Writing)


Poster Presentation 2 Preparation

Course topics & Discussion ideas

Poster Presentation 2
Presentation Rules

3) Speaking: Students can SPEAK (discuss and present) in English about various topics appropriately for their purposes, scenes and situations.
5) Integrated Skills: Students can do language activities which integrate various skills (Listening, Reading, Speaking, Writing)


Poster Presentation 2

Poster Presentation 2 Preparation

Final report explained.

3) Speaking: Students can SPEAK (discuss and present) in English about various topics appropriately for their purposes, scenes and situations.
5) Integrated Skills: Students can do language activities which integrate various skills (Listening, Reading, Speaking, Writing)

Course review; Final Report explained.

Poster Presentation 2 Review

Final Report due after this class.

1.) Quizzes (5x3%)15%

There will be quizzes based on Article A and Article B homework. These quizzes will include vocabulary, comprehension, and discussion question writing components.



2.) Internet Research (3x5% & 3x5%) 30%

You will be asked to research international articles related to the topic. You will have a preparation portion and an in-class activity. The preparation should be submitted even if you miss class.



3.) Graded Discussions (3x5% & 3x10%) 45%                  

There will be three graded discussions where you share information about Article C and have a general discussion about Articles A, B, & C as well as your Internet Research Article. You will have a preparation portion and an in-class activity. The preparation should be submitted even if you miss class.



4.) Participation 10%

       You will receive a score based on your attitude, effort, and attendance.

Active participation is an important part of this course. Your participation grade is based on your attendance (20%) and behavior in class (80%).  Unexcused absences will result in a lower participation grade.  Your teacher will grade your in-class behavior based on the scale below.
Score Your behavior in class:
86-100
Excellent You always …
were well prepared for class & brought all necessary materials with you
paid careful attention to your teacher & did your best to learn
made a very good effort to do all the exercises & activities on your own & with other students
used English to communicate in class and participated in class discussions
76-85
Good You usually …
were well prepared for class & brought all necessary materials with you
paid careful attention to your teacher & did your best to learn
made a very good effort to do all the exercises & activities on your own & with other students
used English to communicate in class and participated in class discussions
55-75
Adequate You usually …
made an okay effort to do the exercises & activities on your own & with other students
You occasionally …
were not prepared for class or did not bring all necessary materials with you
did not pay careful attention to your teacher or did not do your best to learn
did not use English to communicate in class and did not participate in class discussions
21-54
Poor You sometimes …
were not prepared for class or did not bring all necessary materials with you
did not pay careful attention to your teacher or did not do your best to learn
did not make a good effort to do the exercises & activities on your own or with other students
did not use English to communicate in class and did not participate in class discussions
0-20
Not Acceptable You often …
were not prepared for class or did not bring all necessary materials with you
did not pay careful attention to your teacher or did not do your best to learn
did not make an effort to do the exercises & activities on your own or with other students
did not use English to communicate in class and participated in class discussions
 

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