English for Specific Purposes C

2年

2.00単位

セメスタ指定なし

Tricia Fermin、Brett Collins

This course is taught in English.

東金キャンパス

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 C 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.

2) Reading: Students can understand information or ideas, etc. for their purposes, when they READ English about various genres and topics.
5) Integrated Skills: Students can do language activities which integrate various skills (Listening, Reading, Speaking, Writing)

Course Introduction

Purchase 1 two-ring binder, A-4 size

Bring this binder to class

Article 1A 1AHW, pp. 63-70
Discussion Skills

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.
5) Integrated Skills: Students can do language activities which integrate various skills (Listening, Reading, Speaking, Writing)

Unit 1: Adulthood
Review work for Article 1A 1AHW, pp. 63-70 in plenary

Course Introduction
Article 1A 1AHW, pp. 63-70

Complete 1B Homework
Print Internet Research (IR) Article

1) Listening: Students can understand information or ideas, etc. for their purposes when they LISTEN to 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)

Check Article 1A Feedback; IR Rules Review discussion done in plenary
Article 1B Review
Quiz 1

Article 1A Feedback; IR Rules Review

Complete 1B Homework
Print Internet Article (IR)

1) Listening: Students can understand information or ideas, etc. for their purposes when they LISTEN to 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 (IR) Preparation
Practice IR Discussion

Check IR Preparation
Practice IR Discussion

Prepare Article 1C
Complete 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.
5) Integrated Skills: Students can do language activities which integrate various skills (Listening, Reading, Speaking, Writing)


Internet Research Discussion 1

Review IR Discussion Preparation

Prepare Article 1C - Article Preparation
Complete 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.
5) Integrated Skills: Students can do language activities which integrate various skills (Listening, Reading, Speaking, Writing)

Article 1 C check with partner
Vocabulary Review
Attributing Ideas

Bring IR1 and Article 1C
Vocabulary Review
Attributing Ideas

Complete Article 1C Homework

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.
5) Integrated Skills: Students can do language activities which integrate various skills (Listening, Reading, Speaking, Writing)

Quiz 2
Graded Discussion 1

Check 1C Homework with partner
Article 1C review

Graded Discussion 1 Reflection

1) Listening: Students can understand information or ideas, etc. for their purposes when they LISTEN to 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.
5) Integrated Skills: Students can do language activities which integrate various skills (Listening, Reading, Speaking, Writing)


Vocabulary Review
Attributing Ideas

Vocabulary Review
Attributing Ideas

GD 1 Reflection
Articles IR1 and Article 1C

1) Listening: Students can understand information or ideas, etc. for their purposes when they LISTEN to 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.
5) Integrated Skills: Students can do language activities which integrate various skills (Listening, Reading, Speaking, Writing)

Finish Unit 1: Plenary Discussion about ideas learned

Finish Unit 1

Article 2A Homework

1) Listening: Students can understand information or ideas, etc. for their purposes when they LISTEN to 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.
5) Integrated Skills: Students can do language activities which integrate various skills (Listening, Reading, Speaking, Writing)

Unit 2: The Changing Workplace
Check 2A Homework with partner
Article 2A review

Review Unit 1 Discussion
Unit 2: The Changing Workplace

Vocabulary Review

1) Listening: Students can understand information or ideas, etc. for their purposes when they LISTEN to English about various genres and topics.
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.
5) Integrated Skills: Students can do language activities which integrate various skills (Listening, Reading, Speaking, Writing)

Vocabulary Review
Group Work

Finish Article 2A

Article 2B

1) Listening: Students can understand information or ideas, etc. for their purposes when they LISTEN to English about various genres and topics.
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.
5) Integrated Skills: Students can do language activities which integrate various skills (Listening, Reading, Speaking, Writing)


Course Review

Vocabulary Review

Article 2B Homework
Print Internet Article

1) Listening: Students can understand information or ideas, etc. for their purposes when they LISTEN to English about various genres and topics.
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.
5) Integrated Skills: Students can do language activities which integrate various skills (Listening, Reading, Speaking, Writing)

Article 2B Review
Quiz

Course Review

Final Report Preview; Final Report due after this class

Article 3B Homework
Print Internet Article 3

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
 

The materials (text) for this course will be provided by the teacher.

Feel free to read outside the course materials. The topics are the following:

Unit 1: Adulthood

Unit 2: The Changing Workplace

Unit 3: Foreign Aid

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