At the end of this course, the students; 1) develop sub-skills of listening, speaking, writing, reading 2) learn to take notes while listening lectures, interviews, podcasts and classroom discussions 3) make effective talks by using 21st century themes and skills, such as global awareness, information literacy and critical thinking 4) interpret information by analyzing, synthesizing and evaluating graphics and infographics 5) learn the meaning and use of language associated with different listening types, using appropriate strategies to work out meaning 6) develop speaking skills to emphasize key details, to talk about casual relationships, to state position, to help listeners follow the ideas and to express the view strongly. 7) explore life changing stories and develop understanding of the world.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
Yes(ENGL202)
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
-
COURSE DEFINITION
ENGL 302 is an Academic English course for language skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing) at B2+ level. Learners are encouraged to study independently and apply the course content to their chosen discipline.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Introduction to the course, Unit 1 Speaking
2nd Week
Unit 1 Listening for supporting evidence, watching for main ideas and details, note-taking by using visuals
3rd Week
Unit 2 Speaking, listening for multiple viewpoints, note-taking by focusing on dates and events
4th Week
Unit 2 Speaking, watching for main ideas and details, thinking critically by interpreting an infographic
5th Week
Unit 3 Speaking, listening for drawing conclusions, note taking the sequence of events
6th Week
Unit 3 Watching for main ideas and details, thinking critically by interpreting and evaluating
7th Week
Unit 4 Speaking, watching for main ideas and details, note-taking causes and effects
8th Week
Midterm Exam
9th Week
Unit 5 Speaking, listening for recognizing repetition, thinking critically by interpreting and personalizing
10th Week
Unit 6 Speaking, listening for asking questions, note-taking who says what
11th Week
Unit 6 Speaking, watching for main ideas and details, thinking critically by interpreting
12th Week
Unit 7 Speaking, listening for identifying the speaker?s purpose, watching for main ideas and details
13th Week
Unit 8 Speaking, listening for recognizing a speaker?s attitude, note-taking key information on slides
14th Week
Integrated Activities
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
Lee, Christien. 21st Century Communication Listening, Speaking and Critical Thinking 4, National Geographic Learning.
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Lecture,Discussion,Questions/Answers,Other
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
Quantity
Percentage(%)
Mid-term
1
30
Assignment
1
5
Quiz
1
10
Project
1
20
Total(%)
65
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
65
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
35
Total(%)
100
ECTS WORKLOAD
Activities
Number
Hours
Workload
Midterm exam
1
1
1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
14
2
28
Preparation for Final exam
1
35
35
Course hours
14
4
56
Preparation for Midterm exam
1
25
25
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
1
2
2
Homework
1
3
3
Total Workload
150
Total Workload / 30
5
ECTS Credits of the Course
5
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
English
WORK PLACEMENT(S)
No
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES (KLO) / MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)
