Postechian Core Capability: Global Citizen Capability (100%)

Basic English 1 is the first prerequisite English Class under the new curriculum. This course will provide students opportunities to improve their English proficiency through reading, speaking, listening and writing activities. Technical reading skills will be instructed and active participation in speaking activities is expected.Students will be required to give formal-style presentations to the class. Beginning from paragraph-level writing, students will eventually compose a five-paragraph essay. Grammar instruction will be a regular part of the course and grammatical skills will be evaluated in the writings and exams. Students must understand that writing style depends on context, and that this course focuses on developing an appropriate academic style. After completing this course, students will be able to express their opinions and ideas in verbal and written forms with greater competence.

Successful Completion of GEDU 111

In order to receive an S grade, you must have a 90.

Eight writing assignments (8) 40%
Two oral presentations (2) 15%
Midterm Exam (1) 12.5%
Final Exam (1) 12.5%
Participation 10%
Quizzes (7) 10%

** Writing Assignments will be assigned bi-weekly. *** City of Ember Quizzes will be weekly until week #12 Please observe class hand-out for a specific reading schedule

Week 1 Writing Assignment #1 (Opinion Essay)
Introduction to the course and Ice-breaking activity
Week 2
1. (Opinion Essay)
2. The Collapse of Angkor (Reading)
2. Things Seen Quiz #1 & Discussion

Week 3
1. High Achievers (Reading)
2) Things Not Seen Quiz #2 & Discussion
Week 4
1. Goalkeepers for the Planet (Reading)
2. Descriptive Essay
3. Things Not Seen Quiz #3 & Discussion
Week 5
1. City Under Siege (Reading)

2. Things Not Seen Quiz #4 & Discussion

week 6
1. Cause and Effect Essay
2. Our Energy Diet ( Reading)
3. Things Not Seen#5 Quiz & Discussion

week 7
1. Presentations (both classes)
2. Review (Time permitting)


Week 8 Midterm Examination

week 9
1. Process Essay
2. Quicksilver ( Reading)
3. Things Not Seen Quiz #6 & Discussion
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Week 10
1. Human Bionics
2. Things Not Seen Quiz # 7 & Discussion
Week 11
1.Compare and Contrast Essay
2. The Genius of Swarms ( Reading)
3. Things Not Seen Quiz #8 Discussions

Week 12
1. Of Ants and Humans

3. Summary Assignment (writing Ass #7- subject to change due to Holiday)

Week 13

1. Decoding Leonardo
2. Persuasive Essay

week 14
1. Argumentative Essay
2. Reading: Element Hunters
Week 15
1. Presentations
2. Review
week 16
Final Examination

The class is expected to be held off-line.

Student centered learning environment. Group discussions, presentations etc..