Postechian Core Capabilities: Global Citizen Capability (100%)

One of the goals of this course is to improve students' understanding and ability to participate as global citizens by achieving a strong command of English and its culture, both of which are necessary to engage the world.

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.

Entry-level course (No prerequisite)

Week 1: Introduction and course explanation
Week 2: Course work in primary texts & Writing Assignment #1
Week 3: Course work in primary texts
Week 4: Course work in primary texts & Writing Assignment #2
Week 5: Course work in primary texts
Week 6: Course work in primary texts & Writing Assignment #3
Week 7: Student presentations
Week 8: Midterm examinations (TBA)
Week 9: Course work in primary texts & Writing Assignment #4
Week 10: Course work in primary texts
Week 11: Course work in primary texts & Writing Assignment #5
Week 12: Course work in primary texts & Quiz # 5
Week 13: Course work in primary texts & Writing Assignment #6
Week 14: Course work in primary texts &
Week 15: Student presentations & Writing Assignment # 7, 8
Week 16: Final examinations (TBA)

Group activities, student presentations and in class writing workshops and lectures.
Universal Attendance Policy
1. Attend every class. Language classes need you to be here to learn.
2. Missing a test day. If you miss a test, you get 0% (F). Only serious issues (like a family emergency or hospital stay) can excuse this, with supporting evidence.
3. Unexcused absences. Each time you miss class without a good reason, you lose 3% from your final grade.
4. Four absences. If you miss 4 classes (excused or unexcused), you fail the course with an F or U grade.
Lateness/Tardiness.
1. Under 15 minutes late or sleeping in class: Lose 1% from your final grade.
2. 15 minutes or more late: Counts as an absence, (unless there is a good reason) lose 3% from your final grade.
** Summer/Winter Semesters 3 classes missed is an automatic U grade.
** Nobel Week is the only exception and may cause some students exceed the limit. (this event is held during the latter part of the Fall Semester)
Note: Always communicate with your instructor if you have an issue. Supporting evidence for excused absences or tardiness is required.