This course is designed to improve students’ English ability through Extensive Reading
(ER) activities. ER means doing a lot of reading to learn English language, especially literary works. The authentic reading materials used in this course are books for young adults, which will be used to improve EFL learners’ speaking and writing ability as well as reading ability. Reading is the most fundamental activity in achieving knowledge and reading literature especially provides an opportunity to make a student a well-rounded person.
This course aims to enhance not only reading ability but also other language skills.

Basic English I and II

• Students must upload their work before class. All work must be submitted to turnitin.com thirty minutes before class or a mark of 0 will be given on that day.
• Presentation topics will be based upon textbook material. (Each pair will be expected to complete at least 2 major presentations)
• Students will be expected to participate actively in a collaborative group environment on a consistent basis.
• In order to receive an S grade, you must have a point total of at least 90 (standard A-).
• Attendance (students with 4 absences will automatically fail the course)
• Bring a notebook and pen to each class that will act as a class journal, for responding to writing prompts

Class Meeting Assignment
Feb 24 (Tue) Class Overview, Ice Breakers
Feb 26 (Thu) Wonder Pages 3–33, pdf. To 31
Mar 3 (Tue) Wonder Pages 33–62, pdf. 32-52
Mar 5 (Thu) Wonder Pages 63–94, pdf. 53-71
Mar 10 (Tue) Wonder Pages 95–130, pdf. 71-96
Mar 12 (Thu) Wonder Pages 131–159, pdf 96-113
Mar 17 (Tue) Wonder Pages 160–192, pdf 113-136
Mar 19 (Thu) Wonder Pages 193–225, pdf 136-157
Mar 24 (Tue) Wonder Pages 226–255, pdf 157-177
Mar 26 (Thu) Wonder Pages 256–283, pdf 177-196
Mar 31 (Tue) Wonder Finish the Book
Apr 2 (Thu) Wonder In-Class Examination
Apr 14 (Tue) Midterm Week – Student Conferences
Apr 16 (Thu) Midterm Week – Student Conferences
Apr 21 (Tue) The Giver Pages 1–23
Apr 23 (Thu) The Giver Pages 24–47
Apr 28 (Tue) The Giver Pages 48–69
Apr 30 (Thu) The Giver Pages 70–95
May 5 (Tue) The Giver Pages 96–119
May 7 (Thu) The Giver Pages 120–142
May 12 (Tue) The Giver Pages 143–165
May 14 (Thu) The Giver Pages 166–180 (Finish Book)
May 19 (Tue) The Giver Review & Discussion
May 21 (Thu) The Giver In-Class Examination
May 26 (Tue) NO CLASS – Buddha’s Birthday
May 28 (Thu) TBA Short Story #1
Jun 2 (Tue) TBA Short Story #2 / Comparative Discussion
Jun 4 (Thu) Course Wrap-Up / Final Exam
June 9 (Tue) Self-Reflection Assignment

Universal Attendance Policy (Under Graduate)
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.
Note: Always communicate with your instructor if you have an issue. Supporting evidence for excused absences or tardiness is required.