2026-Summer Basic EnglishI (GEDU111-01) The course syllabus

1.Course Information

Course No. GEDU111 Section 01 Credit 2.00
Category Gen required Course Type prerequisites
Postechian Core Competence
Hours MON, TUE, WED, THU, FRI / 13:00 ~ 14:50 / Grading Scale S/U

2. Instructor Information

Joshua Prigge Name Joshua Prigge Department Div. of Humanities and Social Sciences
Email address prigge@postech.ac.kr Homepage
Office Office Phone
Office Hours By appointment Rm406

3. Course Objectives

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.

4. Prerequisites & require

Entry-level course (No prerequisite)

5. Grading

Midterm Exam Final Exam Attendance Assignment Project Presentation/Discussion Laboratory/Practice Quiz Others Total
12 13 40 15 20 100
비고
In order to receive an S grade, you must have an average of at least 90.

Writing assignments (8) - 40%
Presentations (2) - 15%
Midterm Exam (1) - 12.5%
Final Exam (1) - 12.5%
Homework & participation (26) - 20%

6. Course Materials

Title Author Publisher Publication
Year/Edition		 ISBN
Pathways 3 (National Geographic) Third Edition Mari Vargo, Laurie Blass, Kristin Sherman National Geographic/(ELT) 2025 ISBN-979-8-214-05948-8

7. Course References

8. Course Plan

Day 1: Introduction and course explanation
Day 2: Course work in primary texts
Day 3: Course work in primary texts
Day 4: Course work in primary texts
Day 5: Course work in primary texts
Week 6: Course work in primary texts
Day 7: Student presentations
Day 8: Midterm examinations (TBA)
Day 9: Course work in primary texts
Day 10: Course work in primary texts
Day 11: Course work in primary texts
Day 12: Course work in primary texts
Day 13: Course work in primary texts
Day 14: Course work in primary texts
Day 15: Course work in primary texts
Day 16: Course work in primary texts
Day 17: Course work in primary texts
Day 18: Course work in primary texts
Day 19: Course work in primary texts
Day 20: Course work in primary texts
Day 21: Course work in primary texts
Day 22: Course work in primary texts
Day 23: Course work in primary texts
Day 24: Final examinations (TBA)

9. Course Operation

Group activities and writing/grammar lectures
(1 absence = 3% deduction / 4 absences = F or U)

10. How to Teach & Remark

11. Supports for Students with a Disability

- Taking Course: interpreting services (for hearing impairment), Mobility and preferential seating assistances (for developmental disability), Note taking(for all kinds of disabilities) and etc.

- Taking Exam: Extended exam period (for all kinds of disabilities, if needed), Magnified exam papers (for sight disability), and etc.

- Please contact Center for Students with Disabilities (279-2434) for additional assistance

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