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 II is the second 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. Students will plan and write short (five paragraph) essays with a variety of structures. 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, Basic English I

The primary source of content will be lectures. Also, materials and exercises will be uploaded to PLMS for students to download and use.

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

Week 1: Introduction and course explanation
Week 2: Course work in primary texts; WA1
Week 3: Course work in primary texts; WA2
Week 4: Course work in primary texts (Quiz 1)
Week 5: Course work in primary texts; WA3
Week 6: Course work in primary texts
Week 7: Student presentations; WA4
Week 8: Midterm examinations (October 25th at 10:00 am)
Week 9: Course work in primary texts; WA5
Week 10: Course work in primary texts; WA6
Week 11: Course work in primary texts; WA7
Week 12: Course work in primary texts (Quiz 2)
Week 13: Course work in primary texts
Week 14: Course work in primary texts; WA8
Week 15: Student presentations
Week 16: Final examinations (December 16th at 10:00 am)

Writing
1 Plan an opinion essay
2 Complete the essay from the first assignment
3 Plan a comparison/contrast essay
4 Complete the essay from the third assignment
5 Expository Essay
6 Process Description Essay
7 Advantages and Disadvantages Essay
8 Argumentative Essay


Presentations
Presentations will be three to five minutes and must be supported by Powerpoint visuals (or similar tools). General topic categories will be chosen by the instructor.


Exams
Each exam will consist of five parts, each of which accounts for 20% of the exam grade. The Vocabulary and Reading Comprehension sections will be based on the readings selected by the instructor for homework and class activities. The Grammar section will be based on the grammar topics covered in class. The Reading Skills and Writing sections will be jointly administered to all GEDU112 sections.




Attendance
Students must attend class regularly. Each absence will result in a 3% deduction from the final grade. Practically speaking, this means that 4 absences is an automatic U, and 3 absences mean that near perfection is required. Note that some absences may be excused, but this generally requires official documentation for the cause of the absence.

This class will be teacher-led.

1 absence = 3% deduction / 4 absences = F or U

Classwork will be primarily student-centered discussion. Professor lectures will primarily be focused on defining writing assignments/presentations and providing the necessary information so that students can succeed at those tasks.