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.

Placement test

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 Paragraph)
Introduction to the course and Ice-breaking activity
Week 2
1. The Visual Village
2. Holes Quiz #1 & Discussion

Week 3
1. Light
2) Holes Quiz #2 & Discussion
Week 4
1. How Safe is our Food
2. Descriptive Paragraph
3. Holes Quiz #3 & Discussion
Week 5
1. Design by Nature

2. Holes Quiz #4 & Discussion

week 6
1. Cause and Effect Paragraphs
2. How Money Made us Modern
3. Holes #5 Quiz & Discussion

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


Week 8 Midterm Examination

week 9
1. Process Paragraph
2. A Crowd in Harmony
3. Holes Quiz #6 & Discussion
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Week 10
1. Who Killed the Emperor

2. City of Ember Quiz # 7 & Discussion
Week 11
1.Compare and Contrast Paragraph
2. Living Longer
3. Holes Quiz #8 Discussions

Week 12
1. Technology as Trash
The City of Ember film (time permitting)
3. Summary Assignment (writing Ass #7- subject to change due to Holiday)

Week 13

1. Readings from Earth and Beyond

week 14
1. Writing Assignments # 7 & 8
2. Reading: To Be Announced
Week 15
1. Presentations
2. Review
week 16
Final Examination

On-line information will be provided (if required) will be provided at a later date.

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