Syllabus 3/2/2009

Course Title: English Conversation

No. of Credits: 2
Professor: Teresa Kidd Drake
Department: English Language & Literature
Office: Building B 220
Office Hours: M:1-3; Tu: 11-1, 3-5, Th: 10-12 other times available by
appointment
Contact Info: Email: taedrake@gmail.com

Objective:
This class is designed to help students improve their English speaking skills through role
playing, practice exercises, and group activities. Students are expected to actively
participate in classroom discussion and activities

Students who do not participate in class will result in a lower grade. Students should
always come to class prepared with the textbook, workbook, a pen or pencil, and
notebook. There is no cell phone use in the classroom. Cell phones should not be used,
seen or heard. There is no eating in the classroom. Do not do homework from other
classes in English class. Arrive on time and do not leave early. Students who arrive late
or leave early will lose participation points.

Grading:
30% Participation – 10% Quizzes – 20% Homework -- 20% Midterm – 20% Final

Any time I see you participate in class by answering a question, asking a question,
arriving on time and engaging in class activities, I will give you participation points.
Your participation grade will depend on how much you choose to interact with the class.
Showing up to class and not speaking does not mean participating.

Required Texts:
New English Upgrade Student Book 1
New English Upgrade Workbook 1

Assignments:
Most of the homework will be out of the student workbook. I may give other homework
assignments. I do not accept late assignments. If you do not do your homework on time,
you will receive a zero.

Attendance
If you will be gone from class, it is your job to tell me ahead of time or by emailing me.
If you are gone for a school function, you must give me a note from your department with
a departmental stamp, or else it will be considered an unexcused absence.
Students who miss 8 or more hours will receive a failing grade.
Being late 3X = 1 hour absence
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Academic Honesty

I do not condone nor accept cheating on your quizzes, tests or homework. Do not copy
your answers from another person, and do not let a classmate copy from you either. If I
find any instances of cheating your grade will be dropped a full letter, or depending on
the seriousness of the infraction, you may receive a failing grade.

Schedule
Classes are schedule for two hour blocks. There will be a 10 minute break after the first
hour. The class will cover a unit from the textbook a week with a week. This is a
tentative schedule, and the schedule is always subject to change.

Week 1 Introductions
Week 2 Unit 1: Nice to Meet You
Week 3 Unit 2: Family Feelings
Week 4 Unit 3: In the neighborhood
Week 5 Unit 4: My style, your style
Week 6 Unit 5: What’s your schedule
Week 7: Midterm Written
Week 8: Midterm Oral
Week 9: Unit 7: Past Times, Fast Times
Week 10: Unit 8: The Things We Eat
Week 11: Unit 9: Getting Away
Week 12: Unit 10: The Media and Me
Week 13: Unit 11: Hopes and Dreams
Week 14: Final Written
Week 15: Final Oral