COURSE SYLLABUS NAME: RETH BUNTHORN OFFICE: Building D, Room 202 OFFICE HOURS: OFFICE PHONE: 7:00 AM-

4:30 (Weekend Class) (+855) : 70 382 794

E-MAIL ADDRESS: bunthornreth@yahoo.com CLASS HOURS: 7:00-11:45 SAT

COURSE: CORE ENGLISH GRAMMAR ACADIMIC YEAR: YEAR 1

DESCRIPTION
Headway beginner is a fourteen-unit English language course basically designed to develop students language abilities. Each unit systematically provides general language input (i.e. structures, vocabulary and everyday social expressions) and language skills development ( i.e. reading , speaking ,listening and writing ). Most language activities involve authentic texts nicely chosen to encourage students to use the language effectively in different life situations. Every unit has a certain theme or function such as communication, the way we live , telling stories , shopping ,describing people and places, talking about people's experiences , giving advice , talking about well- known discoveries and inventions ---etc. Throughout the unit , there are ample opportunities for students to read , write , listen and speak about their own life and experiences .In terms of grammar and vocabulary , students will have a certain familiarity with many structures and topic related words or lexis in order to communicate in different real life situations . In brief, this course book has an integrative syllabus. The four 4

language skills are integrated and developed in context and the topics are selected from a wide variety of material to motivate students and encourage them to practice and use the language they learn.

TEACHING METHODS
The course combines the best of English language teaching methodologies to help students use English accurately and fluently. -The following approaches and methods are highly recommended to teach this course book: - Communication which requires the use of pair work , group work and role play. This can be extremely beneficial and enjoyable for students to realize that they can operate as real language users. - Using appropriate elicitation skills especially in the teaching of oral productions, telling stories, or describing places. - Free writing practice to enable students to be productive learners. - Internet applications.

COURSE OBJECTIVES
By the end of the course, students are expected to be able to : Read and understand different reading texts and answer

comprehension questions. Use context to guess the meaning of words or expressions and use them in a variety of real life situations. Communicate effectively and meaningfully in polite conversations, discussions and many language functions. Use the language they learn (i.e. vocabulary, structures, ---etc) outside the context of teacher learner situations. 4

Use a bilingual dictionary skillfully to look up the meaning of new words, idioms and collocations. Practice grammatical structures and common social expressions through dialogues or polite conversations. Listen to dialogues or conversations and consequently do the related assignments. Write a short coherent and guided paragraph using structures and vocabulary learned in the textbook. Complete all relevant writing activities in the Workbook.

TEXT AND REQUIRED SUPPLIES

In order to help achieve the aims of the course book, the following instructional aids will be used: - Data show - White board - CD-ROM -Audio cassettes -Pictures, tables, graphs in the student's book

GRADING PLAN
Students performance and progress will be evaluated as follows: Midterm Exam Final Exam Quizzes &Home works Attendance & Participation 30 % 50 % 10 % 10 % 4

Total

100 %

Students will be assessed by assignments, quiz, midterm and final exams. The dates for quiz and assignments will be announced in the class. Marks will be deducted for late submission of assignments and Quizzes cannot be missed without a valid reason. In terms of assignment students must avoid PLAGIARISM and they must know that it is a criminal offence. Students found guilty of plagiarism will face serious consequences. For Listening and Speaking students will be assessed by a conversation test and a presentation exam. Students must attend the conversation test and presentation exam on due dates. Late presentation and any request for any change in the scheduled times for presentation test and conversation are not allowed.

CLASSROOM RULES OF CONDUCT

Policies and Obligations: Attendance and participation is mandatory. Students must submit their assignments, home works etc. and attend all quiz and class tests Accepted format of Writing Assignments: double spaced, 12 font, Times New Roman Students will be asked to create a portfolio where they will preserve their class work and homework for the whole semester. At the end of the semester they will hand in the portfolio with an introduction reflecting on their progress Students must come to class on time Dates for tests and submissions will be announced well in advance Marks will be deducted in case a student fails to submit assignment on time Tests cannot be missed without a valid reason

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Course Delivery Plan Week Course Book Writing Final Course Book Unit-1 Final Writing Compariso List/Spk Regular & Final Introducing

Wk-1

1st class

1st class-

Unit -1

Introduction& Symbol of correction, Writing Assessment

Keeping Journal

Auxiliary verb, social expression& comprehensio n

n and contrast structure

yourself and others Using body language

2nd classAuxiliary verb, comprehension Wk-2 Unit-1 1st classSocial Expression and Dialogue writing

2nd class Sentence Structure 1st class Sentence Structure Unit-2 Present Tense and comprehensio n Compariso n and contrast paragraph Expressing opinions, approvals and disapprovals

Unit-2

2nd class 2 class- Present Tense, Action and state verb, comprehension 1st class Descriptive words
nd

Taking notes on specific information

Writing Process

Wk-3 Unit-2

1st class Outline & Organization 2nd classSummary 1st class Quiz

Unit-2 Descriptive word

Book Review

Listening for main ideas, for specific information Getting meaning from the context

2 Unit-6 Wk-4 Unit-6

nd

class-

Verb Pattern 1st class Comprehension based on verb pattern

Unit-3 Narrative Tense

Quiz

Introducing and practicing functional language

Unit -5

2nd classFuture form

2nd class Transition

Wk-5 Unit-3

1st class Narrative Tenses

1st class Narrative paragraph

Unit-3 Narrative writing

Formal Letter

Stress, reduction, Intonation and pronunciation Practice

2nd class Adverbs in Narrative, Reading Wk-6 Unit-8 1st classConditionals& Joining ideas

2nd class Contd..

1s class Descriptive writing

Unit-4 Reading

Formal Letter

Arguing and conceding Summarizing and concluding

2nd classMaking Suggestions & Comprehension Wk-7 Unit-9 1st class Modal Verb review

2nd class Contd

1st class Problem solution paragraph

Quiz

Transition

Conversation test

2nd class Comprehension

2nd class Comparison contrast structure

Wk-8 Unit-7

1st class Present Perfect

1st class Comparison contrast paragraph 2nd class

Unit-5 Future form

Effective word choice

Exam: Presentation

2nd class Formal letter Wk-9 1st class Quiz Unit-10 2nd class Informal letter

Formal letter

1st class Formal letter 2nd class Quiz

Unit-5 Reading based on future form

Problem solution paragraph

Exam: Presentation

Wk-10 Unit -11

1st class Question word and question tag

1st class Effective word choice

Unit 6 Like and dislike, verb pattern

Quiz

Exam: Presentation

2nd class Argumentative writing Wk-11 1st class Quiz Unit-12 2nd class Social Expressions Wk-12 1st class Portfolio submission 2nd class Revision

2nd class Book review 1st class Revision Unit-6 Comprehensi on base on verb pattern Revision Project work

2nd class Revision 1st class Portfolio Submission 2nd class Discussion Revision Portfolio submissio n Individual feedback from the instructor, Peer evaluation