I. GENERAL INFORMATION
2. To develop a positive attitude towards the language, its use, and the content of the course.
3. To recognize the value of learning English for personal enrichment and for life-long skills.
2. To recall information after listening to a selection or watching movies or videos.
3. To take accurate notes.
4. To produce the sounds of English and to use patterns correctly in statements, questions and requests.
5. To derive meaning from simple readings.
6. To express ideas in simple paragraphs.
This course will integrate the four language arts emphasizing oral communication skills.
|VERB "BE" UNITS 1, 2, 3, 17||TOPIC I 10% - 2 WEEKS|
|PROGRESSIVE TENSES UNITS 15 TEACHER-MADE MATERIALS ON PAST PROGRESSIVE||TOPIC II 10% - 2 WEEKS|
|NOUNS, POSSESSIVES QUANTIFIERS ARTICLES, EXPLETIVES UNITS 4, 6, 7, 11||TOPIC III 15% - 3 WEEKS|
|SIMPLE TENSES (PRESENT, PAST, FUTURE) UNITS 8, 9, 18, 20||TOPIC IV 40% - 5 WEEKS|
|ADJECTIVES AND ADVERBS UNITS 12, 22, 23, 24||TOPIC V 25% - 3 WEEKS|
V. TEACHING STRATEGIES
The professor will use a variety of teaching strategies reflecting the Institutional Mission directed towards total quality (TQ) and continuous evaluation (assessment). These will include at least 10 of the following:
A. Oral Presentations
The professor will use at least two (2) of the following:
A. Textbook and Workbook:
1. Videos (from Audiovisual Department or Rented)
C. Supplementary readings from:
Will be distributed
by the first week of September.
VIII. CLASSROOM PROCEDURES
No make-ups will be given unless an official (medical, legal, military, etc.) written excuse is presented to the professor. Follow each professor's indications as to the date and procedure for taking make-up exams.
Students are expected to attend class on time. However, if they are a few minutes late, they may enter class. Avoid making this a common practice.
Students are expected to attend class and participate actively in classroom activities. They are responsible for all the material and assignments given in class during their absences.
D. Class Textbooks and Materials
All students must have their books and materials. Follow each professor's indications.
E. Dress Code
It is a good idea for potential professionals to develop the habit of dressing appropriately.
Other procedures may be added, if necessary, during the course
of the semester.
REVISED: AUGUST 1997
NEXT REVISION: AUGUST 2000
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