Saigon Institute of Technology
http://www.saigontech.edu.vn / GENERAL ENGLISH
GE 1 - SPEAKING
COURSE SYLLABUS
Campus: / SaigonTech Tower, QTSC, Dist 12, HCMC
Semester: / Summer 2015 (June 15th – Sept. 05th, 2015)
Office: / GE Department, R.713 - SaigonTech Tower

1. COURSE OVERVIEW

This student-oriented course aims to develop fluency in English conversation for elementary learners of English. Contextualized picture dictionary-type learning materials provide students with the vocabulary needed for conversation in everyday life. Task-based and cooperative activities offer numerous opportunities for students to practice their language and conversation skills. The course approach is communicative, involving oral exercises, dialogues, role-playing, vocabulary building, and pronunciation practice.

2. COURSE OBJECTIVES

At the end of the Speaking Foundation, students are expected to:

§  acquire simple words and questions from familiar everyday situations;

§  understand and participate in simple face-to-face conversations using previously learned material;

§  ask and answer simple questions with yes, no, one-word, or short phrase responses;

§  communicate simple personal information;

§  recognize pronunciation problems, understand the effects of mispronunciation, and correct pronunciation mistakes; and

§  increase self-confidence in the use of spoken English.

3. Required textbook

§  Person to Person 1. 3rd Ed. Jack. C. Richards, Oxford: OUP 2006

4. ASSESSMENT

% / ITEM
10 / Class participation
15 / Ongoing assessment
35 / Midterm test
40 / Final examination

4.1. ONGOING ASSESSMENT

The ongoing assessment, in the form of oral presentations, quizzes, role plays, classroom discussions, and class participation… will be conducted throughout the semester to positively provide students with regular feedback on their language skills.

4.2. EXAMINATION POLICY

·  A midterm test and a final examination will be held semesterly. Students should familiarize themselves with SaigonTech’s Exam Policy, which outlines issues related to the conduct of examinations.

·  Makeup exams will be given only in case of absolute emergency. In such circumstances, students must contact the GE Department NO LATER THAN ONE DAY after the missed examinations. Without verifiable documentation, students who fail to attend their scheduled examinations will receive a score of zero. Please refer to the related section in SaigonTech Catalogue* for more information.

5. GRADING POLICY

Letter Grade / Numerical Score
A - Excellent / 90 - 100
B - Good / 80 - 89
C - Fair / 70 - 79
F - Failure / 0 - 69

6. CANCELLED AND MAKE - UP CLASSES

In case of unavoidable class cancellation, a substitute instructor will be provided. If that isn't possible, the instructor will work with the class attendees to find an agreeable time for makeup classes BEFORE the midterm test or final examination.

7. LAPTOPS, CELL PHONES, RECORDING DEVICES

Cell phones must be turned off during class time/ exam time. Laptops or recording devices can be used only with the instructor’s prior consent.

8. SCHOLASTIC DISHONESTY

Plagiarism, cheating and any other forms of academic dishonesty are prohibited. The consequences of proven cases of scholastic dishonesty may include a grade of zero for the particular assignment/ exam, failure in the course, a period of probation or even expulsion from SaigonTech. Please refer to the related section in SaigonTech Catalogue* for more information.

9. GRADE GRIEVANCES

Students who have questions about a grade should first discuss their concerns with the instructor as soon as the grade is released. In case of clerical or procedural errors, the grade can be changed by the instructor. If the situation remains unresolved, students have the right to submit a written grievance to the GE Department Chair. Please refer to the related section in SaigonTech Catalogue* for more information.

E SaigonTech Catalogue* can be viewed at www.saigontech.edu.vn

10. TENTATIVE COURSE CALENDAR

SUMMER 2015 COURSE CALENDAR - GE 1A (Speaking)
Textbook: Person to Person 1. 3rd Ed. Jack. C. Richards, Oxford: OUP 2006
WEEK / SESSION 1 / SESSION 2
1
(15 - 20 Jun, 2015) / Course Introduction
U1 (p. 02-09) / U1 (p. 02-09) (con't)
U2 (p. 10-17)
2
(22 – 27 Jun, 2015) / U2 (p. 10-17) (con't) / U2 (p. 10-17) (con't)
U3 (p. 18-25)
3
(29 Jun – 4 Jul, 2015) / U3 (p. 18-25) (con't) / U3 (p. 18-25) (con't)
U4 (p. 28-35)
4
(6 – 11 Jul, 2015) / U4 (p. 28-35) (con't) / U4 (p. 28-35) (con't)
U5 (p. 36-43)
5
(13 – 18 Jul, 2015) / U5 (p. 36-43) (con't) / Ongoing assessment 1
U6 (p. 44-51)
6
(20 – 25 Jul, 2015) / U6 (p. 44-51) (con't)
Sample Test guidance / MIDTERM EXAM
(Jul. 23-25, 2015)
7
(27 Jul – 1 Aug, 2015) / U6 (p. 44-51) (con't)
U7 (p. 54-61) / U7 (p. 54-61) (con't)
8
(3 – 8 Aug, 2015) / U7 (p. 54-61) (con't)
U8 (p. 62-69) / U8 (p. 62-69) (con't)
9
(10 – 15 Aug, 2015) / U8 (p. 62-69) (con't)
U9 (p. 70-77) / U9 (p. 70-77) (con't)
10
(17 – 22 Aug, 2015) / Ongoing assessment 2
U10 (p. 80-87) / U10 (p. 80-87) (con't)
11
(24 – 29 Aug, 2015) / U10 (p. 80-87) (con't)
U11 (p. 88-95) / U11 (p. 88-95) (con't)
12
(31 Aug – 5 Sep, 2015) / FINAL EXAM
(Sept. 1-3, 2015)

Note: 2 hrs per session

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