PRACTICAL ENGLISH II
Spring 2012
Professor Jocelyn Gehring, MA OfficePhone 051-510-3304
Office International School, Room 804Office Hours T/TH 12:30-2:00
Course Website
Course TextbookVentures Student Book 4 (Student Book Only)
Course Practical English II will build upon the lessons learned in Practical English I
Descriptionto help you enhance your confidence and fluency in speaking English.
Evaluation
1. CBT 10%
2. Homework #1 10% Short Essay
3. Midterm Exam 20% Written Exam
4. Oral Presentation 20% Presentation
5. Homework #2 20% Long Essay
6. Final Exam 20% Written Exam
Final GradesA+ (85%-100%) A (70-84%) F (under 70%)
Homework and Examinations
CBT Exam (10 points) Computer Based Exam given by PNU
You MUST take 1 of the 2 official CBT exams if you want to take the makeup CBT.
Homework #1 (10 points)Write a 100-150 word essay using grammar and vocabulary from Units 1-3.
Mid-Term Exam (20 points)Written exam based on units 1-5 of the textbook.
Oral Presentation (20 points)Oral Presentation of Homework #1. Students will present their writing assignment to the class and answer impromptu questions from the instructor.
Homework #2 (20 points)Write a 200-300 word essay using vocabulary and grammar from units 6-10.
Final Exam (20 points)Written exam based on units 6-10 of the textbook.
Course Schedule
This schedule is subject to change. Changes will be announced in class and on the course web-site.
DayTopicHomework
1Introductions &Syllabus OverviewNone
2 Unit 1; Begin Homework #1Homework #1
3 Unit 2Homework #1
4Unit 3Homework #1
5Unit 4, Homework #1 dueMidterm Preparation
6Unit 5 and Mid-term ReviewMidterm Preparation
7Mid-Term ExaminationNone
8Unit 6; Begin Homework #2Homework #2
9Unit 7Homework #2
10Unit 8Homework #2
11Unit 9, Homework #2 due Presentation Prep.
12Unit 10Presentation Prep.
13PresentationsNone
14Review for Final ExamFinal Exam Prep.
15FinalN/A
Classroom Requirements:
- You must come to class prepared with your textbook, notebook and pen/pencil.
- Please do not be late. If you sleep in class, you will be considered absent. Five absences will result in a failing grade.
- Make-up homework will be accepted with an acceptable written note.
- Please be considerate of your fellow students during class presentations. Talking during the presentation will result in a 1% deduction from your final grade.
CBT Dates for Pusan Campus
Sign –upTest Date
1st CBTMarch 12-18March 19-30
2nd CBTApril 12-18April 30-May 11
Make-up CBTMay 29-June 3June 4-7