University of Puerto Rico at Humacao

English Department

Course Syllabus

I. Title : Oral and Written English I

II. Codification: INGL 3021

III. Number of Credits/Hours: Three credits/ Forty-five contact hours

per semester

IV. Prerequisites: English 3102

V. Course Description: This course has been designed for future elementary school

teachers (K-3 program ). It aims to develop fluency in the oral

production of the language with emphasis on pronunciation

of English vowels as well as fluency in written communication.

It also aims to familiarize the students with general concepts

of the teaching of English at the elementary level in

Puerto Rico.

VI. Course Objectives: Upon completion of the course, the students will be able to:

  1. Recognize, articulate, and produce English vowel phonemes.
  1. Produce, orally, words, phrases, and sentences using correct English (near-native) pronunciation rhythm and stress.
  1. Use oral commands, polite requests, praising words and pertinent vocabulary commonly used in English classrooms at the elementary level.
  1. Discuss current methods, approaches, materials, and teaching techniques used by English teachers at the elementary level schools in Puerto Rico.
  1. Write complete, clear, and coherent sentences (questions and negative statements) by using appropriately:
  1. main parts of speech (nouns, prepositions, others.)
  2. correct verb tenses (simple and progressive tenses)
  3. subject and verb agreement
  4. proper syntax
  5. capitalization rules
  6. punctuation rules

VII. Course Content: Topic TIME

Introduction to the course 2 hours

Speech Articulators: Factors influencing

the oral production and articulation 2 hours

Phonetic Alphabet (vowel sounds) IPA

(International Phonetic Alphabet) 13 hours

Pertinent vocabulary for the elementary level 3 hours

Basic English Grammar: The Parts of Speech 13 hours

Oral presentations 8 hours

Evaluations 4 hours

Total 45 hours

VIII. Instructional Strategies:

  • Class Discussions (group and individual

production of sounds, words, etc.)

  • School visits (elementary level K-3 classrooms)
  • Library visits
  • Cooperative groups
  • Computer assisted learning
  • Story telling activities
  • Preparation of mini-lessons
  • Listening to cassette recordings

IX. Learning Resources:

  • In-Focus Device
  • Laptop computer
  • Library resources
  • Elementary level school materials (short stories, books, etc.)
  • Overhead projector
  • Textbook and other references (handouts)
  • Computer lab

X. Evaluation Strategies: Instrument % Value

Tests / Quizzes 20 %

Oral Presentations 20 %

Writing Assignments 20 %

Group Work Activities (projects) 20 %

Final Activity (Mini-Lesson) 20 %

XI. Grading System: A = 100 % - 90 %

B = 89 % - 80 %

C = 79 % - 70 %

D = 69 % - 60 %

F = 59 % - 0 %

XII. Bibliography:

References:

Broukal, Milada. (2005). Grammar: Form and Function 3. New York, NY:

Mc Graw Hill Companies, Inc.

Childs, C. (2004). Improve Your American English Accent. New York: NY.

Mc Graw Hill, Publishing *

Gillet, A. (2004). Speak English Like an American. Ann Arbor: MI

Language Success Press *

Lujan, B. (2004). The American Accent Guide: A Complete and Comprehensive Course

The pronunciation and Speaking Style of American English forIndividuals of All

Backgrounds. (2nd ed.). Salt Lake City, UT. Lingual Arts, Inc.*

Articles, resources, and information for ESL (

A guide to English pronunciation (

Dictionary online (Bilingual) (

Dictionary online (English to Spanish) (

English grammar tools and quizzes (

School materials and equipment for teachers (

Schramper Azar, Betty. (1996). Basic English Grammar.( 2nd ed.). New Jersey.

Prentice Hall Regents Inc.*

Maldonado, Gloria & Mercado, Carmen (1999). Mastering English. Dominican

Republic. Editorial Panamericana Inc.*

Molinsky, Steven J. & Bliss, Bill. (1995). Word by Word English/Spanish Diccionario

Ilustrado de Inglés. New Jersey. Prentice Hall Regents Inc.*

Jones, Clarice M. & Miculka, Jean H. (1999). Speaking American English . South-

Western Publishing.*

Orion, Gertrude F. (1997) Pronouncing American English: Sounds Stress, and

Intonation. 2nd ed. Heinle & Heinle Publishers.**

* only editions available for students at professor’s office

* * classic and/or only edition available in the library (required textbook)

UPR-Humacao complies with ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) and Law 51 (Integrated Educational Resources for Persons with Disabilities) to guarantee equal access to education and services. Students with disabilities should inform the professor of the course about special needs and/or reasonable accommodations for the course on the student information card filled out during the first week of classes. He/she should also visit the Services for Students with Disabilities Office. Strict confidentiality will be maintained.

Revised by: Prof. Aníbal Muñoz Claudio / February 2006

INGL. 3021