M5 English for World Knowledge Course Description

Subject Teacher: Robert Burch

Matayom : 5 Academic Year: 2012 Semester:2

Subject Code: ENG 32102 Subject: English For World Knowledge

2Periods/ Week/ Semester Credit:1.0

Course Description:

M5 English for World Knowledge is an advanced English course which uses a theme-based approach to assist students in becoming better readers and writers. Students will learn and apply a variety of critical reading/writing techniques and also produce an oral and/or written piece based on the skills learned. Students will also be encouraged to focus on the writing process: brainstorming, organizing, peer-editing, proofreading and publishing. The course provides a balance between freedom and creativity with discipline and structure

Learning Outcome:

Reading Objectives The students will demonstrate an ability to read for comprehension. The students will be able to recognize and employ various rhetorical strategies such as

being aware of the authors’ arguments, backgrounds, ideological perspectives, purposes, etc.

The students will extend their knowledge of rhetorical strategies to help them learn how to read critically.

Writing Objectives The students will utilize different writing strategies such as summarizing, note-taking,

outlining, etc, to help them comprehend a wide array of texts. The students will plan, organize and write persuasive, creative and scholarly writing to

address a specific audience and purpose. The students will revise writing for clarity, coherence and unity.

Content Topics: Philanthropy—8 periods Education—8 periods Food—8 periods

Teaching & Learning Activities: Class Discussion (both teacher and student-led), Lecture, Internet Activities, Presentations, Group work ,Peer Editing, Silent reading, brainstorming, essay and story writing, video clips, etc.

Evaluation & Assessment:

During Semester: Final Exam = 80: 20 25%--SAT vocabulary quizzes, projects, behavior 20%--Writing assignments 10%--Critical Reading 10%--External Reading 15%--Midterm Exam 20%--Final Exam

References:

Northstar Reading and Writing #4 book and dvd Various websites, handouts, etc.

M.5 Public Speaking 3Course Description

Instructor: Aj. Michael O’Beirne Matayom: 5 Academic year: 2012 Semester: 2 Code: Eng 32201(Elective) Subject: Public Speaking 2 Periods/ Week / Semester Credit: 1.0

M. 5 Eng42209 Debate1 Course Description: This course focuses on principles of public speaking and developing skills to speak with confidence in a range of public settings. Students learn how to analyze contemporary problems and issues, develop skills in research techniques, and organize material for effective oral presentations. Students do in-class speeches and are encouraged to participate in external public speaking events. Objective: 1. To give students a foundation in public speaking and message communication. 2. To increase students’ confidence, social responsibility and leadership skills. 3. To provide knowledge and understanding in the area of ethical values in communication

and understanding the power of public speaking. 4. To familiarize students with speech evaluation, preparation and organisation. Content:

The course is designed to meet the needs of speech communication students and aims to

Develop their confidence in using spoken English in a public setting and in an ethical manner

Improve their use of non verbal communication –eye contact, posture, gestures, voice etc.

Develop their ability to listen critically and evaluate spoken performance Learn to present information, ideas, and opinions in a coherent and organized fashion

and using outlines Learn the basics of different forms of speech – informative, persuasive, impromptu etc. Learn to analyse speeches and understand the importance of audience Understand interpersonal and intercultural communication Learn the use of idioms and proverbs Learn to use audio and visual aids to enhance presentations and keep listeners

interested Instruction Method: 1. Lectures and class discussion about speech communication

The focus will be on the theory, methods and practice of public speaking. 3. Practice speech drafting and delivery Students will give short, prepared speeches about a range of topics in order to gain

training in preparation, organization and delivery 4. Research Students will engage in primary research on assigned speech topics Materials Used: The primary text is Speech Communication Made Simple Video speech samples and supplementary material provided by the teacher Measurement and Evaluation: Speech Delivery & Written Content 30 Critical Reading Record X2 10 In-class Exercises 10 Mini Tests/Quiz X2 10 Class Participation & Behaviour 05 Mid Term 15 Final Exam 20 Total 100

M.6 English for World Knowledge Course Description

NG 4 Instructor: Ajarn Michael O’Beirne Matayom: 6 Academic year: 2012-2013 Semester: 2 Code: ENG 3301 Subject: Critical Reading & Writing 2 Periods/ Week / Semester Credit: 1.0 6 ENG 43203 Critical Reading3 A.

Richard Subject Description: This course aims to provide students with an advanced level of critical reading and creative writing skills. Students engage in reading and writing practice activities primarily based on a set text, ‘North Star 5’. The reading and writing sections are fully integrated around common themes to build critical thinking and academic skills to support students in developing strategies for success in the classroom and on standardized tests. Objectives: • Develop a set of advanced critical reading strategies and techniques • Develop a set of advanced academic writing strategies and skills • Develop test-taking skills for competitive exams (GAT, TOEFL , IELTS, SAT…) • Develop critical thinking skills and creativity • Improve knowledge of English grammar / structure problems • Learn information related to academic reading relating to a wide range of subjects • Learn step by step to apply the English writing process for various modes • Develop English vocabulary and idioms at an advanced level • Develop research skills, especially using online resources

MATERIALS Textbook: North Star 5, Reading and Writing. Online: Series of websites and main website www.longman.com/northstar Additional supplementary reading and material as handed out by the teacher Measurement and Evaluation Score 1 = Class participation & behavior = 5 points Score 2 = Critical Reading Record X2 = 10 points Score 3 = Group Research/ In-class activities =20 points Score 3 = Mini Tests = 20 points Score 4 = Writing tasks = 10 points

Score 5 = Midterm Exam = 15 points Score 6 = Final Exam = 20 points Total 100 Points 3203 Critical Reading3 A. Richard

M.6 English for Critical Thinking 5 Course Description Instructor: Ajarn Stephen McGhee Matayom: 6 Academic year: 2012 Semester: 2 Code: 33207 Subject: English for Critical Thinking 4 Periods/ Week / Semester Credit: 2.0 G 43101/43102 Basic English Michael Subject Description: The purpose of this course is to further develop students’ knowledge of and familiarity with British Literature. Students will become acquainted with more sophisticated references and nuances of both written and spoken English. Acquiring a broad understanding of British Literature will help them to become a truly educated English language speaker. The course will follow the development of English Literature from an historical perspective. The second semester covers the 1500s to the 19th century. The English Renaissance celebrates Britain’s greatest writer, William Shakespeare. This will be followed by a look at the Restoration through the diaries of Samuel Pepys. The writings of Mary Shelley shall guide the students through the Romantic period. Objective:

The course is expected to be appropriately challenging for M6 students studying this year.

Through this historical approach, students are expected enhance their critical reading skills.

The historical and literary aspects of this course will help students to develop their analytical skills.

Writing being the other major course component, will focus on various forms of essay writing.

In order to prepare students for university entrance, they shall develop their writing skills so that they are able to produce quality work within a set time limit.

It is expected that after completing this course students shall possess a finer knowledge of and appreciation for British Literature.

Course Content:

1. Glencoe Readers’ Choice Literature: World Literature 2. Various independent sources such as reading extracts, critical appraisals, the internet,

television documentaries and movies. Instruction Method: All course topics shall be supported by both visual and aural aids.

Reading Through guided instruction, students will develop their analytical skills towards various forms of literature be it poem, play, novel or non-fiction. They will be taught how to make inferences, draw conclusions and evaluate critically the readings they follow. Historical background building shall be presented to aid comprehension and focus students’ attention. Students will be encouraged to think about themes and connect them with their own lives. They shall be taught and given models of essential reading and thinking skills (including summarizing, questioning and predicting). Students will be given opportunities to practice, reapply and connect these skills to other skills both within and beyond this course. They will be encouraged to read widely and eagerly. Vocabulary building shall be developed through classroom discussion and practice by using context-clues and looking at figurative language and other language devices such as idioms and analogies. Writing Students will be encouraged to keep a journal for writing their responses to their reading, for note taking and making sense of details. Also, students will be encouraged to produce their own creative writing. The writing activities will reinforce students’ understanding of form and function. This will be achieved through writing essays, sonnets, narratives, dialogues, summaries and other distinctive forms. Through activities and assessments, students shall have practice in developing their writing skills. Essay writing will include various approaches such as compare and contrast, cause and effect. analysis, paraphrase & summary, descriptive, and argumentative/persuasive writing. The writing process shall include prewriting, drafting, revising, editing/proofreading and publishing/presenting. Students will be given guidelines on how to write within a time limit. Measurement and Evaluation: - Journal, class work, effort etc 15 points - Reading Record (Critical reading & tests) 20points - Essays & other written assignments 20points - Timed writing assignments 10 points - Mid-term Exam 15 points - Final Exam 20 points Total 100 points

Basic English Michael

M6 English for Future Careers 1 Course Description

Subject Teacher: Brad Burch

Matayom : 6 Academic Year: 2012 Semester: 2

Subject Code: 33208 Subject: English for Future Careers 1

2 Period/week/Semester Credit: 2.0

Course Description:

M6 English for Careers is a course designed to prepare M6 students for university and their future careers. In the first semester, the course will focus on self-evaluation of personality, skills/abilities in order to help the students learn more about themselves as individuals . Additionally, the students will conduct research on university faculties and/or careers which interest them. Once they have a better idea of who they are and what they plan to study/do in the future, we will then work on incorporating what they have learned into three main areas: 1) Writing a Personal Statement, 2) Writing a Resume and 3) Practicing Interviewing Techniques . Lastly, some time will be allotted in class to provide an overview of the major standardized exams, i.e., GAT/PAT/O-Net and SAT and the students will be given opportunities to take practice versions of these exams.

Learning Outcome:

The students will be able to

Critically evaluate themselves and their classmates. Write clearly and systematically using advanced academic composition skills including

organization, vocabulary, grammar and syntax. Conduct research on university faculties and careers using a variety of different

sources with correct documentation. Read a wide array of texts for critical evaluation and personal response. Watch videos and critically respond to them. Gain a familiarity with common interview techniques. Apply the interview techniques learned in mock-interview situations. Learn how to structure and write an academic resume. Demonstrate extended and prepared speaking based around realistic topics and

situations. Get an overview of a variety of standardized exams. Take practice standardized exams and evaluate their progress.

Content Topics:

1. Interviewing

1.1 Introduction to interview techniques

1.2 Watching and critiquing video interviews

1.3 Mock Interview Practice

2. Career Shadowing

1.1 Informational Career Interviewing

1.2 Career Observation

1.3 Career Shadowing Final Project

Teaching & Learning Activities:

Lectures Group/Pair Work Watching video clips Accessing the Web for research purposes Individual/Group Presentations Brainstorming Exam Preparation and practice

Evaluation & Assessment:

During the semester score : Final Exam=80:20 Assignments, class activities, effort 25 points Practice Tests 10 points Reading score 10 points Group/Pair Work 20 points Midterm exam 15 points Final exam 20 points

References:

Various Websites for research and reading Barron’s SAT Preparation Book Various Video Clips Purdue Writing Lab University of Wisconsin Website