English for Global Business

Instructor Information Name: Kimberly LengyelEmail: Kimberly.lengyel@gmail.comOffice Hours: Mon- Fri: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Class Information Days: Monday - Friday Time: 9:00 - 9:50Room: 1139

Course Description This course will enable students to improve their critical thinking skills through a combination ofreading and discussing articles, listening to formal lectures, and watching audiovisual programs oncurrent hot topics in science and technology, which are often related to societal issues. This course isdesigned as well to help students acquire and apply argumentative techniques based on logical andcritical thinking to scientific debate, and to appreciate the power of ideas in science and technologythat often affect and change people's lives and the world. We will also have UC Davis conversationpartners join us once a week.

Student Learning Outcomes

❝One language sets you in a corridor for life. Two languages open every door along the way.❞‒Frank Smith

Time Commitment for This Class

In-Class Hours: 18

(4/5 hours a week)

Come to class regularlySet aside time to studyGet help when you need it

Stay organized Use English every day

Don't be afraid to makemistakes!

Ask Questions

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Out of Class Hours: 9

(2 hours a week)

Total hours for thisclass:

27

Students should be able to: - understand and use a wider variety of scientific and academic vocabulary- gain more confidence speaking about science and technology topics- comprehend main ideas as well as specific details in lecture videos, readings, conference presentations, and news programs- identify advantages and disadvantages of current technological/scientific advancement - critically express ideas and opinions and learn and apply argumentative techniques in group and class discussions and debates - lead a seminar group discussion

Materials You Need for This Class

"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world" ‒Nelson Mandela

A 3-Ring Binder

A place to organizeand store papers forclass

A 1 1/2 - 2 inch three-ring binder

lined binder paper or notebook or you can use a folder for handouts.

What to put in yourbinder?1. Syllabus 2. Handouts 3. Quick/Accuracy Writes4. Writing and reading assignments(put the lined paper here).5. Final Presentation

Other Required Materials

1. Internet Access 2. Pens and pencils

Diversity Statement

Our Classroom Climate

I understand and respect that we all come from variousbackgrounds and belief systems. I respect everyone in my class,and I expect all of you do the same. I do not tolerate (allow) anydiscrimination based on, but not limited to, the following: race,religion, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disabilities, politicalaffiliation or beliefs, marital status, parental status, legal status,age, lifestyle, weight, economic status, and nationality. I also donot allow any bullying or teasing. If I see or hear that you arediscriminating, disrespecting, or making fun of (teasing orgossiping about) one of your classmates, I will ask you to leave theclass for the day.  If it happens again, I will require you to go to thedean before you can return to class. If you do not stop suchbehavior in my class, I have the right to drop you from my class.

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❝Failure is a great teacher, and I think when you make mistakes and you recover from them and youtreat them as valuable learning experiences, then you've got something to share.❞

‒Steve Harvey

What You Can Expect From Me You can expect me to believe in youI believe that you can learn a lot this semester, and I will do all I can tomake this class interesting and meaningful. You can expect me tochallenge you with complex readings and assignments because Ibelieve that you can do it and because I know that it is the best way tohelp you learn a lot. You can also expect me to help you be successful.I am always happy to answer questions and help you when you need it.You can always talk to me.

What I Expect From You

Have a Learning Centered AttitudeLearning a language, reading, and writing require you to be engaged and actively participating. Inthis class, you will need to work hard - both in class and outside of class. Having a learnercentered attitude means you that you don't get discouraged when you are confused or when youstruggle because confusion, struggling, making mistakes - these are all important parts oflearning. Keep going. Keep trying. Get help when you need it. You will learn so much. Believethat you can do it because you can! Come to class with an open mind ready to learn and ready toshare your ideas and teach others.

You can expect me to careI will notice when you are missing from class because your ideas and input will be missed. Don’tbe surprised if I email or text you when you’re absent. I will always be available to help you whenyou need it.

Take an Active Role inCreating Our ClassroomEnvironmentThe type of environmentthat we create as a classwill decide the type ofsemester we have.Together we must work todevelop a positivecommunity whereeveryone feels valued andrespected. When youcome to class, plan toalways be respectful,cooperative, diplomatic,open-minded, andnonjudgmental. Togetherwe can have an awesomesemester.

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Calculating Grades

❝You try something, it doesn't work, and maybe people even criticize you. In a fixed mindset, you say, 'Itried this, it's over.' In a growth mindset, you look for what you've learned.❞

‒Carol Dweck

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Final Presentation

Participation

In-class debate

As you can see from the graphon the left, class participationis a significant part of youroverall grade. Our in-classdebate, quizzes, and homeworkare also important. Your finalpresentation will be ademonstration of all of the workyou've done throughout theclass together. Keep all papersorganized and in a folder orbinder, so you have somethingyou can refer back to onceclass is over.

Grading Explained

In-class compositions must be at least 100-125 words for assignments and can be written ortyped. Grading and Late Homework: All grades will be given in points/percents or letter grades. I willgive you a grade report at midway and before the last day (and whenever you ask!) so you knowhow you’re doing in the class. Ask me if you have any questions or worries. If you find a mistake orthink I graded something incorrectly, tell me immediately. I will not change grades after the end ofthe class. If you are absent, all homework you miss is still due on the day I requested it. You mustsend it via a friend or send it BY EMAIL.

Grading and Coursework

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Grading ChartA+ 98 - 100 %A 93 - 97% A- 90-92%B+87 - 89%B 83 - 86%B- 80 - 82%

C+ 77 - 79 %C 73 - 76% C- 70-72%F +67 - 69%F 0 - 66

❝Mistakes are proof that you are trying.❞‒Proverb

Plagiarism is the known theft and/orcopying of another’s work, either from abook, friend, or website. Even takingsomething as short as one or twosentences without proper attribution isplagiarism. Plagiarism will not betolerated. If you purposefully plagiarizework in this class, you will receive anautomatic “F,” and you may be subjectto other penalties as determined by theacademic code of conduct. If you haveany questions about this policy, pleasecontact me. If you don't understand this concept, askin class how you can cite outsidesources so that you will know how tocorrectly use other people’s work tosupport your own opinion.

1) Speak English ONLY! Take advantage of class timeto improve your English speaking skills! If you use yournative language during class, you may loseparticipation points.2) You must actively participate in class and be

cooperative and supportive of yourclassmates as well as be respectful toeveryone, including your teacher.3) Everybody can participate and enjoyhim/herself during this course. If you donot participate, then you cannot improve.The best way to learn English is toparticipate. Share your ideas andbeliefs, have an opinion, agree, anddisagree.4) If you don’t understand something,please raise your hand.

5) Respect the teacher and each other. If someone istalking, do not interrupt or have private conversations.6) Turn off your cell phone or keep it on silent duringclass! If you have an emergency, step outside of theclassroom to use your phone.

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I may not be there yet, but I was closer than I was yesterday.

Class Policies

Plagiarism

Class Rules

Attendance Policy Students who miss a total of 4 classes will besubject to dismissal from the program perHomeland Security/Immigration policy. It is

recommended thatstudents be absent nomore than 2 times perclass. No excusedabsences except theIEPP LA trip. If studentsare sick, please informteachers.

Academic Dishonesty Academic dishonesty includes, among otherthings, (1) sharing information during anexam/quiz, (2) copying another student’s exam orhomework, (3) copying information, ideas,thoughts and words from other sources andclaiming that it is your original work. This is calledplagiarism. It is considered one of the worstforms of academic dishonesty. Academic dishonesty of any form is notacceptable. Students caught cheating on examsor quizzes or reading/writing assignments willreceive a score of zero on the assignment thefirst time (1st offense) and a course grade of “F,”reported the Vice President of Instruction, andbeing dropped from the class the second time(2nd offense)