Speaking&Listening Syllabus&Outline

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Seoul National University

In-Service Training Center for Education

Intensive English Teacher Training Program

SPEAKING AND LISTENINGCourse Syllabus

Instructor: Amy Hayashi

Contact Information: [email protected] , 010-3140-5723

Office Hours: Thursday 2:00 3:00 pm, Faculty Office (Bldg. #10-1-611)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Students will focus on improving their listening and speaking skills through an interactive and participatory

approach. This course will be enriched with a variety of media to listen to authentic English and speak in an

extemporaneous manner. Music, You Tube videos, Podcasts and other media will enhance the learning

experience.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

By the end of 2 sessions, students will comfortably and appropriately:

Hold spontaneous conversations on basic and everyday topics (e.g. weather, sports, health, current

events, etc)

Develop and creatively use their English lexicon

Listen to various types of English media and be able to relate the main idea

Lead a class discussion, ensuring participation of all members

Maintain a balance between accuracy and fluency in speaking skills

EVALUATION

Students will be evaluated based on the 5 areas listed below. Every week, a class member will be

responsible for leading a class discussion. Students will also keep a tally of participation points, which will

contribute to their final mark. A self-assessment will be conducted at the beginning and end of the course.

Finally, there will be 2 exams held at the end of each session. The evaluation will be divided as follows:

Group Discussion Project: 20%

Participation Points: 20%

Self-Assessment: 10%

Midterm Exam: 25%

Final Exam: 25%


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SPEAKING AND LISTENINGCourse Outline

Week 1: March 2-5 (Orientation, Entrance Ceremony)

Theme: Introduction- Course Syllabus, Outline

Week 2: March 9-12

Theme: Introduction/Jobs

Week 3: March 16-19

Theme: Family

Week 4: March 23-26

Theme: Education

Week 5: March 30-April 2

Theme: Money

Week 6: April 6-9

Theme: Violence in the Media

Week 7: April 13-16 (Guest Instructor: Anne Switzer)

Theme: Stress

Week 8: April 20-23

**SELF-ASSESSMENT** (10% OF FINAL MARK)

Week 9: April 27-30

Theme: Information

Week 10: May 4-7

**MIDTERM EXAM** (25% OF FINAL MARK)

SESSION BREAK


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EFL COURSE EVALUATION:

SPEAKING AND LISTENING

Group Discussion Project (20%)

Beginning in the second session, students will be expected to lead a class discussion based on the

weekly theme provided. It is recommended that the discussion be based on some kind of listening media(television show, movie clips, podcast, etc). The main purpose of this exercise is to effectively facilitate an

engaging discussion while ensuring the participation ofall class members. Students must submit an outline

of discussion ideas to the instructor before the facilitation begins. Discussions are encouraged to be

approached in a creative manner (e.g. - role play, debate, jigsaw activity, etc). The point is to give students

an opportunity to practice their speaking and listening skills.

EVALUATION

Outline: ____________________/5

Creativity: __________________/5

Class Participation: ____________/10

FINAL GRADE:______________/20

COMMENTS:

OUTLINE

__________/5

CREATIVITY

______/5

PARTICIPATION

_____/10


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EFL COURSE EVALUATION:


Participation Points (20%)

Students will be responsible for keeping a tally of their participation points. Every class, the student

is responsible for filling out the chart below. At the end of each session, this table is handed in for

evaluation. Methods of participation include: coming to class prepared, on time, speaking as much as

possible in a positive manner, contributing to group discussion, listening to each other, and paying attention

in class.

10 PARTICIPATION POINTS

A student receiving a 10 comes to class prepared; contributes readily to the conversation but doesnt

dominate it; makes thoughtful contributions that advance the conversation;shows interestin and respect

for others views; participates actively in small groups.


Comes to class preparedand makes thoughtful comments when called upon, contributes occasionally

without prompting: shows interest in and respect forothers views; participates actively in small groups. A

score of 8 may also be appropriate to an active participant whose contributions are less developedor cogent

than those of a 10 but still advance the conversation.


A student receiving a 6 participates in discussion, but in aproblematic way. Such students may talk toomuch, make rambling or tangential contributions, continually interruptthe instructor with digressive

questions, blufftheir way when unprepared, or otherwise dominate discussions, not acknowledging cues of

annoyance from instructor or students.


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EFL COURSE SELF-ASSESSMENT:


Self-Assessment (10%)

In order to create a sense of self-awareness and progress in class, students are expected to complete a self

assessment. This will improve goal orientation toward a noticeable improvement in language skills. Self-

Assessment will be conducted once every session, worth 5% each.

My.. Poor Okay Great

My vocabulary skills are

My attitude in class is

My attitude outside of class isMy participation in class is

Do you Yes Sometimes No

Come to class on time?

Speak Korean in class?

Ask for help from the teacher?

Ask for help from other students?

Watch TV/movies in English?

Read English magazines/newspapers?

Talk to native speakers?Talk to friends in English?

Study English at home?

Send the teacher an email?


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You will also have a 5 minute reflection conference with your teacher in session 1. You will discuss your

progress and goals. It is a good idea to prepare some notes for the discussion.

You will also sign and present a copy of the learning contract to the instructor during the self-assessment

conference, with one copy to keep for yourself.




Learning ContractI, _______________(name) promise to study English for a

minimum of ________hours per week, from

______/______/_______ to ______/______/_______.

My #1 goal is to: ______________________________________Other specific goals include:

__________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________

I will evaluate my goals and study habits at the end of


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session 2.

If I achieve the above goals and stick to this contract, I

will reward myself with:

__________________________________________________________

Signed:_________________________

Witnessed:________________________

Dated:__________________________

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