COMMUNICATION ENGLISH Ⅰ

This course is designed to enable students to develop and improve their ability to understand basic conversational English, and to hold simple discussions upon a range of everyday subjects. The content and format of the course, together with the topic areas, are based on the teaching units of the course textbook, Breakthrough1. However, there is a very strong emphasis on speaking and listening skills, and there will purposely be very little reading or teaching of grammar. This course aims to provide a teacher-led but student-centred learning and practice environment in which students can develop their speaking skills. The course will equip students with a broad range of both language structures and vocabulary, so that they may converse at a basic level in a variety of routine social contexts. Students will be strongly encouraged to engage actively inclass discussions, thus allowing them to develop their confidence, fluency and accuracy.

English for conversation can be an enjoyable experience but scary when a learner doesn't have enough exposure to it. This course will strive to give students opportunities that they may not have had in the past, and can possibly utilize in the future. Students will be participating in "Everyday English" in the form of idioms, slang, and expressions commonly used. Though it is not a grammar class, it will be necessary to have basics in English grammar.

Students must come to class prepared. If a student comes to class without their books or material that is needed for the class, they will get a warning and then minus 1 point for participation on the second offense and any other subsequent times. Speaking in Korean when working in small groups is forbidden unless absolutely necessary to make other students understand. **Do not use Korean with the teacher. ** If you have a cell phone, which almost every student possesses, please turn off the phone or put it on vibration (manner mode) during class. Students caught using their phone in any way during class will get 1 warning during class and then minus 1 point on their midterm or final exam. **The only exception is to look up words in the cell phone dictionary.** Students must be to class on time. There is a 10 minute grace period from the scheduled start time (on the hour). After 10 minutes the student gets marked late on the attendance sheet (3 illegal late checks is an automatic minus 1 point on the final grade (-1). After 30 minutes the student is marked absent (An illegal absence is an automatic minus 2 points on the final grade (-2).

Students are required to bring their books and materials to class with them every time. The most important aspects of the class are to participate, be active, and speak English as much as possible. There is no substitute for effort and good attitude. *** !0 illegal absences is an automatic "F" grade.***

As English is now the de facto common language used around the world in business, engineering, or other communication situations between different groups of nationalities, this course should prove beneficial in both professional and leisure activities, whether the student needs to communicate with a foreign business partner or just order a meal in a restaurant. The student should also feel more comfortable using English or dealing with foreigners after completing this course.