About

EGL108 Freshman Conversation2 Fall 2015

Instructor: Jeff Lebow Office: D571  Email: pufslebow@gmail.com
Office Hours:Tuesdays 5-7pm   Fridays 11am~1pm or by appointment  
Course Website >>>  http://EGL108.blogspot.kr/

I. Description:

While this is a textbook based conversation course, it is also a very interactive social experience that is geared toward developing a positive learning community. We will focus on developing communicative strategies, functional vocabulary, presentation abilities, and pronunciation skills. Students will actively engage with each other and with the instructor in an effort to improve their speaking skills in a variety of environments and contexts.   Hanging Out

II. Course textbook/resources

Touchstone Level 3, 2nd edition.  Please make sure to bring your textbook to each class. In addition,  we will use the course website at: http://EGL108.blogspot.kr/ and make use of technology to enhance the learning and social experience.   We will use a Google Document for our Group Notes, Quizlet Flashcards for studying purposes, and a Naver Band for group messaging and in-class activities.

III. Instruction Methods:

The course uses a variety of instructional methods including textbook-based activities and discussions. We will also engage in debates, partner practice, small group discussions, and presentations. Practical speaking activities (both individual and group-based) are emphasized.

IV. Grading

Students will be assessed according to the following criteria

20% Attendance 20%  Participation 20% Assignments

20% Mid-Term 20% Final Exam

Grades will be distributed based on the required university quotas:  25% A’s, 45% B’s,  30% C’s
The midterm exam will be a one-on-one conversation with the instructor. The final exam will involve a project based discussion.  Plagiarism (intentional or not) will result in significant loss of points or possibly an ‘F’.  

Instructor Notes
Please make every effort to arrive on time. Those arriving more than five minutes late will be marked tardy. Those more than 20 minutes late will be marked absent for that hour.
* Students who start ‘packing up’ before class has been dismissed will also be marked tardy!

If you are absent…
 a)  please check the course website for information about any assignments you are still expected to complete
 b) send an email to puflebow@gmail explaining your absence (if you think it should be excused)
Please turn cell phones off unless they are being used as part of a class activity.

Please do not hesitate to speak with me (in person or via email) whenever you have questions or concerns about class.