Course Requirements
True or False: student grades are determined by one single assignment.
False -- student grades are determined by participation and attendance, daily journal entries, self-reflections, analytical writings, and the creative writing project
What is an unexcused absence?
A student receives an unexcused absence when he or she does not attend class and does not provide documentation explaining the absence for missing class.
A. the instructor will be the ONLY person talking
B. students will take an active role in class
B. students will take an active role in class
True or False: In addition to in-class participation, students will be formally evaluated through two listening assessments and two speaking assessments.
True
Alexis was absent on March 10 and March 17. She was sick. When is the last day she is allowed to submit documentation for an excused absence?
Two weeks -- March 31
Student participation will evaluate how well students engage in...
A. group work
B. pair work
C. whole class discussion
D. all of the above
D. all of the above
How many unexcused absences are students allowed during the semester?
2 unexcused absences
This class operates on language acquisition theory that suggests students learn language best when...
A. sitting quietly and not speaking
B. speaking, engaging with peers, and completing meaningful activities
B. speaking, engaging with peers, and completing meaningful activities
True or False: Listening assessments will evaluate student comprehension of an audio text.
True
During a listening assessment, Peter keeps looking at his friend's answers. The instructor sees Peter cheating. Peter will receive a ____ on his assessment.
0
The purpose of the multimodal presentation is to...
A. develop English presentational and listening skills (and have fun while doing so)
B. make students scared!
A. duh!!!!
When should I show the instructor documentation explaining my absence?
Within two weeks of the last absence.
The goal of this class is to...
A. provide time and space for students to practice their English conversational skills
B. practice their American and British accents
C. have fun
D. all of the above
d. all of the above
True or False: Listening assessments only require students to listen, not to provide a response.
False -- students will respond to the audio recordings
It will be lowered. If her behavior continues, her final grade could be lowered too.
If I do not complete the two self-reflections on time, will my grade be negatively affected?
Yes -- the self-reflections take less than five minutes and are graded solely on completion (meaning there are no right answers)
Are students allowed to use their electronics without the instructor's permission?
No!
If I need help or have a question about the course, I should...
A. stay silent and cry
B. ask the instructor or classmate for help
B. ask the instructor or classmate for help
Describe the format of the speaking assessments.
In pairs, students will be given a prompt. Student A will speak for two minutes and then Student B will join the conversation.
A new prompt will be given. This time, Student B will speak first. Student A will join the conversation after two minutes.
My friend does not understand the instructions of our class activity. Can I use my first language to help him understand the instructions?
Yes
Name the five components that will make up your grade for this course.
If I am caught for cheating or plagiarism, I will receive a ______ on the assignment.
0
What happens if a students has 3 or more unexcused absences?
The final grade will be lowered.
What is the purpose of the speaking semesters in this class?
To prepare students for the speaking exam at the end of the semester.
Students will be evaluated on their vocabulary, grammar, discourse management, interactive communication, and pronunciation.
Pop question! Which state is the best state in the U.S.A. (Where does Michael Jordan come from?)
North Carolina, of course.