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1LCE Here is the current oral programme for first year English majors. Semester 1 2003 These classes are part of the oral English module for first year specialist students. back
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Goals: * Improve pronunciation through formal learning of pronunciation rules with pronunciation practice. * Improve listening comprehension by listening to audio material and working on comprehension exercises. * Develop the ability to employ English at a literary level by working with set novels Students have 3 hours of Oral English per week: 1. PHONETICS Lecture on phonetics and pronunciation 2. LISTENING/SPEAKING CLASS 30 minutes comprehension 30 minutes speaking 3. LAB CLASS Pronunciation, comprehension LISTENING/SPEAKING CLASS This class meets for 1 hour very week. This hour is divided into two 30-minute sessions: listening and speaking. LISTENING Goals * To improve comprehension of oral English as spoken in a variety of contexts by different speakers. * To foster the use of techniques for listening and note-taking in scripted and natural speech conditions * Increase knowledge of the modern English-speaking world. Materials You have a course packet with a work sheet for each listening class. You must bring this with you every week. In order to review class work or to complete homework assignments, you may consult the corresponding website. Evaluation At the end of each semester there is a listening comprehension examination. This test will involve 2 or 3 listening extracts, each played once or twice, with one-word, multiple choice or short answer questions. Syllabus WEEK 1 : TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/default.stm WEEK 2 - ATKINS DIET www.npr.org WEEK 3 : BLAIR BACKS OLYMPIC BID www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/inthenews/index.shtml WEEK 4 - Cloning www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/inthenews/index.shtml WEEK 5 :70’S HUMOUR AND 80’S SUBCULTURE www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/music/retroenglish/index.shtml WEEK 7 : THE SHOW’S OVER !!! http://news.bbc.co.uk/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/august/8/newsid_24920 WEEK 8 : THE EURO http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/inthenews/numbers/2002/0815.shtml SPEAKING Required books: The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald Brave New World by Aldous Huxley Class requirements 1. Presentations You will prepare one 3-4 minute practice presentation and one presentation for which you will receive a grade. The presentation topic may be based on either a book-related question given to you by your lecteur or a topic from the portfolio. The presentation must last 5 minutes and as part of the assignment you must also prepare a 5 minute post-presentation activity. 2. Discussion You should be prepared to comment on your classmate’s presentation and be able to discuss the themes throughout the books. 3. Portfolio You will prepare an individual listening/speaking portfolio over the course of the semester. This is a record of extracurricular listening and speaking opportunities. Evaluation You receive a mark which reflects both your oral proficiency and participation in class. In January you will have a 10 minute oral exam in which you will be expected to talk about your portfolio and the set novels. LAB CLASS This class alternates each week between the multimedia lab and the audio lab. You have a course packet called “LAB CLASS” which you must bring to class each week. Required books: Headway – Intermediate MULTIMEDIA LAB Goals * To improve comprehension and pronunciation skills via the internet * To develop the use of IT as a language learning tool * To encourage independent learning through an interactive language programme In this lab you will complete audio-visual comprehension exercises and do Headway pronunciation practice. AUDIO LAB In this lab you will complete listening comprehension exercises and do Headway pronunciation practice. LISTENING / SPEAKING PORTFOLIO This portfolio is an individual record of oral English work conducted outside class time over the semester. The aim of the portfolio is to encourage you to practice your listening and speaking skills in English. It also provides material to talk about in your class presentation and in the oral exam. You must complete the Reading Assignment and four more options (see below) You must type your portfolio and use the exact template sent to you via e-mail You must make two copies of your portfolio You must bring your portfolio with you to the oral exam in January You must hand in your portfolio to your lecteur in week 10 of the semester READING ASSIGNMENT(obligatory) Read the following two books in English. You may decide to give your oral presentation on one of these books. Write a presentation outline for both books and include this in your portfolio (remember you could be asked about either book in the oral exam) The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald Brave New World by Aldous Huxley 1-READING OPTION Read three literary books in English. Briefly summarise the plot, and analyse either the characters, the language or the main themes in each. You may make a comparison between them if you think it is relevant. Books to read are available in the BS Anglais (room 121) 2- VIDEO / DVD OPTION Watch a video or DVD in English. Write a short summary of the plot Create your own subtitles for a scene (3-5 minutes long) If your DVD has professional subtitles, compare your version with the professional subtitles. Choose 5 words or expressions used and explain their meaning and importance in the context of the film. 3- AUDIO OPTION Go to one of the following websites and do one of the exercises within that site, following the on-screen instructions: www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/youmeus/videonation/video_nation_index.shtml Choose one person from video nation Listen to the audio extract and answer the questions Do the grammar exercises and check your answers In your portfolio write a short summary of the extract and explain 10 grammar/vocab points that you learned www.bbcenglish.com/tv/engzone/index.htm Choose a category Do all activities including “listen” “understand” “practice” “develop” In your portfolio write a short summary about the extract and explain 10 grammar/vocab points that you learned 4 – INTERVIEW OPTION Conduct an interview in English with a native speaker or someone who works closely with the language (e.g. a translator, an English teacher) Prepare your questions in advance, tape the interview if possible or take detailed notes during the interview. Write up a transcript or give a detailed account of the answers to your questions Give your personal reaction to your interviewee’s comments, and to the assignment as a language learning exercise 5- ENGLISH SOCIETY OPTION Participate in an English Society event (lecture, film, social event) Write a short factual account of events Reflect on cultural differences between English and French speakers, or on your status as a non-native speaker of English Give your personal reaction to your experience and to the assignment as a language learning exercise. 6 – MUSIC OPTION Choose an artist whose music you are interested in. Make a list of 10 unusual facts about the artist/group Analyse the rhyme scheme used throughout one of their songs Give your personal reaction to their music, including why you think this music appeals to a non-English speaking audience. 7- OTHER OPTIONS Additional ideas for listening/speaking practice may be submitted to your teacher for approval Contacts If you have questions or problems concerning this programme who should you contact? a) if you are a regular student, contact your class teacher (lecteur or lectrice) b) if you are an off-campus student (étudiant non-assidu), contact Melissa Hoad, the lectrice who coordinates the listening/speaking programme for 1LCE c) if you have broader concerns, contact Riitta Blum, the permanent member of staff who is responsible for the 1LCE oral programme d) if you have administrative problems, contact Agnès Sahm, the secretary responsible for 1LCE students in office 121. back
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