Akusti Leino

Components of Final Mark

Participation

Your participation grade will be based on your attendance, homework preparation, and the contribution you make to the learning experience of others. Contribution includes your in-class questions to the instructor, insights and comments regarding class content, answers to the instructor's questions, and reactions to other students' contributions.

Quizzes

Periodically throughout the semester, writing/listening exercises and pop quizzes will be given in class. These exercises and quizzes can NOT be made up.

Group presentation

Each group will report on a current event. The presentation should be approximately 15 minutes, followed by a 5-minute discussion. Each group should discuss their presentation with the instructor a week, at the latest, prior to their presentation. More details will be provided in class.

Written assignments

There will be two to three writing assignments based on the online learning materials for the course. In each assignment, you will respond to the writing prompts regarding a cross-cultural issue. Your papers should show you have completed and thought seriously and critically about the readings and videos provided for you. You are also encouraged to research the topic and cite your sources. A writing template and an assessment rubric for each assignment are available on the class Website.

Examinations

All materials, including the readings, handouts, and information provided in class will potentially be included on mid-term and final exams. The mid-term exam is a written test, and the final exam contains a written test and a speaking test. The written tests include vocabulary/grammar questions, a listening/reading section and short writing tasks. The speaking test requires you to answer two or more questions, each question for two minutes. The instructor will evaluate your ability to respond to the questions appropriately and to speak for an extended period of time without hesitation, deviation or repetition. No make-up exams will be given unless you have received the instructor's permission in advance.

• Textbook: Jones, C., Bastow, T., Jeffries A., Kay, S., & Jones, V. (2010). New American Inside Out (Advanced). Macmillan.


• Handouts: To be handed out in class


• Resources:
  
  
  
  • VoiceTube: https://tw.voicetube.com
  
  
  • BBC Learning English: http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish
  
  
  • TED talks: https://www.ted.com/talks