1. English for Academic Purposes I 2015-2016 Fall Semester ENG 101

2. Your class teacher will explain where you can find the course syllabus online. Syllabus

3. Midterm 20% Final 30% CPG 20% (including online activities) Quiz 10% Writing Portfolio 20%

4. Mid-Term Exam 20% 3 listening audios (15-16 minutes in total) 2 reading texts (600-700 words each) 4 different types of reading assessment questions 3 different types of vocabulary assessment questions Overall Assessment Grading:  Listening is worth 40% of the mid-term grade  Reading is worth 40% of the mid-term grade  Vocabulary is worth 20% of the mid-term grade

5. Final Exam 30% 3 listening audios (15-16 minutes in total) 2 reading texts (600-700 words each) 4 different types of reading assessment questions 3 different types of vocabulary assessment questions Overall Assessment Grading:  Listening is worth 40% of the mid-term grade  Reading is worth 40% of the mid-term grade  Vocabulary is worth 20% of the mid-term grade

6. Class Participation Grade 20% of your course grade Based on tasks done online and during class Your willingness to participate in improving your English skills will help you achieve a high CPG score CPG 20%

7. Course Grades If Score isLetter Grade Greater than 90AA From 85 to 90BA From 80 to 84BB From 75 to 79CB From 70 to 74CC From 65 to 69DC From 60 to 64DD From 50 to 59FD Less than 50FF

8. CPG’s Effect on Course Grade Mid Term Exam Writing Tasks Final Exam CPG Course Grade 828280 10084.6 (BA) 8280 80.6 (BB) 8280 3571.6 (CC) 828280 2068.6 (DC) YOUR CPG COULD MAKE A DIFFERENCE OF FOUR LETTER GRADES

9. There are 3 sections to the listening assessment. 1. Listen for specific details and the main idea of the listening. 2. Listen for supporting details and the main idea of the listening. 3. Listen for discourse markers and use them to identify specific information. Listening

10. The Reading Questions There are four different types of reading questions in the exams

11. Reading Question Type One Example: (Summary) 2 Technology allows publishers to create CD’s of their textbooks, which are usually much cheaper than a book, because there is no need for paper, printing and binding. However, the technology to use the CD can cost students a lot of money, because they need to own a laptop to use it. Yet, one big advantage of every student buying a laptop is that they will then have access to standard software. With this software they can complete homework assignments and use the internet to do research. Q. Which is the best summary of paragraph 2? a.publishers want to make money from students b.using technology can be expensive for students c.every student must own an expensive laptop The correct answer is B.

12. Reading Question Type Two Example: (Specific Details) 3 Ease of use is another factor to be considered. With a wireless network in place, students can access online sources from almost anywhere in the school or university. Students do not need to rely on books in the library to complete assignments. In addition, teachers may find themselves changing their method of teaching to best make use of the technology. However, for educational institutions to best use laptops, it is really important that technological support is constantly available. This support is needed to help both teachers and students, to maintain the equipment and to make sure that the wireless network is working efficiently. Q. What is needed to make sure laptops are used effectively? (paragraph 3) a. that teachers and students should look after their computers b. that librarians use the technology so students can do research c. that help is available in case the technology goes wrong The correct answer is C.

13. Reading Question Type Three Example: (paraphrase) Which of the sentences below is closest in meaning to the highlighted sentence in paragraph 2? 2 When the economy is doing badly, competition for jobs becomes much more difficult because of a higher rate of unemployment. a. Higher rates of employment occur when an economy does badly and this makes it much easier to find a job. b. An improving economy is the result of higher rates of unemployment which makes it impossible to find any job. c. A poor economy results in many people being out of work and makes it much harder for them to find a job. The correct answer is C.

14. Reading Question Type Four Example: (reference words) 4 It is a general tendency for people to believe that motivation is a personal trait. Some people have it and others don’t. In practice, some people are labelled as lazy because they do not display an outward sign of motivation. However, individuals differ in their basic motivational drives. It also depends upon their areas of interest. ‘It’ refers to… (paragraph 1) a. motivation b. trait c. people The correct answer is A.

15. Quiz The quiz will be made up from the same Academic Connections 4 practice material you do online. This means that students who do the online practice material have a better chance to score high in the quiz.

16. Writing Portfolio The writing portfolio will be explained in class by your teacher.

17. Attendance is obligatory If you miss more than 25% (14 hrs) of total class hours, you will not be allowed to take the final exam Attendance

18. Students who are late to the class can still attend the class but will be marked as ABSENT by the class teacher Arriving Late To Class

19. Health Reports will not be accepted to make up for absenteeism. They are valid only for Midterm and Final Exams Health Reports

20. You can purchase your course book from the university bookstore on the -1 floor Coursebooks