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The course syllabus outlines a General Education course titled 'English Conversation' taught by Alastair Macdonald Calder at Jeonbuk National University in Spring 2025. The course aims to enhance students' communication skills through practical English conversations, covering various topics and contexts while emphasizing the social nature of language. Evaluation includes midterms, finals, attendance, assignments, and class participation, with support available for students with disabilities.

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English Conversation Translated

The course syllabus outlines a General Education course titled 'English Conversation' taught by Alastair Macdonald Calder at Jeonbuk National University in Spring 2025. The course aims to enhance students' communication skills through practical English conversations, covering various topics and contexts while emphasizing the social nature of language. Evaluation includes midterms, finals, attendance, assignments, and class participation, with support available for students with disabilities.

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Jeonbuk National University – Course Syllabus (Spring 2025)

• Course Code: 0000103798

• Email: [email protected]

• Course Type: General Education

• Instructor: Alastair Macdonald Calder

• Course Title: English Conversation

• Classroom: Humanities Building 1, Room 402 (Jeonju Campus)

• Days/Times:

o Tuesday: 1-B, 2-A, 2-B

o Thursday: 3-A, 3-B, 4-A

Course Objectives

The core objective of this course is to help students understand that different
communication skills are required depending on the context and topic of English
conversation. The final goal is to understand the "social nature of language" through
practical English conversations in various situations.

Each chapter of the textbook covers topics ranging from everyday conversations such as
introducing family and describing personalities to more advanced discussions like explaining
news events and proposing solutions to problems.

The course is structured into three main stages:

1. Analysis of the topic and context covered in each chapter

2. Discussion on appropriate communication strategies for each situation

3. English-speaking practice to improve fluency

Through this course, students will not only improve their conversational skills but also
develop effective communication abilities required in a globalized world and gain an
understanding of the social nature of language.

Core Competency Relationship

• Communication: 30%

• Creativity: 10%

• Integrity: 10%

• Practical Skills: 20%


• Challenge: 10%

• Cultural Awareness: 20%

• Total: 100%

Course Connection

In today's world, tasks are rarely completed alone. Effective communication with others is a
crucial factor in every aspect of life. As globalization progresses, we must communicate with
people who speak different languages. Since mastering multiple languages is difficult,
English, as the global lingua franca, becomes an essential tool for communication. This
course provides numerous opportunities for students to train their communication skills by
working on assignments with peers from different linguistic backgrounds.

Textbook & References

• Main Textbook: Speak Now 3 by Jack C. Richards & David Bohlke – Oxford (2013)

Course Language & Required Tools

• Instruction Language: English

• Recommended Equipment: None

Teaching Methods

• Lecture: ✔

• Presentation/Discussion: ✔

• Problem-Based Learning (PBL): ✔

• Flipped Learning: ✔

• Learning Management System (LMS) Usage: ✔

Evaluation Plan (100%)

• Midterm: 30%

• Final Exam: 30%

• Attendance: 10%

• Assignments: 10%

• Class Participation: 10%

• Other: 10%

Assessment Criteria
• Absolute Evaluation: 100%

• Relative Evaluation: Not applied

Support for Students with Disabilities

• Lecture files and materials provided

• Seat adjustments available

• Extended deadlines for assignments

• Alternative assignments available

• Extended test times available

• Separate test locations provided

• Adjusted evaluation methods (e.g., oral responses, written assistance)

Weekly Course Schedule

Week Course Objectives Content Format

Introduction to the course, evaluation


Course Lecture & Group
1 methods, instructor introduction,
Introduction Activities
student self-introduction

Introducing family, describing Lecture & Group


Lessons 1-3:
2 personalities, discussing Activities + Vocabulary
People
similarities/differences Quiz

Lesson 4: People, Lecture & Group


Polite interruptions, hotel check-in,
3 Lessons 5-6: Activities + Vocabulary
stating rules
Vacation Quiz

Lessons 7-8: Lecture & Group


Explaining problems,
4 Vacation, Lesson 9: Activities + Vocabulary
offering/declining help
Errands Quiz

Politely pointing out mistakes, Lecture & Group


Lessons 10-12:
5 apologizing, making/reserving Activities + Vocabulary
Errands
recommendations Quiz

Lessons 13-14: Asking and answering about childhood Lecture & Group
6
Stories experiences Activities + Vocabulary
Week Course Objectives Content Format

Quiz + Presentation on
past events

Lessons 15-16: Lecture & Group


7 Explaining news events
Stories Activities + Presentation

8 Midterm Exam Midterm Exam Testing

Lecture & Group


Lessons 17-19: Talking about friends, responding to
9 Activities + Vocabulary
Friends suggestions (positive/negative)
Quiz

Lesson 20: Friends, Lecture & Group


Expressing regret, proposing solutions,
10 Lessons 21-22: Activities + Vocabulary
discussing qualifications
Business Quiz

Lessons 23-24: Lecture & Group


Explaining trends, providing evidence,
11 Business, Lesson Activities + Vocabulary
discussing expectations
25: Culture Quiz

Lessons 26-28: Explaining meanings, describing Lecture & Group


12
Culture results, making assumptions Activities

Lecture & Group


Lessons 29-30:
13 Predicting the future Activities + Presentation
Future
on cultural differences

Lecture & Group


Lessons 31-32: Discussing plans, asking about and
14 Activities + Presentation
Future discussing goals
on cultural differences

15 Final Exam Final Exam Testing

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