ADVANCED ENGLISH 2
Course Title
Course Code
Credit
Prerequisite
Program Level
Applicable for TESOL Program
Requirement in TESOL Program
Semester in TESOL Program
Applicable for Translation & Interpretation Program
Requirement in Translation & Interpretation Program
Semester in Translation & Interpretation Program
Overview
The course of Advanced English 2 is designed to enable English-majored students to obtain the C1 level of English proficiency. Particularly, students are provided with practical experiences on the four skills of English and international standardized tests (IELTS). The course also helps students develop their autonomy in learning as well as their ability to work in teams.
Objectives
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Goals |
Goal Description |
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G1 |
General knowledge, linguistic knowledge, i.e. grammar, pronunciation and learning strategies for the four skills of English |
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G2 |
Ability to listen to, read, write and speak English at the advanced level (C1) |
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G3 |
Communication skills and teamwork |
Learning Outcomes
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Learning Outcomes |
Description |
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G1 |
Develop background knowledge through listening, reading, writing and speaking activities Develop the vocabulary and grammar structures through listening, reading, writing and speaking activities Develop knowledge about strategies of listening, reading, writing and speaking in IELTS |
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G2 |
Apply listening strategies such as listening for general information, listening for gist, listening for details, attitudes of the speakers to obtain C1 level of the IELTS. Apply reading strategies such as reading for main ideas, reading for details, inferencing to obtain C1 level of the IELTS. Apply necessary elements such as vocabulary, structure, grammar, organization, etc. in writing essays of different types and describing charts and graphs of the IELTS (describing process diagrams and maps, writing advantages and disadvantages, problem-solution, opinion, and discussion essays) Apply speaking strategies to talk about familiar topics, deliver spontaneous talks and express opinions on a wide range of IELTS topics Self-study to be successful at IELTS-format tests. |
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G3 |
Perform effective team-working skills through group work Communicate in English at C1 level |
Materials
Coursebook:
Hart, B.G., & Jakeman, V. (2013). Complete IELTS Band 6.5-7.5 (Student’s book). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Cullen, P. (2008). Cambridge Vocabulary for IELTS (Advanced self-sudy Practice). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Hart, B. G., & Jakeman, V. (2013). Complete IELTS Band 6.5-7.5 (Workbook). Cambridge:Cambridge University Press
References:
McCarter, S. (2007). IELTS Test Builder (1&2). London: Macmillan.
Hashemi, L., & Thomas, B. (2011). Cambridge IELTS Trainer. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Jakeman, V., & McDowell, C. (2008). New Insight into IELTS. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Cullen, P., French, A., & Jakeman, V. (2014) The Official Cambridge Guide to IELTS. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Allen, M., Powell, D., & Dolby, D. (2007). IELTS Graduation-Student's book. London: Macmillan.
Aish, F., & Tomlinson, J. (2011). Collins English for Exams: Listening for IELTS. London: HarperCollins UK.
Assessment
This class is based on on-going assessment. Students are assessed for their performance in the following components:
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Assignment |
Percentage |
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Homework |
25% |
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Mini tests |
25% |
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Final Test |
50% |
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