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Syllabus Advanced Conversation
Syllabus Advanced Conversation
Course description
A conversational course at CEP will provide students opportunities to
practice English speaking through presentations, interactive tasks, role-
plays, on-class and extra-curriculum discussions, and more living-in-NYC
settings. It aims for strengthening students accuracy and complexity of
speaking, as well as equipping students with sufficient conversational
strategies as to empower their speaking skills.
Important dates:
Week 1 Tuesday First day of classes
Friday Last day for transfers
Week 2 Wednesday Last day for refunds
Week 5 Tuesday, Friday Midterm presentations
Monday-Friday Thanksgiving break: No classes.
Week 10 Tuesday Final project due
Friday Last day of classes
APPROXIMATE
SCHEDULE
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Week 5 Public Engage in repair in Repair practices Linking phrases - Midterm:
Speaking conversation (self-repair, other- cause/effect, Week 5
Mar 7 Create an outline for a initiated repair, sequence
ZB 418 third position, Future perfect
presentation
Deliver a presentation negotiation of Conditionals
Mar 10
on a topic of your choice meaning) Gerund and
TR 54
Give peer feedback on Structuring oral
infinitive
presentation presentations
content and
organization
Delivering oral
presentations
fluency and body
language
Spring break
Mar 11~ Mar 20
No class
Apr 14
TH 227
3
Week 10 Cultures around the World Final
Share personal experiences with different cultures Exam:
Apr 18 Express wishes and regrets Week 10
ZB 418
Express interest and encouragement in a speakers story
Apr 21 Listen for important personal details
TR 54 Make inferences about speakers and their relationship through verbal choices and
body language
Recognize level of interest
Course Materials:
There are no required books for this course. Course materials such as
handouts will be provided by the teacher. We will also be watching
informational videos and listening to other audio material.
Course Objectives:
At the end of the course students will be able to:
1. Engage in conversations, discussions, and presentations on a wide
range of topics, including abstract topics and current events.
2. Interact with fluency and spontaneity using appropriate conversational
structures.
3. Adapt their speech production and interactions to formal and informal
situations as well as socially sensitive interactions such as requests and
complaints.
Course Requirements:
Midterm Presentation: 30%
Final project: 35%
Attendance and Participation: 15%
Homework: 20% (5%*4; Homework will be in the form of recording or a small presentation
Attendance Policy:
If a student misses 5 or more classes, s/he cannot pass the course. If the
student is late for 10 classes, s/he cannot pass the course.
Tests:
There will be a midterm presentation during week 5 and a final project
due at the end of the course. Guidelines and specifics will be provided
during Week 3 or 4 and Week 8 or 9, respectively.
Grading:
A+/- Excellent A+ 97 A 94 96% A- 90
B+/- Good 100%
B+ 87 89% B 84 86% 93%
B- 80
C+/- Satisfacto C+ 77 79% C 73 76% 83%
C- 70
ry 72%
(pass
Fail/Repeat Poor (no 69% or D 63 66% D- 60
pass) Below 62%
4
W Withdrawal (With permission from the teacher and
the Director, the student withdrew from the course
due to extenuating circumstances)
Program Policies:
Academic Integrity
Students who intentionally submit work either not their own or without clear
attribution to the original source, fabricate data or other information, engage
in cheating, or misrepresentation of academic records may be subject to
charges. Sanctions may include dismissal from the college for violation of the
TC principles of academic and professional integrity fundamental to the
purpose of the College.
Students with Disabilities
The College will make reasonable accommodations for persons with
documented disabilities. Students are encouraged to contact the Office of
Access and Services for Individuals with Disabilities (OASID) for information
about registering with the office. You can reach OASID by email at
oasid@tc.columbia.edu, stop by 163 Thorndike Hall or call 212-678-3689.
Services are available only to students who are registered and submit
appropriate documentation. As your instructor, I am happy to discuss
specific needs with you as well.
Religious Holidays
It is the policy of Teachers College to respect its members observance of
their major religious holidays. Students should notify instructors at the
beginning of the semester about their wishes to observe holidays on days
when class sessions are scheduled. Where academic scheduling conflicts
prove unavoidable, no student will be penalized for absence due to religious
reasons, and alternative means will be sought for satisfying the academic
requirements involved. If a suitable arrangement cannot be worked out
between the student and the instructor, students and instructors should
consult the Program Director. If an additional appeal is needed, it may be
taken to the Provost.
Have a great spring course :)