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EIL 223 Intermediate II Listening/Speaking
Winter 2012
Instructor
Sister Alexis Young
[email protected]
AUD 180
Office hours: By appointment
Texts/Materials
Roemer, Ann E., College Oral Communication 2, New York: Houghton Mifflin, 2006.
Catalog Description
Builds listening and speaking skills, including the development of conversational English,
comprehension of short lectures, and brief note-taking. Includes pronunciation and vocabulary
instruction. (4 credits)
Course Goal
By the end of the course, students will be able to carry on general conversations with relative
ease, effectively communicate in small group discussions, and demonstrate understanding of
short, academic lectures.
Objectives
Students will:
1. be able to correctly comprehend main ideas and specific details in conversations,
interviews, short lectures, and other situations.
2. be introduced to note taking techniques with the goal of using their notes to clarify
information by asking questions about incomplete or confusing material, and to
demonstrate understanding by correctly answering questions about lecture content.
3. effectively communicate knowledge and opinions about current events and/or
academic topics in pairs, small groups, and/or individual presentations.
4. demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate with others (i.e. in pairs and small
groups) to solve problems.
5. clearly explain problems and get help in both social and academic situations through
the selection of appropriate language.
6. demonstrate increasing sociolinguistic competence (i.e. audience awareness, and use
of appropriate register, tone, and language depending on the task) although responses
will lack sophistication.
7. correctly incorporate cohesive devices to improve smooth connection of ideas in
conversations, presentations, and other speaking tasks although listeners may
sometimes experience confusion.
8. demonstrate the correct use of simple grammatical structures and a still somewhat
limited range of vocabulary to accomplish a variety of communicative tasks although
communication will be affected by both major and minor errors in complex
structures and inaccurate word choices.
9. improve the accuracy of their pronunciation so as to be understood in a variety of
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communicative situations with few major errors (activities to improve pronunciation
may focus on correct production of word endings, vowel and consonant sounds, and
consonant clusters, applying correct word stress and intonation patterns, and learning
how to read and understand the pronunciation symbols in their own dictionaries and/or
the recommended EIL dictionary).
Curriculum
January 2004 © Brigham Young University—Hawaii
EIL Program Outcomes
Upon completing the EIL program, students will:
1. demonstrate understanding of the essential points and most details in an academic reading
passage.
2. demonstrate the appropriate level of competence in academic writing on both the rhetorical
and syntactic levels.
3. successfully handle most communicative tasks in academic situations.
4. comprehend the main ideas and most details of extended academic oral discourse.
5. recognize the value of the EIL program in assisting them with the English language
proficiencies necessary for success at the University.
6. compare favorably with those entering full-time undergraduate studies across the nation.
Grading
Grades reflect students’ listening/speaking proficiency and how well they have mastered the
course objectives. Grades will be based on a student’s listening/speaking proficiency as
determined by tests and assignments given throughout the semester. Students’ effort (i.e.,
homework, participation, attendance) will result in improved proficiency but is not rewarded
separately as part of the grade. Only assignments reflecting proficiency, or students’ actual
ability in the language, will be included in the grade.
A 94-100%
A- 90-93
B+ 87-89
B 84-86
B- 80-83
C+ 77-79
C 74-76
C- 70-73
D+ 67-69
D 64-66
D- 60-63
F 59 and below
A = exceptional mastery of the objectives.
B = good progress; some course objectives not completely met.
C = average progress; several course objectives not met or not met to a satisfactory
level.
Categories
10%
10%
30%
20%
30%
Vocabulary
Weekly Logs
Listening/Speaking Homework Assignments
Quizzes and Tests
Final Exam
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Course Requirements
Vocabulary
 Every Monday there will be a vocabulary quiz at the beginning of class. In order to take the quiz you will
need to hand in the vocabulary sheet with 10 new words that you want to learn from the Academic Word
List
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Weekly Logs (see calendar for due dates)
 PART 1: Every week, schedule a time to meet with a tutor for at least 30 minutes in the Language Center.
 Discuss one of the topics from the topic box in the Language Center and then answer the questions on the
back of the topic card. You should be doing most of the talking.
 Ask the tutor to give you feedback on how easy it is to understand you. Also while you are talking, ask the
tutor to keep a list of words or sounds that you are not really pronouncing clearly. Have them work with
you to pronounce them better.
 PART 2: You must also spend 30 minutes speaking to a native English speaker about a topic of your
choice.
 PART 3: You will need to demonstrate your ability to take effective notes by listening to a TV program,
movie, lecture and/or devotional and write down your notes.
Listening/ Speaking Assignments
 This includes devotionals and listening activities in class.
 This includes class discussions, homework exercises and oral reports.
Quizzes and Tests
 Pop quizzes, exams and chapter/text tests.
Course Calendar
See the attached course calendar for assignment due dates, test dates, and schedule for textbook
chapters.
Advancement
Passing an EIL class depends primarily on students’ results on their course final exams and on
results on program tests such as the SLEP. The course final measures the degree to which
students’ have mastered the objectives for the class; it gives students the opportunity to
demonstrate that they are ready to advance. Therefore, the course final is extremely important.
Work that students do during the semester helps prepare them for the final exam and should be
taken seriously. Grades for course work, including the final exam, are recorded on the official
transcript of the university and count towards the student’s GPA.
Final exams must be taken when scheduled. Students cannot take early or late final exams nor
can they make up a final exam if they miss it (see the university final exam policy below). Dates
for final exams are included on the syllabus.
Attendance, Punctuality, and Late Assignments
Attendance and punctuality are expected. Students who are late and/or miss class will do poorly
on their assignments because they will have missed necessary instructions and learning
opportunities. Students who are frequently late and miss class can expect to receive a poor grade
and possibly fail the class. Come to class on time and be prepared with your assignments read
and homework completed. Be ready to participate in discussions and group work. NO
ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED LATE. ALL ASSIGNMENTS ARE DUE AT
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THE BEGINNING OF THE CLASS PERIOD. Missing class is not an excuse for turning in
late work or coming to class unprepared.
Students who miss class frequently and/or miss several classes in a row will be reported to the
EIL Academic Advisor. Students with serious attendance problems will be referred to the
International Student Office. Lack of attendance violates U.S. immigration policies for
international students and could result in a student being sent home.
University Final Exam Policy
Final exams for EIL classes are scheduled for April 5th, 6th, and 9th. The BYU-Hawaii Final
Examination Policy in the university catalog states:
Students must plan travel, family visits, etc., in a way that will not interfere with their final
exams. Less expensive air fares, more convenient travel arrangements, family events or
activities, and any other non-emergency reasons are not considered justification for early or late
final exams. Exceptions to this policy are as follows and should be submitted in writing to the
Dean of the college or school as soon as possible:
 A BYUH sponsored activity which takes an individual or a team away from the campus
at the time an examination is scheduled;
 Emergency situations that are beyond the student’s control.
Complaints about Instruction
The English as an International Language Department at BYUH is committed to providing
students with the best possible language instruction. However, sometimes different teaching
styles, philosophies, learning styles, cultural diversity and expectations may cause conflicts.
Therefore, in order for students to feel comfortable expressing their concerns and needs in an
appropriate way, they should follow these guidelines.
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Students should approach the teacher either after class or during his/her office hours and
explain their concern.
If students are not comfortable approaching the teacher, they should talk to either the EIL
Academic Advisor or the EIL Department Chair.
Students should not complain to one teacher about another teacher’s class.
If students feel their complaint is serious, it is their responsibility to take it to the appropriate
person.
If students do not feel the problem has been resolved after a reasonable period of time, they
should follow up with the person they spoke with earlier.
Preventing Sexual Harassment
Title IX of the education amendments of 1972 prohibits sex discrimination against any
participant in an educational program or activity that receives federal funds, including Federal
loans and grants. Title IX also covers student-to-student sexual harassment. If you encounter
unlawful sexual harassment or gender-based discrimination, please contact the Human Resource
Services at 780-8874 (24 hours).
Students With Disabilities
Brigham Young University-Hawaii is committed to providing a working and learning
atmosphere, which reasonably accommodates qualified persons with disabilities. If you have
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any disability that may impair your ability to complete this course successfully, please contact
the Students with Special Needs Coordinator, Leilani A’una at 293-3518. Reasonable academic
accommodations are reviewed for all students who have qualified documented disabilities. If
you need assistance or if you feel you have been unlawfully discriminated against on the basis of
disability, you may seek resolution through established grievance policy and procedures. You
should contact the Human Resource Services at 730-8875.
Academic Honesty
BYUH students should seek to be totally honest in their dealing with others. They should
complete their own work and be evaluated based upon that work. They should avoid academic
dishonesty and misconduct in all its forms, including plagiarism, fabrication or falsification,
cheating and other academic misconduct. (see university catalog for complete policy)
Dress and Grooming
The dress and grooming of both men and women should always be modest, neat, and
clean, and consistent with the dignity adherent to representing The Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter-day Saints and any of its institutions of higher education. Please see the university
catalog for more specific information on dress and grooming. Students not dressed appropriately
will be reminded to dress according to university standards.
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EIL Program Outcomes
1. Demonstrate
understanding of the
essential points and most
details in an academic
reading passage.
2. Demonstrate the
appropriate level of
competence in academic
writing on both the
rhetorical and syntactic
levels.
3. Successfully handle
most communicative
tasks in academic
situations.
4. Comprehend the main
ideas and most details of
extended academic oral
discourse.
5. Recognize the value of
the EIL program in
assisting with the
English language
proficiencies necessary
for success at the
University.
6. Compare favorably with
those entering full-time
undergraduate studies
across the nation.
Weight/Value
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1
3
3
2
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Means of Accomplishing
Outcome
1. Students will demonstrate
understanding of information
from academic reading passages
by effectively completing
listening and speaking tasks
related to passages from the class
text, Talk It Over! Listening,
Speaking, and Pronunciation.
1. Students will demonstrate the
appropriate level of competence
in academic writing by
completing written homework
assignments about knowledge
gained through communicating
with others, and by effectively
taking notes and completing
written exams.
1. Students will demonstrate
ability to handle communicative
tasks in academic situations by
completing weekly tutorial logs
and by participating in class
discussions and exercises.
1. Students will demonstrate
comprehension of ideas and
details of oral discourses by
taking effective notes and
answering questions regarding
discourses listened to.
1. Students will come to
recognize the value of the EIL
program in assisting with English
Language proficiency necessary
for undergraduate studies as they
complete academic listening and
speaking tasks for course
assignments.
1. Students will demonstrate
ability to compare favorably with
native English speaking
undergraduate students by
successfully passing all final
exams for the course.
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Monday Jan 9
Tuesday 10
Thursday 12
Friday 13
Monday 16
Tuesday 17
Thursday 19
Friday 20
Monday 23
Tuesday 24
Thursday 26
Friday 27
Monday 30
Tuesday 31
Thursday Feb 2
Friday 3
Monday 6
Tuesday 7
Thursday 9
Friday 10
Monday 13
Tuesday 14
Thursday 16
Friday 17
Monday 20
Tuesday 21
Thursday 23
Friday 24
Monday 27
Tuesday 28
Thursday March
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Friday 2
Monday 5
Tuesday 6
Classes Begin
Introductions
Syllabus, Vocab Quizzes, Weekly logs,
Textbook
Chapter 1 Part 1
Activity Day
No Classes Martin Luther King Day
Chapter 1 Part 1
Chapter 1 Part 1-2
Vocab Quiz/ Activity Day
Chapter 1 Part 2
Chapter 1 Part 2
Chapter 1 Part 3
Vocab Quiz/ Activity Day
Chapter 2 Part 1
Chapter 2 Part 1
Chapter 2 Part 1-2
Vocab Quiz/ Activity Day
Chapter 2 Part 2
Chapter 2 Part 2
Chapter 2 Part 3
Vocab Quiz/ Activity Day
Chapter 3 Part 1
Chapter 3 Part 1
Chapter 3 Part 2
Vocab Quiz/ Activity Day
No Classes Presidents Day
Chapter 3 Part 2
Chapter 3 Part 3
Vocab Quiz/ Activity Day
Chapter 4 Part 1
Chapter 4 Part 1
Chapter 4 Part 1-2
Vocab Quiz/ Activity Day
Chapter 4 Part 2
Chapter 4 Part 2
AWL Testing in the Testing
Center (18th- 20th)
Vocab Quiz, Weekly Log due
Vocab Quiz, Weekly Log due
Vocab Quiz, Weekly Log due
Vocab Quiz, Weekly Log due
Vocab Quiz, Weekly Log due
Vocab Quiz, Weekly Log due
Vocab Quiz, Weekly Log due
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Thursday 8
Friday 9
Monday 12
Tuesday 13
Thursday 16
Friday 17
Monday 19
Tuesday 20
Thursday 22
Friday 23
Monday 26
Tuesday 27
Thursday 29
Friday 30
Monday Apr 2
Tuesday 3
Thursday 5
Friday 6
Monday 9
Chapter 4 Part 3
Vocab Quiz/ Activity Day
Chapter 5 Part 1
Chapter 5 Part 1
Chapter 5 Part 2
Vocab Quiz/ Activity Day
Chapter 5 Part 2
Chapter 5 Part 3
No Classes- University “Empower Your
Dreams”
Vocab Quiz/ Activity Day
No Classes Prince Kuhio Day
Review/ Practice Listening
Review/ Practice Speaking
Vocab Quiz/ Activity Day
Listening SLEP
Final Jeopardy
Listening Exam Part 1
Listening Exam Part 2
Speaking Exam
Vocab Quiz, Weekly Log due
Vocab Quiz, Weekly Log due
Vocab Quiz, Weekly Log due
Vocab Quiz, Weekly Log due