Center for Applied Linguistics and Language Studies
English Language Program
Course Description
Course Name/Course Code: Blended Pre-ECPE 1
Aim: The aims of this course are:
• To develop students’ accuracy and fluency in speaking and writing.
• To develop students’ awareness of the writing process.
• To develop students’ reading sub-skills.
• To develop students’ listening sub-skills.
Level: This course aims at the C1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).
Students:
• Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognize implicit meaning.
• Can express themselves fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for
expressions.
• Can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic, and professional purposes.
• Can produce clear, well structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of
organizational patterns connectors and cohesive devices.
Requirements: In order to attend this course, former Hellenic American Union students are expected to
have completed the 430 course, successfully, and have basic computer literacy with a Windows OS PC.
New students may be placed in this course after sitting for the Hellenic American Union placement test.
Components: This blended course includes materials, exercises and activities to develop all four of the
language skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing. Speaking activities will be conducted primarily in
the in-class session with those of listening, reading and writing being conducted in both the in-class and
online sessions.
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The writing component consists of activities that guide students through major aspects of the
writing process such as gathering ideas, drafting, sharing and getting feedback, and revising.
Students are exposed to a variety of essays which they assess as writers and then express their
own ideas in writing. Students might be asked to revise their writing if needed.
The reading component consists of reading original texts that vary in genre, voice, mood, and
cultural origin. Readings vary in length and level of difficulty. Students will develop their reading
and vocabulary skills and strategies through engaging themes and intensive practice. Topics
include: Society: Schools and Family, Influences on Our Lives: Nature Versus Nurture.
The speaking component consists of group discussions and debates on topics such as small talk,
high- tech communication, humor, academic dishonesty and exploring American culture. In
addition to class work and participation, there will be 2 officially marked speaking activities per
student.
The listening component consists of listening to authentic radio interviews, radio reports,
discussions, short talks, and lectures on topics such as small talk, high- tech communication,
humor, academic dishonesty and exploring American culture.
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The following grammar items included in this course are Verb Form Review, Nouns and Pronouns,
Words: Their Forms and Their Meanings, Adjectives and Comparative Forms.
The video component in this course is linked thematically to the above-mentioned topics.
Tests: The course may include, at the discretion of the instructor, the administration of a mid-term exam or
a series of quizzes. At the end of the course, the instructor will administer a final exam which will evaluate
how well the students have achieved the objectives of the listening, reading, and writing components of the
course. The midterm and final exams will be administered during the in-class sessions while the quizzes
may be administered both in the in-class and online sessions.
Regulations:
• Students are expected to involve themselves constructively in all in-class and online class activities
and discussions and to adhere to the teacher’s instructions.
• Assignments are to be submitted before or on the deadline set by the instructor. Exceptions to this
policy will be considered on an individual basis.
• Students are expected to arrive on time for every in-class session. Students course status may be
affected if they are absent for more than five (5) hours.
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