University of Hawaii
Kapiolani Community College
Continuing Education Arts and Sciences & International Programs
INTENSIVE ENGLISH LANGUAGE PERSONAL & PUBLIC SPEAKING:
SHINHEUNG COLLEGE, SOUTH KOREA
SYLLABUS
OVERVIEW AND DESCRIPTION
Welcome and Aloha! This English-immersion course provides students from Shinheung College, South Korea with an overview of the major elements of American English speech communication. Students will learn how these elements are integrated with each other.
CLASS SESSIONS
January 17, 2013 – February 4, 2013. Monday-Friday on KCC campus, 9:30 a.m. to Noon.
We meet in Manono 104 on January 17, 18, 22, 23, 24, 25, 28, 29 (in Kopiko 209), 30, 31, February 1 and finally on February 4.
We meet in Manono 104 on January 17, 18, 22, 23, 24, 25, 28, 29 (in Kopiko 209), 30, 31, February 1 and finally on February 4.
Class will not meet on Monday, January 21, 2013 for Martin Luther King, Jr., Day.
INSTRUCTOR/FACILITATOR: Jeffrey Bingham Mead, MAT
E-MAIL: JeffreyBinghamMead@gmail.com
PHONE: (808) 721-0306 (24-hour mobile)
BLOGSITE: TESLTeachersRuleMyWorld.blogspot.com
LEARNING OUTCOMES
For a passing evaluation students must be able to fulfill the following learning outcomes:
-Develop an understanding of the various core concepts of speeches and presentation styles. (Critical Thinking, Effective Oral Communication, Second-language Proficiency)
-Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal speaking skills. (Effective Oral Communication, Second-language Proficiency)
-Develop and demonstrate greater self-confidence in communication situations. (Critical Thinking, Effective Oral Communication, Second-language Proficiency)
-Demonstrate interest and comprehension through active participation in class activities. (Critical Thinking, Effective Oral Communication, Second-language Proficiency)
PARTICIPATION
Come prepared to actively and enthusiastically participate in individual and team activities. Examples include expressing opinions, topic discussion and presentations of course topics. This demonstrates your ability to use the skills you have learned. Minimal participation means that you will receive a lower grade. Speak up! Don't be shy! Be heard! Have fun!
• Participation 10%
• Individual Assignments 30%
• Paired Assignments/Presentations 20%
• Team Assignments/Presentations 40%
TOTAL: 100%
INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES AND METHODS
These include electronic-based readings, digital lectures, web links, podcasts and digital video presentations. Time in class will be set aside for short lectures, discussions, practice and project-based work. This will enable you to effectively use what you have learned in this course, professional settings and personal life.
ACADEMIC TEAMS
KCC strives to provide students with diverse opportunities to learn and grow as individuals. Some assignments in this course are team-project-based. Team members must contribute equally to the development and delivery of projects. Effective teams consist of three (3) to four (4) members. Working in academic teams may be a new experience. I am here to coach and assist your team. Please contact me with your questions or concerns. I am here to help you succeed!
ATTENDANCE AND LATE-ARRIVALS
Attendance is required. You must arrive on time. Contact me at JeffreyBinghamMead@gmail.com if you miss a class. If you miss four or more class sessions your overall grade will be reduced. Students arriving late will have their total participation grade reduced by 3 points each instance.
E-MAIL CONTACT
My primary communication method outside class-time is through e-mail and the blog-site. Please contact me with your comments and questions. I will respond within 12 hours.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE USAGE REQUIREMENT
All class and personal discussions during class time shall be in English. Throughout this course I will be coaching you and correcting you on your English pronunciation of words and phrases.
ACADEMIC HONESTY
Plagiarism is representing the words and ideas of others as your own without proper citation. This is strictly prohibited. A plagiarized assignment will receive a zero-grade and reported to the Program Coordinator for further action.
DEADLINES, EVALUATION AND FEEDBACK
Submit your assignments on time. You will be provided with detailed descriptions of each of the individual and team assignments, including how you will be evaluated. Grammar, pronunciation, nonverbal communication, time limits, enthusiasm, structure and substantive details will be most important.
MOBILE PHONE POLICY
Turn off your phones during class time. Turn your phone on after class is dismissed.
DISABILITY ACCESS
American law requires that accommodations for students with disabilities must be granted. Please contact the KCC Continuing Education office in confidence for details.
FACULTY BIOGRAPHY
Born and raised in Greenwich, Connecticut near New York City, I earned my B.A. degree in Communications (Business) from Pace University in New York, and a Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) with a concentration in Social Studies, curriculum development and methodology, gifted and talented learning from Manhattanville College, New York.
For over 30 years I’ve taught traditional and online-based classes. I am president of a non-profit association of history educators, a published author and speaker and business owner and an adjunct lecturer at KCC since July 2011. Recently I joined an accounting business as a tax preparer. I sit on the boards of various Hawaii and U.S. mainland civic organizations. In my free time I enjoy reading, gardening, exercising, traveling, hiking, listening to music, podcasts and online radio. Yes, I am on Facebook!
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