Syllabus

English IEP 5 Syllabus Lincoln University
Vocabulary
Dr. Sylvia Schoemaker

Phone: 510.628.8036
Semester: Spring 2007
Course Days: T Time: 1:00 – 5:30; Location: Room 302
Course sites: http://vocab072.blogspot.com/
Office: Room 305
Office Hours: T-T, 9:9:30, 12:15-1, and by arrangement
E-mail: docsyl072@gmail.com


Objectives
You will develop your vocabulary skills for functional communicative purposes, in context-centered study and expansions.

University learner goals 1 -6, and specifically in English: To develop the ability to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing, and to read with understanding (1.1) and institutional goals , especially 1,(1.1-1.4), 2.4


Description:
IEP 5 covers the aspects of vocabulary development in functional communicative contexts. The core of the course will emphasize meaningful practice aimed at vocabulary expansion through contexts, word families, word structures and combining parts.

Course Materials

Required Texts
McCArthy, Michael and Felicity O’Dell. Basic Vocabulary in Use. New York: Cambridge University Press, 2001.
Dictionary, thesaurus

Format
A cooperative learning model is employed. Small group and individual discovery exercises and presentations will augment lectures, discussion and applications.


Student Responsibilities:
Students are expected to attend class, to complete assignments, to participate in the course in a productive manner, and to take personal responsibility for meeting the objectives of the course.

Evaluation/Grading:
Students will be evaluated on the basis of in-class work, homework, and overall proficiency development.

Policies:
Attendance is mandatory. Missed classes will constitute 0 points for the day’s class participation points. Excused absences are limited to serious medical or other problems, and are to be explained to the instructor either before or immediately after the absence.

Assignments: see Assignment Schedule