Philadelphia University Language Center - First Semester 2011/2012 Pre-intermediate Course Syllabus - Module Syllabus

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Philadelphia University Language Center first semester 2011/2012 pre-intermediate English skills module syllabus (module code 01300099). The course further develops grammar and essential vocabulary to build listening, speaking, reading, and writing proficiency. Students practice reading for information through scanning, inferring meaning from context, and using critical thinking. Learning outcomes include understanding main ideas, holding short conversations, producing logical cohesive paragraphs, controlling grammar with minor inconsistencies, and using phrasal verbs and collocations. Teaching methods combine lectures, discussion groups, tutorials, problem solving, and debates with supporting materials and online resources.

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Philadelphia University Language Center First Semester-2011/2012 Pre-intermediate Course Syllabus Module Syllabus | Module Title: English skills 99
Level: Pre-intermediate
Prerequisite (s):
Co requisite(s): | Module Code: 01300099
Credit Hours:3
Lecture Time: Mon., Wed.: 8.15-9.30 | | --- | --- | | Lecturer's Name: Maisoon Rafiq
Rank:MA
Office Number:
Office Hours: Sun., Tue., Thu.: 11-12 Mon., Wed.: 9-10
Phone: 067499000
Ext:2147
[E-mail:mrafiq@philadelphia.edu.jo](E-mail:mrafiq@philadelphia.edu.jo) | | Course Coordinator: Ms. Hala Arar Course Description: This course develops further knowledge of the grammar and of essential vocabulary in order to lead the students to a pre-intermediate level of proficiency. Emphasis is placed on developing listening, speaking, reading and writing skills through an integrated approach . It aims at exposing students to a wide variety of reading passages , providing them with adequate practice in scanning to find information from texts , guessing meaning from context , and critical thinking. It also provides students with opportunities to practice more challenging language skills before advancing to the next level of English proficiency. Course Purpose/Objectives: By the end of the course, students are expected to: 1. Understand the main ideas ofa variety of written and spoken texts 1 99 course syllabus 2. Participate effectively in a short conversation using appropriate language 3. Produce a range of text types in the form of a logical and cohesive paragraph 4. Demonstrate control of a range of grammatical structures with minor inconsistencies 5. Select appropriate vocabulary to talk about feelings, opinions and experiences. 6. Recognize, understand and use a number of phrasal verbs and collocations. Teaching Methods: ( Lectures ,Discussion Groups, Tutorials, Problem Solving, Debates…etc) Course Materials Books Soars, John and Liz,(2011), New Headway Plus, Special Edition, Pre-Intermediate Level, Oxford University Press. Students will use the following resources in the course of the module: • Student’s book • Student’s workbook 1. • Supplemental DVD-ROM with practice material 2. Support Material(s): a/v materials Audio cassettes\CDs-videos –companion web site Offer activities for teacher and students support work sheet web quest and online dictionary 3. Supplementary Readings (Books, Periodicals….. etc) 4. Study Guide(s) (if available) 5. Homework and Laboratory Guide(s) (if applicable): Students should visit the library to do their assignments. Some useful Internet Resources: [http://polyglot.lss.wise.edu/lss/lang/teach.html](http://polyglot.lss.wise.edu/lss/lang/teach.html Teaching With The Web)[ Teaching With The Web](http://polyglot.lss.wise.edu/lss/lang/teach.html Teaching With The Web) [http://www.ling.lancs.ac.uk/staff/visitors/kenji/teacher.htm](http://www.ling.lancs.ac.uk/staff/visitors/kenji/teacher.htm Lesson Plans-EFL Resources)[ Lesson Plans-EFL Resources](http://www.ling.lancs.ac.uk/staff/visitors/kenji/teacher.htm Lesson Plans-EFL Resources) [http://ccat.sas.upenn.edu/jod/teachdemo/teachdemo.html](http://ccat.sas.upenn.edu/jod/teachdemo/teachdemo.html New Tools)[ New Tools](http://ccat.sas.upenn.edu/jod/teachdemo/teachdemo.html New Tools) for Teaching [http://www.ohiou.edu/esl/teacher/technology/index.html](http://www.ohiou.edu/esl/teacher/technology/index.html Technology for Language)[ Technology for Language](http://www.ohiou.edu/esl/teacher/technology/index.html Technology for Language) teaching [http://www.lessonplanspage.com/index.htm](http://www.lessonplanspage.com/index.htm The)[ The](http://www.lessonplanspage.com/index.htm The) lesson Plan Page [http://www-writing.berkely.edu/chorus/call/index.html](http://www-writing.berkely.edu/chorus/call/index.html Web Resources)[ Web Resources](http://www-writing.berkely.edu/chorus/call/index.html Web Resources) [httm://www.indi

FAQs

What language skills does the pre-intermediate module focus on?

The module develops listening, speaking, reading, and writing through an integrated approach.

What are the main course objectives by the end of the module?

Students are expected to understand main ideas in written and spoken texts, participate in short conversations, produce logical cohesive paragraphs, and demonstrate control of grammatical structures with minor inconsistencies.

Which types of resources and teaching methods are used?

Teaching methods include lectures, discussion groups, tutorials, problem solving, and debates, supported by student book/workbook, supplemental DVD-ROM, audio/visual materials, and online resources such as web-based teaching materials and dictionaries.

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