INTERMEDIATE MAINSTREAM Academic Year Module 1 COURSE INFORMATION

Our Class Code INT - 01 MAIN TEACHER: İpek Acar SUPPORT TEACHER: Johanna Bermeo

Absenteeism and Health Reports The absenteeism limit for Intermediate is 19. When it is 20, you fail and cannot take the MET exam. Please follow your absenteeism from the LMS regularly and inform your teacher if there is any inconsistency. The number of hours your health reports cover in total cannot exceed your absenteeism limit. Health reports are not entered on LMS daily but are examined at the END of the module and may not be accepted by the administration. If your health report is accepted, your absenteeism is updated at the END of the module.

WHAT IS THE Intermediate COURSE? The goal of this course is:  to develop your abilities to read, listen, write and speak fluently & accurately in Academic English;  to study the grammar and vocabulary that you need to be able to communicate effectively in English;  to develop your academic skills such as giving presentations, doing research or using library and other sources.  to help you develop intellectually in an academic environment

WHICH BOOKS WILL YOU HAVE? Pirated or photocopied books are not allowed! LIFE INTERMEDIATE READING EXPLORER 2 CONTEMPORARY TOPICS 1 READING LISTENING COURSE BOOK

IMPORTANT REMINDER! When you get your LIFE coursebook, you will receive a CONTENT ACCESS CODE; don’t lose it. You will use it to enroll for the class on MyELT Online Platform. Your teacher might assign you hw from MyELT for extra practice.

AND Writing Booklet ; you can get it from the copy center Hw packs 1,2,3,4&5 ; you can get them from the copy center

DO I NEED A DICTIONARY? YES! WHICH ONES? 1.a monolingual dictionary (English/English) 1.a bilingual dictionary (English/Turkish) 1.an online dictionary (Longman English Dictionary) WHAT ELSE DO I HAVE TO BUY? 1.One notebook for class notes 2.A binder for handouts

DO I HAVE TO DO HOMEWORK? YES! HOW MANY HOURS A DAY? 1-2 hrs a day WHAT TYPE OF HOMEWORK? writing tasks, learning new vocabulary, making use of the Internet to improve your English, preparing for presentations, using LMS for self study. WHAT HAPPENS IF I CANNOT COMPLETE IT? CONTACT YOUR TEACHER IN ADVANCE!

EVALUATION !! In-module Assessment: 50 % Midterm: 30 % Process Writing: 15 % Timed Writing: 10 % Oral Presentation: 10 % Group Discussion: 10 % Homework : 5 % Vocabulary Quizzes : 10 % In-Class Assessment (ICA): 10 % !! MET: 50 %

Assessment Components Process writing: First Draft: 200+ words. Two body paragraphs only. Written in class in 70 minutes. Final draft: 200+ words. Two body paragraphs only. Written at home. Timed writing:300+ words. 4 paragraphs(introduction, 2 body paragraphs, conclusion)Written in class in 70 minutes.

Oral Presentation 10% 6-8 minutes 4 stages – Topic (unassessed) – Outline (10%) – PPT draft+Visuals (10%) – Note-cards (unassessed) 20 % (Outline+PPT draft+Visuals) + 80 % (performance in class) The OP presentation is recorded

Group Discussion 10% Group of 4 students 6 min preparation, each student speaks for 2 minutes Task sheet (input) Related to OP themes Recorded

WEEKLY HOMEWORK There are 4 sections in total 1.Reading 2.Grammar 3.Writing 4. Listening You will receive and submit your HW on Mondays. Every week you will be responsible only for 2 sections. One will be compulsory and one will be chosen by your teacher. You can’t hand in your HW pack after the answer key is uploaded LMS on Mondays. Submit hw packs in the first hour on Monday

TASK DEADLINES 1. Process Writing October 14 First draft, October 26 Final draft 2. Group Discussion (November 4) 3. Oral Presentation (October 27-28)

EXAM DATES: MIDTERM: October 22, 2015 VOCABULARY QUIZ 1 : October 16, 2015 VOCABULARY QUIZ 2 : November 6, 2015 *There is no make up exam for vocab quizzes no TIMED WRITING: November 2, 2015 MODULE-END TEST: November 16, 2015 MET SPEAKING COMPONENT: November 13, 2015

IN-Class Assessment (ICA) In-class behaviour and interaction Initiating and maintaining interaction with other students Building a positive learning environment Participation and willingness Participating in group/class activities Coming to the class prepared and well-equipped Answering readily and elaborating on answers Language Talk in English in class Use level-appropriate grammar structures and lexical items Tutorials Coming to tutorials on time Having materials ready

WHAT ARE TUTORIALS?  You will have tutorials once a week.  Tutorials will take place after class hours except for Friday.  In tutorials you will have the chance to talk about your work, how the course is going and how you are studying, to get feedback on your writing and so on.  You will have the chance to speak to your teacher individually, in pairs or in small groups of three.  Tutorials are part of the course and you must go to them.  You must be on time.  It is your teacher’s responsibility to choose your tutorial time.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:  To take an active role in your education;  To be an active participant in the classroom;  To support your instructors & classmates in the learning process;  To come to class fully prepared;  To get the class notes and any homework from a classmate if you are absent;  To form study groups and work cooperatively with your friends in your group;  To your instructor if you are unable to come to class or a tutorial;  To meet the deadlines of all assignments.

For Extra Practice You can use the following link: This is a link where you can find extra reading, listening, grammar and vocabulary practice.

AND FINALLY…. WELCOME TO Intermediate!!!