Welcome to Level 5 OCS Spring 2019!

Professor Lori Rottenberg Email lrottenb@gmu.edu Education Teaching experience Before teaching International experience Hobbies Family

Introductions Your name Where you’re from How long have you studied English? What do you want to do after your English studies? What are your biggest concerns about studying in college in the U.S.? What do you want to get out of this course?

Goals of the Class Build academic listening and note-taking skills Build academic speaking and presentation skills Improve academic vocabulary and grammar Build more advanced pronunciation skills

Syllabus Course Description Course Objectives Course Textbooks and Online Materials Course Requirements Grading Important Dates Online Resources Course Expectations Honor Code, Advising, Tutoring, and Disabilities

Course Requirements Daily in-class exercises Alternating weekly listening logs and speaking journals Weekly online homework Unit tests Oral presentations (5 plus 1 SLD) Destination Mason  Presentation 5 Final exams

Why This Level Is Crucial Many of you apply to: Pathways Programs Direct admission to GMU or other universities One of your last chances to perfect your English skills before entering academia!

Remember… You must get at least an 80% to pass this class! You are “auditioning” for a recommendation starting on Day 1!

How to Do Well in This Class Come to class, on time and ready to work. Pay attention in class, ask questions, and contribute to class discussions and small groups. Do all your homework—yourself! Prepare oral presentations in advance and spend lots of time practicing. Spend time outside of class listening to and speaking English.

Why Students Fail 80% Studentship-20% Language Failure to come to class or come on time Unfocused and disorganized in class Failure to get or bring textbooks/materials Failure to turn in listening logs Failure to do online homework Plagiarism Failure to read or listen to English daily!

Reading Rocks!

If You Start to Have Trouble… Come speak to me as soon as possible! Ask if you don’t understand something! Do not wait! Do not be embarassed! Do not let undone assignments pile up! Remember: The ONLY “dumb question” is the one you DON’T ask!

Ways to Get Help Request tutoring in the LRC Ask to meet with me Participate in every extra opportunity to speak or listen to English that you can! LRC Workshops English Corner Conversation Partners Destination Mason activities

My Model for Learning… No! Yes! I shine the flashlight to guide your way, but only YOU can walk the path.

Human Treasure Hunt

Transformation We want to do more than improve your English! Take advantage of your unique opportunities!

Homework Fill out “Tell Me About Yourself.” Buy Pathways 3 (2nd Edition), with online component. Buy the Cengage TED Talks app. Set up your online textbook account. Start to work on first listening log.

I’m looking forward to a great semester!