1. Current English
Introduction

2. About me
Prof. George Whitehead
화이트헤드 경일

3. My Personal Life

4. Associates of Arts
BA Linguistics
Certificate for Teaching ESL Linguistics
MA TEFL/ TESL

5. My 14 Year Career
The beginning…

6. My 14 Year Career continued..

7. Ask Prof. G

8. Current English
Course Information

9. The course
Designed to develop your creativity, fluency, comprehensibility and confidence in English.
Current topics will be presented through readings, videos and/or recordings.
You will get a lot of practice using English to discuss current topics and complete various tasks/missions.
You will develop your ability to critically analyze, summarize and present your thoughts clearly individually and as part of a team.
You will learn from me as well as your peers.

10. My Style I want you to learn in a fun, enjoyable and relaxed way
I have a lot of energy
I want a lot of participation
Sometimes I act as a student
All of my classes are like family
Groups! I need groups!

11. Class Rules Relax but maintain professionalism
Try to the best of your ability
Try to use English as much as possible
(I may allow the use of Korean as long as its use is connected to class and le arning)
Respect each other
Help each other
Have fun
Cell phone use for learning purposes i.e. dictionary = OK
Cell phone use for personal reasons i.e. Kakaotalk, games = Not Ok
(Unless it is an emergency or you get permission from the professor ^^)

12. Class Rules Plagiarism and Academic Integrity
Academic dishonesty of any kind will not be tolerated and will receive an automatic fail.
plagiarism
cheating on assignments or exams
turning in work that has been written (partially or entirely) by someone els e (this includes websites)
failing to appropriately cite sources
making up information or citations
helping another student cheat.
You can use the ideas of others, but you have to cite the source in your essay. Students who are unsure how and when to cite sources should speak with the professor.

13. Course Topics
Lesson 7. Life Success Lesson 8. The Art of Happiness Lesson 9. Science and Technology Lesson 10. News and Media Lesson 11. Entertainment Lesson 12. Sports
Lesson 1. The World of English Lesson 2. Global Communications Lesson 3. Comparing Countries Lesson 4. Dating Lesson 5. Health and Beauty Lesson 6. Stupidity Awards
*Topics may vary according students input.

14. Course Evaluation
Midterm exam (written)   30% Final exam (oral)               30% Attendance % Participation                     20% Total                               100%
Grading is done on a curve.
The top 40% of students can get an A/A +
30% only can get B/B+
The remaining 30% will be awarded C g rade or lower.
*Attendance includes being here on time p repared for class.
*5 mins. after the start of class = late
* More than 30 mins. = absent
*4 absences = F grade
Absence and tardiness will only be excused i f a valid reason and/or a doctors note is pro vided.
*Participation includes all classroom tasks i.e. projects, performances, discussions, h omework etc., as well as attention, attitud e and professionalism.
*Homework must be handed in on time. L ate homework will result in a lower grade.
*5 excellence points are reserved and rew arded for exceptional effort.

15. Office Hours Mon. 2 Tues. 3 Weds. 4 Thurs. 5 Fri. 6 Period Time 1
9:30-10:20 2
10:30-11:20
Practical English Freshman Convo 03
Advanced English Junior Convo 02
Current English 3
11:30-12:20
Office Hours 4
12:30-1:20
Intermediate English Sophomore Convo 01 5
1:30-2:20
Practical English Freshman Convo 02 6
2:30-3:20
Practical English Freshman Convo 03 7
3:30-4:20 8
4:30-5:20

16. Additional Details and Information
Task 1: Self-introduction/ Topic Input