1. Welcome to Level 5 OCS Spring 2019!

2. Professor Lori Rottenberg
Education
Teaching experience
Before teaching
International experience
Hobbies
Family

3. 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?

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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!

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

9. 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.

10. 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!

11. Reading Rocks!

12. 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!

14. 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

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

16. Human Treasure Hunt

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

18. 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.

19. I’m looking forward to a great semester!