COURSE SYLLABUS for

- Multimedia and English Teaching -  

DESCRIPTION OF COURSE

This course provides students with opportunities for exposure to natural language and authentic language use using the internet, CD-roms, songs & music, news, newspaper, picture, and movies.  Through this course, students develop basic information technology skills, learn how to teach English at the same time, and become aware that when combined with effective models of teaching and used within authentic, meaningful contexts, multimedia technology has the potential to bring about enthusiastic student's engagement, higher level thinking, and increased content knowledge.

METHODS

English is best learned in an environment where the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing are integrated around a common focus. As their knowledge of the subject expands through the classroom activities, students will develop their fluency in discussing the topic.  Students will learn how to develop and organize their ideas using multimedia technology.

- Lecture 40%

- Discussion 30%

- Presentation 30%

GRADING POLICIES FOR THIS COURSE

Your grade will be based on

    1. Attendance & Participation 10%

    2. Writing assignments 30%

    3. Written tests or quizzes 30%

    4. Discussion & presentation 30%

Your final grades will then be computed on a 20±5% A, 35±5% B, 45±5% C. Please note that factors other than mentioned above may affect your final grade, as I explained above.

TEXT & REFERENCES 

1. Gitsaki, C., & Taylor, R. P. (2000). Internet English.. New York: Oxford University Press.

2. Spering, D. (2000). Internetactivity. New Jersey: Prentice Hall.

3. Teeler, D., & Gray, P. (2000). Use the Internet in ELT.  Malaysia: Pearson Education Limited.

4. Stempleski, S., & Tomalin, B. (1990). Video in Action. CUP.

5. Murphey. T. (1994). Music & Song. OUP.

6. 주영주, 최성희, 권청자(2001). 영어교육과 멀티미디어. 남두도서

ATTENDANCE & PARTICIPATION

Our time in class will be very valuable to you.  You will have chances to work with peers and instructor.  You will be involved in important discussions of the assigned activities which will help you better understand the requirements of this course.  Therefore, attendance and active participation in this class are mandatory.  You are expected to attend every class and to submit any assignment on the day it is due.

ASSIGNMENTS & TESTS

During the semester students will be expected to make presentation using multimedia technology related to the themes of each session.  I expect you to hand some assignments in on time.  There will be also several written tests or quizzes.

CONTENTS 

   Weeks                       Contents

       1              Introduction  
                     - Multimedia and English Teaching
                     - Multimedia in the Classroom

       2              Use of Computers

       3              Strategies for searching the Web

       4              Ways of communicating  
                     - Internet and English Teaching

       5              Discussing keypal preferences
                     - Keypals and English Teaching
                     - Keypal Opportunities for Students

       6              Why use Songs in English class
                     - Learn English Through Music and Song
                     - Using S&M in EFL class

       7              Why use Movies in English class
                 - Video English
                     - Why Movies or Videos in English Class

       8              Why use CD-rom in English class
                     - The Use of CD

       9              Why use Powerpoint in English class
                     - The Use of Powerpoint in English Class

      10              Why use Pictures in English class
                     - Using Pictures in English Class

      11              Why use Newspaper in English class  
                     - Newspaper in Education
                     - Using Newspaper in English Class

      12              Why use News in English class

      13              Practice making presentation
                     - Seven Steps for Successful Presentation
                     - Present Your Speech

      14              Practice making presentation

      15              Final Exam.

FINAL NOTES

If you have any questions about my achievement requirements or other class matters, please feel free to see me either during my office hours or at some other mutually agreeable time.  I am here to help make EE-418 a rewarding and enjoyable experience.

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