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Collège André-Grasset Service des études

P L A N de C OUR S Code ministériel

: 604-JPB-AG

Titre du cours

: English 201(JPB)

Énoncé de la compétence : Communiquer en anglais avec une certaine aisance en utilisant des formes d’expression d’usage courant liées au champ d’études de l’élève Session

: Hiver 2014

Professeur

: Jane Critchlow Office: A-511 (Office hours are posted on my door) Communicate via MIO (Omnivox)

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LA FORMATION GÉNÉRALE AU COLLÈGE ANDRÉ-GRASSET L'anglais, l'éducation physique, le français et la philosophie contribuent de façon concertée à la formation d'un individu responsable. En lien direct avec le Projet éducatif du collège, la formation générale représente à elle seule près de la moitié des unités de la formation pré-universitaire. Elle est partie intégrante de chaque programme d'étude à titre de formation commune, propre et complémentaire. En assurant une culture générale, en misant sur des habiletés de base et en favorisant une certaine ouverture d'esprit, elle vise à former la personne dans sa totalité et à la préparer à vivre en société de façon responsable. La formation générale commune est semblable pour tous les programmes d'études. De plus on retrouve entre les quatre disciplines qui la composent certains consensus. On dira, par exemple, que l'éducation physique et la philosophie se préoccupent de la personne elle-même; qu'au niveau des habiletés, la structure d'un texte en anglais en anglais langue seconde et en français est identique ou encore la qualité de la langue est une exigence pour les quatre disciplines.

ENGLISH JPB PROGRAM OBJECTIVES English JPB meets the following Formation générale objectives: communicating in a second language; diversifying knowledge in other cultures; expressing yourself clearly and competently; acquiring efficient work habits and autonomy; showing creativity and cooperation. English JPB meets specific collegiate English second language objectives: using English in formal situations requiring vocabulary and expressions common to university and practical needs; getting acquainted with the English world; developing reading and research techniques; exploring the role of English in one's field of study. English JPB meets English Department second-year course objectives: performing professional writing tasks such as letters, resumés, and reports, comparing and contrasting, evaluating research sources, making a proposal and explaining a process; learning and using terminology related to your field of study; self-correcting using reference material.

ENGLISH JPB OBJECTIVES Statement of the Competency: To communicate with some ease in English, employing commonly used forms of expression related to the student’s field of study. 1. Demonstrate comprehension of the meaning of an authentic oral message related to the student’s field of study. 1.1 Recognition of the overall meaning and key ideas of a message lasting approximately five minutes. 1.2 Recognition of the connections between the components of the message 2. Demonstrate comprehension of the useful elements of an authentic text related to the student’s field of study. 2.1 Recognition of the overall meaning. 2.2 Recognition of the validity and reliability of reference sources. 2.3 Skimming for elements useful in the performance of a specific task. 2.4 Appropriate use of information to perform a specific task.

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3. Deliver an oral message related to the student’s field of study. 3.1 Clear and coherent message accessible to a non-expert. 3.2 Communication appropriate to the context. 3.3 Proper use of terms related to the student’s field of study. 3.4 Proper application of the grammatical code. 3.5 Showing of openness and respect. 4. Write and revise a text related to the student’s field of study. 4.1 Clear and coherent production of a text of approximately 350 words related to the field of study, for a non-expert audience. 4.2 Adaptation to the context and purpose of communication. 4.3 Use of new ideas and expressions. 4.4 Adequate application of the grammatical, syntactical and orthographic codes. 4.5 Adequate use of basic terms related to the student’s field of study. 4.6 Adequate use of communication procedures related to the writing task. 4.7 Appropriate use of revision strategies.

ENGLISH JPB OVERVIEW The second college English course is designed to help students continue working on their mastery of spoken and written English as an effective tool of communication. Students will read, view and listen to texts, videos and podcasts that will give them the opportunity to establish links with their individual field of study and increase their knowledge of field-related terminology. The themes presented will enable students to build links to other college subjects (science, sociology, philosophy, media studies, global and international development, etc.). The first module on Media Messages and the Art of Persuasion encourages students to become critical users of many forms of media that exist today, whether print, TV, radio, video games or the Internet. The second module, titled Global Matters, examines three major issues that are so crucial to the sustainability of our rapidly changing earth – the effect we have on the environment, social and climatic changes in the Far North and our relationship with people in developing countries. In the third module, Making Your Future Work, students explore a wide range of professions, learn how to highlight their unique qualities in a CV and cover letter and discover some of the more traditional and technologically innovative ways to market themselves for future careers and endeavours. In addition to these modules, students will work on perfecting their grammar and expanding their vocabulary. They will do an oral presentation on an article of interest from their field of study. For the final oral exam, students will present a team project proposal in which they invent a product or service and try to ‘sell’ their idea to the rest of the class. The final written exam will be an essay on one of the themes or topics discussed during the semester. Students should: bring their Insight student book, grammar guide and JPB Course Pack (photocopies) to every class without them, you cannot do the classwork;  check LEA to find out what the required weekly readings and homework assignments are in advance, in order to prepare for the following class. It is impossible to participate efficiently in class without having read or done the homework assignments;  be prepared to discuss the readings and articles from Insight in class (discussions count for oral participation marks); 

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practice the art of writing and speaking well in English. Be ready to speak English in class at all times. Not everyone in the class will be bilingual or comfortable speaking English, but everyone has equal footing when it comes to participating in discussions. Don’t let your accent or a lack of fluency in English stop you from joining in – the only route to language fluency is through practice, and here’s your chance to practice on a regular basis. Plus, oral participation counts for 10% of your mark.

ENGLISH JPB ORAL CONTENT, METHODOLOGY AND EVALUATION 1. Demonstrate comprehension of the meaning of an authentic oral message related to the student’s field of study. 3. Deliver an oral message related to the student’s field of study. Content:  Various stimulating and dynamic themes from the student book and other sources.

Methodology:  Watch videos, listen to podcasts and recordings and participate in small group discussions.  Present a news item related to your field of study (In the News).  Oral presentation at end of the semester (Project Proposal). This presentation will last about 5 minutes per person and will be done in small groups.

Evaluation:  Listening Evaluation (part of the Modules Tests)  Participation (10%):  “In the News” (5%): Present, orally, a piece of news related to your field of study to the class.  Oral Presentation (15%): Project proposal evaluation. Done in teams, this project is evaluated both as a team project and as an individual oral presentation.

ENGLISH JPB READING CONTENT, METHODOLOGY AND EVALUATION 2. Demonstrate comprehension of the useful elements of an authentic text related to the student’s field of study. Content:  Reading material from the student book and other sources

Methodology:  Readings will be assigned as homework and will be used as springboards to discussion in class.

Evaluation:  Reading Evaluation (part of the Modules Tests)

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ENGLISH JPB WRITING CONTENT, METHODOLOGY AND EVALUATION 4. Write and revise a text related to the student’s field of study. Writing Content: Methodology: Evaluation:  Writing activities will be  Job Resumé and Cover  Module 4 of Insight offers help in developing done in class or as Letter (5%) skills for writing. homework (i.e. writing a  Writing Evaluation cover letter and a job (part of the Modules  Editing and revision resumé). strategies will be Tests reviewed in order to  The teacher will give you  Final Written Exam feedback so you can improve the quality of (20%) 350 word-essay revise your text. your writing. Language Targets: vocabulary and grammar; revision Content: Methodology: Evaluation:  Vocabulary from each of  Vocabulary activities  Three Grammar Tests will be done either in (part of the Modules the three Insight modules. class or in the lab. Tests), covering grammar and vocabulary  Confusing words and  Practice and correction from the Insight Student false cognates (faux of grammar units in amis). class. and Grammar Books.  Regular revising of texts  10 units of the Insight Grammar Guide. Note: It is the student’s responsibility to understand all new words seen in texts and to be able to use them appropriately.

REQUIRED JPB MATERIAL For this course, you must purchase the following material at the Coop for the first week of classes: 1. Insight by Jane Petring (Éditions CEC) – student combo (student and grammar book) 2. Photocopies: A JPB Course Pack must be picked up at the Coop the first week of classes. This will be inexpensive (around $2). You will also need a good English dictionary. I recommend the Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English, New edition (with CD-ROM), or any pocket unilingual or bilingual dictionary with over 140,000 translations.

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HELPFUL RESEARCH WEBSITES Vocabulary and pronunciation: Science / Environment / Health Longman Dictionary of Contemporary World Health Organization: who.int English Online: www.ldoceonline.com Health Canada Magazine: hc-sc.gc.ca Environment Canada: ec.gc.ca/envhome.html Translation website: Food and Drug Administration (U.S.): fda.gov www.free-translator.com Center for Disease Control (U.S.): Statistics on various topics statcan.ca www.cdc.gov Federation of American Scientists: Newspapers of the world: www.montrealgazette.com http://www.fas.org/ newspapers.com NASA: hq.nasa.gov nationalpost.com Smithsonian Institution: www.si.edu nytimes.com Discovery channel online: discovery.com washingtonpost.com Scientific American Magazine: www.scientific american.com Other news sites: cnn.com Greenpeace: www.greenpeace.org/canada Canadian AIDS Society: www.cdnaids.ca http://www.bbc.co.uk/ www.time.com Business: Industry Canada: http://strategies.ic.gc.ca How to give references / quote sources: apa.org Global business information: globaledge.msu.edu/ibrd/ibrd.asp Psychology: American Psychological Association: World Trade Organization: http://www.wto.org apa.org Psychology Today (magazine): Time Magazine: www.time.com www.psychologytoday.com Politics and Law: politics.com Film Studies / Communication Canadian Department of Justice: Internet Movie Database (IMDb): www.imdb.com http://laws.justice.gc.ca/en/search.html Twitter: www.twitter.com Canadian Bar Association www.cba.org The CBA site contains many links to laws in provinces or other countries http://www.cba.org/CBA/Links/Main/ FindLaw.com (mostly U.S) Organizations : Rotary International : www.rotary.org Habitat for Humanity Canada: www.habitat.ca Free the Children: www.freethechildren.com

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ENGLISH JPB PROJECTED SCHEDULE WEEK

CONTENT

0. Jan. 15

Introduction to English JPB Course outline and presentation of material Written composition Ice-breaker activity Introduction to In the News and sign-up sheet Module 1: Media Messages and the Art of Persuasion Part 1:The Impact of Digital Integration

1. Jan. 20

2. Jan. 27

Grammar Unit 1 due Module 1: Media Messages and the Art of Persuasion Part 1: The Impact of Digital Integration

EVALUATION Participation Participation

Participation In the News

3. Feb. 4

4. Feb. 10

Grammar Unit 2 due Module 1: Media Messages and the Art of Persuasion Part 2: Media Literacy Grammar Unit 3 due *Note: Feb. 4th follows Friday schedule; Feb. 7th follows Tuesday schedule Module 1: Media Messages and the Art of Persuasion Part 3: A Web of Information Test: Module 1 (+ Vocabulary + Grammar Units 1 – 3)

5. Feb. 17

6. Feb. 24

7. Mar. 10

8. Mar. 17

9. Mar. 24

10. Mar. 31

Module 2: Global Matters Part 1: Earthly Concerns Grammar Unit 4 due

Participation In the News Participation In the News Test: Module 1 (15%) Participation In the News

Module 2: Global Matters Part 2: Northern Exposure Grammar Unit 5 due

In the News

* Note: March 3 – 7 is Spring Break – no classes Module 2: Global Matters Part 2: Northern Exposure (cont’d) Grammar Unit 6 due

In the News Participation

Module 2: Global Matters Part 3: Developing Issues

In the News

Test: Module 2 (+ Vocabulary + Grammar Units 4 - 6)

Test: Module 2 (15%)

Module 3: Making Your Future Work Part 1: What’s Your Thing? Grammar Unit 7 due

In the News

Module 3: Making Your Future Work Part 2: What’s Out There? Grammar Unit 8 due

In the News

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11. Apr.7

Module 3: Making Your Future Work Part 3: Projecting and Protecting Yourself Grammar Unit 9 due

12. Apr. 14

Introduction to Final Oral (Project Proposal) Preparation for Project Proposal Grammar Guide: Unit 10 due

13. Apr. 23

In the News

Resumé and Cover Letter Due (5%)

*Note: no classes on Friday, Apr. 18th (Good Friday) Preparation for Project Proposal Test: Module 3 (15%)

Test: Module 3 (+ Vocabulary + Grammar Units 7 - 10)

14. Apr. 28

15. May 5

*Note: no classes on Apr. 21 and 22; Apr. 23 follows Monday schedule and Apr. 24 follows Tuesday schedule Final Oral Presentations – Project Proposal

Oral – Project Proposal (15%) Participation – final tally (10%)

Final Oral Presentations – Project Proposal Review and instructions for the Final Exam *Note: Last day of classes = May 9th

Exam Session (May 12 – 22)

Final Written Exam (20%) – 350-word essay

Final Written Exam (date to be determined)

PARTICIPATION EVALUATION GRID English Department participation marks (= 10% of final mark) NEVER

RARELY

SOMETIMES

OFTEN

GENERALLY

ALWAYS

0% - 50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

100%

Speaks English at all times Speaks English voluntarily (offers answers) Listens attentively and actively (no texting or other use of cellphone!) Maintains focus on task Has material Fulfills class work and homework requirements Arrives on time Asks permission to leave

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ENGLISH DEPARTMENT POLICIES Attendance: When a student has missed 20% of a course (six out of 30 classes), the teacher notifies the student in writing of his or her precarious situation. The school is also notified. Teachers are not required to make up a student’s lost time with personalized help during office hours. A student will be suspended temporarily from class for inappropriate behavior, and the teacher will ask to meet the student before readmission. The only cases where absence is excused for missing an evaluation are medical reasons or family funerals accompanied by a note from the doctor, clinic, or funeral parlour. Reasons for absence must be communicated to the teacher before the next class. Therefore, students who are absent for a test or writing assignment automatically receive a mark of 0 for that test, unless the student notifies the teacher within 24 hours and provides proof of a medical appointment or clinic visit. Participation: La réussite de l’étudiant repose d’abord sur sa présence et sa participation active au cours. (PIEA, Article 13.1) Participation marks evaluate the effort made to speak, work, and progress in English. The teacher may use the following criteria to attribute participation marks: attendance, frequency of speaking, contribution to discussions and teamwork, integration of concepts learned during the course, and effort made to correct mistakes. The online homework segments will be viewed by the teacher and incorporated into the participation mark. Activities and assignments to be turned in for participation marks may be announced on the same day, not necessarily in advance. Class rules: To maintain a productive classroom environment, students should use English at all times, speak in turn, put away cellphones, work only on English-related tasks in class, and show up on time. Failure to comply with these class rules will lead to deductions in participation marks and even expulsion from the class. Make-ups: There are no make-up tests in English Department courses. The marks assigned to any test for which a student is absent with proper justification will be added at the end of the year. Only properly justified excuses will be accepted (see note in Attendance section). Homework: An assignment is due at the beginning of class. Work handed in later the same day is too late, as we will often go over the correction in class. Unless properly justified, late homework is not accepted. Tutoring: Students are encouraged to visit the English tutors available at the school's SACLE office. Teachers reserve the right to make these visits obligatory for any student needing work in a particular area of English learning. Failure to comply means marks will be deducted. Students who wish to be English tutors must be in either English 103 or JPD and must pass a short written test evaluating the capacity to spot and correct mistakes in English. Accepted tutors must complete five hours of tutoring during school tutoring hours at the SACLE office to be exempt from the final oral or written exam. The mark given for the final oral or written exam will be the student's yearly average. If you wish to see or be a tutor, you must apply at the SACLE office. United Nations Simulation participants: Members of the United Nations Simulation spend many hours working in English under the supervision of the college. Because of the many hours devoted to this project, these students are exempt from the Oral Exam and from the writing section of the Final Exam. Students may be required to do some assignments, specified by the teacher, related to the Final Oral or Final Written Exam. Students may also be asked to do certain sections of the Final Exam other than the writing. The student can choose to apply both exemptions to the formation commune course, both to the formation propre course, or can apply one in each course (for instance, speaking in the first year course and writing in the second.) A student participating two years in a row may exercise exemption in both years. The mark given for the exempted Oral Exam and Final Exam will be the s...