I am a top student in English. Be diligent Grading: Grading is done on a curve. Which means only...

I am

a top student

in English

Be diligent Grading: Grading is done on a curve. Wh

ich means only the very top 30% of students can get an A/A+ grade,

the next 30% only can get B/B+,

the lowest 40% will be awarded C grade or lower 。

every class Absences : If you miss 4 class

es it is school policy that is given an F grade.

Absences will only be excused if you can provide an authentic doctor’s note or if a valid reason is given to the teacher.

Class Rules :

If you come more than 10 minutes after start of class, you will be marked late.

Please turn your cell phone to vibrate during class.

Homework must be handed in on time. Late homework will be down graded.

Speak English only in class.

Do your best to participate and have fun

Class Schedule:

Please check the Suwon University website www.suwon.ac.kr for your class schedule.

If there are any changes, I will inform you ahead of time.

Contact me: Email: yiming19770109@126.com Office : Room 402, Humanities Building Office Hours : Tuesday 15 ： 30 – 17 ： 30 Friday 10 ： 30 – 12 ： 30

English and Culture

Madeline, Xu

procedure Teacher’s brief introduction Students’ presentation Teacher and students’ presentation and

comments

Students’ Presentation Group: 4 members every group 2 groups every week (it depends on) Take the topic in turn. Time is not less than 20 minutes. Contents are expected to cover the

whole materials offered. Be creative: form can be lecture,

interview, report, singing, dancing, video, etc.

MUSIC, SPORTS and FOOD MUSIC: Jazz , Country (U.S.A) MUSIC: Folk music, Rock-and-Roll (U.K) SPORTS: America baseball (Baby Ruth) Britain football FOOD: America fast-food British traditional one

Group division, choose topic1 Jazz : 2 groups

2 Country: 2 groups

3 Folk music: 2 groups

4 Rock-and-Roll: 2 groups

5 America baseball (Baby Ruth): 2 groups

6 Britain football: 2 groups

English

1. How to be the International Language:

British Empire, Rise of USA, Internet

2. Two Main Dialects:

British and American English

3. English as the Mother Tongue:

Australia, New Zealand, Canada, South Africa & ?

American and British English

1. Consonants and Vowels: Pass me the computer. (Ask words, r-sound, flapping)2. Suprasegmentals: Are you sure?

3. Spelling: programme, theatre

4. Words and Expressions: lift, tube, 1st floor ill-gotten money, Yankees are/Liverpool is

Language and Culture1. Constructionism

2. Language Education through:

a. Self-led Class

b. Cooperation

c. Natural Environment

d. Cultural Elements

3. Cultural Inputs to be Important

European and American Culture

1. Europe with long history: centered around the king -> royal and noble culture

eg) ? Music

2. America with short history: centered around people -> Pop culture

eg) ? Music

Food

1.Food for Everyone

a. U.K Country style: German Heritage

No Fancy Dishes, Choice for All Items

eg) dressing for salad, soup, potato

b. U.S.A Fast Food

2. Sports for Identity

3. Music with Heritage and for Integrity

Country vs. Fast 1. Breakfast: break + fast

a. egg, bacon, toast, sausage, pancakes How do you like your egg? b. cereal, biscuit in a hand 2. Lunch Traditional sandwiches vs Fast Food hamburgers * Where does ‘cheeseburger’ come from? 3. Dinner/Supper a. Steak: well-done, medium and ? b. Fowls: dark or white ? c. Fish

Sports

1. National Identity: National Anthem

2. Regional Integrity and Identity

e.g.) Cleveland, Scramento

3. 4 Major Sports

a. Britain football

b. American Baseball ( Babe Ruth)

c. Basketball

d. Ice Hockey

Sports 1. Behind the Nicknames

a. History:

NY Yankees: Jan (John) + kees

SF 49ers, Boston Celtics

b. Geography:

Miami Heats, Florida Marlins

c. Industry:

Houston Rockets, Chicago Bulls

Music1. Three Major Music:

Country, Jazz and Rock & Roll (+folk music)

2. Country

a. Immigrants from Ireland & Scotland

b. Middle Class Whites: Truck Drivers

c. Nashville, Tennessee （ Mecca ） d. Jimmy Rogers, John Denver (Take Me

Home Country Road)

Music OF America 2 Country for middle class

3. Jazz from slaves

a. African Slaves: Blues

b. Afro-Americans (Blacks)

c. New Orleans, Louisiana (Mecca)

d. Armstrong, Benny Goodman

Music (U.S.A and UK)4. Rock & Roll

a. Country + Jazz:

Rock around the Clock

b. Young People

c. Cleveland, Ohio

d. Presley, Jackson, Beatles, ABBA5 Folk music of Scotland (a story of war)

Self-led study: Korea Culture

Food Music Sport Students are expected to show their

understanding of Korea culture.

Festivals Time permitted: Festivals of Britain and America Festivals of Korea