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ENGL 0002: Beginner English 2

ENGL 0002: Beginner English 2

Course Description

This course assumes limited knowledge of the English language. Students will be able to read simple directions, introduce themselves, give short biographical data, and begin to understand basic phrases needed for everyday English communication.

Prerequisites

None

Required Textbook and Materials

UoPeople courses use open educational resources (OER) and other materials specifically donated to the University with free permissions for educational use. Therefore, students are not required to purchase any textbooks or sign up for any websites that have a cost associated with them. The required and recommended readings, supplemental materials, or other resources and websites necessary for lessons will be provided for you in the weekly course Unit areas and the Learning Guides.

Software Requirements/Installation
  • Kaltura with audio/visual recording and upload capabilities
  • Chrome browser

Learning Objectives and Outcomes

Language Objectives
  • Understand basic directions
  • Understand basic biographical information (eg. My name is, I am from…)
  • Read and compose and small sentence structures
Learning Outcomes
  • Students will demonstrate via writing a description of where they come from
  • Students will be able to give and receive directions in role play.
  • Students will perform all tasks as needed on Duolingo

Course Schedule and Topics

This course will cover the following topics in eight learning sessions, with one Unit per week. The Final Exam will take place during Week/Unit 9 (UoPeople time). The following is an outline of how this course will be conducted, with suggested best practices for students

Unit 1: Introductions and Personal Information
  • Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
  • Complete and Submit the Vocabulary Flash Cards
  • Complete and Submit the Vocabulary Word Search
  • Complete and Submit the Dictation
  • Complete and Submit the Written Assignment
  • Complete and Submit the Video Learning Journal
  • Participate in the Discussion Assignment
  • Take the Self-Quiz
Unit 2: Describe Yourself and Others

  • Complete the Unit 1 Peer Assessment
  • Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
  • Complete and Submit the Vocabulary Flash Cards
  • Complete and Submit the Vocabulary Word Search
  • Complete and Submit the Dictation
  • Complete and Submit the Written Assignment
  • Complete and Submit the Video Learning Journal
  • Participate in the Discussion Assignment
  • Take the Self-Quiz

Unit 3: Family Matters
  • Complete the Unit 2 Peer Assessment
  • Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
  • Complete and Submit the Vocabulary Flash Cards
  • Complete and Submit the Vocabulary Word Search
  • Complete and Submit the Dictation
  • Complete and Submit the Written Assignment
  • Complete and Submit the Video Learning Journal
  • Participate in the Discussion Assignment
  • Complete the Review Activities
  • Take the Self-Quiz
  • Take the Graded Quiz
Unit 4: Daily Routines
  • Complete the Unit 3 Peer Assessment
  • Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
  • Complete and Submit the Vocabulary Flash Cards
  • Complete and Submit the Vocabulary Word Search
  • Complete and Submit the Dictation
  • Complete and Submit the Written Assignment
  • Complete and Submit the Video Learning Journal
  • Participate in the Discussion Assignment
  • Take the Self-Quiz
Unit 5: Abilities and Requests
  • Complete the Unit 4 Peer Assessment
  • Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
  • Complete and Submit the Vocabulary Flash Cards
  • Complete and Submit the Vocabulary Word Search
  • Complete and Submit the Dictation
  • Complete and Submit the Written Assignment
  • Complete and Submit the Video Learning Journal
  • Take the Self-Quiz
Unit 6: Directions and Instructions
  • Complete the Unit 5 Peer Assessment
  • Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
  • Complete and Submit the Vocabulary Flash Cards
  • Complete and Submit the Vocabulary Word Search
  • Complete and Submit the Dictation
  • Complete and Submit the Video Learning Journal
  • Take the Self-Quiz
  • Take the Graded Quiz
Unit 7: Hobbies
  • Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
  • Complete and Submit the Vocabulary Flash Cards
  • Complete and Submit the Vocabulary Word Search
  • Complete and Submit the Dictation
  • Complete and Submit the Written Assignment
  • Complete and Submit the Video Learning Journal
  • Participate in the Discussion Assignment
  • Take the Self-Quiz
Unit 8: Review
  • Complete the Unit 7 Peer Assessment
  • Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
  • Complete and Submit the Vocabulary Flash Cards
  • Complete and Submit the Vocabulary Word Search
  • Complete and Submit the Dictation
  • Participate in the Discussion Assignment
  • Take the Self-Quiz
Unit 9: Course Review and Final Exam
  • Read the Learning Guide and take the Review Quiz, if you haven't already done so
  • Prepare for, take, and submit the Final Exam
  • The Final Exam will take place during the Thursday and Sunday of Week/Unit 9 (UoPeople time); exact dates, times, and other details will be provided accordingly by your instructor

Course Requirements

Discussion Assignments & Response Posts/Ratings

Most units in this course require that you complete a Discussion Assignment. You are required to develop and post a substantive response to the Discussion Assignment in the Discussion Forum. A substantive response is one that fully answers the question that has been posed by the instructor. In addition, you must extend the discussion by responding to at least three (3) of your peers’ postings in the Discussion Forum. Discussion Forums are only active for each current and relevant learning week, so it is not possible to contribute to the forum once the learning week has come to an end. Failure to participate in the Discussion Assignment by posting in the Discussion Forum and responding to peers as required may result in failure of the course.

Video Learning Journals

This course uses video and/or audio assignments for role playing activity. In language learning, it is important to be able to engage with others in using the language. Throughout the course, you will have a series of assignments that require you to do just that. You will be given a prompt and a detail on how your assignment is graded. Remember, although only what you submit is graded it is encouraged to try a few practice videos or audio versions before sending in the one you feel best demonstrates your ability.

Vocabulary Assignments

Some units have interactive vocabulary assignments. These assignments may take the form of flash cards, word searches, definitions, dictation, and fill in the blanks. You will have unlimited attempts during the learning week to finish these assignments and your highest score will be the one recorded in the grade book.

Quizzes

This course will contain three types of quizzes –Self-Quizzes, Graded Quizzes, and the Review Quiz.

Self-Quiz

Self-quizzes may contain multiple choice, true/false (yes/no), or short answer questions. The results of the Self-Quiz count towards your final grade.

  • There are eight self-quizzes
  • Quizzes contain 5 multiple choice and true/false (yes/no) questions.
  • You have unlimited attempt(s) at each quiz.
  • You have 20 minutes to take the quiz.
  • The score will be available after submission.

Graded Quizzes

Graded quizzes may contain multiple choice, true/false (yes/no), or short answer questions. The results of the Graded Quiz will count towards your final grade. 

  • There are two graded quizzes
  • Quizzes contain 10 multiple choice and true/false (yes/no) questions worth 10 points each.
  • You have 1 attempt at each quiz.
  • You have 40 minutes to take the quiz.
  • The score will be available after submission.

Review Quiz

The review quiz may contain multiple choice, true/false (yes/no), or short answer questions. The Review Quiz will assist you in a comprehensive review and full understanding of all course material, in preparation for your Final Exam.

  • There is 1 review quiz
  • The quiz contains 25 multiple choice and true/false (yes/no) questions.
  • You have unlimited attempt(s) at each quiz.
  • You have 90 minutes to take the quiz.
  • The score will be available after submission.
Final Exam

The Final Exam will take place during the Thursday and Sunday of Week/Unit 9, following the completion of eight units of work. The format of the Final Exam is similar to that of the quizzes, and may contain a combination of different question types. You will have one attempt to take the exam, and it will be graded electronically. Specific instructions on how to prepare for and take the exam will be provided during Week/Unit 8.

  • Final Exam contains 25 multiple choice and true/false (yes/no) questions worth X points each.
  • You have 1 attempt.
  • You have 90 minutes to take the quiz.
  • The score will be available after the final examination period.
  • Feedback is available after the exam period has finished
Course and Announcements Forums

The Course and Announcement Forums are the place to raise issues and questions relating to the course. It is regularly monitored by the instructors, and is a good place to meet fellow students taking the same course. While it is not required to participate in the Course and Announcement Forums, it is highly recommended.

Course Policies

Grading Components and Weights

Each graded component of the course will contribute some percentage to the final grading scale, as indicated below:

Grade Components
Course Requirements Number of Items Points for Each Percentage
Discussion Assignments 7 10 15%
Video Learning Journal
 7 10 20%
Vocabulary Assignments
 TBD
 10 17%
Self Quizzes
 8 10 8%
Review Quiz
 1 25 2%
Graded Quiz 1
 1
 100 5%
Graded Quiz 2
 1 100 5%
Final Exam 1 100 15%
Total 100%

Grading Scale

This course will follow the standard 100-point grading scale defined by the University of the People, as indicated below:

Grading Scale
Letter Grade Grade Scale Grade Points
A+ 98 - 100
 4.00
A  93 - 97
 4.00
A- 90 - 92
 3.67
B+ 88 - 89
 3.33
B  83 - 87
 3.00
B- 80 - 82
 2.67
C+ 78 - 79
 2.33
C 
 73 - 77
 2.00
C-
 70 - 72
 1.67
D+
 68 - 69
 1.33
D 
63 - 67
 1.00
D-
 60 - 62
 0.67
F 
Under 60
 0.00
Grade Appeal

If you believe that the final grade you received for a course is erroneous, unjust, or unfair, please contact your course instructor. This must be done within seven days of the posted final grade. For more information on this topic, please review the Grade Appeal Procedure in the University Catalog.

Participation

Non-participation is characterized by lack of any assignment submissions, inadequate contributions to the Discussion Forums, and/or lack of peer feedback to Discussion/Written Assignments. Also, please note the following important points about course participation:

  • Assignments must be submitted on or before the specified deadline. A course timeline is provided in the course schedule, and the instructor will specify deadlines for each assignment.
  • Any student showing non-participation for two weeks (consecutive or non-consecutive) is likely to automatically fail the course.
  • Occasionally there may be a legitimate reason for submitting an assignment late. Most of the time, late assignments will not be accepted and there will be no make-up assignments.
  • All students are obligated to inform their instructor in advance of any known absences which may result in their non-participation.
Academic Honesty and Integrity

When you submit any work that requires research and writing, it is essential to cite and reference all source material. Failure to properly acknowledge your sources is known as “plagiarism” – which is effectively passing off an individual’s words or ideas as your own. University of the People adheres to a strict policy of academic honesty and integrity. Failure to comply with these guidelines may result in sanctions by the University, including dismissal from the University or course failure. For more information on this topic, please review the Academic Integrity Policy in the University Catalog.

Any materials cited in this course should be referenced using the style guidelines established by the American Psychological Association (APA). The APA format is widely used in colleges and universities across the world and is one of several style and citation formats required for publication in professional and academic journals. Refer to the UoPeople's APA Tutorials in the LRC for help with APA citations.

Code of Conduct

University of the People expects that students conduct themselves in a respectful, collaborative, and honest manner at all times. Harassment, threatening behavior, or deliberate embarrassment of others will not be permitted. Any conduct that interferes with the quality of the educational experience is not allowed and may result in disciplinary action, such as course failure, probation, suspension, or dismissal. For more information on this topic, please review the Code of Conduct Policy in the University Catalog.