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Catholic University of Korea
American Studies department course syllabus
American Civil Society and Non-Governmental Organizations
Credits: 3 Semester: Fall 2004
Schedule: Monday 5:00-5:50, Friday 3:00-3:50 & 4:00-4:50
Professor: James Trotta Office: N-221 Contact: jim@eslgo.com
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Catalog course description: This seminar studies the roles and strategies of NGOs in shaping public opinion and government policies on major social and international issues of peace, environment, civil liberties and civil rights in America.
Textbooks and other resources:
Note paper; folder; ballpoint pen or pencil for notetaking and tests.
Student Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Define 'NGO' and other terms in a manner appropriate to an American academic setting.
2. Participate in conversations related to the study of the roles and strategies of NGOs in shaping public opinion and government policies on major social and international issues.
3. Establish and maintain relationships through exchanging information, ideas, and opinions.
4. Solve problems and come to conclusions together.
5. Discuss topics of interest.
6. Listen to or view a story, TV program, lecture, etc. and respond to it personally in some way.
7. Search for specific information, process it, and use it for a specific purpose.
8. Give information in spoken and written form based on academic study and personal experience.
9. Develop a strategy for lifelong learning.
Methods:
This course takes a content based approach to language learning. The roles and strategies of NGOs in shaping public opinion and government policies on major social and international issues will be examined in order to promote language learning. Students will improve their English, specifically the type of English needed in an American academic setting, by examining this academic topic in detail. Grammar and vocabulary will be studied as it becomes necessary in order to understand the academic topic.
Grading Policy: The final grade will be determined by the following components:
1. Objective Examinations (20%). Objective examinations may cover texts, handouts, and lecture information as well as English grammar and vocabulary.
2. Attendance/homework (10%). Students are expected to come to class prepared and on time. If a student is absent 25% of the scheduled class time, the student cannot pass the course with an A-D score. The student will receive an “F” grade.
3. Class Exercises (20%). Class exercises will be conducted to promote understanding of course content, improve communication skills, and enhance teamwork.
4. Midterm Examination (25%). The midterm examination will consist of a speech on one academic topic covered during the course. Students will be assessed on how well the organizational structure and rhetorical quality of the speech conforms to American academic expectations.
5. Final Examination (25%). The final examination will consist of an academic essay on one topic covered during the course. Students will be assessed on how well the organizational structure and rhetorical quality of the essay conforms to American academic expectations.
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