Speaking English

1. Course: English Composition
Instructor: Tim Erb

2. Class Objectives
 Create a comfortable atmosphere for students
to speak English
 Encourage students to “think” in English
 Use multimedia during class to increase
motivation
 Encourage students to engage English on social
media and technology related tools
 Give students the opportunity to use non-
traditional classroom methods for homework
and exams

3. Homework and Exams
 Students should use as many tech-related
resources as possible for homework
 Students are encouraged to use content
creating blockchain platforms such as Steemit or
D.tube for homework and possibly exams. Extra
credit will be awarded for using content creating
content platforms. Otherwise, homework will
normally be submitted on the Moodle.

4. Approximate Grading Parameters
 Exams: 30%
 Attendance and participation: 35%
 Homework: 35%

5.  We may be using our phones
for certain exercises, but
please don’t play with your
phones during class!