This document contains information about an English I class taught by Professor Javier Gonzalez. It discusses the importance of English, job opportunities requiring English proficiency, and criteria for the class such as attendance policy, grading rubric, required materials, tutoring schedule and extracurricular conversation and song clubs.

1. ENGLISH I Prof. Javier Gonzalez

2. How important is English for your
professional life?

3. Es idioma oficial, o tiene un estatus
especial, en unos 75 territorios en todo el
mundo.
Unos 402 millones de personas hablan
inglés como su primer idioma.
Es utilizado por más de 1.000 millones de
hablantes no nativos. Esta cifra seguirá
creciendo al menos hasta 2015, cuando 2.000
millones de personas en el mundo lo estarán
aprendiendo , según el British Council.
Dentro de poco más de una década , lo
hablarán tres mil millones de personas, es
decir, la mitad de la humanidad..

4. Colombia - Jueves 06 de Diciembre del 2007
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5. Oferta de trabajo para: Gerente
Administrativo
Que tengan experiencia en nomina, contratación y
facturación. Persona organizada 100% bilingüe
(inglés), que tenga experiencia en manejo de
clientes. Excelentes relaciones interpersonales y una
buena presentación personal. Indispensable
habilidad total para manejo de clientes en ingles.
Requisitos que deben cumplir los
postulantes:
Idioma: Inglés
Tercio S.A.
Ramo o actividad: No Especifica
Lugar de trabajo: Cundinamarca
Área o sector: Administración
Publicado: 15.11.2007 | Número de aviso: 55916

6. Why can’t people learn
English
Lack of
Organization

7. Why can’t people learn
English
Laziness

8. Why can’t people learn
English
Poor study
habits

9. Why can’t people learn
English
Lack of
Attention in
Class

10. Why can’t people learn
English
A bad
attitude

11. Why can’t people learn
English
Lack of
Direction

12. Why can’t people learn
English
Lack of
Conviction

13. Why can’t people learn
English
A poor
self- confidence

14. What about you?
How are you going to take this course?

15. What do I offer you?
A communicative and
dynamic class.

16. What do I offer you?
Respect, justice and
trust.

17. What do I offer you?
My commitment,
creativity and
patience.

18. What do I expect from you?
Dedication and
interest

19. What do I expect from you?
Honesty and
responsibility

20. What do I expect from you?
A good attitude

21. English USB: A new approach
• New focus
• Standardized levels
• More realistic and progressive
• More practical and scientific

22. Class material
The original textbook is to be brought to all the
classes. Text guides which are totally or partially
photocopied will not be accepted, corrected or
taken into account for the student’s academic
assessment. (Copy Right Laws)
World English Combo Split Package + 6 student
book and workbook units+CD ROM+ the Online
access code which can be used during the current
semester (this online access code is valid only for
textbooks bought at the University).

23. ATTENDANCE
The New Students Code doesn’t penalize absences, but it states
that absent students get 0.0 in any grading activity done in
class. The only official justification for absences are for
medical and labor reasons or domestic calamity. In all cases
the excuse must be presented in written form.
(REGLAMENTO ESTUDIANTIL TITULO PRIMERO ARTICULO 12)

24. GRADING CRITERIA
FIRST SECTION: 30% (WEEKS 5 – 6)
• Reading ………..(one grade) QUICES 1&2
• Listening ………(one grade) LISTENING QUIZ
• Speaking ………(one grade) ORAL EXAM
• Writing ………...(one grade) WRITTEN COMPOSITION
SECOND SECTION: 30% (WEEKS 10 – 11)
• Reading ………..(one grade) QUICES 3&4
• Listening ………(one grade) LISTENING QUIZ
• Speaking ………(one grade) ORAL EXAM
• Writing ………...(one grade) COMPUTER ACTIVITIES
THIRD SECTION: 40% (WEEKS 12 – 16)
• Speaking ………(one grade) ORAL PRESENTATION 5%
• Listening ………(one grade) LISTENING QUIZ 5%
• FINAL ORAL EXAM (units 1-6) ………………………… 15%
• FINAL WRITTEN EXAM (units 1-6) …………………… 15%
BONUS SYSTEM:
A bonus is an extra tenth (0.1) given to students for their participation and class and
homework.

25. TUTORING
Tutoring is completely free and sometimes necessary.
Students are expected to come with a concrete topic, doubt, or concept
which they need to reinforce, clarify or receive further explanation
about.
It is not a repetition of the class. You are required to register three days
in advance in order to organize the assistance which will be
provided.

26. TUTORING SCHEDULE
TUTORING
TIME PLACE
Monday 5:00p.m.– 7:00 p.m.
 Centro de Idiomas
Tuesday 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.  Centro de Idiomas
Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 12:00p.m. p.m. Centro de Idiomas
Monday
CONVERSATION CLUB 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.  Auditoriums*
Wednesdays
SONG CLUB 1:00 m. – 2:00 p.m.  Auditoriums*