Welcome to EAP 098 NP 2 Summer 2017

Welcome to EAP 098 NP 2 Summer 2017!

Discuss: Ø What makes a good student? Ø What makes a good college student? Ø What is the education system like in the U. S. ? Ø How is it different from the education system in Papua New Guinea?

U. S. Higher Education Ø Critical thinking vs. memorization Ø Concepts vs. facts Ø Questions vs. answers Ø Seminars vs. lectures Ø Rewards students who participate and can think of new ideas

Model for Learning… No! Yes! I shine the flashlight to guide your way, but only YOU can walk the path.

Professor Lori Rottenberg Ø B. A. Creative Writing (Magna Cum Laude) Ø M. A. Linguistics and Teaching ESL (4. 0) Ø Taught ESL at VT, Georgetown, and GMU Ø 20 years as professional writer and editor, continue to publish poetry Ø Visiting poet for Arlington Public Schools since 2007 Ø Acting and singing experience in paid and community theater productions

Introductions Ø Your name Ø How long have you studied English? Ø What do you want to do after your English studies? Ø What are your biggest concerns about studying in college in the U. S. ? Ø What do you want to get out of this course?

Goals of the Class Gain confidence in and develop strategies for: Ø Ø Developing, researching, and giving presentations. Making personal contributions to class discussions. Responding to academic readings in class. “Unpacking” academic assignment and test prompts.

Syllabus Course Description Ø Course Objectives Ø Course Textbook Ø Course Requirements Ø Grading Ø Important Dates Ø Online Class Resources Ø Course Expectations Ø Honor Code and Disabilities Ø

Course Requirements Ø Daily in-class exercises and homework Ø Class discussions led by YOU Ø Quizzes Ø Oral presentations Ø Final exam

Remember… Ø You must get at least an 80% to pass this class! Ø You are “auditioning” for a recommendation starting on Day 1!

How to Do Well in This Class Ø Come to class, on time and ready to work. Ø Pay attention in class, ask questions, and contribute to class discussions and small groups. Ø Do all your homework—yourself! Ø Prepare oral presentations in advance and spend time practicing. Ø Spend time outside of class listening to and speaking English.

If You Start to Have Trouble… Ø Come speak to me as soon as possible! Ø Ask if you don’t understand something! Ø Do not wait! Ø Do not be embarassed! Ø Do not let undone assignments pile up! Ø Remember: The ONLY “dumb question” is the one you DON’T ask!

Ways to Get Help Ø Request tutoring in the LRC Ø Ask to meet with me Ø Participate in every extra opportunity to speak or listen to English that you can!

Homework Ø Order your textbook ASAP! Ø Complete self-assessments. Ø Bring your laptops to class tomorrow.

I’m looking forward to a great semester!