Conversation 1

1. Freshman Level A Conversation 1

2. Attendance Cards Convo 1

3. Class Rules and Information

4. EClass Materials Page:(학습자료실) • You will print all documents for class. • Every week before class: • check the materials page • print the pages I ask you to bring • bring the papers to class

5. Textbook on 학습자료실 • Your “text” for this semester is digital. - file in Microsoft Word format - • You should download the file to your computer and use it as a text, reference, and study aid during the semester. • Each week I will tell you which pages to print/ bring to class. • I recommend printing the entire book at the print shop. This is probably more convenient (and maybe cheaper) than printing individual pages week by week.

6. EClass Materials Page:(학습자료실) • You will print all documents for class. • Every week before class: • check the materials page • print the pages I ask you to bring • bring the papers to class • The class information sheet is posted today. BE SURE to read this carefully.

7. Attendance: Attendance is worth 10% of your final grade. Each unexcused absence is -2.5 points from your final grade. If you are more than 10 minutes late you will be marked absent. Four (4) unexcusedabsences will give you an ‘F’ grade for the semester. Excuse notes will be accepted for two weeks from the time of your absence.

8. Military Check-up EXCUSEABLE

9. Death EXCUSEABLE

10. Hospital Stay EXCUSEABLE

11. Hospital Treatment NOT EXCUSEABLE

12. Pharmacy Note OR M.T. NOT EXCUSEABLE

13. Participation: Participation is worth 20% of your total grade. Bring your textbook, notebook, stationery and any handouts that were given to you. Cell phones may only be used as dictionaries. You will lose participation points for sending/receiving calls or text messages. Speak English. Keep talking. Do not copy from your partner.

14. Questions in English • Yes/No Questions • Do you ~ ? (actions) • Are you ~ ? (state of being) • Can you ~ ? (ability or possibility) • Have you (ever) done ~ ? (experience)

15. Yes / No QuestionsFind Someone Who... ...eats Shin Ramen often. ...rides the Dongguk school bus every day. ...is happy to start this class. ...can ride a motorcycle. ...can speak another language (not Korean or English). ...has been to another country. ...went to Haeundae beach last summer ...is going to go home this weekend.

16. Questions in English • Yes/No Questions • Do you ~ ? (actions) • Are you ~ ? (state of being) • Can you ~ ? (ability or possibility) • Have you (ever) done ~ ? (experience) • Information Questions What...? When...? Where...? Who...? Why...? How...?

17. A. Do you eat Shin Ramen often? B. No, I don’t. A. Ok.. Hmmm... Can you ride a motorcycle? B. Yes, I can. A. I see. (1)When did you learn...? B. I learned ... A. (2)How often do you ride...? B. I ride ... Yes / No QuestionsFind Someone Who... When you get a “YES” answer, ask two (2) information questions for more detail. ...eats Shin Ramen often. ...rides the Dongguk school bus every day. ...is happy to start this class. ...can ride a motorcycle. ...can speak another language (not Korean or English). ...has been to another country. ...went to Haeundae beach last summer ...is going to go home this weekend.

18. Getting to know the teacher • Make up 3 Yes/No questions for your instructor. • Stamps will be given ONLY to original questions: • Don’t repeat questions from other students. • Don’t ask obvious questions. • Don’t ask crazy or insulting questions. • Be ready with a follow-up question for either answer I give (Yes or No)

19. Class Rules and Information

20. Quizzes: Quizzes will be worth 15% of your final grade. There will be between 4-5 written quizzes throughout the semester. If you are absent without an excuse, you cannot take the quiz. If you miss the quiz because you were late, you cannot take the quiz. Quizzes are taken individually, do not work with your partner or as a group.

21. Homework: Homework will be worth 15% of your total grade. Homework must be submitted on or before the due date. Homework that is not submitted on or before the due date will not be accepted. Homework may be made up if you have an excused absence. If your absence is not excused, it will not be accepted.

22. Getting to Know Someone. Who is Tim Roberts?

23. Timothy Byrd Roberts was bornMay 30th, 1964 in Anchorage, Alaska.

24. He has 5 sisters. • Two of his sisters are older, and three are younger.

25. During high school, he joined the wrestling team in the winter, ... ...and he ran track in the spring

26. He worked for his father’s land surveying company each summer.

27. Afer graduating, he went to junior college in sunny Florida.

28. Next, he went back to Alaska to finish a bachelor's degree in English.

29. After university, Tim went to graduate school. He spent his summers working on an Anchorage golf course.

30. Before finishing his MA, Tim took two years off to teach in Niigata, Japan.

31. When he finally finished his master’s degree, Tim decided he was finished with studying FOREVER!

32. He spent a very cold winter in Russian Siberia (1997-1998).

33. Tim also lived in San Bernardino, California for a year and a half. He taught freshman writing courses at a nearby community college.

34. In 2000, Tim came to work in Korea for the first time.

35. Taking some time off from work, Tim went to Central and South America for a total of 6 months. He studied some Spanish there.

36. The next year, he went to work at a university in Thailand. The pay was lousy...!

37. When he returned to Korea, Tim worked at universities in Daegu, Incheon, Gyeongsan, and Hayang.

38. Tim began working at Dongguk University in March of 2010.

39. He’s been very happy here for the last several years, enjoying the beautiful scenery and exploring Gyeongju.

40. Were you paying attention? • Where was Tim born? • What is his middle name? • How many brothers does Tim have? • When is his birthday? • Name one of his high school sports. • Where did Tim go to junior college? • What jobs did he work during summer vacations? • Name three countries that he has lived in. • Why do you think he left Thailand? • Name two Korean cities that Tim has worked in.

41. Talk to Your Partner • Discuss the topics you’re given for 2 minutes each. • Remember to use many different Follow-Up Questions to keep the conversation going. LISTEN to your partners!

42. 2 Minute Conversations • FUQs and Follow Up Responses • Keep the conversation logical – stay on topic • Topics: • Winter vacation • This semester

43. 2 Minute Conversations • FUQs and Follow Up Responses • Keep the conversation logical – stay on topic • Topics: • Winter vacation • After graduation

44. Class Rules and Information

45. Mid-term Exam: The mid-term exam is worth 20% of your final grade. This is a speaking exam. You will work with a partner. You will get an ‘F’ grade in the class if you do not take your exam.

46. Final Exam: The final exam is worth 20% of your final grade. This is a speaking exam. You will work with a partner. You will get an ‘F’ grade in the class if you do not take your exam.

47. Ask questions about this class • With your partner, think of 3 questions to ask the teacher about this class. • real questions only (no jokes or silly topics) • stamps are given for original questions only. • Your questions should be “information” form: Who...? What...? Where...? When...? Why...? How...?

48. Contact Information: My office is across from the LAD office on the 2nd Floor of Wonhyogwan. I will not be at the university on Friday. I will be in the office on Monday 12-1 & Tuesday 2-3. My office phone is 054.740.4725. My email address is novo97@yahoo.com.

49. Attendance Cards Bring a clear, recent photo to next class.

50. VERY IMPORTANT • Check the EClass Materials page (학습자료실) every week before you come to class. -- Assignments and the page numbers to print will be posted every Friday. • print out the pages or class information I post there for you. • bring it to the next class