0105 100 Prep Syllabus

0105 100 ภาษาอังกฤษเตรียมความพร้อม (Preparatory English) DEPARTMENT Department of Western Languages & Linguistics FACULTY Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences COURSE TITLE Preparatory English COURSE CODE 0105 100 CREDITS/HOURS 3/3 INSTRUCTORS Lertdow Sayankena Somkiet Poopatwiboon Chachurat Ounpikul Udorn Wan-a-rom Jirapat Akarasena Chanya Chuangsakul Taweepong Suebwattana Tang-on Parinram Sanaeh Seetalarom Praparat Khamkhong Surasak Khamkhong Naruemon Wongkalasin COURSE DESCRIPTION Basic vocabulary, structure, and English language skills in preparation for fundamental English courses OBJECTIVES 1. To review and enhance students’ knowledge of basic English vocabulary and structure in preparation for courses of higher difficulty levels 2. To strengthen students’ basic knowledge and skills in using basic English for communication CONTENTS The contents of the course include reading passages of various forms, each with practice in fundamental English structure, vocabulary, basic writing, and oral communication. A tentative list of contents and activities for each week is as follows. Week 1: Introduction to the course Pre-test Reading: “Your University” Grammar focus: Singular and Plural Nouns

Week 2: Vocabulary review Interviewing friends Giving basic information Quiz 1 Week 3: Reading: “All about Manners” Auxiliary Verbs Basic writing practice Week 4 Vocabulary review Discussion: Students’ manners Quiz 2 Week 5: Reading: “Going Shopping” Basic oral practice Vocabulary review Week 6: Oral practice: Bargaining game Internet Search: E-shopping Reading “Traveling” Travel planning Week 7: Review of vocabulary and structure Test 1 Week 8: Reading: “Benefits of Exercise” Vocabulary review Vocabulary in contexts Role play Week 9: Reading: “Superstition” Vocabulary review Gerundive Phrases Comparison Week 10: Reading: “The Environment” A letter of complaints Adjectives Adverbs Week 11: Review of previous units Test 2

Week 12: Reading: “Languages of the World” Vocabulary review Basic writing practice Oral practice: interpretation Week 13: Reading: “Science: Energy” Word analysis Listening practice Expressing viewpoints Week 14: Reading: “Numerology” Characteristic analysis Acrostic poems Review of previous units Week 15: Final examination ACTIVITIES Reading practice Writing practice Listening practice Discussion Role play EVALUATION Attendance & participation 10 % Exercises & quizzes 20 % Tests 40 % Final exam 30 % REFERENCE: Western Languages and Linguistics, Department, Preparatory English: a Remedial English Course for Undergraduate Students, Mahasarakham University, Apichart Printing Press, 2002