Gwangju University
Welcome to Maria Lisak's students!
05/15/2012
04/18/2011
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03/15/2011
Week 3
Tuesday 1001 - checked homework, gave syllabus, gave quiz. Students dismissed at 11:15 to check out website and do online homework.
Two students were cheating and had no materials or homework prepared. They would not leave class after being asked politely (no response except- sorry), nor after being told firmly (no response except stone silence), and still wouldn't when I demanded that they leave (still would not leave, body language dismissive of me crossed arms, heads down, leaning away from my presence- as if they could wait me out and I would forgot about them). Called our department's office manager. While I was on the phone with him, the students left.
Wednesday 1018 - attendance was taken. Many students were missing. Prizes (Angel in Us mug, 2 Gwangju Blog water bottles, and 6 GIC Day phone thingees) were awarded to 9 students for their online homework.
New homework assignments were reviewed. Students are expected to complete every page of Unit 1 and 2 in the textbook. I reminded them to study with a partner, use the answer key to support - not supplant - their learning, and use the CD ROM on their MP3 player or phone for more listening practice. The message "practice English everyday" is given again - emphasizing the online homework. I pointed out that the listening homework is actually the most difficult of the online work. Hobby English, games, Gwangju and Gwangjudae homework is more fun.
Entrance exams were conducted using materials from the textbook. Listening, reading, writing, speaking, grammar and vocabulary were all assessed. Speaking assesssment scores were very low. Students do not produce at all (don't understand the questions) or answer with one word/short answer. Quality information was gathered about hobbies and future goals to help create materials for future classes based around a relevent lexicon that they will easily be able to add to their life experience.
Friday
Friday
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03/14/2011
English Everyday
Eight students tried the listening homework. Have you tried it?
One person (nameless) tried the game homework.
No one tried: Gwangjudae homework, Hobby English, or Gwangju homework.
Try a different page of activities every day!
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Congratulations!
Congratulations to the 'Intrepid English Adventurers.' They tried out the listening homework.
1012 - Kim Soon Hwa, Lee Seongwon
1018 - Shin Ha Kyeong, Cheon Jin hee, Kim Eunhye
1027 - Kim GaHee, Park Ji Won, Yang Minji
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03/10/2011
Freshman Conversation Week 1 and 2
Week 1
1001 Tuesday - holiday - no class
1018 Wednesday - door locked. took attendance, gave homework, dismissed class. a few students received the 'profile' handout as the doors were finally unlocked at 2:50pm.
1027 Friday - students were diligent and attentive. none with textbooks. gave homework. conducted mini speaking test using materials from all units in textbook.
1012 Friday - students were diligent and attentive. none with textbooks. gave homework. conducted mini speaking test using materials from all units in textbook.
Week 2
1001 Tuesday - students were diligent and attentive. none with textbooks. gave homework. conducted mini speaking test using materials from all units in textbook.
1018 Wednesday - checked homework. reviewed textbook with matching activity. gave 'rule' quiz. gave syllabus. reminder for online homework.
1027 Friday - checked homework. reviewed textbook. gave 'rule' quiz. gave syllabus. reminder for online homework.
1012 Friday - checked homework. reviewed textbook. gave 'rule' quiz. gave syllabus. reminder for online homework. Sad class. 5 late students, students missing textbooks & materials. One student slept in class. Two other students would not try the quiz.
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02/06/2011
Freshman Hobby English Homework
| Week | Hobby English | |
| 2 | Go to Gwangju Art Museum. | Collect & Read Eng Pamphlets |
| 3 | Sing in English at Noraebang with your friends. | Check out lyrics here: http://www.lyrics.com/ |
| 4 | Watch an English movie. | Watch it on DVD. Turn on the subtitles/captions in Korean to help you. |
| 5 | Look for English signs in Gwangju. | Take pictures or write the words in the comment section. |
| 6 | Make an English keypal | http://www.its-myworld.com/open/penpals.asp |
| 7 | Watch some videos | http://www.manythings.org/b/e/ |
| 8 | Listen to a podcast | http://www.manythings.org/voa/rss/ |
| 9 | Have a CNN day | http://www.cnn.com/studentnews/ |
| 10 | Check out some Young Adult Poetry | http://www.authorsden.com/categories/poetry.asp?alpha=a&catid=59 |
| 11 | Journal in English | http://koreamaria.typepad.com/gwangju/2009/09/journal-itll-change-your-life.html |
| 12 | Watch a Korean drama with English subtitles | http://www.mysoju.com/ |
| 13 | Learn about volunteer opportunities | http://idealist.org/if/as/vol |
| 14 | Volunteer - English practice & Travel experience | http://www.charity-charities.org/ |
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Freshman Gwangju Homework
| Week | Discover Gwangju |
| 2 | Read Gwangju News Magazine (in English Lounge) |
| 3 | Scan Gwangju Guidebook in English (in English Lounge) |
| 4 | Check out Gwangju International Center |
| 5 | Check out Kunsthalle |
| 6 | Try some Nepali food at First Nepal Restaurant |
| 7 | Go to the Saturday GIC Talk. Jeonil Building 5th Flr, 3pm |
| 8 | Go to the Saturday GIC Meditation. Jeonil Building 5th Flr, 5pm |
| 9 | Recommend your favorite neighborhood restaurant to Gwangju Guide |
| 10 | Read Gwangju Blog to get points for prizes |
| 11 | Listen to GFN Radio |
| 12 | Invite Maria on a Walking Tour of Gwangju |
| 13 | Make a video in English of things to do in Gwangju |
| 14 | Invite a foreign friend for coffee |
| 15 | Volunteer in Gwangju |
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Freshman Gwangjudae Homework
| Week | Discover Gwangjudae |
| 2 | English Lounge: Play a board game |
| 3 | English Lounge: Watch a DVD in English |
| 4 | Storybook Center: Read an English book |
| 5 | English Lounge: Play an English computer game |
| 6 | English Lounge: Chat with Maria |
| 7 | Library: Do the library scavenger hunt |
| 8 | Campus: Check out and read an English book from the university's library |
| 9 | Computer Lab: learn movie maker |
| 10 | English Lounge: Play a board game |
| 11 | English Lounge: Watch a DVD in English |
| 12 | Storybook Center: Read an English book |
| 13 | English Lounge: Play an English computer game |
| 14 | English Lounge: Chat with Maria |
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Freshman Game Homework
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