The instructor will facilitate, observe and evaluate students' participation in learning activities which directly
support their Economics 1101 coursework. Whole and small group instruction will be combined with
individual assistance and student directed learning.
The language content will be derived from the Economics course content and requirements, and sequenced
accordingly.
Listening:
l. Understanding lecture content
2 Following discussions
3. Taking and using notes
4. Understanding assignment instructions
Speaking:
l. Understanding and studying the textbook
2. Understanding other course materials, such as newspaper and journal articles, and assignment instructions.
3. Understanding test questions
Writing:
l. Answering short essay test questions
2. Writing a term paper
Study Skills:
l. Organizing coursework
2. Preparing for and completing assignments
3. Studying for tests
4. Using the library for research purposes
Within the context of Economics 1101, successful students can:
-understand lectures, take notes, and follow classroom discussions
-participate in class discussions and communicate with the instructor about course requirements
-understand and use textbook and other reading materials to complete assignments, and take tests
-complete the term paper assignment
-study efficiently
A mastery model of on-going evaluation will be used. A student will reach mastery when s/he has
demonstrated through satisfactory completion of exercises, assignments and other assessments that the course
objectives have been achieved.
Where formal tests of specific skills are used, mastery will be defined as a score of 70% or more.
Progress will be monitored on a regular basis by the instructor in consultation with each student.
This course will be graded independently from Economics 1101.
Textbooks and Materials to be Purchased by Students
Economics 1101 course text and other materials will be used.