Students will learn how to write a compare/contrast essay. There is peer assessment in the form of review and editing feedback. This final exam is proctored. Furthermore, students will be able to take a standardized English exam at an intermediate level.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

Language Objectives

• Students will be able to take a standardized test of English at an intermediate level.
• Students will be able to engage in an informal conversation in English.
• Students will be able to read and write on academic topics in English.

Academic Objectives

• Students will be able to give feedback to their peers’ essays.
• Students will be able to explain the format of a compare/contrast essay.
• Students will be able to use various editing styles for academics.

Learning Outcomes

• Students will be able to demonstrate English proficiency by passing a final exam at an intermediate level.
• Students will be able to demonstrate their academic writing skills by producing a compare/contrast essay.

Course Schedule and Topics

This course will cover the following topics in eight learning sessions, with one Unit per week. The Final Exam will take place during Week/Unit 9 (UoPeople time).

Week 1: Unit 1 – Building Blocks for Academic Reading and Writing

Week 2: Unit 2 – Building Basic Skills for Reading and Writing English

Week 3: Unit 3 – Generating Ideas for Essays

Week 4: Unit 4 – Organizing Your Essay

Week 5: Unit 5 – Writing an Essay

Week 6: Unit 6 – Editing Your Work; Refining Your Skills

Week 7: Unit 7 – Managing Your Time for Building Your Skills

Week 8: Unit 8 – Enjoying and Analyzing Fiction; Pushing Toward English Proficiency

Week 9: Unit 9 – Course Review and Final Exam

Learning Guide

The following is an outline of how this course will be conducted, with suggested best practices for students.

Unit 1: Building Blocks for Academic Reading and Writing

• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Complete Speaking Practice and Complete the Sentence Unit 1 (optional)
• Complete the Vocabulary Word Search
• Complete Dictation
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment
• Complete and submit the Written Assignment
• Complete and submit the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-quiz

Unit 2: Building Basic Skills for Reading and Writing English

• Peer Assess Unit 1 Written Assignment
• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Complete Speaking Practice (optional)
• Complete the Vocabulary Word Search
• Complete Dictation
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment
• Complete and submit the Written Assignment
• Complete and submit the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz

Unit 3: Generating Ideas for Essays

• Peer Assess Unit 2 Written Assignment
• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Complete Speaking Practice (optional)
• Complete the Vocabulary Word Search
• Complete Dictation
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment
• Complete and submit the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz
• Take the Graded Quiz

Unit 4: Organizing Your Essay

• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Complete Speaking Practice (optional)
• Complete the Vocabulary Word Search
• Complete Dictation
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment
• Complete and submit the Written Assignment
• Complete and submit the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz

Unit 5: Writing an Essay

• Peer Assess Unit 4 Written Assignment
• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Complete Speaking Practice (optional)
• Complete the Vocabulary Word Search
• Complete Dictation
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment
• Complete and submit the Written Assignment
• Complete and submit the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz

Unit 6: Editing Your Work; Refining Your Skills

• Peer Assess Unit 5 Written Assignment
• Complete Speaking Practice (optional)
• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Complete Speaking Practice (optional)
• Complete the Vocabulary Word Search
• Complete Dictation
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment
• Complete and submit the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz
• Take the Graded Quiz

Unit 7: Managing Your Time for Building Your Skills

• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Complete Speaking Practice (optional)
• Complete the Vocabulary Word Search
• Complete Dictation
• Complete the Grammar Activity
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment
• Complete and submit the Written Assignment
• Complete and submit the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz

Unit 8: Enjoying and Analyzing Fiction; Pushing Toward English Proficiency

• Peer Assess Unit 7 Written Assignment
• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Complete Speaking Practice (optional)
• Complete the Vocabulary Word Search
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment
• Take the Self-Quiz

Unit 9: Course Review and Final Exam

• Read the Learning Guide and take the Review Quiz
• Prepare for, take, and submit the Final Exam
• The Final Exam will take place during the Thursday and Sunday of Week/Unit 9 (UoPeople time); exact dates, times, and other details will be provided accordingly by your instructor