BCC Intensive English Program Grade 11

Course Syllabus for Semester 2 / 2015-2016

Course Objectives:
This course is an outcomes-based, English language enrichment course designed to
develop and consolidate students skills in the areas of * 32101-Reading, Writing,
Listening and Speaking, and *32201- Standardized Testing and Grammar.
Specific course objectives include key stage indicators:

Strand 1:

Standard F1.1 - Understanding of and capacity to interpret what has been

heard and read from various types of media, and ability to express opinions
with proper reasoning.

1. Observe instructions in manuals for various types of work, clarifications,

explanations and descriptions heard and read.
2. Accurately read aloud texts, news, advertisements, poems and skits by observing
the principles of reading.
3. Explain and write sentences and texts related to various forms of non-text
information, as well as specify and write various forms of non-text information
related to sentences and texts heard or read.
4. Identify the main idea, analyze the essence, interpret and express opinions from
listening to and reading feature articles and entertainment articles, as well as provide
justifications and examples for illustration.
5. To encourage students to be active and constructive in their own learning, using
English as a tool to create meaning, seek knowledge, and to interact effectively with
others in the school context and in the broader community.

Standard F1.2 Endowment with language communication skills for

exchange of data and information; efficient expression of feelings and
opinions.

1. Converse and write to exchange data about themselves and various matters around
them, experiences, situations, news/incidents and issues of interest to society, and
communicate the data continuously and appropriately.
2. Choose and use requests and give instructions, clarifications and explanations
fluently.
3. Speak and write to express needs and offer, accept and refuse to give help in
simulated or real situations.
4. Speak and write appropriately to ask for and give data, describe, explain, compare
and express opinions about matters/ issues/news and situations heard and read.
5. Speak and write to describe their own feelings and opinions about various matters,
activities, experiences and news/incidents with proper reasoning.
6. To extend students competence and confidence in using English in a range of
demanding and challenging contexts.

Standard F1.3 Ability to present data, information, concepts and views

about various matters through speaking and writing.

1. Speak and write to present data themselves/experiences, news/incidents, matters

and various issues of interest to society.
2. Speak and write to summarize the main idea/theme identified from analysis of
matters, activities, news, incidents and situations in accordance with their interests.
3. Speak and write to express opinions about activities, experiences and incidents in
the local area, society and the world, as well as provide justifications and examples
for illustration.

Strand 2: Language and Culture

Standard F2.1 Appreciation of the relationship between language and culture

of native speakers and capacity for use of language appropriate to occasions and
places.
1. Choose the language, tone of voice, gestures and manners appropriate to various
persons, occasions and places by observing social manners and culture of native
speakers.
2. Explain/discuss the lifestyles, thoughts, beliefs and origins of customs and
traditions of native speakers.
3. Participate in, give advice and organize language and cultural activities
appropriately.
Standard F2.2 Appreciation of similarities and differences between language
and
culture of native and Thai speakers, and capacity for accurate and
appropriate use of language.
1. Explain/compare differences between the structures of sentences, texts, idioms,
sayings, proverbs and poems in foreign languages and Thai language.
2. Analyze/discuss similarities and differences between the lifestyles, beliefs and
culture of native speakers and those of Thais, and apply them appropriately.
3. Ability to present data, information, concepts and views about various matters
through speaking and writing.
4. To integrate learning English with other areas of the College curriculum.

Strand 3: Language and Relationship with Other Learning Areas

Standard F3.1 Usage of foreign languages to link knowledge with other
learning
areas, as foundation for further development and to seek knowledge and widen
one's world view.
1. Research/search for, make records, summarize and express opinions about the data
related to other learning areas, and present them through speaking and writing.
2. To encourage students to become responsible, independent, reflective learners.
3. To promote an atmosphere of collaboration and co-operation amongst students.
4. To ensure our students are fully prepared to pass the University entrance exam and
write an outstanding letter of interest and self-reference.

Strand 4: Language and Relationship with Community and the

World
Standard F4.1: Ability to use foreign languages in various situations in school,
community and society.
1. Use language for communication in real situations/simulated situations in the
classroom, school, community and society.
Standard F4.2: Usage of foreign languages as basic tools for further education,
livelihood and exchange of learning with the world community.
1. Use foreign languages in conducting research, collecting, analyzing and
summarizing knowledge/various data from the media and different learning sources
for further education and livelihood.
2. Disseminate/convey to the public data and news about the school, community and
the local area/the nation in foreign languages.

Course book
Interactions 2 (McGraw Hill Education: Judith Tanker et al.)
Grammar Practice Intermediate (Sheila Dignen and Brigit Viney)
Grammar Practice Upper Intermediate- (Debra Powell and Elaine Walker)
Teaching Learning Materials and Resources
Student coursebook; workbook; support and assistance of Thai Language Teachers;
flashcards; cds, DVDs; supplementary DVDs; materials to complete projects and
activities (construction paper, coloured markers, paint etc); overhead projector;
television; video camera; cassette/CD/DVD player, smart boards.

Course Schedule
Week

Topic

Unit 6 Global Connections

01 03
Oct 26 - Nov
13

04 06
Nov 16
Dec 04

07 09
Dec 07
Jan 01

Students will:
listen to a conversation about taking classes
online. They will also hear a lecture about body
language around the world.
speak using polite methods of interrupting other
people
read about changes in the global food supply that
influence what we eat
write about the positive and negative effects of
globalization
Learn about simple sentences, compound
sentences and complex sentences

Text
Unit 6
Student Book pg. 192225

Unit 7 Language and Communication

Unit 7

Students will:
listen to a conversation about friendliness and
friendship in the United States. They will also hear
a lecture about some differences between
American and British English
speak using polite methods of contradicting other
people
read about research on how animals communicate
write a narrative essay about classmates
experience of living in a foreign country
* Weeks 5&6 will include the Reading and Writing
CATs.

Student Book pg. 226261

Unit 8 Tastes and Preferences

Unit 8

Students will:
listen to a conversation about tastes and
preferences. They will also hear a radio interview
about a part of the US population known as
Generation Y
speak about fads
read about the Silk Road and how trade affects
world cultures
write using adjectives with ing and ed endings,
as well as the comparative and superlative forms
of both adjectives and adverbs

Student Book pg. 262

299

11-13

Jan 04- 22

Unit 9 New Frontiers

Unit 9

Students will:
listen to a conversation about new technology in
the home.
interview a classmate about typical ceremonies or
celebrations in Thailand or in their local
community or province
read about rites of passage and rituals
write a descriptive essay about a planet
revise and practise the use of the active and
passive voices

Student Book pg. 300

339

* Week 11 will include the SD and Grammar Tests

14 - 16
Jan 25- Feb
12

.
Unit 10 Ceremonies
Students will:
listen to a conversation about a baby shower.
They will also hear a talk about the uses of water
in ceremonies and celebrations around the world
interview a classmate about typical ceremonies or
celebrations in Thailand or in their local
community or province
read about rites of passage and rituals
write a descriptive article about a ceremony
revise and practise the use of clauses

Unit 10
Student Book pg. 340369

* Week 14, 15 & 16 will include the Listening and

Speaking CATs, and End-of-Semester Examinations
Main school examinations
17
Exams
Feb 17-21