EAP 101: Language Support for Fundamentals of Communication

EAP 101-K04: LangSupportFundamentalsCOMM
(Fall 2024)

09:00 AM to 09:50 AM TR

Mason Korea (119 Songdomunhwa-ro, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon, Korea) G209

Section Information for Fall 2024

EAP101-K01

Language Support for COMM 101, Fundamentals of Communication

1 Credit

George Mason University Korea

Fall 2024

Instructor : Eunmee Lee Ph.D.
Email : elee45@gmu.edu
Office Phone: 032-626-5131

Classroom: TBA

Office Location : Room #G638, George Mason University Korea
Office Hours : Tuesdays 10:00 - 12:00 

Please contact/email me for meeting arrangement 
Course Schedule : Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:00 – 9:50 a.m. 

Course Description

Academic language support course for Patriot Plus Program students taking COMM101: Fundamentals of Communication. This course is designed to increase students’ knowledge and ability on the different aspects of language, and emphasis will be placed on improving speech, including pausing, articulation, pronunciation, rhythm, stress, and essay writing skills such as thesis, main ideas, details, and citation.  Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate communicative competence in natural speech in both academic and practical contexts. 

Course Objectives 

By the end of the course, students should be able to:

Speaking

1. Self-monitor and self-correct for pronunciation problem areas
2. Pronounce vowels and consonants clearly
3. Pause appropriately and effectively
4. Link words
5. Stress content words and reduce function words
6. Establish focus words
7. Use intonation to communicate meaning
8. Practice correct speech patterns on individual tapes or sound files

Writing

1. Give reasons and explanations for opinions, plans, and actions.
2. Review the basics of essay writing (attention-getters, thesis statement, topic sentences, conclusion).
3. Assess the quality of cited information.
4. Learn outline formatting as required by COMM 101.

Listening & Reading 

1. Pay attention and briefly summarize the topic, theme, and main points of other presenters’ speech, lecture clips, and various media speeches.
2. Briefly summarize short academic readings and verbally deliver the message to others.

Course Material

1. Required textbook: None
2. Please bring the reading material required for COMM1
3. ·Valenzano, J. M., III, Braden, S. W., Broeckelman-Post, M. A., & Schmeidler, L. E. (2016). The Speaker’s Primer. Southlake, TX: Fountainhead.
4. Other supplementary materials will be given by the instructor or posted on the Blackboard

Grading Scale

You will be graded in this class based on the number of points you earn for class attendance, written and oral activities and projects as noted above.  The total number of points available for the semester is 100. At semester’s end, add up your points and use the chart provided below.

A+
97-100
A
93-96
A-
90-92
B+
87-89
B
83-86
B-
80-82
C+
77-79
C
70-76
C-
60-69
 
 
 
 
F
59 or less
                                                                                                                

Course Policies

Attendance, preparedness, and class participation

All students are expected to attend all classes prepared and on time. It is essential that you be in class each day and on time. Students who arrive late distract everyone in the class.  If you must be absent, it is your responsibility to find out what you missed and to make up any missed work.

If you cannot attend class or participate fully in any class due to illness or injury, please notify the instructor by email before the class. In-class exercises that depend on your participation cannot be made up outside the class. Please make every effort to participate fully in class activities.

Missing a test or presentation due to your absences or tardiness should not occur. Missing a test or presentation without a verified excuse will not be made-up, and it could lead to course failure.  More than two absences will result in a conference and possible deduction of additional points. 

Submitting Class Work

Assignments will be submitted as paper drafts in class or on Blackboard by the beginning of class. 

Unless otherwise noted, all formal assignments should be typed in Microsoft Word using a standard font and size (Times New Roman 12), and double-spaced. Submitted assignments should include the student’s name, the instructor's name, the class section, and the date at the top of the first page.  When documents are submitted to Blackboard, the date/time for the posted assignment is recorded. HW assignments submitted on blackboard during class time will not be accepted

Statement on Plagiarism

Plagiarism means using the exact words, opinions, or factual information from another source without giving that source credit. Writers give credit through the use of accepted documentation styles, such as parenthetical citation, footnotes, or endnotes; a simple listing of books, articles, and websites is not sufficient. Plagiarism cannot be tolerated in an academic setting. 

Academic Integrity

It is expected that students adhere to the George Mason University Honor Code as it relates to integrity regarding coursework and grades. The Honor Code reads as follows: “To promote a stronger sense of mutual responsibility, respect, trust, and fairness among all members of the George Mason University community and with the desire for greater academic and personal achievement, we, the student members of the university community, have set forth this Honor Code: Student members of the George Mason University community pledge not to cheat, plagiarize, steal, or lie in matters related to academic work.” More information about the Honor Code, including definitions of cheating, lying, and plagiarism, can be found on the Committee of Academic Integrity’s website at https://masonkorea.gmu.edu/mkaa/cai.

Academic Resource Center

The Academic Resource Center, GMUK is in the business of looking at your papers and problems to improve your academic achievement in the area of Writing, Mathematics, Accounting, Statistics, and Economics. You are invited to utilize the faculty and student tutor services at a variety of stages in your academic activities, checking to see that your project specifically meets the directions specified by your instructor. While tutors are helping you in your writing or projects, they do help you become conscious of particular error patterns that emerge in your work. 

For more information, please contact Professor Eunmee Lee, director of Academic Resource Center (elee45@gmu.edu, office #638).

Office Hours 
Office hours are posted on the first page of the syllabus. Students should feel free to use office hour time for additional support. However, if students are not able to visit during our office hours, please schedule an appointment. 

DISABILITY STATEMENT

If you are a student with a disability and you need academic accommodations, please see either your professors or advisor and contact the Office of Disability Services (ODS) http://ods.gmu.edu. All academic accommodations must be arranged through the ODS.

MASON’S DIVERSITY STATEMENT

George Mason University promotes a living and learning environment for outstanding growth and productivity among its students, faculty and staff. Through its curriculum, programs, policies, procedures, services and resources, Mason strives to maintain a quality environment for work, study and personal growth.

An emphasis upon diversity and inclusion throughout the campus community is essential to achieve these goals. Diversity is broadly defined to include such characteristics as, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, gender, religion, age, disability, and sexual orientation. Diversity also entails different viewpoints, philosophies, and perspectives. Attention to these aspects of diversity will help promote a culture of inclusion and belonging, and an environment where diverse opinions, backgrounds and practices have the opportunity to be voiced, heard and respected.

The reflection of Mason’s commitment to diversity and inclusion goes beyond policies and procedures to focus on behavior at the individual, group and organizational level. The implementation of this commitment to diversity and inclusion is found in all settings, including individual work units and groups, student organizations and groups, and classroom settings; it is also found with the delivery of services and activities, including, but not limited to, curriculum, teaching, events, advising, research, service, and community outreach.

Acknowledging that the attainment of diversity and inclusion are dynamic and continuous processes, and that the larger societal setting has an evolving socio-cultural understanding of diversity and inclusion, Mason seeks to continuously improve its environment. To this end, the University promotes continuous monitoring and self-assessment regarding diversity. The aim is to incorporate diversity and inclusion within the philosophies and actions of the individual, group and organization, and to make improvements as needed.

        PLEASE NOTE

        The Instructor reserves the right to make changes to this syllabus in order to achieve course synthesis.  Any necessary changes will be announced in class as well as on Blackboard. 

        As instructor:  My responsibility lies in helping you Patriot Plus Program (PPP) students understand the assignments, guide you in presenting coherent and well-organized presentations, and improve your oral language skills. 

        As students: Your responsibility is to utilize the available resources (your professor, the Academic Resource Center https://masonkorea.gmu.edu/academic-resource-center/, and the library online (https://library.gmu.edu/), and on campus as best as you can to complete your work in a timely, well-thought out, and coherent way.  Organize yourself and be good about time management (i.e. presentation dates). These are essential skills that you must have if you are to succeed not only in this class, but also in all your academic classes. 

        Emails are checked daily and every effort is given to answer all types of communication.  However, instructor will be given 24 hours to reply to any type of correspondence.

Please refer to the attached pdf file of the course syllabus for more detailed information on this course. Please feel free to email me for questions (elee45@gmu.edu). Thank you for reviewing the course information. 

Methods of Instruction

Most class meetings will be interactive and will involve discussion, reading, writing, and presentations. Students may be asked to work individually as well as collaboratively.  

Course Information from the University Catalog