ENGLISH FOR PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION(2) (LECTURE IN ENGLISH)

  1. Course Description
    English for Public Administration 2 explores current issues in the field of Governance, in particular for Korea, as presented in the media (radio, TV, newspapers/magazines, and in internet discussions). Students will consolidate various perspectives and summarize major issues, to prepare "issue memoranda" suitable for senior officials.
  2. Course Objectives
    1. To increase students' general speaking skills and confidence in speaking.
    2. To Increase students' debate and discussion and interview skills.
    3. To increase students' critical thinking skills.
    4. To increase students' awareness of issues in public service.
    5. To increase students' vocabulary in areas of public service.
    6. To increase students' use of the style of speech (register and genre) appropriate for educated discussions.
  3. Teachnig Method
    1. Come to class every day -- you can't practice discussion if you aren't here! 2. Prepare for each class by reading and researching the day's topic. I'm not giving you the answers, you argue YOUR answers. 3. Listen, think, and speak. 4. No sleeping, no "just listening." 5. Respect and help your classmates. 6. Don't make speeches, don't "read" your words -- we use "extemporaneous" (live) speech!
  4. Textbook
  5. Assessment
    Final Test Score (기말시험) is based on live discussion in final weeks, Midterm (중간시험) is a paper test based on lectures and in-class guidance. You must prepare for each discussion (토론준비). 토론준비 (discussion preparation) is assessed frequently, MINUS POINTS if there is not proper preparation for each class meeting. 토론성능 (performance in discussion) is assessed as a balance between working with your prepared notes and the input of your partners. You can't just read your notes, you need to respond "live" to what's happening in the room. Discussions after the midterm are assessed for overall quality of your performance (토론성능), not your English skill. You must keep a notebook, this is part of the "Assignments" grades. (Your preparation also goes in your notebook.)
  6. Requiments
    It's OK if your English isn't great, but you MUST TALK Every DAY or you will fail the class. English grammar is not graded in this class. You must come to class with your own preparation (notes). Notes are graded.
  7. Practical application of the course
    Nowadays, more and more job interviews include English speaking sections, which are not simple talking but group discussions on important topics. This class prepares you for that. Many of you seek jobs where the ability to negotiate, to bargain, and to argue for your company are important assets. Additionally, critical thinking and research skills are important for office workers who are more than just "mindless clerks." You will develop those skills in this class.
  8. Reference