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Prerequisites

TopOpen only to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Music programme from AY2009/10 onwards. Students who score Band B in the YSTCM English Placement Test or students who have passed English for Academic Purposes (Music) 1 are required to read this module.

Schedule

TopWeekly Schedule for 14 Jan – 12 Apr 2019
Class meets Monday and Thursday
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
at SR7

Week	Tutorial session 1	Tutorial session 2
Week 1 Jan 14 - 18	Course introduction Focus on Reading: Introduction Preparation for Summary Response 1 Plagiarism Homework – View Academic Culture http://emodule.nus.edu.sg/ac/; Read Grammar 1 handout.	Introduction to Graded Oral Activity 1: Group Discussion (Week 2 Session 2) Focus on Grammar: Introduction Grammar 1: Subject-verb agreement Homework – Complete Summary Response 1 Summarize what plagiarism is and respond to the requirement for academics to avoid it - submit it in the IVLE forum.
Week 2 Jan 21 - 25	Silent Reading 1, discussion Introduce AWL (Note: Sublists 1-3 were covered in EM1201) Word Game (Revision) Academic Word List 4 Homework – Online Plagiarism quiz; Vocabulary; Read Grammar 2 handout.	Oral Activity 1 (Group Discussion) Grammar 2: Transitions Homework – Vocabulary; comment on two classmates’ Summary Response 1 posts; Read Grammar 3 handout.
Week 3 Jan 28 - Feb 1	Expository Writing – Introduction to Writing Assignment 1 (WA1) Grammar 3: Verb Tenses Homework – Vocabulary; start reading to prepare for WA1; Grammar Consolidated Exercise 1.	Review Grammar 3 Ex 2, Grammar Consolidated Exercise 1 Expository Writing – class discussion and preparation for Writing Assignment 1 (WA1) Homework – Grammar Consolidated Exercise 2; preparation for WA1; Review readings for WA1
Week 4 Feb 4 – 8 CNY Feb 4)	NO CLASS DUE TO CNY EVE Homework – Continue with preparation for WA1; Vocabulary.	In-class writing of WA1 Homework – Vocabulary; Review Grammar Consolidated Exercise 2
Week 5 Feb 11 - 15	Discussion on Silent Reading 2, preparation for Summary Response 2 Grammar Quiz 1 (Topics 1, 2, 3) Homework – Academic Vocabulary Exercise 1 & 2; Read Grammar 4 handout	Conferencing on WA1 Homework – Rewrite WA1, upload Final Draft on IVLE; Read Grammar 4 handout
Week 6 Feb 18 - 22	Conferencing on WA1 Homework – Grammar Consolidated Exercise 3 & 4; Review Academic Vocabulary Exercise 1 & 2	Grammar 4: Articles Review Grammar Consolidated Exercise 3 & 4 Homework – Vocabulary; read “Fending Off a Plagiarist” by Kimberly Lanegran http://chronicle.com/article/Fending-Off-a-Plagiarist/44680/
Week 7 Mar 4 - 8	Discussion on Academic Integrity; borrowing without plagiarizing (paraphrasing, summarising, citing sources) – in preparation for WA2 Homework – Read 2 more articles on the issue of academic integrity; Vocabulary	In-class writing of WA2 Homework – Vocabulary
Week 8 Mar 11 - 15	Conferencing on WA2 Homework – Rewrite WA2 and submit Final Draft; Read and prepare for Summary Response 2; Read Grammar 5 handout.	Conferencing on WA2 Homework – Rewrite WA2 and submit Final Draft; Read and prepare for Summary Response 2; Read Grammar 5 handout.
Week 9 Mar 18 - 22	Grammar 5: Pronouns Discuss Summary Response 2 Homework – Complete and post Summary Response 2; comment on 2 classmates’ posts.	Silent Reading Discuss Graded Oral Activity 2 (Individual Presentation) Introduction to WA3 (ageing) Homework – Grammar Consolidated Exercise 5, 6
Week 10 Mar 25 - 29	Review Grammar Consolidated Exercise 5, 6 Problem solution essay - discussion Homework – Prepare for WA3 – read articles related to problem of ageing in Singapore or your country	Grammar Quiz 2 (all topics) Homework – Prepare for Individual Presentation
Week 11 Apr 1 - 5	In-class writing of WA3 Homework – Vocabulary; Prepare for Grammar Quiz	Preparation for Oral Activity 2 – research, practice Conferencing on WA3 – for weaker students
Week 12 Apr 8 - 12	Oral Activity 2 (Individual Presentation) Homework – Write a reflection on your English learning journey in the semester – submit to IVLE folder	Feedback on WA3, optional rewrite Review Grammar Quiz 2 Course feedback

Note:
There is no make up for in-class graded components (indicated in schedule as bold and underlined) except for valid reasons. Late submissions of work to IVLE will be penalized accordingly.
Vocabulary* homework involves writing 10 original sentences (your own, not those copied from Internet sources or dictionaries) using words chosen from the Academic Word Lists.

Syllabus

Top Course Syllabus
EM1202 English for Academic Purposes (Music) II

Rationale/Aims
This module aims to help students

write expository essays through effective organization and clarity in expression
develop an awareness of grammar rules and apply them in communication
summarize and synthesize reading texts for reflection and response
practice critical review and critique of issues
build confidence in expressing ideas to an audience

Specific Objectives
By the end of the module, students should have developed confidence and competence in
[speaking and listening]

presenting well-supported ideas and thoughts during class discussions
communicating effectively in discipline-related situations such as exchanging ideas with other music students at music festivals and/or competitions, holding a conversation with professional musicians or performers
making and giving 8 to 10-minute presentations on discipline-related topics such as a master class or concert they attended, a piece of music they have to study and life of a musician

[reading]

being exposed to discipline-related words and expressions, especially vocabulary items and expressions associated with appreciation of music

reading and understanding discipline-related expository texts with factual content

identifying and differentiating between main and supporting ideas
summarizing and synthesizing key ideas in texts and responding to issues

[writing and grammar]

writing simple, compound and complex sentences accurately
identifying and using language effectively with a focus on
- subject verb agreement
- tenses
- articles
- pronouns
- transitional devices

writing critical responses to issues discussed in discipline-related texts
writing coherent and cohesive expository essays (of approximately 400 to 550 words)
referencing and citing sources

Course Structure
Students will be given a range of assignments and activities which include:

oral activities such as short presentations, group discussions and impromptu speeches
reflection and sharing sessions
vocabulary building strategies
grammar exercises and quizzes
writing expository essays
intensive and extensive reading

These activities are done within the context of the following situations:

Doing information search on composers
Reviewing and commenting on performances
Making and substantiating points or ideas
Responding to issues
Reading, summarizing and synthesizing music-related texts

Lessons are conducted twice a week, 2 hours per session.

Self Study
Students are highly encouraged to do at least 30 minutes of self-study every day using all the following websites:

BITS English Language Learning @ http://esl-bits.net/
ESL Gold.com @ http://www.eslgold.com/speaking/high_intermediate.html
Dave’s ESL Café @ http://www.eslcafe.com/
Online Writing Lab @ https://owl.purdue.edu/

The study will complement what they have learnt in their tutorial sessions.

Assessment

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Area	Assignments	Note
Writing Assignments (50%)	WA 1 – (Description) - Job Prospects of a music graduate Draft 1 (5%) + Final (10%) = 15%	Draft – In Class Timed Writing Final – Submit to IVLE
	WA 2 –(Discussion) – Academic Dishonesty Draft 1 (10%) + Final (10%) = 20%	Draft – In Class Timed Writing Final – Submit to IVLE
	WA 3 – (Problem Solution) (15%) – Social problem in one country	In-Class Timed Writing Only
Summary Response (20%)	Response 1 (10%) Plagiarism in media	Submit to Forum
Summary Response (20%)	Response 2 (10%) How Music changes your life	Submit to Forum
Graded Oral Activities (10%)	Group discussion (5%)	In class
Graded Oral Activities (10%)	Individual Oral Presentation (5%)	In class
Quizzes (10%)	Grammar Quiz 1 (5%) Grammar Quiz 2 (5%)	In class
Class Participation (10%)	Attendance and Active Participation (10%)	Attendance with punctuality, participation; timeliness in submitting all assignments

Preclusions

TopAR1000, BE1000, ID1000, ET1000 / NK1001 / EA1101 / EG1471 / ES1301 / ES1101 / ES1102 / ES1103 and EM1101