Monday, August 22, 2011

Oral-Aural Final Exam, August 24th

There will be a total of 40 questions, each one half a point. The thirty points on the written final exam, plus the ten points for the conversation in my office. All work has to be done by 5 pm on August 24th.

Fix this Expression! (5 pts.)

I will give you an incorrect Jordanian use of English, and you will need to rewrite the sentence correctly. Here is an example:

I went to college before two years.

Correction: I went to college two years ago.

Dialogue Section (5 pts.)

This section of the test will feature a dialogue between two speakers. The dialogue will be simple but will include vocabulary from the book. Here is an example, using vocabulary from page 2:

Jim: That movie was _________________.

Jane: I didn't care for the story, but I thought the actor was a _______________.

Jim: I heard he's not a nice guy. He's a __________________.

Fill in the definition (5 pts.)

I will give you ten words or phrases and you will have to write your own definition of each one. Here are examples:

No big deal __________________________________

Hang out _________________________________

can't stand ____________________________________

Plug it in (5 pts.)

I will give a complete sentence. Replace the underlined phrase with a colloquial phrase from the book. Here are examples:

We really need to pay attention and focus because we have to finish today.

She put on her long silk black dress and high heels for the dinner party.

If you're a messy person, you should get a house cleaner.


Secret Section (10 pts.)

This section will be a surprise essay question about a topic that we discussed in class. You should use appropriate vocabulary that you learned during this semester for full credit. For example, when we discussed revolution, we learned "foment" and "demonstration." For all ten points, you should use those two words and any other relevant vocab.

Sunday, May 22, 2011

Oral-Aural Skills Exam, May 26th

There will be a total of 40 questions, each one half a point.

Dialogue Section (5 pts.)

This section of the test will feature a dialogue between two speakers. The dialogue will be simple but will include vocabulary from the book. Here is an example, using vocabulary from page 2:

Jim: That movie was _________________.

Jane: I didn't care for the story, but I thought the actor was a _______________.

Jim: I heard he's not a nice guy. He's a __________________.

Fill in the definition (5 pts.)

I will give you ten words or phrases and you will have to write your own definition of each one. Here are examples:

No big deal __________________________________

Hang out _________________________________

can't stand ____________________________________

Plug it in (5 pts.)

I will give a complete sentence. Replace the underlined phrase with a colloquial phrase from the book. Here are examples:

We really need to pay attention and focus because we have to finish today.

She put on her long silk black dress and high heels for the dinner party.

If you're a messy person, you should get a house cleaner.


Secret Section (5 pts.)

This section will be a surprise.

Sunday, May 15, 2011

Cancellation

The conversation portion of the final exam has been canceled this week.

I will keep long hours next week, Sunday through Thursday. When you are on campus, just give me a call and I can meet you at my office. Please forgive me for the short notice; I found out an hour ago that I would be spending the week in Amman on official Peace Corps business.

Best wishes on your exams.

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Oral-Aural Class, Final Exam

Oral Final Exam Schedule

Final Exam Total: 40 points

Written portion: 20 points, May 12; from Join the Club

Listening and speaking portion: 20 points, sign up below.

May 9

12:30-12:55 __________________________________

12:55-1:20 __________________________________

1:20-1:45 __________________________________

1:45-2:10 __________________________________

2:10-2:35 __________________________________

2:35-3:00 __________________________________

3:00-3:25 __________________________________

May 10

11:00-11:25 ___________________________________

11:25-11:50 ___________________________________

11:50-12:15 ___________________________________

12:15-12:40 ___________________________________

12:40-1:05 ___________________________________

May 11

12:30-12:55 __________________________________

12:55-1:20 __________________________________

1:20-1:45 __________________________________

1:45-2:10 __________________________________

2:10-2:35 __________________________________

2:35-3:00 __________________________________

3:00-3:25 __________________________________

May 16

12:30-12:55 __________________________________

12:55-1:20 __________________________________

1:20-1:45 __________________________________

1:45-2:10 __________________________________

2:10-2:35 __________________________________

2:35-3:00 __________________________________

3:00-3:25 __________________________________

May 18

12:30-12:55 __________________________________

12:55-1:20 __________________________________

1:20-1:45 __________________________________

1:45-2:10 __________________________________

2:10-2:35 __________________________________

2:35-3:00 __________________________________

3:00-3:25 __________________________________

Monday, May 2, 2011

The Essence of Humanity

For Wednesday, May 4th, we will be discussing the "essence of humanity." What makes us unique? What are the qualities that are worth remarking about human beings?

A quote to think about, from the French.

We do not know what our nature permits us to be. – Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Oral Class Trip

The oral class trip to Ajloun will be this Saturday, the 30th of April. We will gather in front of the south gate of Yarmouk University (under al Ameer Ra'ad Bridge) at 7:30 a.m. The bus will leave at 8:00 sharply. The fee is 7 JD.

Saturday, April 23, 2011

Class on Monday

Reading 2: We will begin class promptly at 8:00. Be on time, as I will take strict attendance.

Oral-Aural Skills: Class in canceled. Please work on "Join the Club." The final will include material from throughout that book.