Da Nang University of Economics

Sunderland University Program

English for Academic Purposes (EAP)

Lecture 1 Introduction

Topics
Introducing yourself About me About your Degree Programme (SUD) EAP (English for Academic Purposes) Module Class Policies

About You
Who are you? (1) Briefly write down the following: 1. Your Name (of course, English name, if any) 2. Your background
Example: Your home town Educational background / School; work experience, etc Family: parents, brothers, sisters, their job; your pets, etc. Hobby: What do you do during your free time? Others

3. Why do you choose SUD programme? 4. What do you expect from SUD programme? 5. What is your career objectives? 6. The best and worst of you (skills; habits; talents; etc.) 7. Any other thing you want to say..

(2) Conduct a presentation

About Me
Full Name First Name Background : Aung Kyaw Oo : Aung (Oung)

Home Town : Yangon, Myanmar Places I lived: Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Hungary Family : 6 (??) Age : Very Old

About Me
Educational Background
B.Sc. (Mathematics); Yangon University, Myanmar Diploma (Computer; Univ. of Computer studies, Myanmar) MBA (Assumption University), Thailand M.Sc. (IT Management); New York State University system Central European University Campus, Hungary

About Me
Work Experience
Programmer Systems Analyst Project Manager Consultant Lecturer Department Head

Industry I have worked

IT Business Consulting Petrochemical; Oil and Gas Education

About Me
Hobby
Traveling Hiking, Adventures Classical music Sports
Badminton Table tennis Volleyball Golf

EAP Module

Class Schedule
Duration of the Course 28 May 2012 10 Aug. 2012 Total 11 Weeks 1 week off for University Exam

Class Schedule
Midterm: 10 July 2012
Assignment #1 Presentation Assignment Report : 1 student 10 min Q&A : Written (not more than 40 pages)

Final: 7 August 2012

Assignment #2 Presentation Assignment Report : 1 student 10 min : Written (not more than 40 pages)

Class Schedule
NOTE:

Class

Assignment Deadline & Presentation

Assessment Criteria
Attendance Quiz Class participation Assignment # 1 Written Report Assignment # 1 Presentation Assignment # 2 Written Report Assignment # 2 Presentation Total If your total-point is : 60% or more Less than 60% 10% 10% 10% 15% 15% 20% 20% 100%

PASS FAIL / REFERREL

Class Policies
Attendance Policy
0 = Absent 1 = Present L = Late

Class Policies
Attendance Policy
Maximum Allowance Absence:

= 20% of total classes = 20% x 10 weeks = 2 days

If you are sick, provide medical certificate or permission letter to:
Office (1 copy) Lecturer (1 copy)

Class Policies
Punctuality
Be punctual You are given special privilege to be late 5 minutes! 3 Lates 4 Absences No Midterm Exam No Final Exam 1 Absence
No Midterm Exam No Final Exam No SUD

Class Policies
Class Participation
Dont be quiet Does it mean you should make noise? No! No! I mean Discuss the topic. Not chit-chat Express your opinions Remember that the thing I dont like most is Noise Pollution Ask questions to your lecturer If you do not participate in the class discussion Then, I will encourage you to talk in front of the class. Good idea? Dont be afraid of being wrong. Everybody makes mistakes. We all made mistakes. Many . many times! Remember Nobody is perfect in this world! So, dont be shy!

Class Policies
DOs
Switch off you mobile phone Or, change it to vibration mode 1 ring I will keep your phone for 1 week Ask permission if you are late Why? Just to practice good principles and behaviors for a good citizenship Respect your classmates, lecturer Everyone has the right to enjoy freedom But, without disturbing the others

Class Policies
DONTs
Litter in the class (No trash) (You are responsible for cleanliness of your seat; ROOM) Fine: 2000 VND / 1 piece of rubbish Use any electronic equipment such as Mobile phone, iPhone, PDA, walkman, Laptops, MP3/MP4 players (Electronic Dictionary not recommended) Chit chat Do day-dreaming Do

Lecture Slides on Yahoo Group

Give me your email address (Yahoo prefer) I will send you email Follow the invitation link (URL) to join group Join the Yahoo Group (SUD-11) Then, download the lectures / slides / other documents On the left side, choose folders EAP

About your Degree Program

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Your Program
BTEC HND Business (Management)

Business and Technology Education Council (BTEC) Higher National Diploma (HND)

Which Organisation awards BTEC?

Edexcel is a major awarding body of BTEC in UK and internationally Recognized by UK government BTEC is one of many Edexcel brands Source: http://www.edexcel.org.uk

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Classification of Qualifications in UK
Classified by National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Three types of qualifications in International centers:
National (Level 3 ~ High School level) Higher National ( Level 5 ~ 2nd year College level) Professional and Advanced Professional Diplomas (Level 6 and 7 ~ Bachelor and Master levels)

Edexcel Level 4 BTEC Higher National Diploma in Business (Management)

An equivalent to undergraduate programme A Diploma which consists of 16 units
8 core units 8 specialist units

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Edexcel Level 4 BTEC Higher National Diploma in Business (Management)

How is your performance assessed? Mainly .. Assignments!
Assignments are part of modules There are 2 assignments in each modules So 16 units x 2 approximately 32 assignments There can also be
Case Studies Reports Exercises Oral Presentations during your study

Assignments
My dog ate my homework!!

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Assignments
Contents of Assignment Scenario:
Unit Name; e.g. Organization Behaviour Tutor Name Due Date Learning outcomes, assessment criteria Common skills covered Grading criteria Scenario, Case study Tasks to be completed

Assignments
Possible grades:

Pass (P) Merit (M1, M2, M3) Distinction (D1, D2, D3) Referral (R) - Fail

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Assignments
Seven Common skills evaluated:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Managing and developing skills Working with and relating to others Communicating Managing tasks, and solving problem Applying numeric skills Applying technology Applying design and creativity P/R/M/D

Assignments: Assessment Process

Assignment Issued (Lecturer) Submit Finalized Assignment by Due Date (Student) Check Assignments [ ~2 weeks ] (Lecturer) Assignment Guide (Lecturer) Yes Any major changes Needed? Receive Drafts after Corrections (Students) Submit Drafts (Students) Check Drafts (Lecturer)

No

Receive Assignment with Grades (Student)

Yes Passed / M/D No 1st time Redo No

Done! Congratulation! Remodule Bye! See you in next semester.

Yes

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Assignment #1 (2 members in 1 Group)

Choose a company / brand. Think about these: 1. Can I get information about the company? 2. Do I know how they produce their products? 3. How do they do marketing / sales? 4. Where do they market / sell their products? (in Danang, North, south, in other countries, etc.) 5. Do they have website? If yes, helpful for you. If these questions are ok, you can choose this brand. It is easy for you to find information. Note down a list of website, book, newspaper, you used for your report

Assignment #2 (Mini Market Research Project) 2 members in 1 group Details will be informed later

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