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CourseIntroduction

CourseIntroduction

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Content

Course description in brief

Course Features Course plan, Unit plan, Unit test

Examination and Evaluation strategy

Student Resource Disk

CMS the Internet Learning Portal

How to be successful with TopNotch/Summit in FPT University

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6 Levels Level 1:Top Notch Fundamentals

Level 2:Top Notch 1

Level 3:Top Notch 2

Level 4:Top Notch 3

Level 5:Summit 1

Level 6: Summit 2 (BA, FB)

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Correlations to InternationalStandards and Tests

http://www.pearsonlongman.com/ae/topnotch/correlations/TN_Summit_corrs_intltests.pdf

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Description

Dynamic course for international

communication Focuses on the natural language that

people really speak

Provides students with an opportunity to

confirm their own progress at the end ofevery easy-to-learn lesson

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Key features

Essential model conversations that make

key social language unforgettable andeasy to personalize

"Top Notch Interactions" is a unique step-by-step discussion builder that

guarantees success Super CD containing both self-study

audio and interactive exercises motivatesstudents after class

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Other Distinguishing Features

Concise two-page integrated skills

lessons, each designed for one classsession

Clear communication goals for everylesson

Confirmation of students progress at theend of each class session

Practical content designed for the realcommunicative needs of todays student

An unparalleled array of supplementarymaterials to provide the flexibility neededfor any teaching situation

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Make English Unforgettable

Multiple exposures tonew language

Numerous opportunitiesto practice it

Intensive, systematicrecycling

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A user-friendly instructional design

Concise two-page lessons

each designed for one classsession

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Motivation

Students confirm their progress atthe end of each class session.

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Course plan

Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4 Unit 5

Unit 6 Unit 7

Unit 8 Unit 9 Unit 10

Mid-term Examination

Final Examination

Course duration: 140 periods

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Unit plan (Top Notch)

1. Preview

2. Lesson 1

3. Lesson 2

4. Lesson 3

5. Lesson 4

6. Additional Activities & TV

7. Checkpoint & Unit Test

Textbook, CD,workbook

Textbook, CD, workbook,

Teacher resource disk,Copy and Go}

Copy and Go/TV

7 slots, 2 periods per slot

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Unit plan (Summit)

1. Preview

2. Lesson 1

3. Lesson 2

4. Lesson 3

5. Lesson 4

6. Writing & TV

7. Checkpoint & Unit Test

Textbook, CD,workbook

Textbook, CD, workbook,

Teacher resource disk,}TV

7 slots, 2 periods per slot

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Course plan

See course plan on CMS

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Mid-term and Final Exams

4 sections

Listening skills Grammar, Vocabulary, Reading

comprehension skills

Writing skills

Speaking skills ( Final only)

Mid-term exam coverage: unit 1 5, andadditional reading if applicable

Final exam coverage: the full course

Important: at least 80% class attendanceis required to take final examination

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Evaluation Strategy

Participation (PA) 10%

Unit tests score (average) (UT) 20%

Mid-term Examination score (ME) 30%

Final Examination score (FE) 40%

Final result: 10% PA + 20%UT + 30% ME + 40%FE =

100%

Completion criteria

a) Final result >=5 & Final Exam Score >=4 and

b) Each part of final exam must be >0.

1. If not meet a), students must retake all parts of theexam.

2. If meet a); but not b), students must retake the

failed parts only.

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Whats in servers resources

For each unit

Audio tracks Unit resource for lesson activities

Activity Materials (copy and go) for lessonconsolidation, at the end of each lesson or inthe additional activity session

TV Activity worksheetMaterial for the TV session for unitconsolidation

Super CD - interactive exercises

Workbook the scanned copy

Student are required to download these materials to thelaptop and be ready for doing activities in classroom,follow teachers instruction

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Servers resources

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Servers resources

Audio track

Unit resource Extra reading

Grammar

Writing

Pop song

...

TV Activity worksheet

Super CD

Copy and Go Workbook

http://localhost/var/www/apps/conversion/tmp/scratch_3/02-Link/01%20Track%201.wmahttp://localhost/var/www/apps/conversion/tmp/scratch_3/02-Link/UNIT_01_P8_Perspective.pdfhttp://localhost/var/www/apps/conversion/tmp/scratch_3/02-Link/UNIT_01_P5_Ger_inf.pdfhttp://localhost/var/www/apps/conversion/tmp/scratch_3/02-Link/UNIT_01_P12_Writing.pdfhttp://localhost/var/www/apps/conversion/tmp/scratch_3/02-Link/Unit_01_Great_Day_for_Love.pdfhttp://localhost/var/www/apps/conversion/tmp/scratch_3/02-Link/U1-Interview.pdfhttp://localhost/var/www/apps/conversion/tmp/scratch_3/02-Link/U1-Lesson1.pdfhttp://localhost/var/www/apps/conversion/tmp/scratch_3/02-Link/unit%201%20-%20SU%201.pdfhttp://localhost/var/www/apps/conversion/tmp/scratch_3/02-Link/unit%201%20-%20SU%201.pdfhttp://localhost/var/www/apps/conversion/tmp/scratch_3/02-Link/U1-Lesson1.pdfhttp://localhost/var/www/apps/conversion/tmp/scratch_3/02-Link/U1-Interview.pdfhttp://localhost/var/www/apps/conversion/tmp/scratch_3/02-Link/Unit_01_Great_Day_for_Love.pdfhttp://localhost/var/www/apps/conversion/tmp/scratch_3/02-Link/UNIT_01_P12_Writing.pdfhttp://localhost/var/www/apps/conversion/tmp/scratch_3/02-Link/UNIT_01_P5_Ger_inf.pdfhttp://localhost/var/www/apps/conversion/tmp/scratch_3/02-Link/UNIT_01_P8_Perspective.pdfhttp://localhost/var/www/apps/conversion/tmp/scratch_3/02-Link/01%20Track%201.wma

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Super CD

Numerous interactive practices for each unit

http://localhost/var/www/apps/conversion/tmp/scratch_3/02-Link/Super%20CD/Summit.exe

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CMS - Internet Learning Portal

http://cms-hcm.fpt.edu.vn

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Whats on CMS

Course Management System

Provide resources, forum, assignment, quiz, wiki,

and more

Go to English Category

Click on a

course

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Whats on CMS

Forum: for discussion, student/faculty interaction

Course intro, course plan, Unit test

Mid-term and final Examination on Exam

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Whats on Companion website

Companion website

Additional exercises Puzzle

Teacher resources

Pronunciator

[IPA]

Native voice

http://wps.pearsonlongman.com/summit1/54/14043/3595251.cw/-/t/index.htmlhttp://wps.pearsonlongman.com/summit1/0,10980,4203849-,00.htmlhttp://wps.pearsonlongman.com/summit1/0,10980,4203849-,00.htmlhttp://wps.pearsonlongman.com/summit1/54/14043/3595251.cw/-/t/index.html

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How to be successful withTop Notch/Summit in

FPT University

How to be successful withTop Notch/Summit in

FPT University

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Students preparation

Prior to the course

Laptop with appropriate software andlearning resources (PDF reading andnoting tool)

Students book with CD

Additional resource on FUHCM server Be familiar with online learning portal,

companion website

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Students preparation

Prior to the class sessions

Complete all homework, assignments,

Be familiar with the new lessons by the nextclass sessions,

Get the laptop ready for use in class, beprepared with necessary learning resources

Make use of students book,

workbook,

CD, CMS,companion website,and additional materials

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During the class sessions

Be active learning

Take all opportunities to practice Englishin Communication with the support of theteachers and the interaction of classmates

Ask questions when unclear

Give positive feedback when needed

Be polite, and respectful in behavior

Use the laptop only for learning activitiesand follow teachers instruction

More rules .. according to University

policy Carry books to class and may use pencil

to note on students book

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Guidelines to success

Be familiar with resources, software

tools, CMS, companion website beforethe course

Be prepared for each classroom session

Be active and communicative in

classroom Do all homework on time,

do exercises/puzzles on the companionwebsite

Make use of other materials Take opportunities to practice English

Take your time to improve your accent

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Top Notch/Summit

Makes English Unforgettable

Takes you to a

Successful Career