Language Institute
Thammasat University
EL 341 English for Economists 2
Course Outline 1/2015
Course Description
El 341 aims to further expand students’ exploration into the language of economics in English by
developing key academic skills such as listening to lectures; writing summaries and reports; and
critical thinking skills.
Course Objectives
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to provide students with a snapshot of the history of economics; the different economic
systems, and its impact on our lives
to raise awareness of the types of vocabulary used in economics; their form, variation,
context of use and pronunciation
to develop students ability to read and understand a variety of text types such as
newspaper reports, academic texts and editorials
for students to be able to identify main points in articles and lectures and take effective
notes
for students to use skills of paraphrasing and summary writing to produce wellstructured, coherent reports and assignments
for students to able to effectively structure and administer logical academic presentations
for students to have a broader understanding of the international world of economics
through leading seminars, watching videos and producing newspapers
Course Material
Materials for the course will come from a number of sources and there is no text book for
students to purchase. All materials will be provided by the instructor.
Course Evaluation
Lecture Attendance
Assignments
Midterm Exam
Final Exam
20
80
40
60
Total 200
points
points
points
points
points
Schedules and Instructors
Midterm Exam:
Monday, 5 October 2015
Final Exam:
Sunday, 13 December 2015 Time: 13:00 - 16:00
Add/Drop period
Drop “W” period
Time: 14.30 - 16.30
26 - 31 August 2015
19 - 26 October 2015
Sec/Gr
Day
Time
Room
Instructor
0820001
Monday
13.30 – 16.30
SC 4024 A. Benjamin Moore
0820001
Monday
13.30 – 16.30
SC 4025 A. Dr. Pimsiri Taylor
Assignments (80 points)
The course is assessed through course work as well as formal examinations. Each student is
expected to ensure that assignments are submitted on time. The dates following each assignment
refer to the submittal date.
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Writing quizzes (20 points)
Listening quiz (20 points)
Individual Presentation(20 points)
Newspaper (20 points)
ASSIGNMENT POLICY:
 No late assignments will be accepted, unless by prior agreement with the lecturer
 Failure to attend a quiz results in zero marks for that task
 It is the student’s responsibility to do all assignments issued, even when he/she is absent
Tentative Teaching Schedule - Semester 1/2015
Week
Date
1
17 August 2015
2
24 August 2015
3
31 August 2015
4
7 September 2015
Topic
Introduction to the class, students and the course.
Word use in economics
What is economics? Lecture listening
Writing: Finding Key Points and Note taking
A history of Economics: Reading and Writing skills
The Market Economy. Video: Euro debt crisis
The Market Economy: Describing trends
Writing: Paraphrasing and Summarizing
5
14 September 2015
6
21 September 2015
7
28 September 2015
8
Monday
5 October 2015
9
12 October 2015
10
19 October 2015
11
26 October 2015
12
2 November 2015
13
9 November 2015
14
16 November 2015
15
23 November 2015
16
30 November 2015
Sunday
13 December 2015
Economics and technology: Technology and economic
change
Economics News Article
Writing quiz I
Economics and technology: News listening
Exam Preparation. Be the teacher activity
MIDTERM EXAMINATION (14.30 – 16.30)
Writing: Paragraph Writing Skills
Globalization and sustainability I – Vocabulary Use
Globalization and sustainability II
Economics article, video and discussion. “Green GDP.”
Writing quiz II
Presentations Skills I
Presentation Skills II
Group Presentation Activity
Group Presentations
ASEAN markets: International trade, labour and
migration
ASEAN markets: Reading Comprehension
Listening quiz
Course Review/Final Exam Preparation
Newspaper Project Submission
Individual presentations
FINAL EXAMINATION
(13.00 – 16.00)