Language Institute, Thammasat University
EL 381 English for Sociologists and Anthropologists II
Course Outline Semester 1/2015
Course Description
Pre-requisite: EL 281English for Sociologists and Anthropologists I
A course to teach students structures and expressions in order to improve their four basic skills
(listening, speaking, reading and writing) in ways relevant to sociology and anthropology. This
course has placed special emphasis on reading and writing advanced texts so that students can take
notes and write essays effectively at a more advanced level.
Course Objectives
Upon completing of the course, students should be able to:
 use vocabulary in the areas of sociology and anthropology.
 perform expository writing essays in sociology and anthropology.
 read articles in the fields of sociology and anthropology with high level of comprehension.
 expose students to different customs and cultures.
 promote autonomous as well as student-centered learning
 raise an awareness of ethics and moral values in their learning environment.
Teaching and Learning Methods
Student-centered learning, autonomous/self-directed learning, discussions, pair work,
group work, project work, oral presentations, and media application
Materials
 Wachiracharoenwong, Supatra. English for Sociologists and Anthropologists II
available at 3rd Floor, Room No. 317, Dome Building, Rangsit Campus

Supplementary exercises (provided in class)
Course Evaluation
Parts
Points
Detailed Assignment
Participation & Class
Attendance
10 points
Assignment
10 points
Final Project
Midterm Examination
20 points
60 points
Final Examination
100 points
- 80% mandatory class attendance
- Absence with or without any reasons for more than three class meetings
subjected to an automatic “F” grade in this course
- Three points will be deducted for each absence / one point will be deducted
for one late occurrence.
- Class assignment and homework must be done and submitted on time.
- A self-experiential report on the role and status of sociologists and
anthropologists
A creative presentation based on comparing & contrasting two cultures
Units 1-4 (reading, vocabulary, grammar, and essay outlining)
(Details of midterm examination to be announced.)
Units 5-8 (reading, vocabulary, grammar, and expository essay writing)
(Details of final examination to be announced.)
TOTAL
200 points
Schedule
Add/Drop period
Drop “W” period
August 26 – 31, 2015
October 19 – 26, 2015
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Tentative Schedule
Week
Dates
Units / Activities
1
17 August 2015
Course introduction
Unit 1 Statuses and Roles + Using contextual clues
2
24 August 2015
Unit 1 Simple, Compound, and Complex sentences
3
31 August 2015
Unit 2 Human Behaviors + Finding topics and main ideas
Developing a paragraph
4
7 September 2015
Unit 3 Family and Kinship
Developing a paragraph with supporting details
5
14 September 2015
Unit 4 Social Mobility
Recognizing patterns of organization
6
21 September 2015
Expanding from paragraph to an essay
7
28 September 2015
Revision Unit 1-4
Due Date: Self-experiential report (10 points)
8
Sunday, 4 October 2015
9
12 October 2015
Unit 5 Social Problems + Transitional words
10
19 October 2015
Unit 6 Culture + Writing comparison & contrast essays
11
26 October 2015
12
2 November 2015
Unit 7 Writing classification essays
13
9 November 2015
Unit 8 Argumentative Issues + Using language for arguments
14
16 November 2015
Writing argumentative essays
15
23 November 2015
16
30 November 2015
Midterm Examination (Unit 1-4) / Time: 14.30-16.30 p.m.
Unit 7 Social Stratification
Progress check of final project
Writing argumentative essays
Revision Unit 5-8
Due Date: Final project presentation (20 points)
Final Examination Units 5-8
Friday, 18 December 2015 (13.00 – 16.00 p.m.)
Lecturers
Course Coordinator: A. Supatra Wachiracharoenwong
Sec/Gr
Day
Time
Room
810001
Mon
09.30 – 12.30
LI 305
820001
Mon
13.30 – 16.30
SC 1044
Lecturer
A. Wanida
Pankaew
A. Supatra Wachiracharoenwong
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EL381English for Sociologists & Anthropologist II
Self-Experiential Report
Objectives:
1. To encourage autonomous learning
2. To enhance students’ knowledge relating to a topic of their own interest
3. To practice using various English skills
What is a Self-Experiential Report?
It is a brief report on any topic in the role of sociologists and anthropologists. Relevant
information on your topic can be found in the library, on the internet, or any reference resources.
Time frame: 7 weeks (Due date: September 28, 2015)
Task:
1. Work individually.
2. Choose ONE type of sociology and anthropology work you’re interested in.
3. Create 5 topics for the selected type e.g. nature, background, degree, salary, and workplace.
4. Find information/answers for your questions from any resources.
5. Write a 50-80 word summary to respond to each topic.
6. Include references of your resources.
7. Type your report in a form of brochures or leaflets.
8. Submit the final report on September 28, 2015 in class.
Score Distribution:
1.
2.
Overall language use (Grammar, Spelling)
Content (Summary)
TOTAL
5
5
points
points
10
points
Important Notes:
Thammasat University strongly discourages plagiarism, i.e. an act of copying
someone’s ideas or work and presenting them as if they were yours, without referring
to the original sources or authors. Therefore, any (speaking & writing) assignment
that is considered (partially or entirely) plagiarized will be given NO score.
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EL381English for Sociologists & Anthropologist II
Creative Presentation (Final Project)
Objectives:
1. To practice speaking skills
2. To increase creativity and confidence
3. To practice cooperative learning
Time frame: 16 weeks (Due date: November 30, 2015)
Task:
1. Work in groups of 3-6 members.
2. Choose a topic of interest on at least 3 aspects of any two cultures in ASEAN community.
(Example: greeting, eating, and clothing between Thais and Malaysians)
3. Prepare a 10-minute presentation/ role play.
4. Plan your presentation/ role play and submit your proposal (Draft Version) on Week 11
(November 26, 2015).
5. Submit your written report and do your presentation on November 30, 2015 in class.
Score Distribution:
1.
Overall language use (Grammar, Spelling, Summary)
10
points
2.
Oral presentation with presentation programs
(Language 5, Creativity 5)
10
points
20
points
TOTAL
Important Notes:
Thammasat University strongly discourages plagiarism, i.e. an act of copying
someone’s ideas or work and presenting them as if they were yours, without referring
to the original sources or authors. Therefore, any (speaking & writing) assignment
that is considered (partially or entirely) plagiarized will be given NO score.