2. Scene II: consultation of course
Ø Time of course selection
Ø Reasons for course selection
Ø Drop the course
Ø Reasons for teacher
Ø Absence and making up a missed lesson
Ø Example 1: Taking a Summer Course
1. What can NOT be inferred about the French film course?
A It is easy to get a good grade.
B It belongs to one of the history courses.
C It is a Wednesday evening class.
D It only has an examination at the end of the course.
2. Why does the man recommend the woman to take the chemistry course in the fall?
A Because it is quite a relaxed course.
B Because in fall everyone tends to study hard.
C Because laboratories are not available in the summer session.
D Because it does not have outdoor classes.
A: Oh, hi, Bruce.
B: Hi, Martha. What’s up?
A: I’m trying to decide what course I should take this semester. It’s the summer session so I’m thinking maybe I should go easy on myself but…
B: But, you’ve already taken all your elective “bird courses”?
A: Yes, well, sort of. I still have a few history type courses I need, which means I could take one of those film studies courses, I like French cinema of the 1960s. I could spend my Wednesday summer nights in air-conditioned splendor, watching Truffaut & Goddard. Or I could spend my days in a lecture hall and lab studying molecular chemistry. It’s a tough decision. I need both courses to graduate. What course would you pick, Bruce?
B: That’s easy, Martha, I like to relax and enjoy my summer as much as possible, so I’d choose the French cinema. There are so many classic films from that era. It sounds like an interesting course, and usually the grading is pretty relaxed. I hear there are only one or two papers to write and no final exam. You can’t say that about your chemistry course. Save that course for the fall, when everybody is studying hard.
A: Thanks, Bruce. That’s great advice. I think I’ll sign up for the film studies program today.
B: You’re welcome, Martha. Hey, don’t forget to bring your popcorn.
