Luận văn an evaluation of the text book new english file pre intermediate for the first year non english majored students at university of social sciences and humanities; suggestions for book use and adaptation

LIST OF FIGURES AND TABLES: Figure 1 Malcrials Evaluation Madel of McDonough and Shaw 1993, 9.75 10 Figure 2 Malenals Tivaluation Process Mulchinsan and Walers 1987, p98 10 Figure 3 Tea

VIETNAM NATIONAL UNIVERSITY, HANOT UNIVERSITY OF LANGUAGES AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

FACULTY OF POST —- GRADUATE STUDIES

ĐẢO THỊ SÁNG

AN EVALUATION OF TITE TEXT BOOK “NEW ENGLISH FILE PRE-INTERMEDIATE” FOR THE FIRST YEAR NON-ENGLISH MAJORED STUDENTS

AT UNIVERSITY OF SOCTAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES; SUGGESTIONS FOR BOOK USE AND

ADAPTATION

(Đánh giá giáo trình “ New English File Pre-intermediate”

cho sinh viên năm thứ nhất không chuyên tiếng Anh tại Trường Đại học Khoa Học Xã Hội và Nhân Văn; những đã

xuất sử dụng sách và hiệu chỉnh)

MINOR PROGRAM THESIS

IELD: ENGLISH TEACHING METHODOLOGY

CODE: 601410

HA NOI-NAM 2011

VIETNAM NATIONAL UNIVERSITY, HANOT UNIVERSITY OF LANGUAGES AND INTERNATIONAL STIDIES

FACULTY OF POST —- GRADUATE STUDIES

ĐẢO THỊ SÁNG

AN EVALUATION OF TITE TEXT BOOK “NEW ENGLISH FILE PRE-INTERMEDIATE” FOR THE FIRST YEAR NON-ENGLISH MAJORED STUDENTS

AT UNIVERSITY OF SOCTAL SCTENCES AND HUMANITIES; SUGGESTIONS FOR BOOK USE AND

ADAPTATION

(Đánh giá giáo trình “ New English File Pre-intermediate”

cho sinh viên năm thứ nhất không chuyên tiếng Anh tại

Trường Đại học Khoa Học Xã Hội và Nhân Văn; những đề

xuất sử dụng sách và hiệu chỉnh)

MINOR PROGRAM THESIS

FIELD: ENGLISH TEACHING METHODOLOGY

CODE: 601410

SUPERVISOR: VU MAI TRANG, M.A

HANOI-NAM 2011

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List of figures and tables

1 Rationale for the thesis

2 Aims of the thesis

3 The significance of the thesis

4, Scope of the thesis,

6 Design of the study

1.1 Text book, coursebook and materials

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LIST OF FIGURES AND TABLES:

Figure 1 Malcrials Evaluation Madel of McDonough and Shaw (1993, 9.75) 10

Figure 2 Malenals Tivaluation Process (Mulchinsan and Walers 1987, p98) 10

Figure 3 Teaehcre' mmdsluđents' asssssnont of the book New English Pila-pve | 26

intermediate

Figure 4 Teachers" and students" opinions about the topies in New English File | 30

pre-intermediate Figure 5 Participants’ opinions about the updale of the topies in New English | 30

File pre intermediate

Table L Teachers’ and students’ opinions of the language point available in the | 28

book New English File pre-intermediate Table2 Teachers and students” viewpoints about the language kills in New | 29

English File pre-intermediate Table 3 ‘Teachers and students” thought of class time each week 31 Table 4 ‘Teachers and students” preferences for the topics in New English File | 31

1.2.2.2, The fMpOrtance veces seve so otro so eet ni na tet nie ea aie ie

1.2.3 Madels for Materials evaluation

1.2.5.4 Evaluation by Ellis (1997;

1.2.5.2, Evaluation by McDonough and Shaw (1988) nen nen an

4.2.5.3 Evaluation by Hutchinson and Water (1987)

1.2.6 Criteria for Materials evaluation

1.2.7, Need analy

1.3 Suitability of the present study in the research area

DAT, Thee setbit0 0 ceo nee see es

2.2.3 Methods and procedures

The summary of the thesis

PART E: INTRODUCTION

1, Rationate of the study

There wc many teasons why [ conduclsd this thesis, Firsily, learning English successfully including: teachers, suitable course book choice, leaming objectives, and environment and among which, choosing an effective course book is always related to the objcetives defined, How to evaluate the course book so that we know whether our aims are well- matched with the chosen book or not is really a demanding task, Secondly, there has been a big change in the choice of Fnglish course book at University of Foreign

Languages an International Studies, ¥

Two years ago, I taught New Way A- the third edition, But since 2010, I have taught them New English File — from elementary to pre-intermediate, and intermediate, Thirdly,

Ina National University, Hanoi since 2010

with the growth of computer- assisted language Icarning, students have an access to many sources of learning materials It is essential that teachers make use of the assessment tools

to evaluate malerials so thal their students can have an opporlunity to tearn the highest quality books providing students both communicative competence and diverse learning experience Last but not least, it is trus that teachers teach students to learn Lnglish best when teachers have profound knowledge of their students’ needs an interests

For all- above reasons, I will choose my minor thesis “ An Evaluation of New English file — pre- intermediate for the first year non- English majored students at University

of Social Sciences anu Tumanities; Suygestions for book uxe und adaptation”

2 Aims of the thesis

‘rhe primary goal of this thesis is to evaluate the textbook New English File pre- micrmediate from both Ieclurers and students’ viewpoints and then investigate the ways teachers adapt the book so that the book meets students’ needs and interests To achieve the aims of the thesis, the following research questions are proposed

(@ To what extent doss New English File Pre-inlermediale salis(y students’ needs and

interests?

bà

(0) What inprovements should be made to the material to meet the students’ needs and

interests?

3 The significance of the thesis

The results of the thesis will provide uscfid information not only for the xescarcher, ths course books designers but also for the teaching staff and the first- year non- English major stulenls at Universily of Social Sciences and humuanities In addition, the findings are regarded as the bases for recommendations of teaching New English File seties more successful Last but not least, the research results are hoped to make small contribution to the ficld of matorials evaluation

4 Scupe of the thesis

At the present, a set of New English File is being taught at Unversity of Social Sciences and ITamanities The researcher, who is in charge of teaching New English File pre- intermediate, teaches the first year students That is the reason why the thesis will firstly focus on evaluating the post use of course book New English bile — pre-intermediate Secondly, duc lo the lirsil of the miner thesis, the course bock will be svahuated in terms

of language providing and skills developing

5, Methods of the study

According to rescarch type, this sis is categorized as an action rescarch, To suppor! the research with varied and valid data, the author combined both qualitative and quantitative approaches As the study deals with two questions: (1) ‘To what extent does New English File Pre-inlermedinte satisfy students” needs? ; (2) Whal improvemouts should be made

to the material to meet students’ needs? The following, methods will be employed to collect data for the study:

Survey — questionnaires, Two

intermediate evaluation designed for both teachers and the first —year students who have experienced using the hook

of questionnaires on New English File pre-

6 Design of the study

The study is divided into three parts: the Introduction the Development and the Conclusion

Parl A: INTRODUCTION

Part B: DEVELOPMENT — consists of three chapters

LIST OF FIGURES AND TABLES:

Figure 1 Malcrials Evaluation Madel of McDonough and Shaw (1993, 9.75) 10

Figure 2 Malenals Tivaluation Process (Mulchinsan and Walers 1987, p98) 10

Figure 3 Teaehcre' mmdsluđents' asssssnont of the book New English Pila-pve | 26

intermediate

Figure 4 Teachers" and students" opinions about the topies in New English File | 30

pre-intermediate Figure 5 Participants’ opinions about the updale of the topies in New English | 30

File pre intermediate

Table L Teachers’ and students’ opinions of the language point available in the | 28

book New English File pre-intermediate Table2 Teachers and students” viewpoints about the language kills in New | 29

English File pre-intermediate Table 3 ‘Teachers and students” thought of class time each week 31 Table 4 ‘Teachers and students” preferences for the topics in New English File | 31

The summary of the thesis

PART E: INTRODUCTION

1, Rationate of the study

There wc many teasons why [ conduclsd this thesis, Firsily, learning English successfully including: teachers, suitable course book choice, leaming objectives, and environment and among which, choosing an effective course book is always related to the objcetives defined, How to evaluate the course book so that we know whether our aims are well- matched with the chosen book or not is really a demanding task, Secondly, there has been a big change in the choice of Fnglish course book at University of Foreign

Languages an International Studies, ¥

Two years ago, I taught New Way A- the third edition, But since 2010, I have taught them New English File — from elementary to pre-intermediate, and intermediate, Thirdly,

Ina National University, Hanoi since 2010

with the growth of computer- assisted language Icarning, students have an access to many sources of learning materials It is essential that teachers make use of the assessment tools

to evaluate malerials so thal their students can have an opporlunity to tearn the highest quality books providing students both communicative competence and diverse learning experience Last but not least, it is trus that teachers teach students to learn Lnglish best when teachers have profound knowledge of their students’ needs an interests

For all- above reasons, I will choose my minor thesis “ An Evaluation of New English file — pre- intermediate for the first year non- English majored students at University

of Social Sciences anu Tumanities; Suygestions for book uxe und adaptation”

2 Aims of the thesis

‘rhe primary goal of this thesis is to evaluate the textbook New English File pre- micrmediate from both Ieclurers and students’ viewpoints and then investigate the ways teachers adapt the book so that the book meets students’ needs and interests To achieve the aims of the thesis, the following research questions are proposed

(@ To what extent doss New English File Pre-inlermediale salis(y students’ needs and

interests?

bà

(0) What inprovements should be made to the material to meet the students’ needs and

interests?

3 The significance of the thesis

The results of the thesis will provide uscfid information not only for the xescarcher, ths course books designers but also for the teaching staff and the first- year non- English major stulenls at Universily of Social Sciences and humuanities In addition, the findings are regarded as the bases for recommendations of teaching New English File seties more successful Last but not least, the research results are hoped to make small contribution to the ficld of matorials evaluation

4 Scupe of the thesis

At the present, a set of New English File is being taught at Unversity of Social Sciences and ITamanities The researcher, who is in charge of teaching New English File pre- intermediate, teaches the first year students That is the reason why the thesis will firstly focus on evaluating the post use of course book New English bile — pre-intermediate Secondly, duc lo the lirsil of the miner thesis, the course bock will be svahuated in terms

of language providing and skills developing

5, Methods of the study

According to rescarch type, this sis is categorized as an action rescarch, To suppor! the research with varied and valid data, the author combined both qualitative and quantitative approaches As the study deals with two questions: (1) ‘To what extent does New English File Pre-inlermedinte satisfy students” needs? ; (2) Whal improvemouts should be made

to the material to meet students’ needs? The following, methods will be employed to collect data for the study:

Survey — questionnaires, Two

intermediate evaluation designed for both teachers and the first —year students who have experienced using the hook

of questionnaires on New English File pre-

6 Design of the study

The study is divided into three parts: the Introduction the Development and the Conclusion

Parl A: INTRODUCTION

Part B: DEVELOPMENT — consists of three chapters

The summary of the thesis

PART E: INTRODUCTION

1, Rationate of the study

There wc many teasons why [ conduclsd this thesis, Firsily, learning English successfully including: teachers, suitable course book choice, leaming objectives, and environment and among which, choosing an effective course book is always related to the objcetives defined, How to evaluate the course book so that we know whether our aims are well- matched with the chosen book or not is really a demanding task, Secondly, there has been a big change in the choice of Fnglish course book at University of Foreign

Languages an International Studies, ¥

Two years ago, I taught New Way A- the third edition, But since 2010, I have taught them New English File — from elementary to pre-intermediate, and intermediate, Thirdly,

Ina National University, Hanoi since 2010

with the growth of computer- assisted language Icarning, students have an access to many sources of learning materials It is essential that teachers make use of the assessment tools

to evaluate malerials so thal their students can have an opporlunity to tearn the highest quality books providing students both communicative competence and diverse learning experience Last but not least, it is trus that teachers teach students to learn Lnglish best when teachers have profound knowledge of their students’ needs an interests

For all- above reasons, I will choose my minor thesis “ An Evaluation of New English file — pre- intermediate for the first year non- English majored students at University

of Social Sciences anu Tumanities; Suygestions for book uxe und adaptation”

2 Aims of the thesis

‘rhe primary goal of this thesis is to evaluate the textbook New English File pre- micrmediate from both Ieclurers and students’ viewpoints and then investigate the ways teachers adapt the book so that the book meets students’ needs and interests To achieve the aims of the thesis, the following research questions are proposed

(@ To what extent doss New English File Pre-inlermediale salis(y students’ needs and

interests?

2 Limilation and suggeslions for ñmure rescareh 39

bà

(0) What inprovements should be made to the material to meet the students’ needs and

interests?

3 The significance of the thesis

The results of the thesis will provide uscfid information not only for the xescarcher, ths course books designers but also for the teaching staff and the first- year non- English major stulenls at Universily of Social Sciences and humuanities In addition, the findings are regarded as the bases for recommendations of teaching New English File seties more successful Last but not least, the research results are hoped to make small contribution to the ficld of matorials evaluation

4 Scupe of the thesis

At the present, a set of New English File is being taught at Unversity of Social Sciences and ITamanities The researcher, who is in charge of teaching New English File pre- intermediate, teaches the first year students That is the reason why the thesis will firstly focus on evaluating the post use of course book New English bile — pre-intermediate Secondly, duc lo the lirsil of the miner thesis, the course bock will be svahuated in terms

of language providing and skills developing

5, Methods of the study

According to rescarch type, this sis is categorized as an action rescarch, To suppor! the research with varied and valid data, the author combined both qualitative and quantitative approaches As the study deals with two questions: (1) ‘To what extent does New English File Pre-inlermedinte satisfy students” needs? ; (2) Whal improvemouts should be made

to the material to meet students’ needs? The following, methods will be employed to collect data for the study:

Survey — questionnaires, Two

intermediate evaluation designed for both teachers and the first —year students who have experienced using the hook

of questionnaires on New English File pre-

6 Design of the study

The study is divided into three parts: the Introduction the Development and the Conclusion

Parl A: INTRODUCTION

Part B: DEVELOPMENT — consists of three chapters

1.2.2.2, The fMpOrtance veces seve so otro so eet ni na tet nie ea aie ie

1.2.3 Madels for Materials evaluation

1.2.5.4 Evaluation by Ellis (1997;

1.2.5.2, Evaluation by McDonough and Shaw (1988) nen nen an

4.2.5.3 Evaluation by Hutchinson and Water (1987)

1.2.6 Criteria for Materials evaluation

1.2.7, Need analy

1.3 Suitability of the present study in the research area

DAT, Thee setbit0 0 ceo nee see es

2.2.3 Methods and procedures

2 Limilation and suggeslions for ñmure rescareh 39

3.1 Data analysis

3.1L Overall rating of the course book New English File pre-intermediate 26

3.12.Teachers' and shudente' prejerenee gƒ the course book New linglish Fe pre— 26

3.1.3 What teachers and students do not like dbout the boGĂ à cv co oi co 2T 3.1.4 The decision to choose the book for Wthữe H$ v.v 27

conmumicative campetence?

3.1.7.The participants’ opinions about language skills in the book New English File 29

pre-intermediate

3.1.8 What do you think about the topies in this matertal? 30

3.1.12 Teachers’ suggestions for the materials inyprovement 3

3.3 Recommendation for future material imprevements 3

3.3.1, Why teachers have to adapt the book 33

3.3.2.1 Addition - - ~ 36

2 Limilation and suggeslions for ñmure rescareh 39

bà

(0) What inprovements should be made to the material to meet the students’ needs and

interests?

3 The significance of the thesis

The results of the thesis will provide uscfid information not only for the xescarcher, ths course books designers but also for the teaching staff and the first- year non- English major stulenls at Universily of Social Sciences and humuanities In addition, the findings are regarded as the bases for recommendations of teaching New English File seties more successful Last but not least, the research results are hoped to make small contribution to the ficld of matorials evaluation

4 Scupe of the thesis

At the present, a set of New English File is being taught at Unversity of Social Sciences and ITamanities The researcher, who is in charge of teaching New English File pre- intermediate, teaches the first year students That is the reason why the thesis will firstly focus on evaluating the post use of course book New English bile — pre-intermediate Secondly, duc lo the lirsil of the miner thesis, the course bock will be svahuated in terms

of language providing and skills developing

5, Methods of the study

According to rescarch type, this sis is categorized as an action rescarch, To suppor! the research with varied and valid data, the author combined both qualitative and quantitative approaches As the study deals with two questions: (1) ‘To what extent does New English File Pre-inlermedinte satisfy students” needs? ; (2) Whal improvemouts should be made

to the material to meet students’ needs? The following, methods will be employed to collect data for the study:

Survey — questionnaires, Two

intermediate evaluation designed for both teachers and the first —year students who have experienced using the hook

of questionnaires on New English File pre-

6 Design of the study

The study is divided into three parts: the Introduction the Development and the Conclusion

Parl A: INTRODUCTION

Part B: DEVELOPMENT — consists of three chapters

1.2.2.2, The fMpOrtance veces seve so otro so eet ni na tet nie ea aie ie

1.2.3 Madels for Materials evaluation

1.2.5.4 Evaluation by Ellis (1997;

1.2.5.2, Evaluation by McDonough and Shaw (1988) nen nen an

4.2.5.3 Evaluation by Hutchinson and Water (1987)

1.2.6 Criteria for Materials evaluation

1.2.7, Need analy

1.3 Suitability of the present study in the research area

DAT, Thee setbit0 0 ceo nee see es

2.2.3 Methods and procedures

3.1 Data analysis

3.1L Overall rating of the course book New English File pre-intermediate 26

3.12.Teachers' and shudente' prejerenee gƒ the course book New linglish Fe pre— 26

3.1.3 What teachers and students do not like dbout the boGĂ à cv co oi co 2T 3.1.4 The decision to choose the book for Wthữe H$ v.v 27

conmumicative campetence?

3.1.7.The participants’ opinions about language skills in the book New English File 29

pre-intermediate

3.1.8 What do you think about the topies in this matertal? 30

3.1.12 Teachers’ suggestions for the materials inyprovement 3

3.3 Recommendation for future material imprevements 3

3.3.1, Why teachers have to adapt the book 33

3.3.2.1 Addition - - ~ 36

3.1 Data analysis

3.1L Overall rating of the course book New English File pre-intermediate 26

3.12.Teachers' and shudente' prejerenee gƒ the course book New linglish Fe pre— 26

3.1.3 What teachers and students do not like dbout the boGĂ à cv co oi co 2T 3.1.4 The decision to choose the book for Wthữe H$ v.v 27

conmumicative campetence?

3.1.7.The participants’ opinions about language skills in the book New English File 29

pre-intermediate

3.1.8 What do you think about the topies in this matertal? 30

3.1.12 Teachers’ suggestions for the materials inyprovement 3

3.3 Recommendation for future material imprevements 3

3.3.1, Why teachers have to adapt the book 33

3.3.2.1 Addition - - ~ 36

1.2.2.2, The fMpOrtance veces seve so otro so eet ni na tet nie ea aie ie

1.2.3 Madels for Materials evaluation

1.2.5.4 Evaluation by Ellis (1997;

1.2.5.2, Evaluation by McDonough and Shaw (1988) nen nen an

4.2.5.3 Evaluation by Hutchinson and Water (1987)

1.2.6 Criteria for Materials evaluation

1.2.7, Need analy

1.3 Suitability of the present study in the research area

DAT, Thee setbit0 0 ceo nee see es

2.2.3 Methods and procedures

LIST OF FIGURES AND TABLES:

Figure 1 Malcrials Evaluation Madel of McDonough and Shaw (1993, 9.75) 10

Figure 2 Malenals Tivaluation Process (Mulchinsan and Walers 1987, p98) 10

Figure 3 Teaehcre' mmdsluđents' asssssnont of the book New English Pila-pve | 26

intermediate

Figure 4 Teachers" and students" opinions about the topies in New English File | 30

pre-intermediate Figure 5 Participants’ opinions about the updale of the topies in New English | 30

File pre intermediate

Table L Teachers’ and students’ opinions of the language point available in the | 28

book New English File pre-intermediate Table2 Teachers and students” viewpoints about the language kills in New | 29

English File pre-intermediate Table 3 ‘Teachers and students” thought of class time each week 31 Table 4 ‘Teachers and students” preferences for the topics in New English File | 31

LIST OF FIGURES AND TABLES:

Figure 1 Malcrials Evaluation Madel of McDonough and Shaw (1993, 9.75) 10

Figure 2 Malenals Tivaluation Process (Mulchinsan and Walers 1987, p98) 10

Figure 3 Teaehcre' mmdsluđents' asssssnont of the book New English Pila-pve | 26

intermediate

Figure 4 Teachers" and students" opinions about the topies in New English File | 30

pre-intermediate Figure 5 Participants’ opinions about the updale of the topies in New English | 30

File pre intermediate

Table L Teachers’ and students’ opinions of the language point available in the | 28

book New English File pre-intermediate Table2 Teachers and students” viewpoints about the language kills in New | 29

English File pre-intermediate Table 3 ‘Teachers and students” thought of class time each week 31 Table 4 ‘Teachers and students” preferences for the topics in New English File | 31

3.1 Data analysis

3.1L Overall rating of the course book New English File pre-intermediate 26

3.12.Teachers' and shudente' prejerenee gƒ the course book New linglish Fe pre— 26

3.1.3 What teachers and students do not like dbout the boGĂ à cv co oi co 2T 3.1.4 The decision to choose the book for Wthữe H$ v.v 27

conmumicative campetence?

3.1.7.The participants’ opinions about language skills in the book New English File 29

pre-intermediate

3.1.8 What do you think about the topies in this matertal? 30

3.1.12 Teachers’ suggestions for the materials inyprovement 3

3.3 Recommendation for future material imprevements 3

3.3.1, Why teachers have to adapt the book 33

3.3.2.1 Addition - - ~ 36

LIST OF FIGURES AND TABLES:

Figure 1 Malcrials Evaluation Madel of McDonough and Shaw (1993, 9.75) 10

Figure 2 Malenals Tivaluation Process (Mulchinsan and Walers 1987, p98) 10

Figure 3 Teaehcre' mmdsluđents' asssssnont of the book New English Pila-pve | 26

intermediate

Figure 4 Teachers" and students" opinions about the topies in New English File | 30

pre-intermediate Figure 5 Participants’ opinions about the updale of the topies in New English | 30

File pre intermediate

Table L Teachers’ and students’ opinions of the language point available in the | 28

book New English File pre-intermediate Table2 Teachers and students” viewpoints about the language kills in New | 29

English File pre-intermediate Table 3 ‘Teachers and students” thought of class time each week 31 Table 4 ‘Teachers and students” preferences for the topics in New English File | 31

bà

(0) What inprovements should be made to the material to meet the students’ needs and

interests?

3 The significance of the thesis

The results of the thesis will provide uscfid information not only for the xescarcher, ths course books designers but also for the teaching staff and the first- year non- English major stulenls at Universily of Social Sciences and humuanities In addition, the findings are regarded as the bases for recommendations of teaching New English File seties more successful Last but not least, the research results are hoped to make small contribution to the ficld of matorials evaluation

4 Scupe of the thesis

At the present, a set of New English File is being taught at Unversity of Social Sciences and ITamanities The researcher, who is in charge of teaching New English File pre- intermediate, teaches the first year students That is the reason why the thesis will firstly focus on evaluating the post use of course book New English bile — pre-intermediate Secondly, duc lo the lirsil of the miner thesis, the course bock will be svahuated in terms

of language providing and skills developing

5, Methods of the study

According to rescarch type, this sis is categorized as an action rescarch, To suppor! the research with varied and valid data, the author combined both qualitative and quantitative approaches As the study deals with two questions: (1) ‘To what extent does New English File Pre-inlermedinte satisfy students” needs? ; (2) Whal improvemouts should be made

to the material to meet students’ needs? The following, methods will be employed to collect data for the study:

Survey — questionnaires, Two

intermediate evaluation designed for both teachers and the first —year students who have experienced using the hook

of questionnaires on New English File pre-

6 Design of the study

The study is divided into three parts: the Introduction the Development and the Conclusion

Parl A: INTRODUCTION

Part B: DEVELOPMENT — consists of three chapters

LIST OF FIGURES AND TABLES:

Figure 1 Malcrials Evaluation Madel of McDonough and Shaw (1993, 9.75) 10

Figure 2 Malenals Tivaluation Process (Mulchinsan and Walers 1987, p98) 10

Figure 3 Teaehcre' mmdsluđents' asssssnont of the book New English Pila-pve | 26

intermediate

Figure 4 Teachers" and students" opinions about the topies in New English File | 30

pre-intermediate Figure 5 Participants’ opinions about the updale of the topies in New English | 30

File pre intermediate

Table L Teachers’ and students’ opinions of the language point available in the | 28

book New English File pre-intermediate Table2 Teachers and students” viewpoints about the language kills in New | 29

English File pre-intermediate Table 3 ‘Teachers and students” thought of class time each week 31 Table 4 ‘Teachers and students” preferences for the topics in New English File | 31

LIST OF FIGURES AND TABLES:

Figure 1 Malcrials Evaluation Madel of McDonough and Shaw (1993, 9.75) 10

Figure 2 Malenals Tivaluation Process (Mulchinsan and Walers 1987, p98) 10

Figure 3 Teaehcre' mmdsluđents' asssssnont of the book New English Pila-pve | 26

intermediate

Figure 4 Teachers" and students" opinions about the topies in New English File | 30

pre-intermediate Figure 5 Participants’ opinions about the updale of the topies in New English | 30

File pre intermediate

Table L Teachers’ and students’ opinions of the language point available in the | 28

book New English File pre-intermediate Table2 Teachers and students” viewpoints about the language kills in New | 29

English File pre-intermediate Table 3 ‘Teachers and students” thought of class time each week 31 Table 4 ‘Teachers and students” preferences for the topics in New English File | 31

The summary of the thesis

PART E: INTRODUCTION

1, Rationate of the study

There wc many teasons why [ conduclsd this thesis, Firsily, learning English successfully including: teachers, suitable course book choice, leaming objectives, and environment and among which, choosing an effective course book is always related to the objcetives defined, How to evaluate the course book so that we know whether our aims are well- matched with the chosen book or not is really a demanding task, Secondly, there has been a big change in the choice of Fnglish course book at University of Foreign

Languages an International Studies, ¥

Two years ago, I taught New Way A- the third edition, But since 2010, I have taught them New English File — from elementary to pre-intermediate, and intermediate, Thirdly,

Ina National University, Hanoi since 2010

with the growth of computer- assisted language Icarning, students have an access to many sources of learning materials It is essential that teachers make use of the assessment tools

to evaluate malerials so thal their students can have an opporlunity to tearn the highest quality books providing students both communicative competence and diverse learning experience Last but not least, it is trus that teachers teach students to learn Lnglish best when teachers have profound knowledge of their students’ needs an interests

For all- above reasons, I will choose my minor thesis “ An Evaluation of New English file — pre- intermediate for the first year non- English majored students at University

of Social Sciences anu Tumanities; Suygestions for book uxe und adaptation”

2 Aims of the thesis

‘rhe primary goal of this thesis is to evaluate the textbook New English File pre- micrmediate from both Ieclurers and students’ viewpoints and then investigate the ways teachers adapt the book so that the book meets students’ needs and interests To achieve the aims of the thesis, the following research questions are proposed

(@ To what extent doss New English File Pre-inlermediale salis(y students’ needs and

interests?

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