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Fall Quarter 2014

COURSE INFORMATION

Course: ESL 066A – Level 6 (Item 7255)

Dates: Monday through Friday, Sept. 22 to Dec 8 (no classes on Oct 22, Nov 11, 27, and 28)

Time: 7:30 AM – 9:20 AM

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Name: Mark Paulson

Office: R-130, Adjunct Faculty Area (behind the front desk in R-130)

Office Hours: By appointment

Contact Phone: (425) 564-2016

E-mail: mpaulson@bellevuecollege.edu

Outcomes

We will work on the following items so that by the end of this quarter you will be able to:

• respond accurately to spoken English in a variety of situations and extract meanings when intonation, rhythm, stress, body language, and phrasal verbs are used;

• effectively begin, participate in, and end conversations in one-to-one, group, and large group situations;

• accurately locate, read, and interpret a variety of reading materials, especially longer articles, books, charts, graphs, tables, and forms;

• use English structures and mechanics to write and edit forms, and single paragraphs or multi-paragraph essays about a single topic;

• use a variety of strategies to learn English;

Set goals for your English and keep track of progress every week

Attendance

To continue level 6 or to graduate, you must show progress in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Attendance is important for your progress. If you miss 20% of the total class time (20 hours, you will receive a grade of “No Progress” for the quarter. If you come to class late or leave early, the time you miss is part of the 20%. Also, if you miss the CASAS reading and listening tests, you will receive a grade of “No Progress.” If you become sick,, it is very important to talk to the teacher by phone or email. If you decide not to continue, please tell your instructor as soon as possible.

About Class

• Turn off all cell phones during class.

You will need a textbook, paper, pens, and pencils. Bring them to each class.

Come to class on time.

Do all homework and participate in class (work in groups/pairs, ask questions).

Be polite and respect your classmates. We learn from each other. We can help each other. We must treat one another with respect, even when we have different ideas. We will use professional student behavior that does not disturb others.

Grading

I will mark some of your tests with these numbers:

100 - 96% ……………………..Excellent

95 - 86% ……………………..Good

85 - 80% ……………………..OK

79% and below ……………..Needs more work

On some of your tests and on your homework, I will write these numbers:

4 or ( ………………………….Excellent

3 or (……………………………Good

2 or (-…………………………..Needs more work

1 or - .…………………………..Beginning

Each student will keep a folder. The papers in the folder will help show

you how much English you learn. Always keep these papers in your folder:

1) Homework completion sheets from every quarter at BC;

2) Short-Term Goals progress sheets from every quarter at BC;

3) ARM sheet with all of your CASAS scores from every quarter at BC;

4) one or two examples of your writing from each quarter at level 6.

Textbook

You will need to buy two books: a textbook and workbook. They are for sale in the

BC Bookstore and are sold as a package.

All-Star 4 Student Book. 2nd ed. Lee, Linda et al. McGraw-Hill: New York.

All-Star 4 Workbook. 2nd ed. Lee, Linda et al. McGraw-Hill: New York.

We will use other books which I will provide.

Bellevue College E-mail and access to MyBC

All students registered for classes at Bellevue College can get an e-mail account. You can use your student e-mail and log in to Canvas. Your teacher can tell you more about your account. To create your account, go to: . Check Canvas daily.

Academic Honesty

 

Plagiarism, which we will discuss in class, will not be tolerated. Plagiarism work will receive a grade of 0 without the possibility of make up. Cheating, stealing and plagiarizing (using the ideas or words of another as one’s own without crediting the source) are violations of the Student Code of Conduct at Bellevue College  

 

Gifts

The students in this program often like to do nice things for their teachers at the end of the quarter. A card with words from all the students, flowers, and food are good ways to thank your teacher. You do not need to buy your teacher a gift or give money.

Students in ESL classes at Bellevue College should make progress in their level. If there is no progress, students may not continue in the classes. The teacher looks at your attendance, classroom work, and tests (including CASAS tests) to decide your progress. The teacher will tell you at the end of the quarter that you need to improve. If you don’t improve, you might not be able to register for classes in the future.

Bellevue College does not wish other people (parents, spouses, and friends of students) to speak for students about school performance because this can slow student growth and progress. We do this because we would like students to speak for themselves and be independent. We also do it because federal law (the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) says that we must protect the privacy of student education records. It is BC policy to keep school performance between the school and the student. If a student asks for a parent, spouse, or friend to be at any instructor-student discussion of academic performance, instructors will look at each situation and make the final decision. You can see all of this policy, Arts and Humanities Commitment to Student Growth and Development, at bellevuecollege.edu/artshum.

Affirmation of Inclusion

Bellevue College is committed to maintaining an environment in which every member of the campus community feels welcome to participate in the life of the college, free from harassment and discrimination.

We value our different backgrounds at Bellevue College, and students, faculty, staff members, and administrators are to treat one another with dignity and respect.

The Arts & Humanities Division of Bellevue College, committed to advancing pluralism, recognizes its students’ diverse religious beliefs. Those students who wish to observe a religious holy day should not be penalized for doing so. Whenever feasible, students should be allowed to make up academic assignments that are missed due to such absences. However, the student must notify the instructor in writing at the beginning of the quarter (no later than the end of week 2). Because religious holidays are scheduled in advance, instructors have the right to insist that course work be completed prior to an anticipated absence for religious observances.

Student Concern

Policy Statements

        All students in ESL classes at Bellevue College should make progress in their level. The teacher looks at your attendance, classroom work, and tests (including CASAS tests) to decide your progress.  The teacher will tell you during and at the end of the quarter what you need to do to make progress.  If you don’t make progress to the next level by the end of three quarters, you will need to take a break from classes at Bellevue College. After a one-year break, you can apply again and take the CASAS test, but you must place in the level higher than your last class at Bellevue College. 

The Disability Resource Center serves students with learning challenges and apparent and non apparent disabilities.  If you are a student who has a disability or a learning challenge for which you have documentation or have seen someone for treatment and if you feel you may need accommodations in order to be successful in college, please contact the DRC staff as soon as possible.  The DRC office is located in B132 and the DRC website is bellevuecollege.edu/drc/  You can also contact the DRC in the following ways:

Voice: (425) 564-2498                     Fax: (425) 564-4138

Video Phone: (425) 440-2025      TTY: (425) 564-4110

Remember if you are someone who has either an apparent or non apparent disability and requires assistance in case of an emergency situation, such as a fire, earthquake, etc., please meet with your individual instructor to develop a safety plan within the first week of the quarter.

Arts and Humanities Commitment to Student Growth and Development- We do not wish other people (parents, spouses, and friends of students) to speak for students about school performance because this can slow student growth and progress.  We do this because we would like students to speak for themselves and be independent.  We also do it because federal law (the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) says that we must protect the privacy of student education records.  It is BC policy to keep school performance between the school and the student.  If a parent, spouse, or friend wishes to be at any instructor-student discussion of academic performance, the student must grant his/her permission and be present with the advocate.  You can see all of this policy at to 

Student Concern or Complaint Procedure- If a student has a concern or a problem with their class, they should talk to the instructor. If the student is not comfortable talking to the instructor they should:

1. Contact the program[pic] chair: Jean Pauley, R130Z, at jean.pauley@bellevuecollege.edu

2. Contact the Arts and Humanities Dean: Maggie Harada, maggie.harada@bellevuecollege.edu

3. Contact the Assistant Dean: Scott Bessho at scott.bessho@bellevuecollege.edu

4. More information at the Ombuds Office:

                Bellevue College Public Safety is open 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. It is located in K100 (phone 425-564-2400 & website:

                Your NetID gives you access to Canvas, your BC student e-mail and computer[pic] labs. To create your account, go to

 

Public Safety and Emergencies

Public Safety is located in the K building and can be reached at 425-564-2400 (easy to remember because it’s the only office on campus open 24 hours a day—2400).  Among other things, Public Safety serves as our Parking Permits, Lost and Found, and Emergency Notification center.  Please ensure you are signed up to receive alerts through our campus alerting system by registering at

If you work late and are uneasy about going to your car, Public Safety will escort you to your vehicle. To coordinate this, please phone ahead and let Public Safety know when and where you will need an escort.

Please familiarize yourself with the emergency postings by the door of every classroom and know where to go in the event of an evacuation.  Your instructor will be asked if anyone might still be in the building, so check in before you do anything else.  Emergency responders will search for anyone unaccounted for.

If a major emergency occurs, please follow these two rules:

1) Take directions from those in charge of the response - We all need to be working together.

2) Do not get in your car and leave campus (unless directed to) - Doing so will clog streets and prevent emergency vehicles from entering the scene.  Instead, follow directions from those in charge.

Please do not hesitate to call Public Safety if you feel safety questions or concerns at any time.

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