ESL 184 - Fullerton College



Fullerton College, Humanities Division

ESL 186F Instructor: Ellen Rosen

Phone: 992-7340 or x27340

Composition for Office: 738-04

Students of American English Email: erosen@fullcoll.edu

Office Hrs: M/W 10:30-11:20 am

Sp 2009 CRN 23903 Th 1:10-2:00 pm

Rm 734 M/W 1:30-3:50 p.m. Writing Center: T/Th 11-1 pm

SYLLABUS

Course Description: Designed to prepare advanced students for college level writing, this 5-unit course provides a review of English fundamentals and practice in reading, critical thinking, expository essay writing, and basic research skills. The course also offers continued practice in special problems common to second language learners and promotes continued practice in listening comprehension and oral communication. Letter grade or credit/no credit option.

Prerequisite: New students must take the COMPASS placement test and have a score of 190+ or have the recommendation of a counselor based on a combination of acceptable measures. Continuing students must have passed ESL 185 with a C or better.

Expectations: Students are expected to read longer textbook and supplemental articles, write frequent summary-response journals, write and revise four 3-page essays outside of class including a “mini” research paper, write three timed in-class essays, two timed in-class summaries, and participate in group discussions and activities including peer review. All drafts of out-of-class essays must be typed.

ESL 186 Student Learning Outcomes:

Students who complete ESL 186 will be able to

• analyze a variety of texts.

• evaluate a variety of authentic sources for use in a research essay.

• compose a persuasive essay supported by a variety of reputable sources.

• revise for consistency in tense, tone, voice, and grammatical parallelism.

Students will also learn to incorporate information and opinions from outside sources into

their writing using MLA documentation.

Humanities Division Student Learning Outcomes: Students completing courses in the Humanities Division will be able to:

• Use language skills effectively in reading, writing, listening, or speaking to achieve personal, academic, or vocational goals.

• Use critical thinking skills to examine information, events, and ideas from a broader perspective.

• Recognize the significance of language and culture in human experience.

• Apply principles of academic honesty and integrity.

• Work cooperatively and collaboratively with others.

• Use campus and/or community resources to participate actively in their own education.

Texts: * Spack, Ruth. Guidelines: A Cross-Cultural Reading/Writing Text, 3rd Edition. New York: Cambridge University Press, 2007.

* Salzman, Mark. True Notebooks. New York: Vintage Books, 2004.

* Hogue, Ann. The Essentials of English: A Writer’s Handbook. New York: Pearson Education, Inc., 2003.

* The Longman Advanced Dictionary. (recommended)

Supplies: * 1 file folder

* loose-leaf college-ruled paper and white computer paper, 8 ½ x 11”

* 3 x 5” index cards

* highlighters in at least two colors

* access to a computer for word processing and Internet use

* a flash drive (recommended)

Rules and Requirements of this Class

Classroom Atmosphere: Because learning a new language requires risk-taking, this classroom is to be a safe and comfortable place where everyone is treated with honor and respect. This means respecting other students’ ideas, opinions, feelings, efforts at learning, and property. If you have a problem with another student, please discuss it with me and we will try to work it out.

Typing and Photocopying: Out-of-class essays and journals must be typed on a computer. You will need to bring 3 copies of your essay first drafts to share with your writing group.

Cheating and Plagiarism (copying from printed sources): Any students who turn in near-identical papers, plagiarized papers, or papers from a previous semester will receive 0 points on that assignment. If this is a repeated offense, further action may be taken. In addition,

1. When summarizing or writing essays, write in your own words. Do not copy

sentences or phrases from other articles and submit them as your own writing.

2. Please do not have anyone correct your writing assignments before I grade them.

3. You are expected to submit the final drafts of your essays to .

4. After the semester has finished, please do not give your work to other students.

A copy of Fullerton College’s Academic Honesty policy is on page 5 of this syllabus.

Absences: Attendance is extremely important in all college classes. If you must be absent for any reason, you are responsible to find out everything you missed by contacting me or a classmate. Absence is not an excuse for coming to class unprepared and unaware of what was covered in the class you missed.

Classmate’s name: telephone number: email address:_______

1

__________________________________________________________________________

2

__________________________________________________________________________

3

__________________________________________________________________________

4

__________________________________________________________________________

Tardiness and Leaving Early: If you need to leave class early, you must notify me at the beginning of the class period; otherwise, you will be marked absent for the day. Being 10 or more minutes late and/or leaving early three times will count as one absence.

If you are absent more than three classes, you could be dropped. To avoid being dropped, you must talk to me and be caught up on your work. You will lose points from your semester grade for each absence beginning on the fourth absence.

Late Assignments and Make-up Tests: All assignments are due at the beginning of class. Late assignments will not be accepted unless accompanied by a late coupon. Reading quizzes are often unannounced and cannot be made up. In-class essays must be taken on the scheduled date. If you have an emergency, call or email Mrs. Rosen within 24 hours.

Dropping this class: The last day to add or drop (and get a refund) is ______ . The last day to drop without a W is _______ . If you are thinking of dropping, please email me by so that I can give your seat to another student. The last day to drop with a W is ______ . You are responsible for dropping the class. Don’t assume that I will automatically drop you if you stop coming.

Grading: You will receive a letter grade (A-F) for this course. If you don’t want a letter grade, you must file a “Request for CR/NC Grading Option” in the Admissions & Records Office by the end of the second week of the semester. This decision can’t be changed. Your course grade will be determined as follows:

90-100% = A

80-89.9% = B 60-69.9 % = D 70-100% = CR

70-79.9% = C 59.9% and below = F 69.9% and below = NC

Out-of-Class Work: 50% In-Class Work: 50%

Reading Journal 15% Quizzes 10%

Writing Center visits (3) 3% Best In-Class Essay 20%

Midterm Portfolio 20% 2nd Best In-Class Essay 10%

Research Essay 12% Final Grammar Test 5%

Summary Writing Tests (2) 5%

Please note:

You must score a C or higher on one in-class essay to pass this class.

Writing Center: You are expected to visit the Writing Center and meet with a writing tutor at least three times during the semester. You will receive points when you turn in the completed Writing Center slip to me. One Writing Center Workshop can be substituted for one Writing Center visit.

Lab: No Skills Center time is required for ESL 186. However, use of the Skills Center is free for all enrolled students, so take advantage of it! You may find the books and programs helpful for improving your grammar, vocabulary, or other language skills.

Cell Phone Policy: Cell phones and pagers should be turned off or put on vibrate before class. If your cell phone rings during class, you need to stay after class and discuss it with me.

Instructor Wait Policy: If the instructor does not arrive at the scheduled start time for a class, you are required to wait 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, if you have not received notification to wait for the instructor, you may leave without penalty.

Fullerton College Catalog and Class Schedule: These publications contain a number of policies relating to students that are important to you. Please be sure that you have read these publications thoroughly. You may purchase copies of these publications at the campus bookstore, or you may read them online at the Fullerton College website, fullcoll.edu.

Need Extra Help? Please take advantage of my office hours. In addition, Fullerton College offers excellent free tutoring for writing at the Writing Center and for general English (and other subjects) at the Tutoring Center. Drop in or call for an appointment.

Writing Center: 992-7000 x25385

Tutoring Center: 992-7000 x25386

Students with Disabilities: Fullerton College is committed to providing educational accommodations for students with disabilities upon the timely request by the student to the instructor. Verification of the disability must also be provided. The Disability Support Services Office functions as a resource for students and faculty in the determination and provision of educational accommodations.

Emergency Information: Please take note of the safety features in and close to your classroom and study the posted evacuation routes. The most direct exit route may not be the safest. Running out of the building during earthquakes may be dangerous. During strong quakes the recommended response is to duck—cover—and hold until the shaking stops. Follow the guidance of your instructor. Your cooperation during emergencies can minimize the possibility of injury to yourself and to others.

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I have received a copy of the syllabus for ESL 186 and I agree to Mrs. Rosen’s classroom and grading policies.

Name: ______________________ Signature: ________________ Date: ________

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