ESL 0242 Intermediate Writing I - Valencia College



EAP 0460 Intermediate Reading for Non-Native Speakers of EnglishSyllabus Summer-2014Course InformationSession:EAP-0460C-32310-201430Days, Times: Mondays & Wednesdays 8:00 PM – 7:40 PM.Location: West Campus-Building 3-118Instructor InformationProfessor: Dr. O’ConnorE-mail Address:boconnor5@valenciacollege.eduOffice Hours: By appointment only.Skype: DrmoanamcaraCell: 407-414-9896Required Text/Materials:Azar;Fundamentals of English Grammar W/O;Fourth Edition;0-13-286040-6;Longman;72.5Longman DictionaryPrerequisite: Demonstration of required level of English proficiency OR minimum grade of “C” in EAP 0360.Co requisite: None.Course Description/Objective: This course is designed to develop and improve English grammar skills. This course will focus on the ability to utilize more sophisticated grammatical structures in a variety of oral and written assessment methods with an emphasis on increased petencies:1) using active and passive verb tenses; 2) using nouns and noun phrases effectively; 3) forming questions; 4) using gerunds/infinitives; 5) using modal auxiliaries appropriately; 6) using a variety of sentence types; 7) using prepositions and phrasal verbs; 8) developing ability in editing for grammatical and mechanical errors. Required lab work is a homework component of this course. In order to pass the course, students must earn a “C” or above in the course work and a passing score on the Comprehensive Departmental Final Exam. Credit does not apply to any associate degree.Other objectives: In addition to specific EAP objectives, the course will reinforce the following competencies wholly or partially:Valencia Community College Competencies:Think – Think clearly, critically, and creatively. Analyze, synthesize, integrate, and evaluate in many domains of human municate – Communicate with different audiences using varied means.Value – Make reasoned value judgment and responsible commitments.Act – Act purposefully, reflectively, and responsibly.The college catalog outlines these competencies. The activities in this course will further develop your mastery of the four core competencies.CLAST Competencies:IA. Read with literal comprehension.Classroom PoliciesTO INCREASE THE EXPOSURE TO THE TARGET LANGUAGE, ENGLISH SHOULD BE SPOKEN IN THE CLASSROOM AT ALL TIMES.Attendance Attendance is mandatory. Students are expected to arrive on time. Class begins when I’m taking roll call. According to college policy, after three absences, students will receive an excessive absence warning. After four absences, the student will be withdrawn from the course. Being late three times fifteen minutes or more will count as an absence. It is your responsibility to tell the professor if you were late for class, so you can be marked late. All students arriving late to class or leaving early disrupt the classroom routine and learning process for everyone else in the class. Early departures will be documented, with three such cases counting as an absence. Attendance and participation = 100 points6 points are deducted for each day absentHomeworkThis course requires preparation for each session. If for some reason you’re not able to attend a session, it is your responsibility to complete the work assigned.All homework will be posted on Blackboard. Check your Blackboard daily.All homework has a deadline. Once the homework deadline is past due, the system will not accept your work.Plan your time wisely, so you can deliver your work on time. Late work will not be accepted. Even if you talk to me about not doing your homework or if you send me an email, homework is expected on time.? If you had an emergency and missed homework, I suggest you don't miss any other homework, so it doesn’t affect your grades.Homework SubmissionYour homework needs to be submitted through Blackboard. This is the only way your homework will be corrected. If you email your work, it will not be graded.If you experience any problem submitting your work, you can contact the Online Courses Help Desk through email at onlinehelp@valenciacollege.eduor by calling 407-582-5600. For tutorial and getting you started with Blackboard, access the following link: is required to seek assistance in the Writing Center, located on building 4-155, for ALL writing assignments. Make your appointments on time for the semester to assure you will be given time to work with an instructor.Important: Students get a “0” (“F”) for every assignment that is not turned in. Academic HonestyNeither plagiarism nor misrepresentation is tolerated. Academic dishonesty may result in withdrawal from the course and can produce other punitive consequences as well. Copying work from another source, i.e. internet, book, etc, is an example of academic dishonesty. Please refer to the Grounds for Discipline section under Student Conduct of the Valencia Student Personal Planner/Handbook which will be strictly enforced in this class. Personal ConcernsAny question that involves a personal matter should be discussed privately with me, not while a lesson is delivered. Every decision made to solve a particular matter will be handed through email. You email me your concern, and?I will respond in writing.??ParticipationIt is essential that you come to class prepared. Participation includes taking notes, actively engaging in class activities, and not talking out of turn. You need to keep evidence of all notes taken. This is part of your participation grade. Cell phone/Electronic Device PolicyAll cell phones must be must be turn to silent or vibrate. Students using the cell phone during class will be asked to leave the classroom. Do not text during class. Computer use (Web Surfing, Email) is only allowed when instructed by the professor. The computers are only used for academic purposes and are an additional learning tool to accomplish all course objectives. If any electronic device is used for any other purpose than learning, you will not be able to use any electronic device in the classroom. When taking a quiz or a test, all your belongings need to be left near the door. All cell phones or any other electronic device should also be left with your belongings. Any student that takes a test with a cell phone near her/his desk will not be able to take the test. In other words, the test will be taken away, and a zero will be given.Students with DisabilitiesStudents with disabilities who qualify for academic accommodations must provide a Notification to Instructor (NTI) form from the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) and discuss specific needs with the professor, preferably during the first two weeks of class. The Office for Students with Disabilities determines accommodations based on appropriate documentation of disabilities. On West Campus, OSD is located in Building 5, Room 216.Withdrawal PolicyPer Valencia Policy 4-07 (Academic Progress, Course Attendance and Grades, and Withdrawals), a student who withdraws from class before the established deadline for a particular term will receive a grade of “W. A student is not permitted to withdraw after the withdrawal deadline of May 12, 2014. A faculty member will withdraw a student up to the beginning of the final exam period for violation of the class attendance policy. A student who is withdrawn by faculty for violation of the class attendance policy will receive a grade of “W”. Any student who withdraws or is withdrawn from a class during a third or subsequent attempt in the same course will be assigned a grade of “F.” If you do not intend to complete the course, you must withdraw yourself prior to the withdrawal date. Review the complete policy at and Grading Scale:EAP courses use a ten-point scale, with a “C” as the minimum passing and advancement grade for each course.Grades that satisfy the EAP course requirementA= 90 – 100B= 80 – 89C= 70 – 79Grades that NOT satisfy the EAP course requirementD= 60 – 69F= below 60Midterm/Final Examinations: The midterm exam will be given during week 8 of the course , and the Final Exam will be given during final exam week (the last week of the semester). A minimum grade of 70% is required in order to pass the course.The Final Exam:A final exam, which will be administered college-wide, will assess mastery of the course outcomes and the competencies which indicate readiness for college-level work. Students must demonstrate mastery of those skills to successfully complete the course. The date and time of the final exam will be announced in class.For Level Four, students must get 70% or higher on the final in order to pass the class.Determination of Final Grade:The determination of final grades will be as follows:Tests20%Quizzes10%Coursework20%Labs10%Midterm20%Final20%.*Students?who?miss?the?final?exam:??According?to?college?policy,?students?who?miss?the?final?exam?will fail the course.Atlas e-mail: You should check your atlas e-mail regularly. Important information will be sent to you, and it is your responsibility to remain informed.Late work and makeup work: Missed work because of excused absences (doctor’s excuse or a note from a court, for example) will be made up according to the instructor’s discretion.Required Lab:Weekly lab is required in all EAP courses and is worth 10% of the final class grade. Lab assignments will be explained by the instructor.Academic Honesty: All work submitted must be your own, original work. Cheating in any aspect of the course will result in failure.Important Dates:Memorial Day (Credit Classes Do Not Meet) May 26Independence Day (Credit Classes Do Not Meet) July 4Disclaimer: Instructor reserves the right to make changes in the syllabus at any time during the course. Students are responsible for keeping up with the changes.Please Read: Behavioral Health AssistanceValencia College is interested in making sure all our students have a rewarding and successful college experience.? To that purpose, Valencia students can get immediate help with issues dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, substance abuse, time management as well as relationship problems dealing with school, home or work.? BayCare Behavioral Health Student Assistance Program (SAP) services are free to all Valencia students and available 24 hours a day by calling (800) 878-5470. Free face-to-face counseling is also available.Disclaimer: A revised syllabus may be provided at the discretion of the instructor during any time of the course work to suit any academic need if required.Student Resources & LinksThe Writing Center LibraryEAP Lab Links (all these links are available under Current Student- ) College Catalog- Manual- – Lab- information of classmates you can call for supportName: _________________________________________________________________Telephone: ______________________________________________________________E-mail address: __________________________________________________________The best time to call: ______________________________________________________Name: _________________________________________________________________Telephone: ______________________________________________________________E-mail address: __________________________________________________________The best time to call: ______________________________________________________Name: _________________________________________________________________Telephone: ______________________________________________________________E-mail address: __________________________________________________________The best time to call: ______________________________________________________My learning goals for this course are:____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________In order for me to accomplish these goals, I will:____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________I have read and discuss the syllabus, and what is required to academically succeed in this course.Signature____________________________________Date: __________________________________________EAP 0460 Spring-2013Tentative Class ScheduleChanges in the schedule may be made at any time at the discretion of the instructor. Changes will be announced in class and students will be responsible for keeping up with the changes.WeeksTopicChapter 1Week 1Introduction; diagnosticPresent TimeCh. 1Week 2Present Time, continuedQuiz #1: Present TimeCh. 1Week 3Past TimeCh. 2Week 4Quiz #2: Past TimeFuture Time Ch. 3Week 5Quiz #3: Future TimePresent/Past PerfectCh. 4Week 6Present Perfect/ProgressiveMidterm ReviewQuiz #4: Present Perfect;Ch. 4Chapters 1-4Week 7Midterm ExamLabsModal AuxiliariesChapters 1-4Ch. 7Week 8Quiz #5: ModalsComparisonsPassiveCh. 9Ch. 10Week 9Nouns and ArticlesCh. 11Week 10Gerunds/InfinitivesFinal Exam ReviewCollect LabsCh.13Week 11Final Exam Round 1Week 12Final exam Round 2Final Exam:TBAThe Exam must be taken at the time and date scheduled.Quizzes, tests, and class activities cannot be made up. **Disclaimer: A revised syllabus may be provided at the discretion of the instructor during any time of the course work to suit any academic need if required.0460 Grade SheetRecord all your grades on this sheet. This will help you keep track of how you’re doing in the class throughout the semester.Coursework: 20% of your gradeWeb-based ExercisesHomework-Ch. 1_____ / 100Homework-Ch. 2_____ / 100Homework-Ch. 3_____ / 100Homework-Ch. 4_____ / 100Homework-Ch. 7_____ / 100Homework-Ch. 9_____ / 100Homework-Ch. 10_____ / 100Total _____ / 700Tests: 20% of your gradeTest #1-Ch. 1_____ / 100Test #2-Ch. 2_____ / 100Test #3-Ch. 3_____ / 100Test #4-Ch. 4_____ / 100Test #5-Ch. 7_____ / 100Test #6-Ch. 9_____ / 100Total _____ / 600Pop Quizzes- 10% of your gradeQuiz #1_____ / 100Quiz #2_____ / 100Quiz #3_____ / 100Quiz #4_____ / 100Quiz #5_____ / 100Total _____ / 500Lab (Grammar Sense in lab) - 10 % of your gradeLab 1_____ / 10Lab 2_____ / 10Lab 3_____ / 10Lab 4_____ / 10Lab 5_____ / 10Lab 6_____ / 10Lab 7_____ / 10Lab 8_____ / 10Lab 9_____ / 10Lab 10_____ / 10Total _____ / 100Midterm – 20% of your grade_____ / 100Final – 20% of your grade_____ / 100 ................
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