ESL040 Spring 2013 Syllabus - Estrella Mountain



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Important Notice: Students are responsible for knowing the information in this syllabus and the college policies included in the college catalog and the student handbook. Copies of the college catalog and the student handbook are available in Komatke Hall.

Syllabus - ESL040, Fall 2013/Day

Course Prefix & Number: ESL040, Section #28898

Course Title: English as a Second Language IV: Grammar

Course Credits: 3 credits

Class Time: Tuesdays & Thursdays from 7:15 to 8:40 PM

Classroom: OCT118 (Ocotillo Hall, Learning Studio 118)

Instructor's Name: Diane Stonebrink

Instructor's Voicemail: 623-935-8584

Instructor's Email: diane.stonebrink@estrellamountain.edu

Instructor's Office: OCT151 (Ocotillo Hall, last office on the west side of the building)

Instructor's Academic Mondays & Wednesdays 5:00-5:30PM OCT122; 8:40-9:10PM OCT119

Support Hours:             Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:00-5:30 PM & 8:40-9:10PM in OCT118

Other times available by appointment

Required Textbook: Fundamentals of English Grammar, Fourth Edition, by Betty S. Azar. Longman Press/Pearson Education, New $67.50; ISBN: 9780137071692

Required Workbook: Fundamentals of English Grammar Workbook, Fourth Edition, $30.75

ISBN: 9780138022129

Class Website: go to estrellamountain.edu/faculty/stonebrink/esl040f13.htm OR

1 Go to the college’s homepage: estrellamountain.edu

2 Click on Students,

3 Click on Academics,

4 Click on Faculty Websites,

5 Click on Diane Stonebrink,

6 Finally, on the left side of the webpage, click on the name of your course, ESL040.

MCCCD Official Course Description:

Fourth-level of English as a Second Language (ESL). Continued emphasis on sentence structure and paragraph building. Extensive grammar study and writing practice. Credit (P) or no credit (Z). Standard grading available according to procedures outlined in catalog. May be repeated for a maximum of six (6) credits. Prerequisites: Appropriate ESL placement test score, or a grade of "P" or "C" or better in ESL030

MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

Student Academic Achievement Abilities: In an effort to support EMCC’s mission of providing opportunities to achieve success in educational and personal goals, the General Education Abilities Matrix was developed by our faculty.  It is designed to serve as a learning road map that communicates EMCC's general education learning outcomes to students, faculty and the community. The list and description of these abilities can be seen at:  

List of Student Resources:

Academic Success Center/Tutoring, First Floor of Estrella Hall - ESL tutors, computers, and software available. Hours: M-Th: 7:00 am-7:00 pm; Fri: 7:00 am-4:30 pm; Closed Sat. & Sun.

Computer Commons, First Floor of Estrella Hall - videos, books, & tape recorders available at the Consultation Desk; access to computers and assistance from computer technicians available. Hours: M-Th: 7:30 am- 9:30 pm; Fri: 7:30 am-4:30 pm; Sat. 8:00 am – 3:00 pm, Closed Sun.

Individual help from the instructor - drop-in help during office hours or by appointment outside of office hours

Attendance Policy:

Students are expected to be present and on time at each class session for which they are registered. Maricopa Community College District policy indicates that each instructor has the option of dropping a student when s/he has accumulated more unexcused absences than the number of class meetings per week. Students have the right to observe major religious holidays. If a student misses more than two classes, s/he must call the instructor and discuss his/her class status. Students who miss more than two classes may be automatically dropped.

Withdraw:

Students who want to withdraw must inform the Registration Office in writing. Failure to file an official withdrawal may result in a Z (no credit) grade.

Grading and Evaluation Policy:

This course is graded on a credit/no credit grading system. This course carries grades of P (credit, equivalent to a passing grade of C or better), or Z (no credit), and is not computed into the student's grade point average. If you would like a letter grade (A, B, C, D, F) instead of the P/Z, please email the instructor during the 1st week of the semester with your request.

The final grade is based on averaged grades from assignments, tests, and the final examination. Each student may achieve an average of 100%, or 1000 points. The following scale will be used:

90-100% / 900 - 1000 points A (P)

80-89% / 800 - 899 points B (P)

70-79% / 700 - 799 points C (P)

60-69% / 600 - 699 points D (Z)

0-59% / 0- 599 points F (Z)

Grades will be calculated using the following percentages:

Class Participation 15% (150 pts. - 30 class meetings @ 5 points each)

Assignments 25% (250 pts. - 10 assignments @ 25 points each)

Tests 30% (300 pts. – 3 tests @ 100 pts./test)

Final Exam 30% (300 pts.)

Total - 1,000 points possible

A grade point average of C or better will earn the course grade of P (credit). An average grade of D or lower will earn the course grade of Z (no credit).

Homework:

Assignments will be explained in class. Due dates will be announced in class. Students must complete assignments by the due dates in order to fully participate in class activities. Late work (except in emergencies) will not be accepted.

Tests:

If a student must miss a test, s/he can arrange to take the test with the instructor. However, these arrangements must be made with the instructor no later than 1 class period after the test and before the test is returned to other students in the classroom.

Final Examination:

The final examination has a value of 30% in calculating the student's final grade and must be taken. The final examination will be on Tuesday, 12/10/2013 from 7:00 - 8:50 pm. Notice that this time is different from the usual class time!

Cell Phones:

Please turn off phones during class to avoid disruptions.

Children in the Classroom:

According to Maricopa Community Colleges District policy, children are not permitted in the classroom (or on campus without direct adult supervision).

Disability Statement:

Estrella Mountain College will make reasonable accommodations for persons with documented disabilities. Notify Disability Services and Resources at 623-935-8863 (Komatke Hall B-125) and

your instructor of any special needs.

Disclaimer Statement: Course content may vary from the timeline to meet the needs of this group.

NOTE: In addition to the tests and Final Examination listed on this timeline, students will have many homework assignments to do in the textbook and workbook & 10 assignments to do on the computer or on separate pieces of paper to hand in for grades/points. The due dates for these textbook, workbook, & graded assignments will be announced in class and posted on the class website at . If a student is absent, s/he must check the class website for due dates so the assignments will still be done on time.

Course Timeline Fall 2013 Evening - ESL040 Section #28898

|Week | Date |Topic |

|1 |T Sept. 3 |Chapter 11 – Count/Noncount Nouns and Articles |

| |TH Sept. 5 |Chapter 11 Articles continued |

|2 |T Sept. 10 |Chapter 11 Articles continued |

| |TH Sept. 12 |Chapter 12 Adjective Clauses |

|3 |T Sept. 17 |Chapter 12 Adjective Clauses continued |

| |TH Sept. 19 |Chapter 12 Adjective Clauses continued |

|4 |T Sept. 24 |TEST 1 - Chapters 11 & 12 |

| |TH Sept. 26 |The Conditional – Mixed Tense Conditionals |

|5 |T Oct. 1 |The Conditional – Zero Conditional |

| |TH Oct. 3 |The Conditional – First Conditional |

|6 |T Oct. 8 |The Conditional – Second Conditional |

| |TH Oct. 10 |The Conditional – Second Conditional |

|7 |T Oct. 15 |The Conditional – Third Conditional |

| |TH Oct. 17 |TEST 2 - The Conditional |

|8 |T Oct. 22 |Chapter 10 - The Passive Voice - Transitive vs. Intransitive Verbs; Active vs. Passive |

| |TH Oct. 24 |Chapter 10 The Passive – Simple Present |

|9 |T Oct. 29 |Chapter 10 The Passive – Simple Past |

| |TH Oct. 31 |Chapter 10 The Passive – Present Perfect Form |

|10 |T Nov. 5 |Chapter 10 The Passive - Future Forms |

| |TH Nov. 7 |Chapter 10 The Passive – Progressive Forms |

|11 |T Nov. 12 |Chapter 10 The Passive – Modal Auxiliaries |

| |TH Nov. 14 |Chapter 10 Passive review |

|12 |T Nov. 19 |TEST 3 – Chapter 10 The Passive |

| |TH Nov. 21 |Chapter 14 Noun Clauses |

|13 |T Nov. 26 |Chapter 14 Noun Clauses continued |

| |TH Nov. 28 |No Class - College closed for Thanksgiving holiday |

|14 |T Dec. 3 |Chapter 14 Noun Clauses continued |

| |TH Dec. 5 |Course review for final |

|15 |T Dec. 10 |Final Examination 7:00-8:50 PM |

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Fall 2013 Classes:

ESL010 Grammar I

ESL020 Grammar II

ESL030 Grammar III

ESL040 Grammar IV

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