ESTRELLA MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE



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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.  The catalog is available in Komatke Hall or online at .  Please read important policies for students at .

Course Prefix & Number: ESL040, Section #19906

Course Title: English as a Second Language IV: Grammar

Course Credits: 3 credits

Class Time: Mondays & Wednesdays 7:15-8:40 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

Please use only your official student email to contact instructors

Instructor's Office: OCT144 (Ocotillo Hall, third office on the west side of the building)

Instructor's Academic Mondays & Wednesdays 4:00-5:00 PM OCT144

Support Hours: Tuesdays & Thursdays 11:00 AM -12:00 PM OCT144

Other times available by appointment

Required Textbook: Fundamentals of English Grammar, Fourth Edition, by Betty S. Azar. Longman Press/Pearson Education, New $71.25; ISBN: 9780137071692

Required Workbook: Fundamentals of English Grammar Workbook, Fourth Edition, $31.50

ISBN: 9780138022129

Note: The Fundamentals of English Grammar textbook and workbook are used for both ESL030 and ESL040.

Available at the EMCC Campus Bookstore 623-935-8875 M-Th 8AM-6PM, Fri. 9AM-2PM, and also available 24/7 online from the bookstore.

Class Website: estrellamountain.edu/faculty/stonebrink/esl040f14.htm

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

2 Click on the Students tab at the top middle of the page, then on the next page

3 Click on the word Academics at the left lower side of the page, then in the drop-down menu

4 Click on Faculty Websites, and then on the next webpage find my name in the list and

5 Click on Diane Stonebrink, and finally on the left side of the next webpage,

6 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:



Learning Objectives/Course Outcomes: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to appropriately use passive voice in various tenses, conditional verb forms to describe conditions and consequences, and adjective and noun clauses in written and spoken English.

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 description of these abilities can be seen at:  

Student Resources:

Academic Support at the Academic Success Center/Tutoring

Estrella Hall-First Floor | 623.935.8221

We care about your success!  In addition to meeting with your instructor, EMCC students may use the FREE Academic Success Center/Tutoring services located in Estrella Hall South, first floor, to reinforce and supplement classroom instruction. On-campus and online tutoring services are available for ESL courses offered at EMCC:  



Fall 2014 Semester Hours for ESL tutoring: Walk-In Tutoring - M-Th 9 AM - 5 PM in the Reading, Languages, and Occupational Tutoring Area, ESTS141.

How to get the most from your tutoring sessions:

The sooner and the more often you come to tutoring, the better.

Come prepared. Bring your class notes, textbook, and assignment instructions to your tutoring sessions. Look over the readings, try problems, or attempt an essay rough draft.  If you can, bring a list of specific questions.

Additional resources that may be beneficial to your success in this class are:

Library - Estrella Hall North, First Floor (623) 935-8191 Fall Hours: M- Th 7AM-10PM; Fri. 7AM-4:30PM

Computer Commons – Estrella Hall North, First Floor (623)-935-8150

Counseling – Komatke Hall (623) 935 -8909

Disability Services – Komatke Hall (623) 935-8863

Veteran Services – Komatke Hall (623) 935 -8937

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 dropped. For more information, see

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 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 = P (A) |P = The student completes all assigned work, achieves an overall score of 70% on |

|80-89% / 800 - 899 points = P (B) |quizzes & tests, and participates regularly in class activities. The student also |

|70-79% / 700 - 799 points = P (C) |does not have excessive absences. |

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|60-69% / 600 - 699 points = Z (D) |Z = The student does not complete all the assigned work for the class, does not |

|0-59% / 0- 599 points = Z (F) |achieve an overall score of 70% on quizzes & tests, does not participate regularly |

| |in class activities, and/or has excessive absences |

Grades will be calculated using the following percentages:

Assignments & Quizzes 40% (400 pts. - 10 assignments @ 20 to 50 points each)

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

Final Exam 30% (300 pts.)

Total - 1,000 points possible

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 or official absences as defined by MCCCD policies) 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 Monday, December 15, 2014 from 7:00 - 9:50 PM. Notice that this time is different from the usual class time!

Cell Phones: Please turn phones on vibrate during class to avoid disruptions.

Texting and Computer usage: Please refrain from texting or using classroom computers for social purposes (e.g. Facebook). Class time is to be spent engaged with the instructor or classmates on course assignments. Students who fail to follow this policy will be warned once (orally and by email). A second failure to follow policy may result in the student being asked to leave the classroom and not return until after seeing the appropriate dean.

Cheating, Plagiarism, and Academic Misconduct: See policies at

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. See

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, workbook and 10 assignments or quizzes to do on the computer or on paper. The due dates for these textbook and 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 that the assignments are done on time.

Course Timeline Fall 2014 Eve - ESL040 #19906



|Week | Dates |Topic |

|1 |M Sept. 8 & W Sept. 10 |Introduction to Class; The Conditional |

|2 |M Sept. 15 & W Sept. 17 |The Conditional continued |

|3 |M Sept. 22 & W Sept. 24 |The Conditional continued |

|4 |M Sept. 29 & W Oct. 1 |TEST 1 The Conditional |

|5 |M Oct. 6 & W Oct. 8 |Chapter 10 The Passive Voice |

|6 |M Oct. 13 & W Oct. 15 |Chapter 10 continued |

|7 |M Oct. 20 & W Oct. 22 |Chapter 10 continued |

|8 |M Oct. 27 & W Oct. 29 |TEST 2 Chapter 10 Passive Voice |

|9 |M Nov. 3 & W Nov. 5 |Chapter 11 – Count/Noncount Nouns and Articles |

|10 |M Nov. 10 & W Nov. 12 |Chapter 11 continued |

|11 |M Nov. 17 & W Nov. 19 |Chapter 12 Adjective Clauses |

|12 |M Nov. 24 & W Nov. 26 |Chapter 12 continued; TEST 3 Chapters 11 and 12 |

|13 |M Dec. 1 & W Dec. 3 |Chapter 14 Noun Clauses |

|14 |M Dec. 8 & W Dec. 10 |Chapter 14 continued & Review |

| |M Dec. 15 |Final Examination 7:00 - 8:50 PM Monday, December 15 |

| |No class W Dec. 17 | |

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Syllabus – ESL040 Grammar IV

Fall 2014 - Evening

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