ESL 063 FALL 2014
ESL LEVEL 3 Syllabus
#7213 Section D
Instructor: T. Rosenberg
E-mail:
Office: R130; Office Hours: by appointment
Meets: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 6:30 – 8:20 p.m. in Room L210
Dates: Setember 22 – December 4
No Classes: Wednesday, October 22; Tuesday, November 11; Thursday, November 27
Course Information
Course Description
This course introduces high-beginning English communication skills. Students will learn to communicate through reading, writing, listening, and speaking in a range of common situations encountered at home, at work, and in the community. NOTE: Credits for this course are not transferable, nor do they apply to any college degree or certificate.
Course Outcomes
At the end of the quarter, you will be able to:
· Read with understanding everyday words and short paragraphs about family members, everyday activities, places, maps, clothing and shopping. “Scan” to find important information in a story.
· Convey ideas in writing about a picture, to write about yourself, your goal and to answer questions. With guidance, edit your writing for the Be-verb and present
continuous, simple present, future and past tenses.
· Speak so others can understand about family, daily routines, neighborhood places, shopping needs, goals and plans, locations and directions. Ask clear questions when you don’t understand.
· Listen actively to understand about family, daily routines, locations and directions, and short conversations.
Course Materials
The books we will be using are for sale in BC’s bookstore:
Project Success 1 ISBN# 978-0-13-248297-4
You will also need:
Sharp pencils, flashcards, lined paper (8.5 x 11), a 3-ring notebook, an English- English
dictionary or bilingual dictionary.
Class Expectations and Policies
Attendance
It is important that you attend every class. If you miss 20% (10 classes), you will not make progress for the quarter, and you may lose your seat in the class in the next quarter. Please contact me if you will be absent for more than one class.
Class Rules
· Speak only English. Try to sit next to someone who does not speak your language.
· Please come to class on time. If you are late, enter the classroom quietly and sit down.
· Cell phones and pagers should be turned off or set to “vibrate.” Quietly leave the room to talk if you receive a call. Try not to disturb other students.
· Participate actively in class, but remember there are others in the class who want to participate too, so encourage your classmates to participate by being aware of when to talk and when to listen and letting others have a turn.
· Turn your homework in on time and correct the mistakes when it is returned to you. Always revise the first draft of an essay assignment.
· Do your own work – no cheating on tests or writing assignments.
· Be respectful of the many different cultures of your classmates.
· If you are sick, please stay home!
See the “Ready for the Flu” website http://bellevuecollege.edu/flu/students.asp
· No gifts for the teacher please! Your progress is the best present I can receive.
· If you are going to be absent more than 1 class, please tell me or email me.
· Ask the teacher for help when you need it! If you do not want to speak to me during class, make an appointment to see me in my office or email me.
Grading and On-Going Assessment
Studentsin ESL classes must make progress every quarter. If there is no progress, students may not be permitted to continue in the ESL program. Your attendance, classroom work, and tests (including CASAS tests) determine your progress. At the end of the quarter your teacher will talk to you about your progress. If your English skills have not improved, you might not be permitted to register for classes in the next quarter.
Grades:
Tests You will have reading, writing, speaking, listening, and grammar tests.
Homework Please do your homework every night. The homework will be graded:
√ = Good Progress/Understanding
√ - = Poor Progress/Understanding: Please correct the mistakes and turn the homework in
at the next class. Ask the teacher if you need help.
X = No Progress/Understanding: Please correct the mistakes and turn the homework in
at the next class. Ask the teacher if you need help.
Writing will be graded:
4= Excellent understanding of the lesson goals.
3 = Very good understanding - not many mistakes
2= Some progress - some mistakes
1= Some progress - many mistakes
0 = No progress
Final Grade
To make “progress” in this class a student must:
· Attend class consistently (at least 80% of the quarter)
· Participate in class activities
· Complete most assignments satisfactorily
· Show progress on tests
To pass from this level to the next level a student must:
· Attend class consistently
· Participate in class activities
· Complete assignments that show you meet the level objectives
· Demonstrate a level completion through CASAS testing and tests in speaking, listening, reading, writing, and grammar
Additional Information
Privacy
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Bad Weather
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Bellevue College E-Mail and access to MyBC
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BC offers a wide variety of computer and learning labs to enhance learning and student success. Find current campus locations for all student labs by visiting the Computing Services website.
HOW TO GET HELP
Special Needs
If you have, or suspect you have, a disability and are in need of an accommodation, please contact Disability Resource Center (DRC) (see below). Services and accommodations through DRC are not retroactive, so make this appointment as soon as possible. If you have a letter of accommodation and/or if you require assistance in case of an emergency situation, such as a fire, earthquake, etc., please meet with me as soon as possible. Contact information for the DRC:
Office: B132 Email : http://bellevuecollege.edu/drc
Reception Desk, Voice: (425) 564-2498 Fax: (425) 564-4138
Video Phone: (425) 440-2025 TTY: (425) 564-4110
Counseling: Academic, Career, and Personal Counseling are available
Every registered student is eligible to receive 6 sessions per academic year. Counseling is confidential, professional, and free. Good health includes good mental health. If you have a personal problem or stress that is affecting your schoolwork, and you would like to talk with someone, please don’t hesitate to contact the Counseling Office at (425) 564-2212
or http://bellevuecollege.edu/counseling/services/ or visit the Counseling Office in B234 Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Academic Help
All students are encouraged to use available campus resources such as my office hours, the Library (D Building), the Computer Lab in the N Building, and/or the Student Success Center in D204 (Phone: 425-564-2200; Email: http://bellevuecollege.edu/writinglab)
Canvas: Our Course Canvas Site provides useful information such as weekly homework assignments, readings, grades, and study guides.
I also encourage you to participate in a study group. Please let me know if you would like help finding others in the class who want to form a study group. Group study is effective, and more fun!
Other Helpful Sources of Information
Academic Calendar
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Enrollment Calendar - http://bellevuecollege.edu/enrollment/calendar/deadlines/. On this calendar you will find admissions and registration dates and important dates for receiving tuition refunds.
College Calendar - http://bellevuecollege.edu/enrollment/calendar/holidays/0910.asp. This calendar gives you the year at a glance and includes college holidays, scheduled closures, quarter end and start dates, and final exam dates.
Public Safety and Parking
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