Jameison 1
LAKE-SUMTERCOMMUNITY COLLEGE
SOUTH LAKECAMPUS
COURSE SYLLABUS ~ SPRING 2009
COURSE PREFIX/NUMBER:EAP 0480
CRN 20656
BLDG 1 – MWF Room 117
12:00 pm- 12:50 pm
COURSE TITLE:Advanced English as a Second Language I
DATE OF SYLLABUS:SPRING 2009
INSTRUCTIOR:Alexandria Jameison
E-MAIL:here is NO “n” in my email. When you send an email please place your “name” and “EAP 480” in the subject line.
OFFICE:BLDG 2, second floor/cubicles
Office hours are by appointment.
CREDIT:Four (4) credit hour using Hybrid, Materials: Reduced face to face instructional time through textbook publisher's web materials.
REQUIRED TEXTS: 1. Folse, Keith S. Intermediate Reading Practices. 3rd ed. Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Press, 2004.
ISBN: 978-0-472-03013-2
2. Folse, Keith. Clear Grammar 3 Activities for Spoken and Written Communications.
ISBN: 978-0-472-08373-2
3. Folse, Keith. Clear Grammar Student Workbooks More Activities for Spoken and Written Communication.
ISBN: 978-0-472-08729-7
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: A English college level dictionary and
thesaurus.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: The college preparatory course is designed to enhance advanced skills in reading, writing, structure, and vocabulary building. Students develop the ability to write basic, structured academic essays with an emphasis on accuracy and cohesiveness and execute other academic writing tasks. They develop the ability to comprehend lengthier texts on diverse academic topics by applying appropriate reading strategies, and they develop the ability to use complex grammatical structures appropriate to effective academic presentations, discussions and essays. Group interaction, critical think skills, and appreciation of cultural differences in learning approaches are incorporated in instructional techniques.
COMPETECNCIES:1. Academic speaking/listening skills
2. Increase reading and vocabulary skills
3. Guided discourse writing skills
4. Basic grammatical structures and patterns.
5. Increase test taking speed
ATTENDANCE/WITHDRAWAL POLICIES:Much of what goes on in EAP480 will take place in the classroom, so good attendance is essential. Missing class because you feel unprepared or because an assignment is not completed only compounds the problem. Therefore, come to class unless it is absolutely essential that you be gone. If you do miss class, it is your responsibility to contact the instructor and find out what you missed. E-mail is the preferred method for this so that you can have your answers in writing.
Any absence beyond three (3) class periods is subject to a one-letter grade penalty beginning with absence #4 and each absence thereafter.
IMPORTANT DATES:Drop ends: Thursday, January 15, 2009
Withdrawal deadline: Thursday, March 26 2009
WITHDRAWAL POLICIES:If for any reason you decide to discontinue class attendance, it is your responsibility to withdraw from class prior to the deadline date published in the catalog. Withdrawal forms are available from the counseling center. Failure to withdraw properly from class will result in a grade of “F” in the class. Attendance is important. Missed classes will result in a lower grade.
The student who is in good standing:
- Attends class regularly
- Has infrequent tardies.
- Reads assignments prior to class.
- Hands in work neatly written or typed and on time. Participates in class discussions and proceedings.
- Is considerate of his or her classmates and does not have a cell phone on during class.
CLASSROOM ETIQUETTE:
1. During lectures, students will listen attentively, take notes, and take measures to insure they do not interfere with the ability of their classmates to do the same.
2. No cell phones or pagers should be audible, ever. If you have an emergency situation, you need to alert the instructor, keep your phone on vibrate only, and sit close to a door so that you can exit if needed without distracting others.
3. Students may have a beverage in class provided they can drink it unobtrusively and clean up after class. Students should not bring food to class except in rare cases where a small snack is necessary.
4. During discussion, students should take turns speaking and listen respectfully while others speak. Every member of this class is entitled to his or her own opinion, and all opinions should be respected.
5. Phrase comments and critical remarks (written or oral) in constructive, non-judgmental terms.
LATE WORK: I do not accept late work. All assignments are due in class on the due date given. In rare cases with extenuating circumstances, an extension could be granted at instructor’s discretion. Extensions need to be requested in writing (e-mail) and my written response (return e-mail) will be turned in with the paper as proof you had permission to be late. Even if there will be a large deduction, you should still turn work in or you will not complete the Gordon Rule class.
ACADEMIC HONESTY:Cheating of any kind and plagiarism will not be tolerated in this course. The following guidelines will help insure that we are practicing good academic habits.
1.Plagiarism is presenting someone else's language (text), structure or ideas as your own and/or utilizing them without documenting the source. This includes not only the direct quotation of words, phrases, or clauses from another source, but also paraphrasing another person's original ideas. Guidelines for using sources and documenting papers will be given in the class, and are available in the library, on the library website, and in writing handbooks.
2.Academic dishonesty includes giving, receiving or using unauthorized aid on tests or any other assignment. This includes, but is not limited to, using cheat sheets or unapproved aids on tests or having another person write all or part of a paper or assignment for you.
3.Offenders on both the giving and receiving end of academic dishonesty will be subject to the maximum penalties outlined in the college's policies.
4.Offenders in plagiarism will be subject to the maximum penalties outlined in the college's policies. In order to minimize the risk of plagiarism, students may be required to submit assignments to turnitin.com, and include an originality report when turning in papers.
5.At a minimum, any assignment that does not meet standards of Academic Honesty will receive a grade of zero. It is ALWAYS better to do your own work, even if you think that work isn’t very good, and to receive some points than to take a short cut and earn no points at all.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES:
Persons with disabilities WHO REQUIRE ASSISTANCE OR SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS MUST see the instructor AND notify the Office for Students with Disabilities immediately. A representative can be reached by calling 352-365-3574 to set up an appointment. Additional information about LSCC’s OSD Services can be found at
GRADING POLICY:
A = 90 – 100 B = 80 – 89 C = 70 – 79 D = 60 – 69 F = 59 – 0
Assignment: / %:Class Participation—determined by attendance, completion of reading assignments, in-class work, and discussion. / 10%
Homework/Text assignments / 30%
Idiom log / 10%
Vocabulary quizzes / 10%
Oral Presentation / 20%
Midterm Exam / 10%
Final Exam / 10%
Total / 100%
CONSIDERATIONS: Students are expected to show respect for diverse opinions during class discussion and oral presentations. Each student is also expected to participate in class discussion in a responsible manner, presenting opinions, but also respectfully permitting others to present their opinions. Disrespect, whether verbal or non-verbal, will not be tolerated and any student exhibiting such behavior will suffer a grade penalty and/or be asked to leave the classroom.
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EAP 0480: TENTATIVE COURSE OUTLINE
Instructor reserves the right to alter assignments as the needs of the class dictate. Any required changes will be announced in class and it is the responsibility of the student to keep abreast of any changes. Students are responsible for all assigned reading material whether or not the material is “covered” in class.
Date / AssignmentJan 7 / First day of class
Jan 12-16
Jan 19-23
Jan 26-30
Feb 2-6
Feb 9-13
Feb 16-20
Feb 23-27
Mar 2-6
Mar 16-20
Mar 23-27
Mar 30-3
Apr 6-10
Apr 13-17
Apr 20-24
Apr 27 / Last day of class
May 1 / Final exam Monday, May 4th 12:00 pm – 1:55 pm