Santa Monica College/
Summer 2009 ESL 21A/ Section #1364
Course Hours: MTWTh 8:00 AM to 10:05 AM in ESL Room 103
Instructor: Sarah Engle
E-mail:
engle_sarah@smc.edu
Homepage: http://homepage.smc.edu/engle_sarah
ESL 21A: English Fundamentals 1 (3 units)
Catalogue Description: Prerequisite: ESL 11B or an appropriate score on the SMC ESL Placement Examination. ESL 21A is a high intermediate six week communicative writing course for non-native speakers of English. ESL 21A is the first part of the 21A/B sequence. *ESL 11B, 21A, 21B, and 25 combined: maximum credit 8 units.
Required Materials:
-Quest 3 Reading and Writing, Hartmann and Blass
-Quest 3 Listening and Speaking, Blass and Hartmann
-Five large bluebooks
-Loose-leaf paper and a binder or spiral notebooks for journals and note-taking
-An SMC computing account
-Access to a networked computer to use eCompanion, materials on the World Wide Web, and e-mail.
Recommended: A portable English-English dictionary with usage examples
Course Objectives: Upon completion of the course students will be able to:
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Construct and revise a variety of sentence types within paragraphs |
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Plan, compose, and revise multi-paragraph essays (with thesis statements, supporting body paragraphs, transitional sentences, and conclusion). |
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Respond to questions with paragraphs or essays under time constraints |
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D |
Paraphrase and summarize information from lectures and readings |
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Demonstrate use of appropriate academic vocabulary in paragraphs and essays |
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F |
Write short and extended definitions |
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Use skimming and scanning to locate main ideas and specific details in readings |
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Evaluate the use of cohesive markers |
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Distinguish word forms and their functions in a sentence |
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J |
Use the following in speaking/writing: verb tense and aspect (active and passive voice); clauses (noun, adjective, adverb); modals in passive and reported speech; real and unreal conditionals; use the article system in first and second mention |
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Discuss information from readings and audio/visual tapes in small groups to collect and organize ideas for writing |
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Express and support opinions and prepare, organize, and present or exchange information orally |
Methods of Presentation: Lecture, Class discussion, Pair work, Small group work, Computer-assisted instruction using the web Multi-media
Methods of Evaluation
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Writing 72% |
Paragraph 3% 3 Essays @ 12% each = 36% 3 Essay Rewrites @ 7% each = 21% 3 Summaries @ 3% each = 9% 3 Annotations@ 1% each = 3% |
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Chapter Tests 8% |
4 L&S Tests @ 1% each = 4% 4 R&W Tests @ 1% each = 4% |
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Final Exams 5% 15% |
Grammar Final Exam Essay Final Exam |
Homework is assigned for every class. Students must complete the homework to succeed in the class. Classroom activities depend on completion of the assignments. Other Important Information:
1) Attend class regularly. Students who do not attend class or complete assignments tend to fail their courses.
2) Come to class on time.
3) Get a buddy. To successfully complete this class it is necessary to have the phone number and e-mail address of at least one classmate. You will be doing collaborative work, so it is necessary to telephone and e-mail your classmates.
4) Complete all work when it is due. If you are absent or cannot complete an assignment due to illness or an emergency, you must contact the instructor as soon as possible.
5) If you miss a class, call your buddy to find out what you missed, and if possible, get a friend or relative to turn in your work.
6) Please turn off all pagers and cell phones when entering the classroom.
7) Eating and drinking are not allowed in SMC classrooms.
Tutoring & Other Support Services:
Free tutoring is available in the ESL center. Sign up on line from the SMC ESL Department Homepage http://www.smc.edu/esl/Tutoring%20and%20Workshops/tutoring.htm
Students may use computers in the Cayton Center, the library, the Science Building, and Drescher Hall 203 & 204.
Academic counselors can be reached in the ISC (434-4217) and in Counseling (434-4210 or 434-4589).
Psychological counselors can be reached at 434-4262 or in LA 110.
Communication with Instructor: If you have any questions or concerns, the best way to contact me is in person after class or via e-mail.
Tentative Schedule*: (This is an overview. For more details on work required each week, please see the homepage for this course.) *This schedule may change at the instructor’s discretion.
Quest 3 Reading and Writing = Q3 R&W Ch = Chapter Pg = Page Quest 3 Listening and Speaking = Q3 L&S Ex = Exercise
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Week/ Date |
Material Covered |
Homework Assignments for following class meeting |
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1/ June 22 |
Introductions, Diagnostics, Course Overview, Requirements Q3 R&W Ch 1: Cultural Anthropology Q3 L&S Ch 1: Cultural Anthropology |
Buy both Q3 books and materials; Ch 1 R&W Pg (Ex. 6A, 7C, 11B, Read 12-16) Ch 1 L&S Pg (4, 5, 6D, 7B) |
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June 23 |
R&W Pg (10-12); Annotate paragraphs 1-3 of “Symbolic Systems and Meanings” on OHP as a class; Adjective Clauses pg (30-32); Ch 1 L&S HW; Listening Ex pg (8-11) |
Q3 Ch 1 R&W Photocopy Pg (23-25) and practice annotating entire reading with highlighters and bring to next class; pg (16A, 17C, 18D & E, 30, 31A, 32B) Ch 1 L&S Pg (21-25) |
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June 24 |
Pg 79 Paraphrasing; Pg 116 Summarizing; Ch 1 R&W Continue annotating pg (23-25) "Symbolic Systems and Meanings" and summarize in groups of 3; Pg (30-35) (40+41); collocations; Ch 1 L&S Pg (26-28) Listening Ex |
Ch 1 R&W Pg (36-43) Ch 1 L&S Review Vocabulary |
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June 25 |
Ch 1 R&W + L&S Tests; Paragraph 1 In class writing Paragraph of Definition
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Ch 2 R&W Pg (51-61) Photocopy and Annotate reading “Comparing Humans with Other Primates” Pg (53-57) bring to next class Ch 2 L&S Pg (49-52)+ vocabulary |
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2/ June 29 |
Error Correction Symbols; Editing for Errors; Rewrite paragraph in class; Q3 R&W Ch 2: Physical Anthropology Pg (51-61) Annotation 1 Due; L&S Ch 2: Physical Anthropology Listening Ex Pg (53-58) |
Ch 2 R&W Pg (64-72) Ch 2 L&S Vocabulary workshop pg (61-63) |
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June 30 |
R&W Ch 2 In class Summary 1 of “Comparing Humans with Other Primates” Adv Conj pg (73-76) |
Ch 2 R&W Pg (77-84) Vocabulary workshop |
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July 1 |
Ch 2 R&W Pg (73-81) Essay Organization (224-229) Brainstorming; Outlining; Thesis statements; Topic sentences; error correction symbols |
Ch 2 R&W Pg (299-302) Bring outline (Thesis statement + 3 topic sentences to class with bluebook |
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July 2 |
Ch 2 R&W + L&S Tests R&W Ch 2 Essay 1 Compare/Contrast |
R&W Ch 3: Developing Nations Pg (94-105) Photocopy & Annotate ”Developing Countries” bring to next class for in class summary writing; Ch 3 L&S Pg (68-71) (81A+82B) |
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3/ July 6 |
Rewrite essay 1 in class; Annotation 2 Due Q3 L&S Ch 3: Developing Nations Pg (81-86) |
Ch 3 L&S Pg (86-88)
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July 7 |
In class Summary 2 from annotation of “Developing Countries” Ch 3 R&W Pg (106-108) L&S Pg (89-92) |
R&W Pg (110-115) |
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July 8 |
Ch 3 R&W Pg 117; Thesis statements and Topic sentences for essay 2 |
Ch 3 R&W Pg (118-120) Bring outline for Essay 2 and Typed Final draft of Essay 1 to next class |
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July 9 |
Typed Final Draft of Essay 1 Due Work on outline and support for essay 2 |
Bring completed typed outline and new bluebook |
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4/ July 13 |
Ch 3 R&W Essay 2 Cause/Effect in class writing from outline |
Review vocabulary and Grammar |
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July 14 |
In class rewrite of Essay 2 |
Revise essay 2 |
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July 15 |
Work on essay 2 revision in class |
Study for Ch 3 Tests Bring Typed Final Draft of Essay 2 to next class |
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July 16 |
Ch 3 R&W + L&S Tests Typed Final Draft of Essay 2 Due |
Read R&W Ch 4: The Global Economy Pg (127-142) + Do Ex Pg (130A+B, 131C, 132D+F, 133A+B-135) Photocopy “International Trade” bring to class for in class annotation + summary |
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5/ July 20 |
Q3 Ch 4: The Global Economy In class annotation of “International Trade” Ch 4 R&W Pg (142-151) |
Ch 4 L&S Pg (112+113) Ch 4 |
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July 21 |
In class summary of “International Trade” Ch 4 L&S Pg (114+115) |
L&S Pg (116-118) Review vocabulary & grammar |
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July 22 |
Ch 4 L&S Pg (119-125) R&W Pg (152-155) Outline for essay 3 in class |
L&S Pg (128-130) Vocabulary workshop Ch 4 R&W Pg (156-158) Vocabulary Workshop; Bring typed outline for Essay 3 to class |
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July 23 |
Ch 4 R&W Essay 3 Argument in class writing from outline |
Review Ch 4 R&W + L&S for Test
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6/ July 27 |
In class rewrite of Essay 3 Ch 4 R&W + L&S Tests |
Distribute Final Exam Article Grammar Review |
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July 28 |
Review for Final – group discussion about article; Review grammar |
Bring Typed Final Draft of Essay 3 to next class |
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July 29 |
Typed Final Draft of Essay 3 Due Prepare for Final Essay & Grammar Exams |
Review all writing assignments for final exam preparation
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July 30 |
Final Grammar & Essay Exam |
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