Santa Monica College/ Spring
2008
ESL 21B/ Section 2111
Weeks 9 to 16
ESL 103
Instructor: Janet Harclerode
E-mail:
harclerode_janet@smc.edu
Office: ESL 111/ Telephone 310-434-4569
Mondays 11:00 am -
12:00 pm
Tuesdays 10:00 - 11:00 am
Wednesdays 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Homepage:
http://homepage.smc.edu/harclerode_janet
ESL 21B: English
Fundamentals 2 (3 units)
Catalogue Description: Prerequisite ESL
21A.
ESL 21B is the second part of a two part course, ESL 21A, B. It continues the emphasis of essay writing, editing of grammar and mechanical errors, reading, and critical thinking. *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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A |
Construct and revise a variety of paragraphs within essays |
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B |
Plan, compose, and revise multi-paragraph essays by synthesizing readings and lectures |
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C |
Organize and formulate essays under time constraints |
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D |
Demonstrate effective word choice (appropriate, varied, and idiomatic) |
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E |
Apply linking and transitional elements throughout a multi-paragraph essay |
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F |
Inventory sections of a text before reading |
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G |
Differentiate main ideas and details in college-level texts |
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H |
Analyze a text for evidence of the writer’s audience, purpose, bias, tone, and register |
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Recognize connotative and denotative meanings of academic vocabulary |
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J |
Identify inferential and literal information |
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K |
Annotate texts for specific purposes |
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L |
Construct the following in speaking/writing: all verb tenses/forms; all independent and dependent clause types; articles; word forms |
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M |
Interpret information from readings and audio/visual tapes in pairs or small groups to select and evaluate ideas for writing |
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N |
Propose and illustrate opinions; organize them and participate in group or individual presentations |
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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40% |
Writing: Summary 1 (25 points), Summary 2 (25 points), Summary 3 (25 points); 2 Paragraphs (50 points), Essay 1 (75 points), Essay 2 (100 points), Essay 3 (100) |
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20% |
Homework, Classwork, Presentations & Journals (200 points) |
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20% |
Threaded discussions (200 points) |
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20% |
Final exam (200 points) |
Homework is assigned for every
class. Students must complete the homework to succeed in the class. Classroom
activities depend on completion of the assignments. If you do not come to
class, you will receive a 0 in the homework that was due for that class.
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:
1. 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.
2. Students may use computers in the Cayton Center, the library, and Drescher
Hall 203 & 204.
3. Academic counselors can be reached in the ISC (434-4217) and in Counseling
(434-4210 or 434-4589).
4. Psychological counselors can be reached at 434-4262 or through Student
Health.
Communication with Instructor:
The best way to contact me is in
person after class, in office hours, or via e-mail. Telephone calls generally
cannot be returned as easily or quickly as e-mail. If you have any questions or
concerns, please see me as soon as possible.
Tentative Schedule*:
*This schedule may change at the instructor’s discretion.
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Material Covered |
Assignments |
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| 1/ Apr 14 | Introductions,
Course Overview, Requirements Quest Chapter 5: Poetry |
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| Apr 16 | Quest
Chapter 5 |
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| 2/ Apr 21 |
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Paragraphs of Analysis Taking notes in outline form
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| Apr 23 | Quest
Chapter 6: Heroes in Literature |
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| 3/ Apr 28 | Quest
Chapter 6 Summary 1 |
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| Apr 30 | Quest
Chapter 6 Essay 1 |
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| 4/ May 5 |
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Quest Chapter 7: Endangered Species |
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| May 7 | Summary 2 Quest
Chapter 7 Notetaking |
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| May 12 | Quest Chapter 8 Human Ecology Compiling a list of references |
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| May 14 | Quest
Chapter 8 Summary 3 Outline due Notes due |
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| 6/ May 19 | Draft of
Research Paper (Essay 3) Due |
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May 21 |
Essay 2 |
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| 7/ May 26 |  |
NO CLASS: Memorial Day Holiday |
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| May 28 | Workshop |
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| 8/ June 2 | Quest
Chapter 8 Summary 3 Essay 3 Final Draft (research) due |
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| June 4 | Final Exam |
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