ESL 11B Section 2028 T/Th 7:45- 11:05

= ESL 11B

= Section 2096

T/Th 7:45- 11:05

November 8 – December 20, 2011

Final Examination December 20, 2011

Catalogue Desc= ription

ESL 11A is a 6 unit, intermediate multi-skills course for non-native speakers of English who pla= ce at the C level on the SMC ESL Placement Exam. ESL 11B is a 3 unit continuation of ESL 11A with an emphasis on sentence and paragraph writing. Additional instruction in reading comprehension, vocabulary acquisition, and study skills is given. This course is a special paired section combining 11A and 11B in one semester.

Texts=

Werner, Patricia. = Mosaic 1 Listening/Speaking.

Wegman & Knezevic = ; Mosaic 1 Reading

Bland &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Intermed= iate Grammar

Harclerode/Hoover &= nbsp; Handouts &= nbsp;

A good portable English-English dictionary such as the Cambridge Diction= ary of American English ,The Newbury House Dictionary of American Englis= h or Longman Dictionary.

Objectives

This course is desi= gned to improve academic writing, reading, speaking, and study skills.

Content=

-Readin= gs from Mosaic and other sources will be analyzed for main ideas, inference, details, vocabulary, idioms, structure,= and style.
-Students will develop skills in writing and revising academic paragraphs.<= br> -Timed writings will give students practice writing under time constraints.=
-Journal writing encourages fluency and comfort in writing English.
-Students will practice speaking in pairs, small groups and class discussio= ns.
-Each student will make at least one oral presentation to the whole class.<= br> -Various grammar topics will be covered throughout the semester in the cont= ext of the reading, writing, listening, and speaking work.

-Strategies for voc= abulary development will be practiced throughout the semester.

Methods of Presentation

Model readings and listening passages are provided which present grammar and vocabulary in context. Readings and listening passages are discussed and used as topics for journal writing, paragraphs, and essays. Grammar is presented and practiced as needed, primarily in the context of the reading and writing. After two units = of Quest students will be tested on the content, language skills and vocabular= y of the unit.

Homework

Homework is assigne= d every night. Students must complete homework to succeed in the class. Classroom activities and success on the examinations depend on completion of the assignments. Although not every assignment will be graded, most assignments will be collected or checked in class.<= /span>

Written Work a= nd Plagiarism =

Regular writing ass= ignments such as paragraphs and essays will be assigned to be completed in class or = at home. You are responsible for 1) planning (prewriting), 2) drafting; 3)revising, and 4) rewriting. When you turn in a formal writing assig= nment, it should be your best work because it will be graded. It must be = your work. Having another person write or correct your paper is not permitted. Copying from any source: Mosaic, a magazine, a newspaper, or the Internet is not permitted. If you plagiarize in any way, you will fail (get a 0%) on the assignment.

SMC Code of Academic Conduct

Students are respon= sible for adhering to the SMC Code of Conduct.&n= bsp; Violations of the code of conduct will result in a failing grade for= the assignment and a referral to the Campus Disciplinarian.

Vocabulary Jou= rnal

You are required to= keep a vocabulary (or word) journal. In the journal you will write new words from the readings and listening. Each entry should contain:
-the word
-the part of speech (and if it is a noun, whether it is countable or non-countable) a definition and synonyms (an antonym)

-the word used in t= he context of a sentence

-other frequently u= sed forms of the word
These journals will be collected and graded on the same days that you have a test. The purpose of the vocabulary journals is to help you learn new words and how to use them and to help you prepare for the tests.=

Outside Reading for 11B<= o:p>

Please read everyday for 30 minutes or 2 ½ hours per week to supplement the course.

Final Exam

You will have a final exam fo= r ESL 11B. Final exams are cumulative.&nbs= p; The final examination is the last day of finals week.

Method of Eval= uation for ESL 11B

Tests    =             &nb= sp;            =             &nb= sp;            =                30% Writing Assignments          &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            25%
Homework    &nb= sp;            =             &nb= sp;               &= nbsp;           &nbs= p; 10%
Vocabulary notebook (due on each test day)     &nb= sp;        10%
Final Exam     &nb= sp;            =             &nb= sp;            =             &nb= sp;     25%

Final Grade

(Final course grade= s of A, B, or C qualify students for ESL 11B when completing 11A. Final course grades of A, B, or C qualify students from ESL 21A when completing 11B.)

90 to 100% =3DA
80 to 89% =3D B
70 to 79% =3D C
60 to 69% =3D D
0 to 59% =3D F

Attendance &am= p; Participation Policies=

1) Attend class regularly.

2) Come to class on time. Even if you miss one class, your grade will be impacted negatively. You will be marked tardy if you arrive late, and being absent or tardy will affect your class participation grade. If= you want to succeed in this class, it is important that you not miss any classes.
3) Turn in papers when they are due. No late papers will be accepted.
4) If you miss class, call a few classmates to find out what you missed.= Have a friend or relative turn in your assignment. Call or e-mail the instructor to let her know why you missed the class. A missed class is no excuse for an uncompleted assignment. =
5) You will be DROPPED or FAILED one absence/excessive tardies. = ; This means if you are absent more than one class period, you will be dropped from the class.
6) No food or drinks are permitted in the classroom. A= ll pagers and cell phones should be shut off during class. Electro= nic dictionaries are not allowed in class. Students must make every effort to communicate in English during class time. Disruptive studen= ts will be asked to leave.
7)Do homework, read, study about two hours for every hour of class, i.e., 18 hours per week. If your homework does not take that much time, then you sho= uld spend more time reading and studying vocabulary.

Support Classe= s

ESL 14A & 14B 2= -unit pronunciation courses;
ESL 15, a 2-unit oral communication course;
ESL 16A, a 1-unit course on the article;
ESL 16B, a 1-unit course on verb tenses; and
ESL 17, a 3-unit reading course;

Tutoring &= Support Services<= /p>

1. Free tutoring is available= in the ESL <= st1:PlaceType w:st=3D"on">Center; sign up in ESL 106 or go o= nline to the ESL Department Homepageand make an appointment online. http://www.smc.edu/esl/tu= toringcalendar/

2.. Students may use computers in the Cayton Center, the Library, the Science Building, Drescher Hall 203 & 204.
3. Academic counselors can be reached in the ISC (434-4217), Counseling (434-4210 or 434-4589), and the ESL Building.
4. Psychological counselors can be reached at 434-4262 or through Student Health.
5. If you have any special needs or concerns, please contact your instructor. If you have any disabilities, you may receive support services through the Center for Students with Disabilities: PE 160, 434-426= 5.

6. See my homepage http://homepage.smc.edu= /nightingale_melody
for extra practice with language skills and for reference materials.

Communication = with Instructor

The best way to contact the instructor is during office hours or via e-mail. Telephone calls generally cannot be returned as easily or quickly as e-mail. If you h= ave any questions or concerns, please see your instructor as soon as possible.<= span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'> You can email me at nightingale_melody@smc.edu o= r call 310-434-4568. Of course, you = are always welcome to visit me during my office hours, 6:30 – 7:30 am Tuesday/Thursday. =

Tentative Schedule

*Please note that this schedule may change at the instructor's discretion.

Week	Topics Covered	Mosaic Reading and Grammar =	Assignments
11/8<= o:p> = ; = ; = ;	High Tech, Low Tech Past Modals Passive Voice	Mosaic, Chapter 5
11/15= = ; = ;	High = Tech, Low Tech Past Modals Passive Voice Remar= kable Individuals Gerunds and Infinitives	Mosaic, Chapter 5 Mosaic, Chapter 7
11/22= = ;	= Human Behavior Adjective Clauses Class= es not in session 11/24/11 – Thanksgiving Holiday	Mosaic Chapter 9
11/29= = ;	Human Behavior Adjective Clauses Noun Clauses/Reported Speech=	Mosaic, Chapter 9
= 12/5<= o:p> = ; = ;	= Harlc= erode and Hoover Handouts Noun Clauses/Reported Speech Conditionals	Mosaic, Chapter 9
12/12= = ; = ; =	Harclerode and Hoover Handouts Conditionals
12/19=	Final Examination