ESL 3B/C Course Syllabus FALL 2018 SECTION 27865/27867 Reading, Vocabulary, Listening, and Speaking Level 3

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1 Curse Details Reading, Vcabulary, Listening, and Speaking Level 3 Instructr: Teresa Crtes Lcatin: Verdug Hills High Schl crtesta@lamissin.edu Classrm: Bungalw 18 ff Summitrse Phne: ext Days: Tuesday & Thursday Extra Help: Tuesday & Thursday Time: 3:15 PM 6:20 PM 6:20 PM 6:50 PM Units: 6 units Curse Descriptin ESL 3B/C is a lw-intermediate curse fr speakers f ther languages designed t guide students t the mastery f intermediate grammar and vcabulary in a cmmunicative setting. The requirement t mve t the next level is 70% r higher. Students wh receive a nn-passing grade must repeat ESL 3B/C. Student Learning Outcmes (SLOs) 3B: Analyze and use academic vcabulary; Paraphrase and summarize academic texts; Distinguish between main ideas and details. 3C: Listen t and take ntes n an infrmal discussin and/r academic lecture; Prepare and give an ral presentatin. Required Curse Bks and Materials Curse Textbks: ESL 3B/C Reading, Vcabulary, Listening, Speaking ISBN: NOTE: This is a special custmized bk nly fr this curse. Fr this reasn, this bk is nly available in the LAMC Bkstre and is nt available nline. Other Materials: My Persnal Dictinary: One ntebk with tabs in alphabetical rder (A Z); ne ntebk fr class ntes and ne flder fr handuts; pencils, pens, highlighters; English dictinary; translatin dictinary (paper dictinaries recmmended and free app dictinaries) 2 Separate Ntebks Required

2 Grading and Evaluatin This is a summary f the curse requirements and hw yur grade will be calculated this semester: Curse Requirements Hw Many Hw Much Grading Scale Class Wrk & Hmewrk 2 Checks 6 pints*; 6% Grade Pints Percentages My Persnal Dictinary 4 MPD Checks 6 pints*; 6% Pass (P) Oral Participatin Reading 10 pints; 10% Class Prjects 4 CPs 25 pints; 25% N Pass (NP) Midterm Exam 1 Midterm 25 pints; 25% 69 0 Final Exam 1 Final Exam 28 pints; 28% Ttal Pints; Percentage f Final Grade 100 pints; 100% 100% 70% 69% 0% NP = Must repeat ESL 3B/C *Failure t cmplete and turn in the majrity f these assignments accrding t the specified Dates will result in a deductin f up t 20 pints (20%) 10 pints fr each requirement frm yur ttal grade at the end f the term. Plicies, Requirements, and Expectatins Attendance Requirements: Yu are required t attend all class meetings. Yu are respnsible fr all material due at each class meeting. If yu miss a class, it is yur respnsibility t get the assignment fr the next class. If yu miss mre than 9 hurs f class (3 absences), then the instructr has the right t exclude r drp yu frm the curse. Tardiness Penalty: Yu are expected t be n time fr each class meeting. Any student wh arrives after attendance has been taken (within the first 10 minutes f class) will be cnsidered tardy. Any class time missed applies tward the 9-hur maximum allwance; therefre, excessive tardiness culd affect yur status in the curse. Cmputer Requirements: It is recmmended that yu have access t a cmputer utside f class in rder t use resurces t help yu cmplete and practice cursewrk. Hmewrk (HW) and Classwrk (CW): Students are required t d classwrk (CW) and hmewrk (HW) every week. CW/HW assignments include activities frm the curse bk and/r ther exercises in class r at hme. The instructr will check CW and HW fr cmpletin n a regular basis; please refer t the Weekly Curse Schedule fr the fur (4) s. My Persnal Dictinary (MPD): Students are required t make a persnal dictinary with new vcabulary wrds cvered in the textbk units thrughut the semester. Please refer t the Weekly Curse Schedule fr the fur (4) MPD Checks. Reading (RAs): T practice reading fluency and prnunciatin, students are required t read alud in class and practice at hme. Reading is part f yur ral participatin wrth 10% f yur grade. Class Prjects (CP): Each student is required t cmplete fur (4) class prjects that fcus n selected tpics. Prjects will be dne individually and in grups. See the details fr each prject as prvided by the instructr; please refer t the Weekly Curse Schedule fr imprtant due dates.

3 Plicies, Requirements, and Expectatins (Cntinued) Midterm: This is a midterm assessment f yur ability t speak and understand written and spken English at the lw-intermediate level. The exam cvers any and all tpics frm the first half f the semester. Further, the Midterm Exam fllws a similar frmat t the final exam, s students will be prepared at the end f the semester when the time cmes. ESL 3B/C Final Exam: This is a final assessment f yur ability t speak and understand written and spken English at the lw-intermediate level. The exam will be everything that was cvered thrughut the 2 nd half f the semester. The exam invlves tw main prtins: cmprehensin (reading & listening) and prductin (speaking & vcabulary). Dictinary Plicy: Students may use an English dictinary and/r translatin dictinary during lectures, discussins, grup wrk, and frmal class prjects. Hwever, electrnic dictinaries with internet capability are nt permitted during frmal in-class assignments and/r prjects. Academic Hnesty and Student Cnduct Plicy: Cheating in any frm is abslutely unacceptable in this curse. Students caught cheating will receive academic penalties (zer pints n the assignment/test in questin, up t and including a failing grade fr the curse), disciplinary actin, and/r a referral t the Dean f Student Affairs. The instructr has the right t assign seats, mve students, and/r penalize students fr any inapprpriate behavir during the semester. Electrnic devices are never permitted during tests, exams, r assignments. Cell Phne Plicy: Cell phnes are allwed during designated class activities nly. The instructr will indicate when students are allwed t use their cell phnes. During all ther times, cell phnes must be put away. This means yur cell phne must be in yur backpack, purse, r bag. It cannt be n yur desk r in yur pcket. Cell phnes cannt be used t send text messages fr persnal reasns during class time. Persnal phne calls must be minimized, and if abslutely necessary, be taken utside the rm. Classrm Expectatins: It is imprtant fr all students t participate in class. Our time tgether is valuable, and it is essential that we nly speak English when in the classrm. Speaking nly English during class will make the learning prcess mre effective. This is a requirement fr the curse, s please make sure t cmmunicate in English during class time. Practice is the key t successful language learning. Yu are expected t actively participate when yu are wrking in pairs r grups. It is als imprtant that we shw respect fr each ther in class. This includes allwing yur classmates t express their thughts and ideas during apprpriate times. All students are expected t fllw the LAMC Student Cde f Cnduct. The prfessr has the right t dismiss students frm class fr inapprpriate behavir. Cmmunicatin: It s very imprtant t cmmunicate with yur instructr thrughut the semester. I check my every day, s please me and I will reply within 48 hurs. When yu send me an , please include yur class name in the subject line f the . Als, include yur full name in the bdy f yur . If yu have any questins r cncerns abut the curse, please me r talk with me after class. If yu have a questin abut a grade yu received n an exam r assignment, yu must speak t me in persn. I d nt discuss grades via . Make-ups and Late Submissins: Yu are nt permitted t make up Hmewrk/Persnal Dictinary, Class Prjects, r Exams fr this curse unless dcumentatin f an excused absence is prvided.

4 Student Accessibility and Supprt Students with Disabilities: Students with a verified disability wh may need a reasnable accmmdatin fr this class shuld cntact the DSPS Office as sn as pssible at r visit DSPS nline at Als, please ntify the prfessr after yu have cntacted the Office f Disability Services s that he can cnsult with the DSPS Office t discuss what reasnable accmmdatins wuld be apprpriate fr yur situatin Abbreviatins Key: The fllwing list explains the abbreviatins used in the syllabus and schedule. Curse Bks/Materials: PWR = Reading Bk (Part 1) PWLS = Listening Bk (Part 2) MPD = My Persnal Dictinary Curse Requirements: CW = Classwrk Participatin (in class) HW = Hmewrk (curse bks and materials) CP = Class Prject (at hme and in class) Help and Supprt: If yu are having any truble with the material r with the pace f the curse, please let me knw immediately. I can nly help if yu ask fr help! Library: The Library has great materials t help students study English and much mre! Resurces: The Learning Resurce Center (LRC): The LRC is FREE fr all students, and it is lcated n the 1 st flr f the Library building n the Missin Cllege campus. Tutrs will assist yu in many areas, including writing, reading, research, and hmewrk assignments. T make an appintment, call r visit the Infrmatin Desk. Checkut the LRC nline at In the Writing Lab, tutrs can assist yu with in develping and/r revising writing assignments, lab reprts, bk reprts, and mre. The Reading Lab ffers free assessments f yur reading and language skills using Reading Plus, which is interactive sftware that prvides learning mdules fr yur individual needs. Fr mre infrmatin n library hurs, resurces, wrkshps, and ther services, cntact r , r visit the LRC nline at

5 Student Accessibility and Supprt (Cntinued) Additinal Help and Supprt: Remember that if yu miss class, it is yur respnsibility t get the necessary infrmatin that yu missed. Cntact a Study Buddy t find ut! Als, meet with yur Study Buddies t prepare fr Class Prjects and Exams. Study Buddy s Name Phne Number Address 4. Imprtant Dates fr Fall 2018 Assignment Due Dates: Please plan in advance t be ready fr these due dates. Class Prject (CP) Due Dates MPD Check Dates Midterm & Final Exam Dates CP 1: 09/18/18 Check 1: 09/18/18 Midterm Exam CP 2: 10/11/18 Check 2: 10/11/18 10/23/18 CP 3: 11/13/18 Check 3: 11/13/18 Final Exam CP 4: 12/04/18 Check 4: 12/04/18 Imprtant Add/Drp Dates fr Fall 2018: 12/12/18 Last day t add a class (befre the first day) Sunday, August 26 ( add cde required after this date) Last day t add a class (after class begins) Sunday, September 9 ( add cde required t register) Last day t drp (full refund, n W ) Lg in t the Student Infrmatin System (SIS) Last day t drp with a W Lg in t the Student Infrmatin System (SIS) Days Off (N Class Meeting): Labr Day (Cllege Clsed) Mnday, September 3 Veteran s Day (Cllege Clsed) Mnday, Nvember 12 Thanksgiving Hliday (Cllege Clsed) Thursday Friday, Nvember Nn-Instructinal Days (N Class) Saturday Sunday, Nvember 24 25

6 Weekly Curse Schedule Any changes will be annunced in class. Meetings Curse Tpics & Details Reading (CW/HW) Listen/Speak (CW/HW) Imprtant Wrk 8/28 Meeting 1 Intrduce yurself t the class Curse Syllabus & Schedule Student Interviews & Intrductins 8/30 Meeting 2 Review curse requirements Understand learning styles Buy yur bks Buy yur bks 9/04 Meeting 3 Read abut peple s lives Examine tpics and vcabulary PWR: Unit 1 p. 1-8, Reading 1 Prepare MPD 9/06 Meeting 4 Infrmal cnversatins Explre varius careers PWR: Unit 1 p , Reading 2 9/11 Meeting 5 9/13 Meeting 6 Explre careers, vcabulary Begin career presentatins Explre careers, vcabulary Practice career presentatins PWLS: Unit 1 p. 4-11, Lessn A PWLS: Unit 1 p , Lessn B 9/18 Meeting 7 Class Prject 1: My Dream Jb Career presentatins due CP 1 (Grup Prject) MPD Check 1 9/20 Meeting 8 Read abut glbal literacy rates Main idea & supprting details PWR: Unit 2 p , Reading 1 9/25 Meeting 9 Listen t a lecture, take ntes Discuss cultures and traditins PWR: Unit 2 p , Reading 2 PWLS: Unit 2 p , Lessn A 9/27 Meeting 10 Use small talk cnversatins Practice the present tense PWLS: Unit 2 p , Lessn B 10/02 Meeting 11 Read abut business, marketing Main ideas & supprting details PWR: Unit 3 p , Reading 1 Practice Midterm Reading & Listening 10/04 Meeting 12 Listen t a newscast, take ntes Discuss marketing strategies PWR: Unit 3 p , Reading 2 PWLS: Unit 3 p , Lessn A 10/09 Meeting 13 Public speaking techniques Make an utline and ntes PWLS: Unit 3 p , Lessn B 10/11 Meeting 14 Class Prject 2: Current Events What s in the news tday? CP 2 (Sl Prject) MPD Check 2 10/16 Meeting 15 Review fr Midterm Exam Review tpics and vcabulary PWR: Unit 4 p , Readings 1 & 2

7 10/18 Meeting 16 Review fr Midterm Exam Review tpics and vcabulary PWLS: Unit 4 p , Lessn A & B Prepare fr CW/HW Check (Midterm) 10/23 Meeting 17 Midterm Exam 3:30 PM 5:30 PM (2 Hurs) (Midterm) 10/25 Meeting 18 Review midterm exam results Practice grup discussin (CP 3) Practice Grup Discussin (CP 3) 10/30 Meeting 19 11/01 Meeting 20 Read abut a band frm Cng Review vcabulary and tpics Read abut music fr change Discuss hw music affects us PWR: Unit 8 p Reading 1 PWR: Unit 8 p Reading 2 11/06 Meeting 21 Listen t a lecture abut art Practice nte-taking skills PWLS: Unit 8 p Lessn A 11/08 Meeting 22 Listen t a lecture abut music Discuss music arund the wrld PWLS: Unit 8 p Lessn B Practice Final Exam Reading & Listening 11/13 Meeting 23 Class Prject 3: Art and Culture Grup discussin prject CP 3 (Grup Prject) MPD Check 3 11/15 Meeting 24 Read abut life in the future Review vcabulary and tpics PWR: Unit 6 p Reading 1 11/20 Meeting 25 Read abut living n Mars Discuss future space travel PWR: Unit 6 p Reading 2 11/23 N Class Thanksgiving Hliday N Class 11/27 Meeting 26 11/29 Meeting 27 See a presentatin abut space Practice nte-taking skills Discuss space explratin Practice grup discussin (CP 4) PWLS: Unit 7 p Lessn A PWLS: Unit 7 p Lessn B 12/04 Meeting 28 Class Prject 4: Our Wrld Make a predictin abut future CP 4 (Grup Prject) Final MPD Check 12/06 Meeting 29 Review all curse tpics Review fr Final Exam PWR: Unit 9 p Readings 1 & 2 PWLS: Unit 9 p Lessn A & B Prepare fr Final 12/12 Meeting 30 ESL 3B/C Final Exam (Required) 4:00 PM 6:00 PM (Final)