ENGLISH INSTITUTE FALL 2012 SCHEDULE OF CLASSES H O W A R D C O M M U N I T Y C O L L E G E

ENGLISH INSTITUTE FALL 2012 SCHEDULE OF CLASSES H O W A R D C O M M U N I T Y C O L L E G E

FALL 2012 SEMESTER SCHEDULE August 27 December 7 NO CLASSES: Sep. 1-3 Labor Day / Nov. 21-25 Thanksgiving Recess HOW TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES Make an appointment with an EI Advisor to register for classes or change your class schedule. F1 students must provide proof of health insurance before registering for classes. New students must take the EI placement test before registering for classes. HOW TO PAY FOR CLASSES Visit the Cashier s Office in RCF-201 to pay for classes with credit card, check, money order, or cash. If you prefer a payment plan, go to http://www.howardcc.edu/paymentplan PAYMENT AND REFUND POLICIES Upon signing the registration form, students commit to paying for all classes in which they have registered. To drop a class or change the class schedule, students must see an EI Advisor. For tuition payment deadlines, please see the chart on the Howard Community College website: http://www.howardcc.edu/admissions/pay/when.html REFUND SCHEDULE 1. If you withdraw BEFORE classes begin, you will be refunded 100% of the tuition and fees paid. 2. If you withdraw during the FIRST WEEK of classes, you will be refunded 100% of the tuition paid. 3. If you withdraw during the SECOND WEEK of classes, you will be refunded 75% of the tuition paid. 4. If you withdraw during the THIRD WEEK of classes, you will be refunded 50% of the tuition paid. 5. There will be NO REFUNDS after the third week of classes. Page 2

Level 1: Beginning 1 Intensive English 1A Mon, Wed 9:10-11:25am Listening, speaking, reading, writing, and grammar will be taught in this class with an emphasis on oral interaction. Reading in Action 1A Tue, Thu 12:50-3:05pm Read interesting short stories and short books. You will use the readings to improve speaking, vocabulary, and writing skills! This class offers lots of speaking and listening practice as reading skills develop. Interactive Speaking 1A Tue, Thu 9:10-11:25am Learn to use English in conversation. Lots of pronunciation, repetition, dialogues, and vocabulary. Listening and Speaking with Americans 1A Fri 9:30am-12:00pm Sep 7-Dec 7 Practice what you have learned with American conversation partners! Fun, practical conversation activities will challenge you and improve your English! Pronunciation and Vocabulary 1 Mon, Wed 12;20-1:50pm Learn to pronounce English while learning basic and essential vocabulary. A perfect class for those who want to learn pronunciation as they learn new words and dialogues. Grammar Skills 1 Mon, Wed 2:00-3:30 You will learn basic grammar rules and get lots of practice using them. Spelling Tips A Tue, Thu 11:40am-12:40pm Learn rules and patterns that can help you spell and pronounce new words. Have fun while you practice and learn! Spelling Tips B Tue, Thu 11:40am-12:40pm Learn rules and patterns that can help you spell and pronounce new words. You ll get better at hearing the sounds of English and spelling new words correctly. Page 3

Level 2: Beginning 2 English 2 Tue, Thu 7:00-8:30am You will study reading, writing, listening, speaking, and grammar in one class. Your language skills will improve dramatically. Reading in Action 2A Mon, Wed 9:10-11:25am Tue, Thu 12:50-3:05pm Read short stories and short books! You will use the readings to improve speaking, vocabulary, writing skills, and learn about U.S. culture! Students will read books as a class but will also select some books on their own. Intensive Writing 2 Tue, Thu 9:10-11:25am Learn sentence writing, short paragraph writing, new vocabulary, grammar, and spelling in one class. Perfect for students who want to develop college writing skills. Interactive Speaking 2A Mon, Wed 11:35am-1:50pm Tue, Thu 9:10-11:25am Use correct spoken English! Learn to use English in conversation. Lots of pronunciation, repetition, dialogues, and vocabulary. Listening and Speaking with Americans 2A Fri 9:30am-12:00pm Sep 7-Dec 7 You will get a chance to practice what you have learned with American conversation partners! Fun, practical conversation activities will challenge you and improve your English! Pronunciation Improvement 2 Mon, Wed 12:20-1:50pm Improve your pronunciation skills as you are learning English. Students must be comfortable using technology. Grammar Skills 2A Mon, Wed 2:00-3:30pm Develop grammar skills and use them in active communication. Topics include verb tenses, nouns, adjectives, and pronouns. Grammar Skills 2B Tue, Thu 1:00-2:30pm Learn the grammar rules and practice them in speaking and writing. Topics include articles, expressions of quantity, modals, comparatives and superlatives. Page 4

Level 3: Intermediate 1 English 3 Tue, Thu 7:00-8:30am Reading in Action 3A Mon, Wed 9:10-11:25am Tue, Thu 12:50-3:05pm Intensive Writing 3A Mon, Wed 11:35am-1:50pm Tue, Thu 9:10-11:25am Tue, Thu 12:50-3:05pm Writing Basics 3A Mon, Wed 7:30-9:30pm Aug 27-Nov 19 Interactive Speaking 3A Mon, Wed 11:35am-1:50pm Tue, Thu 9:10-11:25am Conversation 3A Tue, Thu 7:30-9:20pm Aug 28-Nov 20 Listening and Speaking with Americans 3A Fri 9:30am-12:00pm Sep 7-Dec 7 Listening and Speaking 3A Sat 9:30am-12:00pm Sept 8-Dec 8 Pronunciation Improvement 3 Mon, Wed 12:20-1:50pm You will study reading, writing, listening, speaking, and grammar in one class. Your will be sure to see your English skills improve. Read short stories and short books. Students will improve speaking, vocabulary, and writing skills and be able to read faster with increased understanding! Learn sentence writing, paragraph writing, new vocabulary, grammar, and spelling in these popular classes. Basic computer typing skills required. Improve your sentence and paragraph writing skills. Practice grammar, vocabulary, and spelling. A fast-moving class with lots of conversation, pronunciation practice, and use of new vocabulary. Learn through repetition, dialogues, and skits. Video and audio-taping included. Develop confidence while you practice speaking in an active, fun environment! You will improve your speaking and pronunciation skills by creating dialogues and performing role-plays and skits. Increase your active vocabulary and improve your pronunciation. You will get a chance to practice what you have learned with American conversation partners! Improve your communication skills as you participate in active listening and speaking activities. Also improve your pronunciation. Video and audio-taping included. Focus is on stress, intonation, and vowel/ consonant sounds. Students must be comfortable using technology. Page 5

Accent Reduction Training 3 Tue, Thu 11:40am-12:40pm Practice your spoken English in this fun, creative class. You will work on American English intonation, stress, and sounds using short plays, dialogues, games and other activities. Students must be co-enrolled in a Pronunciation class, or have previously taken an EI Pronunciation class. Grammar Skills 3A Mon, Wed 2:00-3:30pm Learn grammar rules and practice them in speaking and writing in this course. Topics include verb tenses, clauses, and modals. Grammar Skills 3B Tue, Thu 1:00-2:30pm The emphasis is on using grammar in speaking and writing. Gain confidence in using the English language. Topics include tag questions, articles, adjectives, adverbs, comparatives and superlatives. Vocabulary Enrichment 3 Mon, Wed 2:00-3:00pm Learn necessary vocabulary words, phrases, and common expressions. You will practice pronouncing, spelling, and using the vocabulary in speaking and writing. Page 6

Level 4: Intermediate 2 English 4 Tue, Thu 7:00-8:30am Reading in Action 4A Mon, Wed 9:10am-11:25 am Tue, Thu 12:50-3:05pm Academic Intermediate Reading - ENGL 083 Mon, Wed 12:00-1:50pm Mon, Wed 6:00-7:50pm Tue, Thu 9:00-10:50am Tue, Thu 1:00-2:50pm Intensive Writing 4 Tue, Thu 9:10-11:25am Tue, Thu 12:50-3:05pm Academic Intermediate Writing and Grammar - ENGL 084 Mon, Wed 9:00-10:50am Mon, Wed 2:00-3:50pm Tue, Thu 9:00-10:50am Tue, Thu 6:00-7:50pm Writing Basics 4A Mon, Wed 7:30-9:30pm Aug 27-Nov 19 Interactive Speaking 4A Mon, Wed 11:35am-1:50pm Tue, Thu 9:10-11:25am You will study reading, writing, listening, speaking, and grammar in one class. Your language skills will improve dramatically. Improve your English skills by reading short stories and short books. Students will improve speaking, vocabulary, and writing skills and be able to read faster with increased understanding! This is a challenging but interesting class that will help students increase reading scores. In this course, reading is approached as an integral part of an ESL student s overall English language learning. As a result, while the major areas of study include vocabulary, idioms, and comprehension skills, speaking and writing about assigned readings are also important activities. Books not included. Improve your academic writing skills! This class focuses on paragraph-level writing tasks. As you work on writing, you will also develop vocabulary, spelling, and grammar skills. Prepare for college classes or the TOEFL. Students will acquire the skills needed to produce paragraphs at an intermediate level. A variety of reading selections and discussion activities will be used to teach writing. Paragraph development will progress to the production of an organized essay by the end of the semester. Grammatical skills will also be covered. Books not included. Writing is critical to your future success! Learn short response writing, paragraph writing, new vocabulary and grammar all in one class. While working to improve your skills, you ll find that writing can be fun and interactive. Learn everyday, real spoken English and improve your pronunciation by participating in many different activities: skits, role-plays, dialogs, short presentations, and readings. Video and audiotaping included. Page 7

Conversation 4A Tue, Thu 7:30-9:20pm Sept 28-Nov 20 Let's Just Talk A Friday 9:30am-12:00pm Sept 7 Dec 7 Saturday 9:30am-12:00pm Sept 8 Dec 8 Conversation Partners - Levels 4-6 Tuesday 3:15-4:15pm Sept 4-Dec 4 Pronunciation Improvement 4 Mon, Wed 12:20-1:50pm Six Steps to Clearer Pronunciation (0 credits, $125) - Levels 4-6 Online Register by Sept 19 Complete course by Oct 28 Accent Reduction Training 4 Tue, Thu 11:40am-12:40pm Grammar Skills 4A Mon, Wed 2:00-3:30pm This class will get you talking and using correct spoken English. Learn through repetition, dialogues and skits. Video and audio-taping included. Improve your spontaneous speaking skills and expand your vocabulary in this conversation class. Topics are current and interesting. You will receive suggestions to improve your speaking ability. You will also develop your listening skills. This course is designed to benefit both American and international students through the sharing of ideas, experiences, cultural views, and personal and academic interests. *You must meet with your partner at least once a week to practice English language skills outside the classroom.* This popular course will help you improve your English pronunciation skills. Focus is on stress, intonation, and vowel/consonant sounds. Students must be comfortable using technology. Develop your pronunciation skills in this completely online course! In each lesson, you ll learn some essential rules of American pronunciation by watching videos of an HCC instructor giving presentations and demonstrating the skills. You will receive practice exercises to try at home, and you will make and submit audio/video passages that will be evaluated by your online instructor. Get more practice in American English pronunciation. You will work on stress, intonation and sounds of English by practicing the rules you have learned in Pronunciation class using short plays, dialogues, games and more. Students must be co-enrolled in a Pronunciation class, or have previously taken an EI Pronunciation class. This is not just a class for memorizing rules! You will get excellent interactive practice using the grammar rules that you ve learned. Topics include verb tenses, possessives, prepositions, and modals. Page 8

Grammar Skills 4B Tue, Thu 1:00-2:30pm Work on hard to understand structures. The emphasis is on using grammar in speaking and writing. Gain confidence in the accuracy of the language you use. Topics include count/noncount nouns, clauses, the passive voice, gerunds and infinitives. Vocabulary Enrichment 4 Mon, Wed 2:00-3:00pm Do you know the essential vocabulary needed for the TOEFL, academic classes, or everyday communication? If not, this class will help you expand your vocabulary and improve your overall English skills. You will learn necessary vocabulary words, phrases, and expressions. You will practice pronouncing, spelling, and using the vocabulary in speaking and writing. Using English in the Community - Levels 4-5 Wednesday 9:10-11:25am Speak with native speakers as you perform volunteer service in the community. In class, you and other students will reflect on your experiences, using English for reading, writing, listening and speaking activities. Outside speakers and videos will broaden your exposure to English. *Must commit to weekly volunteer hours off-campus (minimum 3-4 hours/week) in addition to class time. English for Job Seekers 2 - Levels 4-6 Wednesday 6:30-9:40pm *Business & Professional Certificate Program* This is a career exploration and preparation class. Finding the right job is difficult for native-speakers, but non-native speakers are often frustrated by the process and find themselves misunderstood both in language and culture. Explore what jobs really suit you, learn how to find jobs, and how to get the right job. Topics will include career assessment, resume writing, electronic applications, networking, interviewing, and the culture of the U.S. workplace. Intro to TOEFL Mon, Wed 9:10am-11:25am This is a course for students who would like to begin their preparation for the TOEFL exam but are not ready for the advanced TOEFL preparation course. The class is challenging and intensive. Page 9

Levels 5 and 6: Advanced 1 and 2 Academic Advanced Reading for ESL - ENGL 086 Mon, Wed 8:00-9:50am* Mon, Wed 12:00-1:50pm Mon, Wed 2:00-3:50pm Mon, Wed 7:00-8:50pm Tue, Thu 8:00-9:50am Tue, Thu 9:00-10:50am Tue, Thu 1:00-2:50pm Friday 10:00am-1:50pm Transition to College *Co-requisite with ENGL 086 Mon, Wed 10:00-11:30am Tue, Thu 9:10-10:40am Academic Advanced Writing and Grammar for ESL - ENGL 087 Mon, Wed 9:00-10:50am Mon, Wed 12:00-1:50pm Mon, Wed 2:00-3:50pm Tue, Thu 8:00-9:50am* Tue, Thu 9:00-10:50am Tue, Thu 1:00-2:50pm Tue, Thu 7:00-8:50pm Friday 10:00am-1:50pm Intensive Writing 5 Mon, Wed 11:35am-1:50pm Professional Writing Monday 6:30-9:40pm Sept 10 Dec 3 *Business & Professional Certificate Program* In this class, reading is also approached as an integral component of the larger communicative system that is the English language. In addition to reading comprehension and vocabulary skill-building, students will improve their ability to communicate the information and concepts contained in assigned materials orally and in writing. *Section must be taken with ENGL-087 on T/TH. Books not included. Are you planning to go to a college or university in the US? This class will give you the tools to adapt to the US classroom culture, interact with professors, and relate to American students. The class will introduce academic strategies, such as notetaking, critical thinking, and time/stress management. You will also receive an overview of the US higher educational system and assistance with the application process Students will acquire the skills needed to write multi-paragraph essays at a level of correctness and fluency appropriate for advanced learners of English who will soon enroll in a freshman composition course. Readings and discussions will prepare students to write narrative, descriptive, expository and argumentative essays. Relevant grammatical skills will be also developed. *Section must be taken with ENGL-086 on M/W. Books not included. If you are planning to attend a college or university in the U.S. or take the TOEFL, this class will help you develop the writing skills to be successful. The focus will be on organizing, editing, and developing well-written essays. This course will prepare professionals for business/professional writing. Work on various types of professional writing such as e-mail correspondence, memos, short reports, summaries, business letters, and resumes. Page 10

Professional Writing Online (0 credits, $240) Sept 10 Dec 3 *Business & Professional Certificate Program* Academic Advanced Oral Communication for ESL - ENGL 085 Mon, Wed 10:0011:20am Tue, Thu 12:30-1:50pm Tue, Thu 6:00-7:20pm Friday 9:00am-11:50am Interactive Speaking 5A Mon, Wed 11:35am-1:50pm Tue, Thu 9:10-11:25am Conversation Partners - Levels 4-6 Tuesday 3:15-4:15pm Sept 4-Dec 4 Advanced Topics for Conversation Fri 9:30am-12:00pm Sept 7-Dec 7 Pronunciation Improvement 5 Mon, Wed 12:20-1:50pm Accent Reduction Training 5 Tue, Thu 11:40am-12:40pm Develop your professional writing skills in this completely online class. Students will have online live lectures once a week using virtual classroom technology. Books purchased separately In ENGL-085, students will develop the listening and speaking skills needed to succeed at an American college. Classwork will consist of pronunciation practice, listening activities, small group and class discussions of selected readings and lectures, oral presentations and simulations of aspects of academic life. Books not included Develop confidence while you practice speaking in an active, fun environment. Expand your vocabulary daily by learning and using new words and expressions. Practice what you learn in dialogues, role-plays, and discussions. Also includes pronunciation tips! Video and audio-taping included. This course is designed to benefit both American and international students through the sharing of ideas, experiences, cultural views, and personal and academic interests. *You must meet with your partner at least once a week to practice English language skills outside the classroom.* Participate in active discussions about life in the USA with an emphasis on culture, food, travel, history, current events, and customs. Emphasis will be on learning new vocabulary, idioms, and pronunciation. Students will also gain confidence speaking in front of a group. Review pronunciation and speech rules in this class for advanced students. Students will give many short presentations. Video and audio taping included. Gain more confidence with your English pronunciation by practicing the rules you have learned. Your teacher will give you feedback to help you reduce your accent. You will practice your American English using skits, dialogues, games and other activities. Students must be coenrolled in a Pronunciation class, or have previously taken an EI Pronunciation class. Page 11

Advanced Pronunciation Training Mon, Wed 7:00-9:20pm Sept 10 Nov 19 *Business & Professional Certificate Program* Reduce your foreign accent and learn to pronounce English in a way that will make others understand you better! On four Wednesdays, special individual sessions will be held instead of the regular class. Six Steps to Clearer Pronunciation (0 credits $125) - Levels 4-6 Online Register by Sept 17 Complete course by Oct 26 Develop your pronunciation skills in this completely online course! In each lesson, you ll learn some essential rules of American pronunciation by watching videos of an HCC instructor giving presentations and demonstrating the skills. With our new technology and software programs, you will make and submit audio/video passages that will be analyzed and evaluated by your online pronunciation instructor. Grammar Skills 5A Tue, Thu 1:00-2:30pm Intensive work on advanced grammar. Study the rules and apply them to your current needs. Use language from current newspapers, radio, and T.V. to analyze usage and also analyze your own usage. Vocabulary Enrichment 5 Mon, Wed 2:00-3:00pm Do you know the essential vocabulary needed for the TOEFL, SAT, academic classes, or everyday communication? This class will help you expand your vocabulary and improve your overall English skills. In this intensive class, you will learn necessary vocabulary words, phrases, and expressions. You will practice pronouncing, spelling, and using the vocabulary in speaking and writing. Using English in the Community - Levels 4-5 Wednesday 9:10am-11:25pm Speak with native speakers as you perform volunteer service in the community. In class, you and other students will reflect on your experiences, using English for reading, writing, listening and speaking activities. Outside speakers and videos will broaden your exposure to English. *Must commit to weekly volunteer hours off-campus (minimum 3-4 hours/week) in addition to class time. Page 12

English for Job Seekers 2 - Levels 4-6 Wednesday 6:30-9:40pm Aug 29-Nov 14 *Business & Professional Certificate Program* English for Business Communication Tue, Thu 6:30-8:40pm Sept 11 Nov 29 *Business & Professional Certificate Program* English for Managers Mon, Wed 11:35am-1:50pm Sept 10 Nov 28 *Business & Professional Certificate Program* English for Effective Presentations Tue, Thu 1:00-2:35pm Saturday 9:00am-12:00pm Sept 8-Dec 8 *Business & Professional Certificate Program* Advanced TOEFL Preparation Mon, Wed 9:10-11:25am Tue, Thu 12:50-3:05pm Tue, Thu 7:30-9:40pm This is a career exploration and preparation class for intermediate and advanced students. Finding the right job is difficult for native-speakers, but nonnative speakers are often frustrated by the process and find themselves misunderstood both in language and culture. This course will help you determine what jobs really suit you, how to find the jobs, and how to get the right job. Topics will include career assessment, resume writing, electronic applications, networking, interviewing, and the culture of the U.S. workplace. This course is designed to improve the English skills of the business professional or someone interested in business pursuits. Communication practice will focus around these key areas of business communication: socializing, negotiating, writing a resume using career assessment instruments, making presentations, interviewing and recruiting, and participating in meetings. This course focuses on current management topics including leadership styles, motivation, recruiting, marketing, use of teams, strategy, dealing with change, managing across cultures, downsizing, finances, and risk management/decision making. A key component of the course is exposure to contemporary management vocabulary. Through discussions, oral readings, and short presentations, you will become a better communicator. Emphasis will be on organizational strategies as well as physical presentation skills such as body language and speech production. You will also get practice using audio-visual aids for presentations and learn how to create effective PowerPoint presentations. This is an ideal class for students pursuing higher education or professionals who need to make presentations. This course is designed to help students develop the advanced grammar, reading, writing, listening and speaking skills required on the new ibt version of the TOEFL. Work with lab software and on-line programs. Page 13

Page 14

ENGLISH INSTITUTE Class Planning Sheet MON TUE WED THU FRI 8:00am 9:00am 10:00am 11:00am 12:00pm 1:00pm 2:00pm 3:00pm 4:00pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 7:00pm 8:00pm 9:00pm Page 15

E N G L I S H I N S T I T U T E www.howardcc.edu/ei Tel: (443) 518-1681