SPEAKING AND LISTENING 2 SYLLABUS ELIUP 044 SUMMER QUARTER 2017 ENGLISH LANGUAGE INSTITUTE Class: Mondays Fridays 3:30 4:20 p.m. in Room Instructors: Rob Fieser (1 st half) and Ethan Anderson (2 nd half) E-mail: rfieser@bellevuecollege.edu and ethan.anderson@bellevuecollege.edu Phone: (425) 564-2350 and (425) 564-2644 Office Location: Room R-130Q and R130O Office Hours: by appointment COURSE DESCRIPTION This course will help you improve your English speaking and listening skills. LEARNING OUTCOMES After finishing this class, you will be able to: Ask and answer simple questions, and add details. Use Level 2 grammar and vocabulary in daily life. Fix a misunderstanding in different ways. Hear and say correct vowel and consonant sounds, especially final s and ed. Hear and say correct intonation in statements and questions. Understand a speaker s main idea and details. Write simple notes from a very short lecture. REQUIRED TEXT & MATERIALS Contemporary Topics Intro Academic Listening and Notetaking Skills, by Jeanette Clement and Cynthia Lennox (ISBN 978-0-13-207517-6) Picture of front cover of textbook for this class. A GOOD ENGLISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY. No cell phone dictionaries at any time! A BELLEVUE COLLEGE COMPUTER ACCOUNT /E-MAIL ADDRESS. You must use your BC username and password to access our Canvas class site every day for homework 1
assignments and supplemental materials. Click here if you need help using Canvas: Canvas Help for Students or go to the Technology Help Desk in A-109. A BINDER OR FOLDER TO KEEP ALL NOTES, HANDOUTS, AND ASSIGNMENTS. GRADING You will be graded on both your speaking & listening skills in this class. 1. Lecture Quizzes 100 points each 2. Conversation tests 100 points each 3. Oral Presentations 50 points each 4. Punctual arrival in class with homework done 5 points each day 5. Final Exams (150 points) one speaking & one listening GRADING SCALE 100 96 % A (excellent) 95 93 A- 92 90 B+ 89 87 B (good) 86 84 B- 83 81 C+ 80 78 C (satisfactory) 77 75 C- 0 74% D (repeat class, good effort) 0 74% F (repeat class, unsatisfactory effort) Look at your scores regularly on our Canvas site. Talk to me at any time if you need help. There are no classes on Tuesday, July 4 (American Independence Day) ELI ATTENDANCE POLICY It is important for you to come to every class session, come to class on time, and stay for the entire class period. ATTENDANCE WILL AFFECT YOUR FINAL GRADE. Students who miss class 15 times or more will receive a grade of F and will be dismissed from the program at the end of the quarter. Students who miss class 12, 13 or 14 times will receive a grade of F. Students who miss class 10 or 11 times will receive a grade of no higher than a D. Three tardies (arriving late) of 5 minutes or more will equal 1 absence. Missing 10 minutes or more of any hour of class = 1 absence (in a 2 hr. class = ½ absence) 2
RELIGIOUS HOLIDAYS The Arts & Humanities Division of Bellevue College recognizes its students diverse religious beliefs. Students who plan to miss classes, exams, or any other assignments because of a religious holiday should be given an opportunity to make up the work without penalty if the students tell the instructor about their absence before they miss class. Students are responsible for telling the instructor the dates of religious holidays on which they will be absent, preferably at the beginning of the quarter. If there is any disagreement about this policy, students should talk to the department chair or the Dean of Arts & Humanities in R-230. ELI CELL PHONE POLICY Cell phones are NOT ALLOWED at any time during class for any reason, this includes cell phone dictionaries. Turn off your cell phone BEFORE you enter the classroom and do not use your cell phone AT ALL during class. If you use your cell phone at any time during class, I will take it and keep it on the front desk until the end of class. If you use your cell phone during a test, you may receive an F for that assignment. SPECIAL NOTES ON CELL PHONES Sometimes we will use our cell phones for class activities, but please WAIT FOR ME to give you permission first. Do NOT use your cell phone as a dictionary during class. Carry a small book dictionary or electronic dictionary with you to class. IF YOU DON T KNOW A WORD, ASK ME! I will be your dictionary in the classroom. Do NOT take photos of the screen or board with your cell phone during class. I will post most materials for you on our Canvas class site. For notes that aren t available on Canvas, I will allow you to take photos, but ONLY at the end of class or during break time. STATEMENT ON PLAGIARISM AND CHEATING Students are in ELI classes to learn English and ELI teachers are here to help them. Cheating makes that harder for both the students and the teachers. Cheating is also called academic dishonesty. There are different kinds of academic dishonesty: PLAGIARISM (copying word-for-word from a Web page, book or article) using a paper or homework assignment written by someone else copying a classmate s homework (partially or wholly) using your own essay or presentation from a previous quarter 3
using cheat notes during a test copying answers from a classmate s paper or test giving answers to a classmate during a test giving your own assignment to a classmate Academic dishonesty is not acceptable at Bellevue College or in any American classes. Participating in academic dishonesty in any way, including writing a paper or taking a test for someone else, may result in severe penalties. If you PLAGIARIZE: First time: Second time: Third time: If you CHEAT: First time: Second time: Your teacher will work with you so that you understand what not to do. You will fail the assignment. You will fail the class and be reported to the Associate Dean of Student Services. You will possibly be asked to leave BC. You will fail the assignment and have no opportunity to make it up. You will fail the class and be reported to the Associate Dean of Student Services. You will possibly be asked to leave the school. STUDENT CONCERNS If you have concerns about any part of the class, please speak to ME first. If you don t feel comfortable speaking with me, the next step is to speak with the ELI Department Chair, Ivan Breen (ibreen@bellevuecollege.edu). You can also refer concerns to the Arts and Humanities Associate Dean, Tuan Dang (tuan.dang@bellevuecollege.edu) or the Assistant Dean, Scott Bessho (scott.bessho@bellevuecollege.edu). An additional resource for concerns is the Ombuds Office in D-126K or on-line here: BC Ombuds Office. TIPS FOR SUCCESS Speak ONLY ENGLISH in the classroom. Don t be afraid to make mistakes. Don t be afraid to say something when you don t understand. We will support each other and learn together. Keep your cell phone put away during the entire class period. Stay focused on speaking English and practicing your listening skills throughout the entire class period. Get your textbook as soon as possible. Check our Canvas class site DAILY for important announcements, materials, and homework. Come to class prepared every day. Bring a pen, pencil, eraser, paper for taking notes, your book, and your dictionary to every class. 4
Finish your homework BEFORE class. Plan to spend ~ 1 hour every night on homework. Talk to me if you miss class for any reason AND check our Canvas site to see what you missed. Listen carefully in class, take notes, answer questions, work respectfully with your classmates, and ask questions when you don t understand. Come see me during office hours to ask questions and practice your conversation skills. Join some activities on campus. Get involved and make connections. This will help you improve your English skills and help you adjust to American culture and life at BC. DID YOU KNOW? The English Language Institute awards scholarships to the Top 6 Students at the end of every quarter. What do you need to do to be nominated? Actively participate and make positive contributions in class Be respectful of your classmates and instructors Set a good example for others Do honest work Earn good grades in all classes The ELI also awards Perfect Attendance and Academic Achievement certificates at the end of each quarter. Come to class on time every day, work hard all quarter long, and you might receive one! COLLEGE POLICIES & INFORMATION STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT Cheating, stealing and plagiarizing (using the ideas or words of another as one s own without crediting the source) and inappropriate/disruptive classroom behavior are violations of the Student Code of Conduct at Bellevue College. Examples of unacceptable behavior include, but are not limited to: talking out of turn arriving late or leaving early without a valid reason allowing cell phones/pagers to ring inappropriate behavior toward the instructor or classmates. The instructor can refer any violation of the Student Code of Conduct to the Vice President of Student Services for possible probation or suspension from Bellevue College. Specific student rights, responsibilities and appeal procedures are listed in the Student Code of Conduct, 5
available in the office of the Vice President of Student Services and on-line. The Student Code, Policy 2050, is located at: Student Code of Conduct. AFFIRMATION OF INCLUSION Bellevue College is committed to maintaining an environment in which every member of the campus community feels welcome to participate in the life of the college, free from harassment and discrimination. We value our different backgrounds at Bellevue College, and students, faculty, staff members, and administrators are to treat one another with dignity and respect. COLLEGE ANTI-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT (TITLE IX) Bellevue College does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity; color; creed; national origin; sex; marital status; sexual orientation; age; religion; genetic information; the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability; gender identity or veteran status in educational programs and activities which it operates. For further information and contacts, please consult College Anti-Discrimination Statements. CONFIDENTIALITY AND MANDATORY REPORTING As an instructor, one of my responsibilities is to help create a safe learning environment on our campus. It is my goal that you feel able to share information related to your life experiences in classroom discussions, in your written work, and in our one-on-one meetings. I will seek to keep information you share private to the greatest extent possible. However, I am required to share information regarding sexual assault and other forms of sexual misconduct (e.g. dating violence, domestic violence, stalking) that may have occurred on campus or that may impact someone on campus with the Title IX Coordinator. Students may speak to someone confidentially by contacting the BC Counseling Center at (425) 564-2212. The Title IX Office can be contacted at 425-564-2441 and more information can be found at Title IX Office. DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER The Disability Resource Center serves students with learning challenges and disabilities. If you are a student who has a documented disability or learning challenge or has seen someone for treatment and you feel you may need accommodations in order to be successful in college, please contact the DRC as soon as possible. The DRC office is located in B-132 or you can call the reception desk at (425) 564-2498. Deaf students can reach the DRC by Skype. The address is DRCatBC (NOTE: There is no @ sign...it is actually DRCatBC). Please visit their website at Disability Resource Center for application information and other helpful links. If you are a student with a documented autism spectrum disorder, there is an additional program available to you. It s called Autism Spectrum Navigators. They are located in the Library Media Center in D-125. You can contact them by e-mail or phone: asn@bellevuecollege.edu or (425) 564-2764 or go to their Website: Autism Spectrum Navigators. If you require assistance in case of an emergency situation, such as a fire or earthquake, please meet with me to develop a safety plan within the first week of the quarter. 6
ACCESSIBILITY The online elements of this course are designed to be welcoming to, accessible to, and usable by everyone, including students who are English-language learners, have a variety of learning styles, have disabilities, or are new to online learning. Be sure to let me know immediately if you encounter a required element or resource in the course that is not accessible to you. Also, let me know of changes I can make to the course so that it is more welcoming to, accessible to, or usable by students who take this course in the future. PUBLIC SAFETY & EMERGENCIES Public Safety (the campus police department) is located in the D Building in D-171 and can be reached at 425-564-2400 (easy to remember because it s the only office on campus open 24 hours a day 2400). Public Safety is in charge of Parking Permits, Lost and Found, Emergency Notification, etc. Please make sure you are signed up to receive alerts through our campus alerting system by registering at RAVE Alerts. If you study late on campus and do not want to walk to your car or the bus alone, Public Safety will walk with you. To coordinate this, please call Public Safety and let them know when and where you will need an escort. Please read the emergency signs by the door of every classroom and know where to go if there is an emergency. Your instructor will be asked if anyone might still be in the building, so check in before you do anything else. Emergency workers will search for anyone unaccounted for. If a major emergency occurs, please follow these two rules: 1) Take directions from those in charge of the response. We all need to be working together. 2) Do not get in your car and leave campus (unless you are told to do so). If you do this, there will be too many cars on the streets and it will prevent emergency vehicles from getting to campus. Instead, follow directions from the people in charge. Please call Public Safety at 425-564-2400 at any time if you have safety questions or concerns. CAMPUS RESOURCES Office of International Education (OIE) Website: Office of International Education Phone: (425) 564-3185 Location: B-144 Hours: Mon. Fri. 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Sat, Sun, & Holidays: CLOSED Advisors in OIE can help you with: off-campus housing, medical insurance, immigration/visa issues, questions about credit classes, attendance issues, transferring to another school, etc. Main UP Advisor Student Life Coordinator 7
Jill Burrus Linda Annable jillian.burrus@bellevuecollege.edu linda.annable@bellevuecollege.edu (425) 564-2002 (425) 564-2017 Counseling Center Website: BC Counseling Center Phone: (425) 564 2212 Location: 2 nd floor of the B-building Hours: Monday Friday 8 a.m. 5 p.m. Counselors can help you deal with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, grief or loss, abuse (physical, emotional and psychological), cultural conflicts, relationship issues, academic and career goals, adjusting to college life, study strategies, time management skills, and more. It s free to see a BC counselor and it is confidential. This means no one will know if you go to see a counselor. Writing and Reading Labs Website: Academic Success Center Location: D-204 Hours: Mon. Thurs. 8 a.m. 8 p.m.; Friday 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.; Sat. & Sun. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Meet with tutors to get help with your papers, work alone on your reading & vocabulary skills using computer programs, attend free workshops, and type and print your writing assignments during open lab times. Library Media Center Website: Library Media Center Location: D-126 Hours: Mon. Thurs. 7 a.m. 8 p.m.; Fri. 7 a.m. 5 p.m.; Saturday Closed; Sun. 1-5 p.m. It's easy to check out books! Just show your student ID card or tell them your student ID number. Take advantage of the novels, audio books, dictionaries, TOEFL prep books, etc. Computer Labs & Printing Website: Technology Service Desk Location: N-250 Hours: Mon. Thurs. 7 a.m. 9:30 p.m.; Friday 7 a.m. 7:00 p.m.; Sat. & Sun. 9 a.m. 6 p.m. The N-250 Lab is the main computer lab on campus. It s free to use the computers there. You can print up to $15 worth of pages without paying extra because you already paid technology fees with your tuition. 8
Student Programs Office Website: Student Programs Phone: (425) 564-6150 Location: Room C- 212, Student Union Building Hours: Monday Thursday 8 a.m. 7 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m. 5 p.m. Find opportunities to enjoy student life, engage in cultural activities, volunteer, or get involved in student clubs on campus. 9
Summer Quarter 2017 Calendar. This schedule may change. Please check CANVAS! Wk Mon: Tue: Wed: Thu: Fri: 1 June 26 First day of class 2 July 3 Test 1A 27 Conversation Practice My Family 4 Holiday NO CLASSES! 28 Challenge Test (for new students only) 9:30 am Cosby Show Theo s Economic Lesson (1-1) 5 Cosby Show A Shirt Story (1-8) 29 Unit 1A 6 Unit 1B 30 7 3 10 Test 1B 11 Conversation Practice 12 Cosby Show First Day of School (2-1) 13 UP TOEFL exam 8:30 12:00 Unit 2A 14 4 17 Test 2A 18 Conversation Test 1 19 Midterm Grades Cosby Show 20 Unit 2B 21 5 24 Test 2B 25 Converation Practice 26 Cosby Show 27 Unit 3A 28 6 31 Test 3B Aug 1 Conversation Practice 2 Cosby show 4 Conversation test 2 4 7 Aug 7 8 9 10 Final exams 9:30am-10:20am (writing final) 10
10:30am-11:20am (reading final) 11:30am- 12:20pm (speaking final) 12:30pm-1:30pm (EOQ) 11