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Important Notice: Students are responsible for knowing the information in this syllabus and the college policies included in the college catalog and the student handbook. Copies of the college catalog and the student handbook are available in Komatke Hall.
Syllabus - ESL 010, Spring2013/Evening
Course Prefix & Number:ESL010, Section 39873
Course Title:English as a Second Language I: Grammar
Course Credits:3 credits
Class Time:Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:45-7:00 PM
Classroom:Ocotillo Hall 113
Instructor’s Name:Diane Stonebrink
Instructor’s Telephone:623-935-8584
Instructor’s Email:
Instructor’s Office:Ocotillo Hall 151 (last office on the right/west side of the building)
Instructor's AcademicMondays & Wednesdays 4:30-5:30 PM & 8:30-9:00 PM in OCT113
Support Hours: Tuesdays 10:45-11:15 AM & Thursdays 2:30-3:00 PM in OCT151
Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:00-5:30 PM in OCT118
Other times available by appointment
Required Books: Textbook: Basic English Grammar, Third Edition, ($67.50) by Betty Shrampfer Azar & Stacy A. Hagen, Prentice Hall Regents, 2006.
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Workbook: Basic English Grammar, Third Edition ($30.75)
Class Website: go to OR
1 Go to the college’s homepage:
2 Click onStudents,
3 Click onAcademics,
4 Click onFaculty Websites,
5 Click on Diane Stonebrink,
6 Finally,on the left side of the webpage, click on the name of your course, ESL010.
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MCCCD Official Course Description:
First level of English as a Second Language (ESL). Emphasis on grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary building, and basic conversational skills. Some reading and sentence level writing. Credit (P) or no credit (Z); standard grading available according to procedures outlined in catalog. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Prerequisites: appropriate ESL placement test score.
MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
1. Use the verb “to be” in both conversation and simple written sentences in the following tenses:
simple present, imperative, present continuous, and simple past.
2. Use common English verbs in conversation and simple written sentences in the
following tenses: simple present, imperative, present continuous, and simple past.
3. Use subject and object pronouns in both conversation and simple written sentences.
4. Use common adjectives and adverbs, as well as possessive adjectives and adverbs of
frequency, in both conversation and simple written sentences.
5. Use common prepositions in both conversation and simple written sentences.
6. Use the following types of nouns in both conversation and simple written sentences:
count (singular and plural) and non-count.
Student Academic Achievement Abilities: In an effort to support EMCC’s mission of providing opportunities to achieve success in educational and personal goals, the General Education Abilities Matrix was developed byour faculty. It is designed to serve as a learning road map that communicates EMCC's general education learning outcomesto students, faculty and the community. The list and description of these abilities can be seen at:
List of Student Resources:
Learning Enhancement and Writing Support Center, First Floor of Estrella Hall - ESL tutors and software available. Hours: M-Th: 7:30 am-8 pm; Fri: 7:30 am-4:30 pm; Closed Sat. & Sun.
Information Commons, First Floor of Estrella Hall - videos, books, & tape recorders available at the Consultation Desk; access to computers and assistance from computer technicians available. Hours: M-Th: 7:30 am- 9:30 pm; Fri: 7:30 am-4:30 pm; Sat. 8:00 am – 3:00 pm, Closed Sun.
Individual help from the instructor - drop-in help during office hours or by appointment outside of office hours
Attendance Policy:
Students are expected to be present and on time at each class session for which they are registered. Maricopa Community College District policy indicates that each instructor has the option of dropping a student when s/he has accumulated more unexcused absences than the number of class meetings per week. Students have the right to observe major religious holidays. If a student misses more than two classes, s/he must call the instructor to discuss their class status. Students who miss more than two classes may be automatically dropped.
Withdraw:
Students who want to withdraw must inform the Registration Office in writing. Failure to file an official withdrawal may result in a Z (no credit) grade.
Grading and Evaluation Policy:
This course is graded on a credit/no credit grading system. This course carries grades of P (credit, equivalent to a passing grade of C or better), or Z (no credit), and are not computed into the student’s grade point average. If you would like a letter grade (A, B, C, or D), please notify the instructor immediately.
The final grade is based on averaged grades from assignments, tests, collaborative groups/pair projects, and the final examination. Each student may achieve an average of 100% (1000 points). The following scale will be used:
90-100% (900-1000 points)A (P)
80-89% (800-899 points)B (P)
70-79% (700-799 points)C (P)
69% and Below (less than 699 points)D (Z)
Grades will be calculated using the following percentages:
Class Participation15% / 150 pts. (30 class meetings @ 5pts./class)
Graded Assignments25% / 250 pts. (10 assignments @ 25 pts. each)
Tests30% / 300 points (3 tests @ 100 pts. each)
Final Examination30% / 300 points
A grade point average of C or better will earn the course grade of P (credit). An average grade of D or lower will earn the course grade of Z (no credit).
Homework:
Late homework (except in emergencies) will not be accepted.
Tests:
If a student must miss a test, s/he can arrange to take the test in the LearningEnhancementCenter. These arrangements must be made with the instructor before the test is given in the classroom.
Final Examination:
The final examination has a value of 30% in calculating the student’s final grade and must be taken. The final examination will be given onMonday, 5/6/2013, from 5:00 - 6:50PM. Notice that this time is different from the usual class time.
Cell Phones:
Please turn off phones or put phones on vibrate during class to avoid disruptions.
Children in the Classroom:
According to Maricopa Community Colleges District policy, children are not permitted in the
classroom (or on campus without direct adult supervision).
Disability Statement:
EstrellaMountainCollege will make reasonable accommodations for persons with documented disabilities. Notify Disability Services and Resources at 623-935-8863 (Komatke Hall B-125) and your instructor of any special needs.
Disclaimer Statement:
Course content may vary from the outline/timeline to meet the needs of this particular group.
NOTE: In addition to the 3 tests and Final Examination listed on this timeline, students will have manyhomework assignments to do in the textbook and workbook, and there are 10assignments to do on separate pieces of paper to hand in to the teacher for points. The due dates for these assignments will be announced in class. If a student is absent, s/he must check the website for the due datesso that the assignments will still be done on time.
Course Timeline: ESL 010#39873Spring 2013Evening
Date:Topic:
Week 1
M Jan. 14Introduction to Class;Chapter 1 - Using Be
W Jan. 16Chapter 1continued – Negative forms
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Week 2
MJan. 21NO CLASS – College closed for Martin Luther King Jr. holiday
W Jan. 23Chapter 1 continued - Be + Adjectives
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Week 3
M Jan. 28Chapter 1 continued - Be + Adjectives continued
W Jan. 30Chapter 1continued – Be + Location prepositions
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Week 4
M Feb. 4Chapter 1 review
W Feb. 6TEST 1 - Chapter 1
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Week 5
M Feb. 11Chapter 2 – Questions with Be
W Feb. 13Chapter 2 continued - Using Have; Possessive & Demonstrative forms
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Week 6
M Feb. 18NO CLASS - Collegeclosed for Presidents’ Day holiday
W Feb. 20Chapter 2 continued - Questions with What and Who+ Be
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Week 7
M Feb. 25Chapter 3 continued -Using the Simple Present – Frequency Adverbs, Spelling & Irregular Verbs
W Feb. 27Chapter 3 continued - Using the Simple Present - Simple Present Negative
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Week 8
M Mar. 4Chapter 3 continued - Using the Simple Present - Simple PresentQuestions
W Mar. 6Chapter 3 continued - Using the Simple Present – Questions with Be and Do
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Week 9 - M Mar. 11 - F Mar. 15 - NO CLASSES – School closed for Spring Break
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Week 10
M Mar. 18Chapters 2 & 3 review
W Mar. 20TEST2–Chapters 2 & 3
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Week 11
M Mar. 25Chapter 4 - Using the Present Progressive
W Mar. 27Chapter 4 continued - Using the Present Progressive - Negatives
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Week 12
M Apr. 1Chapter 4 continued - Using the Present Progressive - Questions
W Apr. 3Chapter 4continued - Nonaction Verbs
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Week 13
M Apr. 8Chapter 5 - Talking about the Present - Time Prepositions
W Apr. 10Chapter 5 continued - Talking about the Present - There + Be; Place Prepositions
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Week 14
M Apr. 15Chapter 5 continued - Talking about the Present - Need, Want, Would Like
W Apr. 17TEST3–Chapters 4 &5
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Week 15
M Apr. 22Chapter 8 - Expressing Past Time Part I - Be (was/were); Using-ed
W Apr. 24Chapter 8 continued - Expressing Past Time- Simple Past Irregular Verbs
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Week 16
M Apr. 29Chapter 8 continued - Expressing Past Time- Simple PastNegatives
W May 1Chapter 8 continued - Expressing Past Time- Simple Past Yes/NoQuestions
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Week 17
M May 6Final Examination 5:00-6:50 PM