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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 - ESL030, Spring2013/Day
Course Prefix & Number:ESL030, Section #28007
Course Title:English as a Second Language III: Grammar
Course Credits:3 credits
Class Time:Tuesdays & Thursdays from 11:30 AM to12:45 PM
Classroom:OCT118 (Ocotillo Hall, Learning Studio 118)
Instructor's Name:Diane Stonebrink
Instructor's Voicemail:623-935-8584
Instructor's Email:
Instructor's Office:OCT151 (Ocotillo Hall, last office on the 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 Textbook:Fundamentals of English Grammar,Fourth Edition, by Betty S. Azar. Longman Press/Pearson Education,New $67.50
RequiredWorkbook: Fundamentals of English Grammar Workbook, Fourth 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, ESL030.
MCCCD Official Course Description:
Third-level of English as a Second Language (ESL). Emphasis on sentence structure and paragraph building. Extensive grammar study and writing practice.
Prerequisites: Appropriate ESL placement test score, or a grade of "P" or "C" or better in ESL020, or (ESL020AA, ESL020AB, and ESL020AC).
MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
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 and discuss his/her 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 is not computed into the student's grade point average. If you would like a letter grade (A, B, C, or D) instead of the P/Z, please email the instructor during the 1st week of the semester with your request.
The final grade is based on averaged grades from assignments, tests, and the final examination. Each student may achieve an average of 100%, or 1000 points. The following scale will be used:
90-100% / 900 - 1000 pointsA (P)
80-89% / 800 - 899 pointsB (P)
70-79% / 700 - 799 pointsC (P)
69% & below/ under 700 pointsD (Z)
Grades will be calculated using the following percentages:
Class Participation15% (150 pts. - 30 class meetings@ 5 points each)
Assignments25% (250 pts. - 10 assignments @ 25 points each)
Tests30% (300 pts. – 3 tests @ 100 pts./test)
Final Exam30% (300 pts.)
Total - 1,000 points possible
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:
Assignments will be explained in class. Due dates will be announced in class. Students must complete assignments by the due dates in order to fully participate in class activities. Late work (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 Learning Enhancement and WritingSupportCenter. 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 on Tuesday, 5/7/2012 from 11:00AM - 12:50pm. Notice that this time is different from the usual class time!
Cell Phones:
Please turn off phones 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 tests and Final Examination listed on this timeline, students will have manyhomework assignments to do in the textbook, workbookand 10 assignments to do on the computer oron separate pieces of paper to hand in to the teacher for grades/points. The due dates for these textbook and graded assignments will be announced in class and posted on the class website at . If a student is absent, s/he must check theclass website for the due dates so that the assignments will still be done on time.
Course Timeline ESL030 Spring 2013Day11:30 AM - 12:45PM
Date:Topic:
Week 1
T Jan. 15Introduction to Class
TH Jan. 17Chapter 6nouns and pronouns
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Week 2
T Jan. 22Chapter 6nouns and pronouns continued
TH Jan. 24Chapter 6nouns and pronouns continued
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Week 3
T Jan. 29Chapter 2 past tenses
TH Jan. 31Chapter 2 past tenses continued
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Week 4
T Feb. 5Chapter 2 past tenses continued
TH Feb. 7Chapter 2 past tenses continued
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Week 5
T Feb. 12Chapter 2 past tenses continued
TH Feb. 14TEST 1 – Chapters 6 & 2
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Week 6
T Feb. 19Chapter 4 perfect tenses
TH Feb. 21Chapter 4 perfect tenses continued
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Week 7
T Feb. 26Chapter 4 perfect tenses continued
TH Feb. 28Chapter 4 perfect tenses continued
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Week 8
T Mar. 5Chapter 4 perfect tenses continued
TH Mar. 7Chapter 4 perfect tenses continued
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Week 9 - M Mar. 12 - F Mar. 16 - NO CLASSES – School closed for Spring Break
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Week 10
T Mar. 19Past & Perfect Tenses review
TH Mar. 21TEST 2– Chapter 4
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Week 11
T Mar. 26Chapter 5questions continued
TH Mar. 28Chapter 5questions continued
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Week 12
T Apr. 2Chapter 5questions continued
TH Apr. 4Chapter 7 tag questions
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Week 13
T Apr. 9Question review
TH Apr. 11TEST 3– Chapters 5 & 7
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Week 14
T Apr. 16Chapter 10 participial adjectives
TH Apr. 18Chapter 10 participial adjectives continued
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Week 15
T Apr. 23Chapter 13 Gerunds and Infinitives
TH Apr. 25Chapter 13 Gerunds and Infinitives continued
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Week 16
T Apr. 30Chapter 13 Gerunds and Infinitives continued
TH May2Chapter 13 Gerunds and Infinitives continued
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Week 17
Tuesday, May 7- Final Examination 11:00 AM -12:50 PM