Lodmer Spring 2010, ESL 11A
Section # 20287:45a-10:50a MWESL 104
ESL 11A, SPRING 2010 (2/16/10 – 6/08/10) Basic English 1 – 6 units
• Prerequisite: ESL 10.
ESL 11A is an intermediate, multi-skills course with an emphasis on paragraph writing for non-native speakers of English who have completed ESL 10 or score at Level C on the SMC Placement Examination.
Professor: Emily Levin Lodmer, Ed.D.
Office = ESL 115 [MTWTh 11a.m. – 12 p.m.]
Required Textbooks and Supplies:
Werner & Nelson Interactions 2 Grammar, Silver Edition
Hartmann & Kirn Interactions 2 Reading, Silver Edition
Tanka & Baker Interactions 2 Listening/Speaking, Silver Edition
Bland Intermediate Grammar
Any English/English paperback dictionary
Notebook & paper (8 ½ x 11” standard, college-ruled)
6-10 Scan-Tron answer sheets (#20788)
Pens, pencils, erasers, white-out
Protocol:
No electronic dictionaries. Turn cell phones & pagers off.
Content:
1. Writing-sentences and paragraphs using exposition, comparison/contrast, and cause/effect, analysis, definition and/or persuasion.
2. Grammar-sentence elements, sentence types, coordination & subordination, stative verbs, irregular verbs, verb tenses, sentence types, fragments, run-ons, subject-verb agreement, count/non-count nouns ,comparatives/ superlatives, consistency/parallelism, and social modals.
3. Mechanics - commas, capitalization and punctuation.
4. Timed Writing - 20 minutes or more per week in-class will be spent writing on journal topics. Thirty minutes or more per week will be spent writing about readings outside class.
5. Readings - from class texts and other sources will be analyzed for main ideas, inference, details, vocabulary, idioms, structure, and style.
6. Listening - practice listening for main ideas, inference, details, vocabulary, idioms, structure and style from class texts and other sources.
7. Speaking - practice speaking in pairs/small groups, and in front of the class using ideas from class texts and/or other sources.
Requirements:
Attendance: Students who miss more than 12 hours of class > drop course.
Tardies: Students who arrive late for class, late after the break, or leave early 4+ times may be dropped. Two tardies equal one absence.
Spring Semester begins Tuesday, February 16, 2010. Our class starts W 2/17.
Last day to withdraw in Spring Semester (16-week session)
To receive enrollment fee and tuition refund By web – Thu, Feb 25, 2010
To avoid a W on permanent record By web – Mon, Mar 8, 2010
To receive a guaranteed W – By web – Sun, Apr 11, 2010
To receive a W with faculty approval of extenuating circumstances (Late Withdrawal Process; NO grade check required) Sun, May 9, 2010
Drop dates differ for 16-week, short-term, and open-ended classes. Go to www.smc.edu and click on “Dates and Deadlines” for details. It is the student’s responsibility to fill out the forms if s/he wishes to drop a course! Please notify your instructor if you need to drop the course.
Writing: Five graded writing assignments are written in class.
Out of class revisions should be word-processed.
· Put your last name first then first name,
· ESL 11A, Section #
· Date
in the upper left hand corner of 8 1/2 by 11” paper.
No late papers will be accepted.
Journal: Dated and numbered entries will be graded on quality and effort.
Quizzes: Occasional quizzes will cover grammar and mechanics;
no make-up quizzes.
Final Exam: M 6-7 (writing); W 6/9 (grammar) No Final = F in course
Assignments: Exercises on speaking, listening, reading, writing, and grammar.
Group Work: Students will be expected to participate in study groups.
Homework: Twenty hours per week minimum is required of each student.
Honor Policy: Students must adhere to the SMC Code of Academic Conduct regarding plagiarism and cheating. Students who cheat will be reported to the Admissions and Records Office.
Information on the syllabus is subject to change at the discretion of the instructor.
Grading:
Successful students receive an "A", "B", or "C" grade which allows them to take ESL 11B upon completion of 11A; students with "D" or "F" repeat ESL 11A or take ESL 10.
Grade(%) Course Recommendation
90-100% 11B A
80-89% 11B
B
70-79% 11B
C
60-69% Repeat ESL 11A
D
50-59%
F Repeat ESL 11A/Take ESL 10
Weighting:
Writings (written in class; revised at home, drafts averaged)
60% of final grade
(55% Draft 1, 5% Revisions)
Speaking Assignments 5 % of final grade
Journal entries 10% of final grade
Quizzes 10% of final grade
Final Exam 15% of final grade
Support Courses:
ESL 14 A and B Pronunciation
ESL 15 Oral communication
ESL 16A Articles
ESL 16B Verbs
ESL 16C Clauses
ESL 17 Basic Reading
ESL 20 A/B Advanced Grammar
ESL 28 Vocabulary
OIS 1A Basic Keyboarding (no computer experience necessary)
Free Tutoring is available for enrolled ESL students. Sign up online http://www.smc.edu/esl/tutoringcalendar/
For further details go to the ESL office (Room # ESL 106) during posted business hours.
Grammar Support is available online:
http://www.smc.edu/esl/grammar_support/grammar_support.htm
Dates to Remember:
· Departmental Staff Development Day(No Classes)Fri, Mar 5, 2010
· Institutional Flex Day (No Classes)Thu, Mar 18, 2010
· Spring Break Mon, Apr 12, 2010, to Sun, Apr 18, 2010
· Memorial Day (Campus Closed)Mon, May 31, 2010
· CommencementTue, Jun 15, 2010
· Spring Final ExamsTue, Jun 8 - Tue, Jun 15, 2010; Spring Semester endsTue, Jun 15, 2010
Please make a note of the dates, times, and locations for all of your final exams. List them here:
Class- exam Day/Date Time Room
1. ESL 11A Writing Final M 6/7 7:45 a.m. 104
2. ESL 11A Grammar W 6/9 8:00 a.m. 104
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