EAP 0460
Intermediate Reading for Non-Native Speakers of English
Syllabus Summer-2014
Course Information
Session:EAP-0460C-32310-201430
Days, Times: Mondays & Wednesdays 8:00 PM – 7:40 PM.
Location: West Campus-Building 3-118
Instructor Information
Professor: Dr. O’Connor
E-mail Address:
Office Hours: By appointment only.
Skype: Drmoanamcara
Cell: 407-414-9896
Required Text/Materials:
Azar;Fundamentals of English Grammar W/O;Fourth Edition;0-13-286040-6;Longman;72.5
Longman Dictionary
Prerequisite: Demonstration of required level of English proficiency OR minimum grade of “C” in EAP 0360.
Co requisite: None.
Course Description/Objective: This course is designed to develop and improve English grammar skills. This course will focus on the ability to utilize more sophisticated grammatical structures in a variety of oral and written assessment methods with an emphasis on increased accuracy.
Competencies:1) using active and passive verb tenses; 2) using nouns and noun phrases effectively; 3) forming questions; 4) using gerunds/infinitives; 5) using modal auxiliaries appropriately; 6) using a variety of sentence types; 7) using prepositions and phrasal verbs; 8) developing ability in editing for grammatical and mechanical errors. Required lab work is a homework component of this course. In order to pass the course, students must earn a “C” or above in the course work and a passing score on the Comprehensive Departmental Final Exam. Credit does not apply to any associate degree.
Other objectives: In addition to specific EAP objectives, the course will reinforce the following competencies wholly or partially:
Valencia Community College Competencies:
- Think – Think clearly, critically, and creatively. Analyze, synthesize, integrate, and evaluate in many domains of human inquiry.
- Communicate – Communicate with different audiences using varied means.
- Value – Make reasoned value judgment and responsible commitments.
- Act – Act purposefully, reflectively, and responsibly.
The college catalog outlines these competencies. The activities in this course will further develop your mastery of the four core competencies.
CLAST Competencies:
IA. Read with literal comprehension.
Classroom Policies
TO INCREASE THE EXPOSURE TO THE TARGET LANGUAGE, ENGLISH SHOULD BE SPOKEN IN THE CLASSROOM AT ALL TIMES.
Attendance
Attendance is mandatory. Students are expected to arrive on time. Class begins when I’m taking roll call. According to college policy, after three absences, students will receive an excessive absence warning.
After four absences, the student will be withdrawn from the course. Being late three times fifteen minutes or more will count as an absence. It is your responsibility to tell the professor if you were late for class, so you can be marked late.
All students arriving late to class or leaving early disrupt the classroom routine and learning process for everyone else in the class. Early departures will be documented, with three such cases counting as an absence.
Attendance and participation = 100 points6 points are deducted for each day absent
Homework
This course requires preparation for each session. If for some reason you’re not able to attend a session, it is your responsibility to complete the work assigned.
- All homework will be posted on Blackboard. Check your Blackboard daily.
- All homework has a deadline. Once the homework deadline is past due, the system will not accept your work.
Plan your time wisely, so you can deliver your work on time. Late work will not be accepted. Even if you talk to me about not doing your homework or if you send me an email, homework is expected on time. If you had an emergency and missed homework, I suggest you don't miss any other homework, so it doesn’t affect your grades.
Homework Submission
Your homework needs to be submitted through Blackboard. This is the only way your homework will be corrected. If you email your work, it will not be graded.
If you experience any problem submitting your work, you can contact the Online Courses Help Desk through email at r by calling 407-582-5600.
It is required to seek assistance in the Writing Center, located on building 4-155, for ALL writing assignments. Make your appointments on time for the semester to assure you will be given time to work with an instructor.
Important: Students get a “0” (“F”) for every assignment that is not turned in.
Academic Honesty
Neither plagiarism nor misrepresentation is tolerated. Academic dishonesty may result in withdrawal from the course and can produce other punitive consequences as well. Copying work from another source, i.e. internet, book, etc, is an example of academic dishonesty. Please refer to the Grounds for Discipline section under Student Conduct of the Valencia Student Personal Planner/Handbook which will be strictly enforced in this class.
Personal Concerns
Any question that involves a personal matter should be discussed privately with me, not while a lesson is delivered. Every decision made to solve a particular matter will be handed through email. You email me your concern, andI will respond in writing.
Participation
It is essential that you come to class prepared. Participation includes taking notes, actively engaging in class activities, and not talking out of turn. You need to keep evidence of all notes taken. This is part of your participation grade.
Cell phone/Electronic Device Policy
All cell phones must be must be turn to silent or vibrate. Students using the cell phone during class will be asked to leave the classroom. Do not text during class. Computer use (Web Surfing, Email) is only allowed when instructed by the professor.
The computers are only used for academic purposes and are an additional learning tool to accomplish all course objectives. If any electronic device is used for any other purpose than learning, you will not be able to use any electronic device in the classroom.
When taking a quiz or a test, all your belongings need to be left near the door. All cell phones or any other electronic device should also be left with your belongings. Any student that takes a test with a cell phone near her/his desk will not be able to take the test. In other words, the test will be taken away, and a zero will be given.
Students with Disabilities
Students with disabilities who qualify for academic accommodations must provide a Notification to Instructor (NTI) form from the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) and discuss specific needs with the professor, preferably during the first two weeks of class. The Office for Students with Disabilities determines accommodations based on appropriate documentation of disabilities.On West Campus, OSD is located in Building 5, Room 216.
Withdrawal Policy
Per Valencia Policy 4-07 (Academic Progress, Course Attendance and Grades, and Withdrawals), a student who withdraws from class before the established deadline for a particular term will receive a grade of “W. A student is not permitted to withdraw after the withdrawal deadline of May 12, 2014. A faculty member will withdraw a student up to the beginning of the final exam period for violation of the class attendance policy. A student who is withdrawn by faculty for violation of the class attendance policy will receive a grade of “W”. Any student who withdraws or is withdrawn from a class during a third or subsequent attempt in the same course will be assigned a grade of “F.” If you do not intend to complete the course, you must withdraw yourself prior to the withdrawal date. Review the complete policy at
Evaluation and Grading Scale:EAP courses use a ten-point scale, with a “C” as the minimum passing and advancement grade for each course.
Grades that satisfy the EAP course requirement
A= 90 – 100
B= 80 – 89
C= 70 – 79
Grades that NOT satisfy the EAP course requirement
D= 60 – 69
F= below 60
Midterm/Final Examinations: The midterm exam will be given during week 8 of the course , and the Final Exam will be given during final exam week (the last week of the semester). A minimum grade of 70% is required in order to pass the course.
The Final Exam:A final exam, which will be administered college-wide, will assess mastery of the course outcomes and the competencies which indicate readiness for college-level work. Students must demonstrate mastery of those skills to successfully complete the course. The date and time of the final exam will be announced in class.For Level Four, students must get 70% or higher on the final in order to pass the class.
Determination of Final Grade:
The determination of final grades will be as follows:
Tests20%
Quizzes10%
Coursework20%
Labs10%
Midterm20%
Final20%
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*Studentswhomissthefinalexam:Accordingtocollegepolicy,studentswhomissthe
finalexamwill fail the course.
Atlas e-mail: You should check your atlas e-mail regularly. Important information will be sent to you, and it is your responsibility to remain informed.
Late work and makeup work: Missed work because of excused absences (doctor’s excuse or a note from a court, for example) will be made up according to the instructor’s discretion.
Required Lab:
Weekly lab is required in all EAP courses and is worth 10% of the final class grade. Lab assignments will be explained by the instructor.
Academic Honesty: All work submitted must be your own, original work. Cheating in any aspect of the course will result in failure.
Important Dates:
Memorial Day (Credit Classes Do Not Meet) / May 26Independence Day (Credit Classes Do Not Meet) July 4
Disclaimer: Instructor reserves the right to make changes in the syllabus at any time during the course. Students are responsible for keeping up with the changes.
Valencia College is interested in making sure all our students have a rewarding and successful college experience. To that purpose, Valencia students can get immediate help with issues dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, substance abuse, time management as well as relationship problems dealing with school, home or work.BayCare Behavioral Health Student Assistance Program (SAP) services are free to all Valencia students and available 24 hours a day by calling (800) 878-5470. Free face-to-face counseling is also available.
Disclaimer: A revised syllabus may be provided at the discretion of the instructor during any time of the course work to suit any academic need if required.
Student Resources & Links
The Writing Center
Library
EAP Lab
- Links (all these links are available under Current Student-
College Catalog-
Policy Manual-
Student-Handbook –
EAP Lab-
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EAP 0460 Spring-2013Tentative Class Schedule
Changes in the schedule may be made at any time at the discretion of the instructor. Changes will be announced in class and students will be responsible for keeping up with the changes.
Weeks / Topic / Chapter 1Week 1 / Introduction; diagnostic
Present Time / Ch. 1
Week 2 / Present Time, continued
Quiz #1: Present Time / Ch. 1
Week 3 / Past Time / Ch. 2
Week 4 / Quiz #2: Past Time
Future Time / Ch. 3
Week 5 / Quiz #3: Future Time
Present/Past Perfect / Ch. 4
Week 6 / Present Perfect/Progressive
Midterm Review
Quiz #4: Present Perfect; / Ch. 4
Chapters 1-4
Week 7 / Midterm Exam
Labs
Modal Auxiliaries / Chapters 1-4
Ch. 7
Week 8 / Quiz #5: Modals
Comparisons
Passive / Ch. 9
Ch. 10
Week 9 / Nouns and Articles / Ch. 11
Week 10 / Gerunds/Infinitives
Final Exam Review
Collect Labs / Ch.13
Week 11 / Final Exam Round 1
Week 12 / Final exam Round 2
Final Exam:TBA
The Exam must be taken at the time and date scheduled.
Quizzes, tests, and class activities cannot be made up.
**Disclaimer: A revised syllabus may be provided at the discretion of the instructor during any time of the course work to suit any academic need if required.
0460 Grade Sheet
Record all your grades on this sheet. This will help you keep track of how you’re doing in the class throughout the semester.
Coursework: 20% of your grade
Web-based Exercises
Homework-Ch. 1_____ / 100
Homework-Ch. 2_____ / 100
Homework-Ch. 3_____ / 100
Homework-Ch. 4_____ / 100
Homework-Ch. 7_____ / 100
Homework-Ch. 9_____ / 100
Homework-Ch. 10_____ / 100
Total _____ / 700
Tests: 20% of your grade
Test #1-Ch. 1_____ / 100
Test #2-Ch. 2_____ / 100
Test #3-Ch. 3_____ / 100
Test #4-Ch. 4_____ / 100
Test #5-Ch. 7_____ / 100
Test #6-Ch. 9_____ / 100
Total _____ / 600
Pop Quizzes- 10% of your grade
Quiz #1_____ / 100
Quiz #2_____ / 100
Quiz #3_____ / 100
Quiz #4_____ / 100
Quiz #5_____ / 100
Total _____ / 500
Lab (Grammar Sense in lab) - 10 % of your grade
Lab 1_____ / 10
Lab 2_____ / 10
Lab 3_____ / 10
Lab 4_____ / 10
Lab 5_____ / 10
Lab 6_____ / 10
Lab 7_____ / 10
Lab 8_____ / 10
Lab 9_____ / 10
Lab 10_____ / 10
Total _____ / 100
Midterm – 20% of your grade_____ / 100
Final – 20% of your grade_____ / 100
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