ESOL 30 (CRN 77045) : Writing for Non-Native Speakers of English II
Spring 2011
Class Hours: MW 6:20 – 9:25am
Room: L107
Instructor: Estefany Giehm
Email:
Course Description
ESOL 030 is a writing and grammar course which prepares students to write at a high intermediate level. In this course, students learn to write compositions and other types of texts that communicate a basic awareness of critical reasoning and the components of the academic essay and other types of writing. To achieve these goals, students learn and apply knowledge of syntax and grammatical structures in the production and editing of compositions so that errors will not obscure meaning. Students also read and understand a variety of texts as well as communicate a familiarity with academic study skills and work habits.
Student Outcomes
Upon successful completion of ESOL 30, the student will be able to:
1. Write compositions and other types of texts for a variety of audiences and purposes on personal and non-personal topics that communicate an understanding of the writing process and written expression in English.
2. Produce and edit texts of 200+ words in a 1-hour timed writing and/or 300+ words in a 2-hour timed writing so that errors, which may be frequent, do not obstruct meaning.
3. Apply knowledge of mechanical and grammatical structures in the production and editing of compositions and other texts to communicate emerging control of fluency and coherence.
4. Read academic and a variety of other texts, some of which have been written for ESL learners, for the purpose of class discussion, critical thinking and writing.
5. Practice critical reasoning in the process of reading and writing English and in class discussion.
6. Employ study skills and work habits necessary for success in further academic and workplace environments
Policies for Success
You can find important guidelines on academic progress, academic regulations, student rights and responsibilities in the SD City College Catalog. If you have an unresolved conflict during the class, you must first contact the course instructor in an attempt to resolve the problem. If the results are unsatisfactory, you should next contact the Department Chairperson. If the results are still unsatisfactory, you should contact the School Dean.
Required Textbooks / Other Required Materials1. World of Reading 2 by Baker-Gonzalez, 2nd Edition
ISBN: 0-13-600211-0
2. Grammar Sense 3 Workbook by Blackwell
ISBN: 0-19-436577-8 / 1. a three-ring binder and loose-leaf lined paper 2. Scantrons/bluebooks (as needed)
3. a monolingual English dictionary
4. a working private email account
Method of Instruction
This class will use a combination of lecture, discussion, individual and group activities to accomplish its goals.
Academic Honesty
Students are expected to be honest and ethical at all times in the pursuit of academic goals. Students who are found to be in violation of Administrative Procedure 3100.3 Honest Academic Conduct, will receive a grade of zero on the assignment, quiz, or exam in question and may be referred for disciplinary action in accordance with Administrative Procedure 3100.2, Student Disciplinary Procedures.
Plagiarism
Plagiarism involves submitting work (sentences, paragraphs, essays) that were written by someone else and claiming that you have written it. Copying from the internet or using someone else’s work without permission is considered plagiarism. Having someone “fix your grammar” by re-writing the paper for you is also considered plagiarism. If you plagiarize your paper, you will receive a “0” for that assignment.
Attendance
Tardiness and absences will seriously affect the quality of your work and your grades, so please do your best to minimize these events. It is the responsibility of the student to be prepared for the following class after an absence.
● Absences: Students are expected to attend every class session and to notify the instructor before class if there is an incident that will prevent you from attending. Students will be dropped after missing 2 classes (3 hours each). Please note: It is your responsibility to drop all classes which you are no longer attending. If you do not officially drop, you will receive an “F” for the class. Additionally, it is at the instructor’s discretion to withdraw a student after the add/drop deadline due to excessive absences.
● Tardiness: Students are expected to be in class for the entire time (6:20 to 9:35pm), unless instructed otherwise. Please ensure that you arrive in class on time and remain for the duration of the class. Coming late and/or leaving early will be considered a tardy.
Late Work Policy
Do all homework and turn it on time. Late assignments, if accepted, will receive a lower grade. Contact the instructor prior to class (on the due date) and receive permission to turn an assignment in late. Do not email assignments unless it has been discussed with the instructor first. If a late assignment has been permitted, it must be turned in no later than the start of the next scheduled class meeting. Collected in-class assignments may not be made up. If you are absent or late, please be sure to find out what happened in class and if there was any new information about assignments or changes to the schedule or the assignments. You are responsible for completing assignments and for coming to the next class prepared.
Collaboration
If you are absent or late, please be sure to find out what happened in class and if there was any new information about assignments or changes to the schedule or the assignments. Also, your homework for the next class will be posted at the end of class. You are responsible for completing it and for coming to the next class prepared. Therefore, be sure to get the phone numbers and/or email addresses of at least 4 other students.
Classmates to contact in case of absence:
1. ______
2. ______
3. ______
4. ______
Class Participation
Participating in both large class and small groups settings increases your practice and, consequently, your learning. All students are expected to actively participate in cooperative learning groups and provide peer feedback. Therefore, in order to be able to participate in class, you must have your homework and assignments completed on time. We will be doing a lot of peer review in class. Therefore, your classmates will hold you accountable for being prepared.
Respect and Classroom Courtesy
Students are expected to practice common courtesy in the classroom. Some general guidelines are as follows:1. Students will be expected to come to class prepared and ready to participate.
2. Students will be expected to turn off cell phones so that they do not cause a disruption in the course.
3. Students will be expected to notify the instructor of any absences or emergencies that may cause them to arrive late or leave early.
4. Students will be expected to use appropriate classroom language in all discussions and group settings. Rude, disrespectful, or foul language will not be tolerated.
5. Students will be expected to act with integrity by doing their own work at all times.
If a circumstance arises in which a student fails to comply with any of these guidelines after being given a verbal warning, the student may be asked to leave.
Note: This class welcomes all. Diversity (based on race, ethnicity, gender, religion and sexual orientation) will be celebrated. Respect in actions and words is expected.
Homework/Assignments
Your writing performance on a variety of assignments, including timed-writings, will prepare you for the demands of the next course, ESOL 40. Please set aside the appropriate amount of time to complete your writing assignments every week. Depending on your writing ability, this time may be a few hours or this may be more than five hours. The amount of time and effort you dedicate to the course will directly impact your performance.
1. Writing Assignments: You will complete a variety of writing assignments in this course, including in-class writing and writing done at home.
2. Binder: You will need a 3-ring binder for this course. In the binder, you will keep all of your work. You will receive extra credit if you complete the binder assignment.
3. Collected Assignments: A variety of assignments will be required during the semester. You are responsible for completing all of them whether or not they are collected by the instructor or discussed in class. There will be a total of 7 assignments that will count toward your final grade. Assignment collections will NOT be announced ahead of time. Though there are no make-ups for assignments or quizzes, there will be a few extra credit opportunities.
4. Grammar Quizzes/Final: We will have four grammar quizzes and one grammar final during the semester. Grammar quizzes and tests will be announced ahead of time. Though there are no make-ups for quizzes or tests, there will be a few extra credit opportunities.
Grading
A primary goal of our course is that you become a more active, critical reader and writer as well as a person who enjoys reading and who feels confident reading and evaluating someone else’s writing.
Grade Equivalents:
A= 540 - 600 (90 - 100%)
B= 480 - 539 (80 - 89%)
C= 420 - 479 (70 - 79%)
D= 360 - 419 (60 - 69%)
F= 0 - 359 (0 - 59%)
1. Collected Assignments (7 @ 10 pts each) 70
2. Grammar Quizzes (4 @ 20 pts each) 80
3. Grammar Final 50
4. First Draft Essays (4@ 50 pts) 200
5. Essay Revisions (4@ 25 pts) 100
6. Final Essay 100
9. Approximate Total 600 points
10. (Total number of points may vary)
Office Hours
If you have any questions or need help, I have scheduled office hours. Please email me or talk to me in class about meeting with me. If you receive a grade that is below passing on any assignment, you must meet with me or visit the writing center in order to receive a passing grade.
The English Center
The English Center is a free on-campus tutoring that provides a community-based learning environment to help City College students become more effective, confident and independent readers, writers and critical thinkers. You will be given an opportunity to receive extra credit for attending tutoring sessions.
Walk-in Tutoring / On-line TutoringLocation: L-209
Hours: M-TH 9am to 6pm and F 9am to 1pm. / By appointment only. Check the English Center website for more information.
Additional Information
1. A student with a verified disability may be entitled to appropriate academic accommodations. Please see me or the Disabled Students Program and Services (DSPS) Office, A-115, for further information.
2. You may earn extra credit by completing the binder assignment and/or by attending tutoring sessions at the English Center. Maximum extra credit: 20 points total.
Spring 2011
ESOL 30 Tentative Course Calendar
This calendar gives you a brief outline of important dates and of what assignments will be due each day so that you may come to class prepared.
Week # / Dates / Monday / Wednesday1 / Jan. 24/26 / Diagnostic In-Class Essay
2 / Jan.31 Feb.2
3 / Feb.
7/9 / Due: Essay #1 (at home)
4 / Feb.
14/16 / Grammar Quiz #1
5 / Feb.
21/23 / NO CLASS
6 / Feb.28 Mar.2 / Essay #2 (in class)
7 / Mar.
7/9 / Due: Essay #1 Revision
HW-Chapter 7 / HW-Chapter 8 #1
8 / Mar.
14/16 / Due: Essay #2 Revision
Grammar Quiz #2 / Essay #3 (Midterm: in class)
Mar.
21/23
9 / Mar.
28/30 / Grammar Quiz #3
(observation date) / Due: Essay #3 Revision
10 / Apr.
4/6 / Essay #4 (in class)
11 / Apr.
11/13 / Grammar Quiz #4
Apr.
18/20 / No Class
Spring Break! / No Class
Spring Break!
12 / Apr.
25/27 / Due: Essay #4 Revision
13 / May
2/4
14 / May
9/11 / Essay #5 (Final: in class)
15 / May
16/18 / Grammar Final
The instructor has the option of changing the course and calendar.
All changes will be announced during a regularly scheduled class meeting
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