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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 - ESL040, Fall 2009/Day
Course Prefix & Number: ESL040, Section #44114
Course Title: English as a Second Language IV: Grammar
Course Credits: 3 credits
Class Time: Tuesdays & Thursdays from 11:30 AM to 12:45 PM
Classroom: OCT110 (Ocotillo Hall, Learning Studio 110)
Instructor's Name: Diane Stonebrink
Instructor's Voicemail: 623-935-8584
Instructor's Email:
Instructor's Office: EST126E (Estrella Hall, ground floor)
Instructor's Office Hours: Mondays & Wednesdays 4:00 PM–5:00 PM
Tuesdays & Thursdays 3:00 PM-4:30 PM
other times available by appointment
Course Textbook: Fundamentals of English Grammar, Third Edition, by Betty S. Azar.
Longman Press/Pearson Education 2003. New $53.25; Used 40.00
Bookstore Hours before August 31 M-TH 8AM-7PM, F 8AM-5PM, Sat. Aug. 15 & 22 9AM-1PM; after Aug. 31 M-TH 8AM-6PM & F 9AM-2PM
http://www.bkstr.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/HelpStoreInfoView?langId=-1&catalogId=10001&storeId=1038
Class Website:
1) Go to the college’s homepage: www.estrellamountain.edu , 2) Click on STUDENTS,
3) click on Faculty, 4) and then click on your instructor’s name, Diane Stonebrink.
5) Finally, at the left side of the next webpage click the number of your course, ESL040.
MCCCD Official Course Description:
Fourth-level of English as a Second Language (ESL). Continued emphasis on sentence structure and paragraph building. Extensive grammar study and writing practice. Credit (P) or no credit (Z). Standard grading available according to procedures outlined in catalog. May be repeated for a maximum of six (6) credits. Prerequisites: Appropriate ESL placement test score, or a grade of "P" or "C" or better in ESL030
MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
1. Write simple, compound, and complex sentences correctly.
2. Write a paragraph in any mode of development, which uses a topic sentence effectively,
and which exhibits unity and coherence
3. Punctuate sentences properly and spell words correctly.
4. Use verb tenses, moods, and voice correctly.
5. Use new vocabulary and idioms effectively.
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: http://www.estrellamountain.edu/academics/saac/abilitiesmatrix.asp
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 – 8:00 pm; Fri: 7:30 am-4:30 pm; Sat., Sun. & Holidays - no tutors.
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 am - 3 pm; Sun & Holidays-Closed.
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), please notify the instructor immediately.
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 points A (P)
80-89% / 800 - 899 points B (P)
70-79% / 700 - 799 points C (P)
69% & below/ under 700 points D (Z)
Grades will be calculated using the following percentages:
Class Participation 9% (90 pts. - 30 class meetings @ 3 points each)
Assignments 21% (210 pts. - 12 assignments @ 10-20 points each)
Tests 40% (400 pts. – 4 tests @ 100 pts./test)
Final Exam 30% (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 Writing Support Center. 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, December 15, 11:00 – 12:50 PM.
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:
Estrella Mountain College will make reasonable accommodations for persons with documented disabilities. Notify Disability Services and Resources and your instructor of any special needs. Contact Ramona Shingler, Coordinator for Disability Services and Resources, at 623-935-8935.
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 many homework assignments to do in the textbook and several assignments to do on 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. If a student is absent, s/he must check the class website for the due dates so that the assignments will still be done on time.
Course Timeline Fall 2009 Day - ESL040 #44114
Day 11:30-12:45 PM
Date: Topic:
Week 1
T Aug. 25 Introduction to Class; Grammar Terminology
TH Aug. 27 Identifying Direct and Indirect Objects; Transitive vs. Intransitive Verbs
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Week 2
T Sept. 1 Chapter 10 - The Passive Voice
Active vs. Passive Voice; Overview of Tenses
TH Sept. 3 The Passive – Simple Present and Simple Past Forms
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Week 3
T Sept. 8 The Passive – Present Perfect Form
TH Sept. 10 The Passive - Future Forms
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Week 4
T Sept. 15 The Passive – Progressive Forms
TH Sept. 17 First Test - Chapter 10 The Passive Part A
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Week 5
T Sept. 22 The Passive – Modal Auxiliaries
TH Sept. 24 The Passive – Mixed Tenses
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Week 6
T Sept. 29 Get and other passive-like phrases
TH Oct. 1 Passive Review
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Week 7
T Oct. 6 Second Test - Chapter 10 The Passive Part B
TH Oct. 8 Chapter 11 – Count/Noncount Nouns and Articles
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Week 8
T Oct. 13 Count/Noncount Nouns
TH Oct. 15 Articles
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Week 9
T Oct. 20 Articles
TH Oct. 22 Articles
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Week 10
T Oct. 27 Third Test - Chapter 11 Count/Noncount Nouns and Articles
TH Oct. 29 Chapter 12 – Adjective Clauses
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Week 11
T Nov. 3 Adjective Clauses
TH Nov. 5 Adjective Clauses
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Week 12
T Nov. 10 Chapter 14 – Noun Clauses
TH Nov. 13 Noun Clauses
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Week 13
T Nov. 17 Fourth Test – Chapters 12 & 14
TH Nov. 19 The Conditional – Zero and First Conditionals
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Week 14
T Nov. 24 The Conditional – Second Conditional
Th Nov. 26 NO CLASS – School closed for Thanksgiving Day holiday
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Week 15
Tu Dec. 1 The Conditional – Second Conditional
TH Dec. 3 The Conditional – Third Conditional
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Week 16
Tu Dec. 8 The Conditional – Third Conditional
TH Dec. 10 The Conditional – Mixed Tense Conditionals
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Week 17
T Dec. 15 Final Examination - 11:00 AM - 12:50 PM
TH Dec. 17 No Class