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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 - ESL 010, Fall 2008/Day
Course Prefix & Number: ESL010, Section 25910
Course Title: English as a Second Language I: Grammar
Course Credits: 3 credits
Class Time: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9:00-9:50 AM
Classroom: Ocotillo Hall 122
Instructor’s Name: Diane Stonebrink
Instructor’s Telephone: 623-935-8584
Instructor’s Email:
Instructor’s Office: Estrella Hall 126E (first floor, back of Info Commons)
Instructor’s Office Hours: Mondays and Wednesdays 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Fridays 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Other times available by appointment
Required Textbook: Basic English Grammar, Third Edition, by Betty Shrampfer Azar and Stacy A. Hagen, Prentice Hall Regents, 2006.
Class Website: www.estrellamountain.edu/faculty/stonebrink/esl010.htm
To get to the website from the Estrella Mountain homepage, click on Students, then Faculty, and then on your instructor’s name – Diane Stonebrink.
MCCCD Official Course Description:
First level of English as a Second Language (ESL). Emphasis on grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary building, and basic conversational skills. Some reading and sentence level writing. Credit (P) or no credit (Z); standard grading available according to procedures outlined in catalog. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Prerequisites: appropriate ESL placement test score.
MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
1. Use the verb “to be” in both conversation and simple written sentences in the following tenses:
simple present, imperative, present continuous, and simple past.
2. Use common English verbs in conversation and simple written sentences in the
following tenses: simple present, imperative, present continuous, and simple past.
3. Use subject and object pronouns in both conversation and simple written sentences.
4. Use common adjectives and adverbs, as well as possessive adjectives and adverbs of
frequency, in both conversation and simple written sentences.
5. Use common prepositions in both conversation and simple written sentences.
6. Use the following types of nouns in both conversation and simple written sentences:
count (singular and plural) and non-count.
Abilities: Critical Thinking and Communication have been identified as essential to student success and will be integrated into this course.
Critical Thinking is defined as the ability to:· Identify a problem,
· Develop and implement strategies,
· Evaluate information,
· Reach conclusions and
· Respond to a problem. / Communication is defined as the ability to:
· Respond to an audience,
· Demonstrate clear sense of purpose,
· Organize information and
· Deliver information using appropriate language.
List of Student Resources:
Learning Enhancement and Writing Support Center, First Floor of Estrella Hall - ESL tutors and software available. Hours: M-Th: 7 am-8 pm; Fri: 7 am-5 pm; Sat, Sun & Holidays-Closed.
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 am-10 pm; Fri: 7 am-5 pm; Sat: 8 am -5 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 three classes, s/he must call the instructor to discuss their class status. Students who miss more than three 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 are 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, collaborative groups/pair projects, and the final examination. Each student may achieve an average of 100% (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% and Below (less than 699 points) D (Z)
Grades will be calculated using the following percentages:
Class Participation 9% / 90 pts. (45 class meetings @ 2 pts./class)
Graded Assignments 11%/110 pts. (11 assignments @ 10 pts. each)
Tests 60% / 600 points (6 tests @ 100 pts. each)
Final Examination 20% / 200 points
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:
Late homework (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 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 20% in calculating the student’s final grade. The final examination will be given on Monday, December 15 from 9:00 – 10:50 AM
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 Disability Services and Resources at 623-925-8726.
Disclaimer Statement:
Course content may vary from the outline/timeline to meet the needs of this particular group.
NOTE: In addition to the 6 tests and Final Examination listed on this timeline, students will have many homework assignments to do in the textbook and 11 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 website for the due dates so that the assignments will still be done on time.
Course Timeline: ESL 010 #25910 Fall 2008 Day
Date: Topic:
Week 1
M Aug. 25 Introduction to Class
W Aug. 27 Chapter 1 - Using Be
F Aug. 29 Chapter 1 continued – Negative forms
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Week 2
M Sept. 1 LABOR DAY HOLIDAY - NO CLASS - SCHOOL CLOSED
W Sept. 3 Chapter 1 continued – Be + Location prepositions
F Sept. 5 Chapter 1 review
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Week 3
M Sept. 8 TEST 1 - Chapter 1
W Sept. 10 Chapter 2– Questions with Be
F Sept. 12 Chapter 2 continued - Using Have
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Week 4
M Sept. 15 Chapter 2 continued - Possessive Pronouns
W Sept. 17 Chapter 2 continued - Demonstrative Pronouns
F Sept. 19 Chapter 2 continued - Questions with What and Who+ Be
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Week 5
M Sept. 22 Chapter 2 - Review
W Sept. 24 TEST 2 - Chapter 2
F Sept. 26 Chapter 3 - Using the Simple Present - Simple Present Affirmative
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Week 6
M Sept. 29 Chapter 3 continued - Using the Simple Present – Frequency Adverbs & Other Frequency Expressions
W Oct. 1 Chapter 3 continued - Using the Simple Present – Spelling & Irregular Verbs
F Oct. 3 Chapter 3 continued - Using the Simple Present - Simple Present Negative
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Week 7
M Oct. 6 Chapter 3 continued - Using the Simple Present - Simple Present Yes/No Questions
W Oct. 8 Chapter 3 continued - Using the Simple Present - Simple Present Information Questions
F Oct. 10 Chapter 3 continued - Using the Simple Present – Questions with Be and Do
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Week 8
M Oct. 13 Chapter 3 continued – Review
W Oct. 15 TEST 3 - Chapter 3
F Oct. 17 Chapter 4 - Using the Present Progressive
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Week 9
M Oct. 20 Chapter 4 continued - Using the Present Progressive - Negatives
W Oct. 22 Chapter 4 continued - Using the Present Progressive - Questions
F Oct. 24 Chapter 4 continued - Simple Present vs. Present Progressive
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Week 10
M Oct. 27 Chapter 4 continued - Nonaction Verbs
W Oct. 29 Chapter 4 continued - Review
F Oct. 31 TEST 4 - Chapter 4
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Week 11
M Nov. 3 Chapter 5 - Talking about the Present - Time Prepositions
W Nov. 5 Chapter 5 continued - Talking about the Present - There + Be
F Nov. 7 Chapter 5 continued - Talking about the Present - Place Prepositions
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Week 12
M Nov. 10 Chapter 5 continued - Talking about the Present - Need, Want, Would Like
W Nov. 12 Chapter 5 continued - Review
F Nov. 14 TEST 5 - Chapter 5
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Week 13
M Nov. 17 Chapter 8 - Expressing Past Time Part I - Be (was/were)
W Nov. 19 Chapter 8 continued - Expressing Past Time - Be (was/were)
F Nov. 21 Chapter 8 continued - Expressing Past Time- Simple Past Using -ed
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Week 14
M Nov. 24 Chapter 8 continued - Expressing Past Time- Simple Past Irregular Verbs
W Nov. 26 TEST 6 - Chapter 8 pages 213-230
F Nov. 28 THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY - NO CLASS - SCHOOL CLOSED
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Week 15
M Dec. 1 Chapter 8 continued - Expressing Past Time- Simple Past Negatives
W Dec. 3 Chapter 8 continued - Expressing Past Time- Simple Past Yes/No Questions
F Dec. 5 Chapter 8 continued - More Simple Past Irregular Verbs
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Week 16
M Dec. 8 Chapter 9 -Expressing Past Time Part 2 - Simple Past Information Questions
W Dec. 10 Chapter 9 continued -Expressing Past Time Part 2 - Simple Past Questions
F Dec. 12 Review
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Week 17
M Dec. 15 9:00 AM - 10:50 AM - Final Examination