English As a Foreign Language

Intensive Program in English as a Foreign Language Center for Language Education and Development Georgetown University – Summer 2015

Course Title: High-Intermediate 02 Grammar Course Number: ENFL 045-31 Instructor: Lori Rottenberg Schedule: Monday-Friday 1:00-1:50 PM Classroom: ICC 211B Class Website: lrottenberg.weebly.com Telephone: 202-687-6127 Email: [email protected] Office: ICC 490 Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 11:00-11:45, Mondays and Wednesdays 3:00-4:00, or by appointment

General Course Goals This course is designed to help you increase your ability to communicate accurately in English by refining the grammar you already know and adding to this knowledge. You will practice moving from knowledge of structures and rules to practical application in your spoken and written communication.

Course Objectives By the end of the semester, after successful completion of all course tasks, you should be able to:  Understand and accurately use a variety of complex grammar structures, including: o Simple, compound, and complex sentences o Subordinate clauses and reduced subordinates, namely adjective and noun clauses o Subordinate adverbial clauses of time, cause, result, and purpose o Conditional structures  Paraphrase in speaking and in writing, using a variety of grammatical structures, including active and passive voice, adverbials, conditionals, adjectivals, noun clauses, and other nominal structures.  Use a variety of sentence structures and discourse markers to achieve coherence, clarity, and style.  Check your own writing and speaking for basic grammar forms, including: o Verb tense and verb voice o Subject-verb agreement o Singular and plural expressions, including determiners o Word order

Course Activities In order to achieve the goals and objective of this course, you will:

 Participate in daily in-class exercises: Every day, we will work from our textbooks and authentic materials taken from various sources, including your own spoken and written work, to discover and practice the patterns, rules, and logic of English grammar. Your

1 participation in these activities is of course essential.

 Homework: You will have graded online Grammar and Beyond homework assignments every week. These assignments are due at the beginning of class on the day when the quiz on that material is given. So if we have a quiz on Unit 2 on Thursday, you must have completed the online Unit 2 assignments by the start of class on Thursday. Online assignments can be done again and again to obtain a 100% until the due date.

 Weekly Journals: You will have a weekly journal in which you will write at least 20 sentences of text per week. The journal needs to be in a dedicated notebook. The journals are due at the beginning of class on the last day of class for the week, which is Friday most weeks. Print BEFORE class begins.

 Quizzes: We will have quizzes on each of the major Grammar and Beyond sections that we cover. Quiz dates will be announced ahead of time.

 Daily Questions: You are hearing English all around you. Bring in questions about grammar, phrases, or words that you hear, and I will try to allow time for this every day.

Textbooks and Course Materials I expect you to purchase your textbook from the bookstore ASAP and bring it to class every day, starting tomorrow!

Bunting and Diniz. (2013). Grammar and Beyond 4 with Online Workbook. New York, NY: Cambridge.

Please also make sure you have:  8 ½" x 11" lined notebook paper for assignments  a three-ring binder or folder for handouts, notes, homework, etc.  a stapler, highlighters, colored pens, pencils  use of a printer (either your own or one of the many available on campus).

Online Class Resources  You will need to set up your Grammar and Beyond online workbook account: http://grammarandbeyondowbs.cambridge.org/courses/view/502778, class code: L515261.  I use our class website, http://lrottenberg.weebly.com, to post important information.  I use www.engrade.com to provide you with up-to-date information about grades. I will make an account for each of you using your GU email address, and you can log in to check your grades in my class at any time.

Evaluation and Grades The grade for this course is 25% of your final grade in the program. Your grade in this specific course will be based on the following criteria, which demonstrate your achievement of the course objectives:

10% of Course Grade is based on:

2  Attendance and punctuality  Effort, motivation, and appropriate in-class behaviors in terms of participation

30% of Course Grade is based on:  Online homework  Weekly journals

40% of Course Grade is based on:  Performance on weekly quizzes

10% of Course Grade is based on:  Comprehensive Final Grammar Exam

10% of Course Grade is based on:  Successful completion of the Final Evaluation Project, a project jointly designed by your reading/writing and listening/speaking instructor. In the project you will combine your language skills to complete the project activities, showing your ability to meet the course objectives.

Your final course grade uses the following grading scale: A: 100-94 A-: 93-90 B+: 89-88 B: 87-84 B-: 83-80 C+: 79-78 C: 77-74 C-: 73-70 D+: 69-68 D: 67-60 F: less than 60

Course Policies Attendance, Lateness, and Make-up Assignments 1. This is a language course that is built upon class work. Unless there is an extreme emergency, missing class is simply not acceptable. 2. Being late to class (both to the start of class and to class following a break) three times is the equivalent of an absence. “Being late” means missing 5 minutes or more of class time. Coming to class 15 minutes late (or more) is treated as an absence. You are expected to be in class for the entire class time. It is unacceptable to get up and leave class for any reason; doing so is treated as a lateness. It is not acceptable to come late (or leave early) for any reason (including parking or transportation needs) without permission from the instructor. 3. All absences must be reported to the EFL Department and Georgetown for visa purposes. You must also report your absences to all of your teachers. Since I am not your secretary, you should report your absences to each of your teachers in addition to sending them via email to me ([email protected]). 4. CLED absence policies: Following Georgetown attendance policy, absence from more than 15% of classes (in a semester) may lead to dismissal from the program. (Sponsored students have a limit of 10%). Also, absence from all your courses by more than 5 hours per week may result in dismissal from the program. Additionally, if you are absent and fail to take the Mandatory Exit Exam scheduled by the EFL program, you will not receive a certificate of completion from the program.

3 5. Absences due to religious holidays (This is the policy developed by the Council of Associate Deans and the Main Campus Executive Faculty and amended by the Provost): Georgetown University promotes respect for all religions. Any student who is unable to attend classes or to participate in any examination, presentation, or assignment on a given day because of the observance of a major religious holiday … or related travel shall be excused and provided with the opportunity to make up, without unreasonable burden, any work that has been missed for this reason and shall not in any other way be penalized for the absence or rescheduled work. Students will remain responsible for all assigned work. Students should notify professors in writing at the beginning of the semester of religious observances that conflict with their classes. 6. All absences/latenesses may affect your attendance grade. In addition, absences/latenesses may affect other aspects of your class grades because you are not automatically eligible to complete make-up assignments or turn in assignments late. 7. Make-up assignments: If you are eligible to complete a make-up assignment, the instructor will give you instructions (via email or during office hours) and establish a specific deadline for turning in that make-up assignment. a. (Except for authorized medical or family emergencies, which may require documentation, please note the following:) If you miss a class, you WILL NOT be allowed to make up the assignments unless the absence has been pre- approved by the instructor in response to a written request provided at least 14 days in advance. Absences for taking the TOEFL, visiting family/friends, being tired/sleepy, taking a driving exam, going to the embassy, or routine medical appointments are NOT automatic grounds for making up assignments. Therefore, your grades WILL be negatively impacted by such absences. If you anticipate being absent, you should notify the instructor in writing at least 14 days in advance (preferably even sooner) to find out if you are eligible to do make-up assignments. b. (In case of approved medical or family emergencies, which may require documentation, please note the following:) If you are unexpectedly absent, you should email the instructor before class begins and explain the situation. A decision about whether the unexpected absence is excused or not will be made on a case by case basis, may require documentation, and is at the discretion of the instructor. Only if it is determined that the absence is excused will you be eligible to complete a make-up assignment. c. If you are absent, it is your responsibility to find out what assignments were made on any day that you are absent. Unless you have permission from the instructor, you must submit all assignments timely regardless of whether or not you are absent; this is true whether an assignment is due on the day you are absent or whether it is due on the day you return to class. d. Remember: It is your responsibility to turn in assignments on time regardless of whether or not you are physically present in class. You must send them with a classmate or submit them via email. If you miss an assignment that cannot be submitted via email (such as a test, discussion activity, or oral report/ presentation), you will not receive credit for the assignment unless it qualifies as

4 an excused absence, which is at the discretion of the instructor. Late assignments are not accepted without permission from the instructor. It is your responsibility to know what assignments are made on days when you are absent and have the assignment completed by the deadlines. It is your responsibility to complete any make-up assignments that you qualify for by the deadlines.

Additional Policies 1. Academic Honesty/Integrity: The U.S standards for academic honesty and for avoiding plagiarism apply in this course. Students must understand and follow Georgetown University’s specific policies (check http://gervaseprograms.georgetown.edu/ hc/plagiarism.html ). Since these standards may be quite different from those in your country, you will need to pay close attention as they are presented and discussed in class. You are expected to document any sources you use, and to turn in your own work, unedited by anyone else. 2. English-Only Policy: Speaking English as much as possible during your studies at Georgetown is important for improving your skills and confidence. Specifically, during our class hours and during any class activities that meet outside of our normal class hours, you are expected to speak only English. Your grade will be negatively affected for failure to meet this standard. 3. Food/drink: Other than water, you are NOT allowed to have food or drink in the classrooms. Additionally, on the days in which we work in the labs, you may NOT bring any liquid or food into the room. Drinks with screw tops may be left in your book bags, but they may not be opened during class. THIS INCLUDES WATER. 4. Electronic devices: You may not have any electronic device turned on during class unless the instructor has explicitly given you permission to do so. 5. Weather: In case of inclement weather, check the official school weather-line (202-687- 7669) to see if classes have been canceled. If classes are canceled, the instructor will post an announcement about our class on Blackboard. When in doubt, check Blackboard for announcements. It is your responsibility to check Blackboard; if you have technical problems, be sure you know how to contact a classmate and find out what your assignments are. 6. Mode of Assignments: The instructor will specify whether an assignment should be submitted electronically or in hardcopy (printed) form. It is your responsibility to be aware of the mode (electronic or printed) in which an assignment is due and provide the assignment in the correct mode and by the stated deadline. I am not your secretary. Be sure you allow time to print your document. No late assignments are accepted without prior permission from the instructor.

Requesting Letters of Support In general I do not write letters of recommendation for students in my grammar class; it is more beneficial for you to have a letter from your reading-writing or listening-speaking instructor. However, depending on your abilities and work ethic, I will sometimes write a letter of support. Please note that all aspects of your classroom experience are addressed in these letters (i.e., your study skills and classroom behaviors are addressed in the letter). Letters

5 are anonymous, meaning that they are in signed/sealed envelopes and become invalid if you open them. If you would like to request a letter of support, you must come to my office hours at least 21 days in advance of the deadline.

Teaching Philosophy It is my responsibility to create opportunities for you to learn. It is your responsibility to participate in those opportunities and to be fully prepared to participate in each and every class. I look forward to a rewarding and fun semester with you!

Course Schedule  This schedule is tentative and is subject to change.  In terms of homework, you should plan to spend an average of 30-60 minutes a night studying grammar. On days when you quickly complete the homework, you should study and review class activities, as well as complete independent reading analysis to investigate grammar structures.  Tests will be scheduled on an ongoing basis as appropriate.

DATES TOPIC & ACTIVITIES Week 1 Course Introduction (Diagnostic Testing & Overview Activities) 5/20-5/22 Textbook Focus: Chapters 1, 2 & Grammar Targets: Week 2  Sentence Structure 5/25 holiday  Types of Transition Words 5/26-5/29 Week 3 Textbook Focus: Chapter 11, 4 6/1-6/5 Grammar Targets:  Passive Voice Review/Paraphrasing

Week 4 Textbook Focus: Chapters 5, 18 6/8-6/12 Grammar Targets:  Adjective Clauses

Week 5 Textbook Focus: Chapters 8, 14, 15 6/15-6/19 Grammar Targets:  Adverbial Clauses

Week 6 Textbook Focus: Chapters 6, 19 6/22-6/26 Grammar Targets:  Noun Clauses

Week 7 FEP Activity 6/29-7/2 Textbook Focus: Chapters 3, 17 7/3 holiday Grammar Targets:  Conditionals

Week 8 Course Review & Wrap-Up 7/6-7/10 Mandatory Program Exit Exam (Thursday, July 9) Certificate Ceremony (Friday, July 10)

6 Course: ENFL 045-31 Instructor: Lori Rottenberg Student Name: ______

Part 1: Course Contract Instructions; Read the statements below. Place your initials on the lines to indicate your understanding of the following points; if you have questions, discuss them with me before you complete the form.

I have read and understand the class syllabus, including  ______the general course goals, objectives, activities, assignments, and materials,  ______the grading structure,  ______the course policies – including o ______the policy on attendance and lateness, o ______the policy on make-up assignments, o ______the policy on academic honesty/integrity, o ______the policy on the use of English only, o ______the policy on food/drink and the use of electronic devices in class, o ______the policy on inclement weather, o ______the policy on assignment deadlines and mode (electronic versus hardcopy),  ______the policy on requesting letters of recommendation.

______I understand that the schedule of weekly classroom activities is tentative, meaning that the dates and activities are subject to change. ______I understand that I am not automatically allowed to make-up missed assignments if I am absent.

The following are dates that I anticipate being absent during this semester: Absences due to religious holidays (list the name of the holiday & the dates): ______

Other absences (explain the reason & state the dates): ______(After reviewing this information, the instructor will notify you whether the absences qualify as excused absences. Remember, refer to the course policies for how to handle other absences that may occur throughout the term.)

Student’s signature: ______Date: ______