Course Title: ESL GRAMMAR 0310 Intermediate II

Collin College FACULTY SYLLABUS Spring 2011

Course Number: ESLG 0310.S03 COMG1006 Course Title: ESL GRAMMAR 0310 Intermediate II Course Description: A high intermediate English grammar course designed for non-native speakers of English. Course content supports ESLW0310 objectives for grammar usage. Note: ESL classes do not transfer to other colleges or universities and cannot be used to satisfy the requirements for an associate degree. Course Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hour: 1 Prerequisite: ESLG0305 or assessment Course Delivery Method: Class time will be spent in the following ways: teacher lectures, class discussions, individual assignments and small group work.

Collin College Repeat Policy: No ESL student may register for the same class more than twice. (This includes any class from which the student has withdrawn.)

Instructor: Shirl H. Terrell Office Number: K219 SCC Office Hours: TBA Office Phone Number: 972-881-5676 Email Address: [email protected]

Course Schedule: TR 10:00 – 11:15 a.m. Course Location: ___ Textbooks: Understanding and Using English Grammar, 3rd edition by Azar (Chapters 14, 15, 20) The Preposition Book, by Tom Cole Focus on Grammar Interactive (Available, not required) Supplies: Folder for handouts and class materials

Course requirements: In order to successfully complete this course, students must do the following:  Attend class regularly and actively participate (See Attendance Policy below)  Complete tests, lab assignments and homework  Complete the departmental final exam (Final exams must be taken on the scheduled test dates.)

Student Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to understand and apply the following grammar structures in spoken and written discourse: conditionals, gerunds and infinitives, and prepositions.

7/25/03 Method of Evaluation: Students' evaluations will be based on exams covering knowledge and use of grammar structures and graded assignments. At the conclusion of the course students will take a departmental final that constitutes 50% of the course grade. Course grades are determined as follows:

50% Final exam AD 90% average or more on graded assignments 30% Tests BD 80%-89% average on graded assignments 10% Quizzes CD 70%-79% average on graded assignments 10% Labs FD Less than 70% average on graded assignments W Withdrawn

Grading Policy: Grade AD, BD, CD, FD, or I will be awarded. A grade of “DD” will not be awarded.

Students who are registered for credit will receive their grades on-line through the College’s website. Students who are registered concurrently through Continuing Education will receive their grades via United States mail.

Attendance Policy: Attend classes regularly, with no more than three (3) hours of absences. Students are expected to attend each class and to arrive on time. Each absence beyond three (3) class hours will result in the final grade being lowered five (5) points. If a student is late or leaves class early two times, it will count as one (1) absence. If a student is absent, it his/her responsibility to ask the instructor or classmates about missed assignments. There will be NO make-up tests allowed if the instructor is not notified in advance. See the current Collin Registration Guide for the last day to withdraw.

Religious Holy Days: In accordance with Section 51.911 of the Texas Education Code, Collin will allow a student who is absent from class for the observance of a religious holy day to take an examination or complete an assignment scheduled for that day within a reasonable time. A copy of the state rules and procedures regarding holy days, and the form of notification of absence from each class under this provision, are available from the Admissions and Records Office. Please refer to the current Collin College Student Handbook for further information.

Academic Ethics: Every member of the Colin College community is expected to maintain the highest standards of academic integrity. The College District may initiate disciplinary proceedings against a student accused of scholastic dishonesty. Scholastic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, statements, acts or omissions related to applications for enrollment or the award of a degree and/or the submission as one’s own work or material that is not one’s own. Scholastic dishonesty may involve, but is not limited to, one or more of the following acts: cheating, plagiarism, collusion, use of annotated text or teacher’s editions, use of information about exams posted on the Internet or electronic medium, and/or falsifying academic records. While specific examples are listed below, this is not an exhaustive list and scholastic dishonesty may encompass other conduct, including any conduct through electronic or computerized means: Cheating is the willful giving or receiving of information in an unauthorized manner during an examination; collaborating with another student during an examination without authority; using, buying, selling, soliciting, stealing, or otherwise obtaining examination questions in advance, copying computer or Internet files, using someone else’s work for assignments as if it were one’s own, or any other dishonest means of attempting to fulfill the requirements of a course. Plagiarism is the use of an author’s words or ideas as if they were one’s own without giving credit to the source, including, but not limited to, failure to acknowledge a direct quotation. Collusion is intentionally or unintentionally aiding or attempting to aid another in an act of scholastic dishonesty, including but not limited to, providing a paper or project to another student; providing an inappropriate level of assistance; communicating answers to a classmate during an examination;

7/25/03 removing tests or answer sheets from a test site, and allowing a classmate to copy answers.

Students should obtain and read the Collin Student Handbook, which is available at the Information Desk. This handbook provides very important information about Collin’s policies, programs and services, as well as other useful information. It is especially important to understand policies regarding academic dishonesty, including cheating and plagiarism.

ESL classes are usually conducted informally in order to create a relaxed and enjoyable learning environment. Students are expected to participate in all class discussions. They are also expected to respect each other’s beliefs and opinions.

If there are any questions about, or problems with, any ESL professors, students should contact the ESL Chair (H220) or the Dean of Developmental Education (K102).

ADA Statement: It is the policy of Collin County Community College to provide reasonable and appropriate accommodations who are students with disabilities. This college will adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable accommodations as required to afford equal educational opportunity. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the ACCESS Office SCC (G-200) or 972-881-5898, (V/TTD-972-881-5950) in a timely manner if he/she desires to arrange for accommodations.

Academic Difficulties: Students who need help with studies in this class may request a tutor through ACCESS. The number of tutors is limited, so students should apply for help early in the semester. For help with writing, students may receive one-on-one tutoring at the Writing Center located in the LRC.

Concurrent Enrollment: Students who are concurrently enrolled through Continuing Education have the same requirements for performance as students who are registered for credit. All students will receive a grade for the course.

Texas Success Initiative (TSI) Policy: The TSI was mandated through action of the 78th Texas Legislature to replace the Texas Academic Skills Program (TASP). Like TASP, TSI is designed to measure competency in reading, writing and mathematics and to provide developmental courses in areas identified deficiencies. The developmental courses are designed to promote student success and to ensure college readiness and students are encouraged to complete the required developmental course(s) early in their college career.

Please DO NOT eat or drink in the classroom. (Water is permitted).

******CELL PHONES MUST BE TURNED OFF AND STOWED DURING CLASS.*****

******USE OF LAPTOPS OR OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES IN CLASS MUST BE APPROVED BY THE PROFESSOR***********

7/25/03 7/25/03 Week 1 Jan 17 Conditionals Overview Homework: CONDITIONALS FACTUALS : Present FACTUALS and Future - Handouts Week 2 Jan 24 Conditionals FACTUALS Chapter 20 Page HYPOTHETICAL – 412, Ex 1; Page 413, Present/Future Ex 2; Page 415, Ex 3 & 4; Page 416, Ex 5; Week 3 Jan31 Conditionals – COUNTERFACTUALS Quiz I Cond.; Page Introduce PAST 418, Ex 7; Page 420, Prepositions Ex 9 & 10; Page 421, Ex 11; Page 422, Ex 13; Page 423, Ex 14 & 15; Week 4 Feb 7 Conditionals MIXED CONDITIONALS; Page 424, Ex 16 & OMITTING “IF” 17; Handouts; Group Work Week 5 Feb 14 Conditionals ALL CONDITIONALS Quiz 2 Cond. The verb “WISH” Handouts; Page 432, Ex 26; Page 433, Ex 27 & 28; Page 434, Ex 29; Page 435, Ex 30; Page 436, Ex 31 & 32 Week 6 Feb 21 Conditionals CONDITIONALS EXAM in Handouts - Review Testing Center J232 LABS DUE Week 7 Feb 28 Gerunds and GERUNDS – INTRO Handouts; Chapter Infinitives 14, Page 297 Ex 1; Page 300, Ex 2 & 3; Page 301, Ex 4; Page 302, Ex 5; Page 303, Ex 6; Page 304, Ex 8; Page 305, Ex 9 Week 8 March 7 Gerunds and INFINITIVES – INTRO Handouts; Page 307, Infinitives Page 307; Ex 11; Page 309, Ex INFINITIVES OR 12; GE RUNDS Page 311 Page 312, Ex 15; Page 314, Ex 16; Page 316, Ex 19; Page 320, Ex 20; Page 321, Ex 21; Page 323, Ex 24 & 25 Week 9 March 14 SPRING BREAK!!!!!! Week 10 March 21 Gerunds and Chapter 15 – Page 326 G&I – QUIZ (In Infinitives class) Page 326, Ex 1; Page 327, Ex 2 & 3; Page 328, Ex 4;

Week 11 March 28 Gerunds and GERUNDS AND Page 334, Ex 12; Infinitives INFINITIVES EXAM in Verbs: Let, Help, Testing Center J232 Make, Help, Get; LABS DUE Page 339, Ex 17; Page 340, Ex 18; Page 341, Ex 19 & 20

7/25/03 Week 12 April 4 Prepositions LOCATION, DIRECTION, Handouts; Group TIME Work Week 13 April 11 Prepositions Handouts Week 14 April 18 Prepositions Quiz 1 Prep. Week 15 April 25 Prepositions EXAM in CLASS REVIEW FOR DEPARTMENTAL FINAL – Final Dates: TBA

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