Syllabus - ESL012, Fall 2008/EveningImportant 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.Course Prefix & Number: ESL012, Section #26588Course Title: English as a Second Language I - Writing with Oral PracticeCourse Credits: 3 creditsClass Time: Tuesday and Thursday from 7:15 to 8:30 PMClassroom: OCT 119 (Ocotillo Hall, Learning Studio 119)Instructor's Name: Diane StonebrinkInstructor's Voicemail: 623-935-8584Instructor's Email: [email protected]'s Office: EST126E (Estrella Hall, ground floor, in the back of the Information Commons) Instructor's Office Hours: Mondays and Wednesdays 10:00 AM - 12:00 PMFridays 10:00 AM – 11:00 AMOther times available by appointmentRequired Textbook: Beginning Stories from the Heart by Ronna Magy, Linmore Publishing, Palatine, ILClass Website: www.estrellamountain.edu/faculty/stonebrink/esl012.htmTo 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:Emphasis on basic conventions of writing in English. Includes introduction to the alphabet, capitalization, punctuation, and simple sentence structure. May be repeated for a maximum of six (6) credits. Prerequisites: appropriate ESL placement test score or permission of instructor. MCCCD Official Course Competencies:1. Write American English alphabet in upper- and lowercase manuscript and cursive. 2. Recite American English alphabet with word examples of sounds. 3. Use end marks, commas, other punctuation, and capital letters in simple sentences. 4. Write simple sentences in present and past tenses. 5. Recite simple sentences in present and past continuous. 6. Write questions in present and past tenses. 7. Ask and answer questions in present and past tenses. 8. Use question words appropriately in speech and writing. 9. Use tag questions appropriately in speech and writing. Abilities: Critical Thinking and Communication have been identified by Estrella Mountain Community College 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.Student Resources:Learning Enhancement and Writing Support Center, First Floor of Estrella Hall - ESL tutors andsoftware 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 hoursAttendance 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 missesmore than three classes, s/he must call the instructor and discuss his/her class status. Students whomiss more than three classes may be 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:2This 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 is 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 15% (150 pts. - 30 class meetings @ 5 points each)Written Homework Assignments 20% (200 pts. -10 collected writings @ 20 pts.each)Oral Computer Assignments 5% (50 pts. - 5 assignments @ 10 pts. each)Tests 40% (400 pts. 4 tests @ 100 pts./test)Final Exam 20% (200 pts.)Total - 1,000 points possibleA grade point average of C or better will earn the course grade of P (credit). An average grade of Dor lower will earn the course grade of Z (no credit).Homework:Assignments will be given out and explained in class. Due dates for the 10 collected (graded) writing assignments are listed on the timeline. Due dates for additional homework will be announced in class. Students must complete assignments by the due dates in order to fully participate in class activities. 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 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 20% in calculating the student's final grade. The final examination will be on Tuesday, December 16, from 7:15 to 8:30 PMChildren 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 Santiesteban, Coordinator for Disability Services and Resources, at 623-935-8935,[email protected]