ENL 071, 072: Grammar and Composition 1 and 2

Fall 2009  Syllabus

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 Class time:   10:00-11:50 AM                                      Instructor: Priscila Martins-Read                                        

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 Rooms:   MTWTH in AA5 223                                      Office: AA5 205 (360) 992-2389 

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E-mail : pmartins-read@clark.edu                                    Website:  http://web.clark.edu/martpe                                       

 Materials:

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Textbooks: Grammar in Context 2, by Sandra N. Elbaum and Great Sentences for Great Paragraphs by Keith Folse

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A Dictionary of American English

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A binder to organize class notes and assignments and a floppy disc for assignments

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Occasionally, we will use Newsweek

Course description and objectives:

Grammar and Composition 1 and 2, a combined course, is a high beginning course for English as a Non-Native Language students focusing on the structure of the English Language. It covers simple and more complex sentence structures, and grammar appropriate to develop them. It also focuses on vocabulary development in order to ensure that students are able to use the grammar they are studying to build solid simple and complex sentences to express their thoughts in writing. Assignments will be given on a regular basis. Please turn in all the homework on time. Include your first drafts of assignments with the final one.

Type your homework assignments, please.

 Peer Editing Partners

Peer editing happens when you read your classmates’ sentences and make comments. We will do this for 3 reasons:

  1. For someone else to check your work before you give it to the teacher
  2. For you to practice the writing and grammar skills learned in class.
  3. If you can help someone else, it helps you to improve your understanding.

You will be asked to write regularly; These assignments will not be graded on grammar or organization, but on the amount of thought and effort you contribute. You will practice writing without having to worry about correctness. If you have any comments or questions for me about the class, feel free to write about them in these assignments.

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?         write as much as you can in the time allotted

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?         write your name, the date and the topic on the top of each assignment

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?         each journal assignment is worth up to 5 points

 Class Policies

bulletAttendance: Please come to class and be on time. Call or send a message if you can not come.
bulletClass Courtesy: Be polite to all, even when you disagree with them, respect each other, turn off your cell phones, take turns speaking. At test time, do not use your cell phone at all.
bulletHomework and deadlines:  Turn in homework on time, even if you miss classes. You can ask a friend, or check the website for homework assignments and due dates. Missing a class is no excuse for not turning in your homework late! 

 Grading

Homework and in-class writing assignments are important. There will be homework for Grammar and for Composition every week. Every other week there will be an in-class writing assignment. These should be edited, corrected and re-submitted.      Your grade will depend on how well you are writing, both in and out of the classroom.  

bullet A    90% correct or better
bullet B    80% correct or better
bullet C     73% correct or better
bullet D    60% correct or better
bullet F     Less than 60% correct

 In order to pass this class and go on to the next level, you must receive a grade of C or better.

 There will be at least 5 in class writing assignments during the quarter. I call these writing under pressure!

  The Language Center in Bauer Hall 101 is a place where you can go for extra help for any of your classes, to meet with study groups or to use the computers for writing your assignments. You should also be able to use the ENL Department web page where you can find information about each class and most of the course handouts and assignments The Tutoring Center is also a place where you can find help with your writing.

Study groups: You are highly encouraged to form study groups of 4-5 people to meet regularly to study together to improve your learning skills.

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Staying Healthy

Your grades will be much higher if you are taking good care of yourself. Plan on spending time studying but also leave some time for fun and exercise. Click this link to check the Fitness Center schedule. It is open to all Clark students.

 

* Important:  If you have difficulty hearing, seeing, or any other problem, please let me know! I will do what I can to help.

** See your class schedule for specific assignments and due dates. Check it every day!