Syllabus for Grammar Level 5, Winter ‘05

CLARK COLLEGE ENL DEPARTMENT

COURSE INFORMATION:    ENL 055 Grammar, Sec. A, Level 5 Spring ‘05  T/Th 10:30-11:50 AM in AA5 222. Pre-requisite: consent of division for this 5-credit class. (SLEP score of 53, or TOEFL score of 170).

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION:   Professor Priscila Martins-Read: Office in HHL Room 114 MS #14. Phone: 992-2389, Campus Extension 2389.   Fax: 992-2881.    Office Hours: MW 1:30-2:30 at my office, and TTH 12:00-1:00 in BHL 101.                              E-mail address: pmartins-read@clark.edu  website: http://web.clark.edu/martpe

TEXT and SUPPLIES : 

1.      The Bedford Handbook for Writers, by Diana Hacker. ISBN 0-312-39317-2

RESOURCES and SUPPORT SERVICES AVAILABLE:

1.      English-English dictionary such as the American Heritage Dictionary.

2.      A thesaurus you can use easily. (both available at the Clark College bookstore)

3.      Internet sources for exercises and reading materials available in the Composition 5 class web page.

4.      Tutoring/Writing Center  and Disability services at http://www.clark.edu

5.      The Language Center has materials for you to use to practice composing good essays. See the lab assistant for help accessing the Internet and other sources of exercises. Language Center address is  http://www.csci.clark.edu/~enl

6.      I am available to answer your questions during my office hours, by appointment, or immediately after class.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Advanced grammar course designed to teach/review/refresh the use of grammar for academic settings. I will use a variety of activities to provide the student with opportunities for application and for practice of the material learned in class to written and spoken English as well as lectures, small group exercises, question/answer sessions, and lab practice to introduce or review the grammar points needed. Students are required to participate fully in all class sessions.

POINTS TO BE COVERED IN THIS CLASS THIS QUARTER:     This class will emphasize correct use of grammar, punctuation, mechanics, and word usage in the development written and spoken communication. Grammatical points to be covered depend on the needs of this class. They will include, but we are not limited to the following: (See the Quarter at a Glance for specific dates)

  1.  Quotations

  2. ESL specific problems with verbs, use of adjectives, articles, conditional sentences

  3. Correcting sentence fragments, run-ons, agreement (subject and pronouns)

  4. Correct use of active verbs, parallel structure in sentences

  5. Adding variety to sentence structure

  6. Punctuation

  7. Paying attention to the cultural aspect of the class such as timeliness and appearance of the work, as well as appropriate oral interactions in class.

COURSE POLICIES:  I expect every student to:

  1. come to every class on time, to do his or her best to learn the material, to ask questions, to use only English during class periods.

  2. participate in discussions of the materials being studied

  3. read the material before coming to class – come with specific questions about it.

  4. take responsibility for the work that needs to be done

  5. turn in assigned homework on time

  6. talk to me if there is  a problem with a deadline

  7. inform me if there must be an absence

  8. be aware that more than 2 absences will affect grade

  9. honestly give credit to sources of information

  10. remember: You get out of a class what you put into it!

Click on these links to read the Standard Learning Outcomes  at   http://web.clark.edu/martpe/slos.htm,  the Policies and Practices  at http://web.clark.edu/martpe/engl%20policies.htm,  and the Statement on Plagiarism at http://web.clark.edu/martpe/plagiarism.htm.

 

MY TEACHING PHILOSOPHY: I expect to:

 

  1.  give as much attention and feedback to each student as I can possibly give

  2. reach each student at the point of knowledge he or she has in the beginning of the course

  3.  encourage growth in knowledge and in self confidence with the ability to use English

  4.  make the course as interesting and valuable as possible

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES, ASSIGNMENTS ADDRESSING THEM, AND EVALUATION DATES:  Communication Requirements and Effective Citizenship Ability

 

OUTCOMES and ABILITIES

ASSIGNMENTS

EVALUATION DATES:

Communication Requirement:

 

 

·         identify strengths and weaknesses in own communication skills

·         seek and use feedback to improve oral and written communication and consciously adapt the understanding of effective use of grammar to new contexts

→Edit all homework assignments prior to turning in. Apply grammar rules to your own original written and oral communication

→Submit your work for feedback from other students, from me, then rewrite each assignment to incorporate suggestions

follow the schedule outlined in the “quarter at a glance”

·         use reference tools to clarify communication

→  Demonstrate ability to apply the rules from the Grammar Reference book adopted for this course

follow the schedule outlined in the “quarter at a glance” for  midterm and final dates, and be prepared for surprise quizzes

Effective Citizenship abilities:

 

 

·         develop appropriate ways to show sense of self and personal voice.

·         Respect each other and participate in group and in classroom processes.

→ Study all materials, come prepared with a question or comment about it, share with the class

→   Listen to what others have to say, elicit comments from fellow students, give your input on the subject

Each class period throughout the quarter

ASSESSMENTS AND GRADING:  

Assessment will be based on scores obtained from chapter quizzes, midterm and final tests, on the scores from your homework assignments, and on class participation. Homework assignments will be worth a maximum of 10 points per assignment. Please check your Quarter at a Glance for specific due dates for tests and homework assignments.

Formula: total in class test scores +(total homework assignment scores ¸2)+a maximum of 1 point per week for participation  = your score.

 90%-100% = A- A+,       80%-89% = B- B+,    73%-79% = C C+,           65%-72% = C-,              55%-64% = D- D+,   00%-54% =F