Syllabus 0341
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| Course Description |
| ENGL 0341 Intermediate Grammar and Conversation for Foreign Speakers II
Credit: 3 (3 lecture, 2 lab) |
| Prerequisites |
| A satisfactory score on the CELSA or completion of ENGL 0340 with a "C" or better grade. |
| This course is a grammar and conversation class for high-intermediate non-native English speakers. Students build on the basic skills learned in ENGL 0340 and are introduced to more complex grammatical concepts to prepare for the next English class in the sequence, ENGL 0346. Grammar is taught as a means towards improving studentsÕ spoken English; however, more writing is done at this level. Many students are taking certain other college courses in addition to this ESL course and are working toward an academic degree. The course is also helpful for those students who want to improve their English for personal or professional reasons. |
| Instructor Information |
| Provided by the instructor at the beginning of the semester. |
| Textbook Information |
| Focus on Grammar: A High- Intermediate Course for Reference and Practice, by Margorie Fuchs and Margaret Bonner; 2nd ed. (Required) Focus on Grammar Workbook: A High- Intermediate Course for Reference and Practice, by Fuchs and Bonner; 2nd ed. (Required) Longman Dictionary of American English (Optional) |
| Two of the four instructional hours per week are lab hours, so called because this time is to be used for practice rather than instruction. These hours are typically spent on interactive, conversational activities in the classroom. In addition, a Learning Assistance Center (LAC) or computer lab is available at campuses where AESL is offered. Instructors schedule time for a student orientation to the software designed for individualized tutorials. Some teachers take their classes to the LAC several times during the semester, but the lab is more widely used by students outside of class time. |
| Students with Disabilities |
| Any student with a documented disability (e.g. physical, learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.) who needs to arrange reasonable accommodations must contact the Disabilities Services Office at the respective college at the beginning of the semester. |
| Academic Honesty |
| Houston Community College defines "scholastic dishonesty" as: cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion. Penalties for academic dishonesty at HCCS include, but are not limited to: a "0" on that test or assignment, a "W" in the course, or an "F" in the course. |
| Attendance and Withdrawal Policies |
| Students are required to attend classes regularly. However, they may miss up to 12.5% of class time if necessary. In ENGL 0341, no more than ten hours of absence are permitted. If students miss more than ten hours, the instructor may drop them and record a W as a final grade. |
| Course Requirements and Grading Policy |
| By the end of the semester, the student who passes with a final grade of C or better will have demonstrated: Reasonably accurate use in speech of the English grammatical patterns presented at this level Increased comprehension of informal spoken English Ability to recognize formal vs. informal speech Broader vocabulary Improved fluency Ability to write complete sentences An average of 70% or higher on oral assignments and tests The following formula is used to calculate the student's final grade: |
| Testing |
| A diagnostic oral interview and written test is given during the first week of the semester to confirm students' placement into ENGL 0341. In addition, there are four major tests on listening comprehension and the grammar covered in class. Instructors may also give short quizzes as needed. The Final Exam consists of a comprehensive, objective grammar test and an oral interview with the instructor. |
| Make-up policy |
| The make-up policy is determined by the instructor and included in the instructor's syllabus. |
| Projects, Assignments, Portfolios, Service Learning, Internships, etc. |
| An instructor may choose to include projects or special assignments to reinforce the material covered in class. |
| Course Content |
| The course calendar contains the following grammatical structures: Review and integration of present, past and present perfect Past perfect Past perfect progressive Gerunds and infinitives Verbs followed by objects and base form (causative: let, make, have, help) Passive voice Passive with modal auxiliary verbs Modal perfect to express advisability and obligation: should have, ought to have, could have, might have Modal perfect to express speculations and conclusions: may have, might have, could have, must have, had to have Real conditionals in present and future Unreal conditionals in present and past Direct and indirect speech Indirect commands, requests, invitations Indirect questions Embedded questions |
| Course Calendar with Reading Assignments |
| ENGLISH 0341 GRAMMAR SYLLABUS (This is a tentative schedule and may be changed to meet the needs of the class.) Week 1 Introduction to the course; diagnostic exercises; student introductions; Review Units 1-4: present, present progressive, past, past progressive, present perfect, present perfect progressive, past perfect, and past perfect progressive Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Week 9 Week 10 Week 11 Week 12 Week 13 Week 14 Week 15 Week 16 |
| Other Student Information (clubs, tutoring, web resources, etc.) |
| Tutoring is available for ESL students at each instructional site where Academic English as a Second Language is offered. Additional online resources for ESL students can be located through links found on the following HCCS departmental home pages: Central: http://ccollege.hccs.edu/instru/esl/eslcentral.html SW: http://swc2.hccs.edu/DEESL/ NW: http://nwc.hccs.edu/elearning/index.html NE: http://www.hccs.edu/necollege/esl/student_resources.html |
