ESLG 0305

ESL GRAMMAR: Intermediate

3 CREDIT HOURS

PREREQUISITE:  Assessment placement

TEXTBOOK:       Understanding & Using English Grammar

                                    by Betty Azar

Supplies: Scantron sheet for final exam.  

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course is designed to teach intermediate English grammar to speakers of other languages.

COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

 Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to correctly use targeted grammar structures.

Targeted structures: irregular tenses / perfect tenses / verbs in context / passive voice / modals / passive modals

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

 Students must:

 . Attend class regularly.

 . Complete lab assignments and homework.

 . Complete 3 tests and 10 quizzes.

 . Complete the final exam.

(Final exams must be taken on scheduled test dates.)

COURSE FORMAT:

 Class time will be spent in the following ways:  teacher lectures, class discussions, individual assignments or small group work.

METHOD OF EVALUATION:

 Students’ evaluations will be based on graded assignments.

Course grades are determined as follows:

    50% Final exam                                 A    90% average or more on graded assignments

    30% Tests                                          B    80%-89% average on graded assignments

    10% Quizzes                                      C    70%-79% average on graded assignments

    10% Labs                                           F    Less than 70% average on graded assignments

                                                            W   Withdrawn

Grading Policy: Grade A, B, C, F or I will be awarded. A grade of “D” will not be awarded.A student may choose to withdraw from the course and receive a W.

Students who are registered for credit receive their grades on-line through the school’s website.  Students who are registered concurrently through Continuing Education will receive their grades from the Developmental Education Department.

ATTENDANCE POLICY:

 Students are expected to attend each class. Each absence beyond 3 class hours will result in your final grade being lowered. If you are tardy or leave class early 3 times, it will count as one absence.   If you are absent, you will not get a grade for assignments missed.   If you are absent, it is your responsibility to ask your teacher or classmates about missed assignments. Please do not ask for permission to be absent from class or to leave early.

Religious Holy Days:

In accordance with Section 51.911of the Texas Education Code, CCCCD 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 Admission and Records Office.
 

ADA POLICY:

 It is the policy of Collin County Community College to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with documented disabilities.  The 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 at 881-5950 in a timely manner to arrange for appropriate accommodations.

TEXAS SUCCESS INITIATIVE (TSI) POLICY:

 TSI is designed to measure competencies in reading, writing, and mathematics and to provide developmental courses in areas of identified deficiencies.  The developmental courses are designed to promote student success and to ensure college readiness. Students are encouraged to complete the required developmental course(s) early in their college career. Please direct any questions about TSI to the TSI office (972-881-5902) or the Developmental Education Office (972-881-5720).

ACADEMIC ETHICS:

 The college 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 of material that is not one’s own.  Scholastic dishonesty may involve one or more of the following acts:  cheating, plagiarism, collusion and/or falsifying academic records.

Cheating is the willful giving of information in an unauthorized manner during an examination, illicitly obtaining examination questions in advance, copying computer files, copying internet material, 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 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; removing tests or answer sheets from a test site, and allowing a classmate to copy answers

Students should obtain and read the CCCCD Student Handbook, which is available at the Information Desk. This handbook provides very important information about CCCCD’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.

CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT:

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

ACADEMIC DIFFICULTIES:

Students who need help with studies in this class may request a tutor through ACCESS in room G200.  The number of tutors is limited, so you 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.

CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR:

The atmosphere in ESL classes is usually informal in order to create a relaxed and enjoyable learning environment. You are expected to participate in all class discussions.  You are expected to respect each student’s beliefs and opinions.

If you have any problems with any of your professors, you may contact the Dean of Developmental Education (K102).