American Language Center – AIEP
WELCOME TO READING & DISCUSSION ENGLISH CLASS!
CORE II COURSE DESCRIPTION – L101 READING AND DISCUSSION
Ten-Week Quarter
This class meets Monday through Thursday from 1:00 to 2:50 p.m. Here is information about your class.
BOOKS: MANDATORY!
1) Password 2, Linda Butler
OPTIONAL:
2) The Oxford Picture Dictionary (Monolingual)
MATERIALS: * pens, pencils, erasers, *notebook (for vocabulary)
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This class meets eight hours a week. In this class, you will learn basic reading skills such as finding the main idea and skimming and scanning for information in short passages (1-3 paragraphs). You will also become familiar with basic vocabulary related to survival situations (e.g. asking for repetition) and notions (e.g. numbers, colors). Most of the class time will be spent on reading, vocabulary development, and speaking activities based on the texts. Time permitting we will also use outside sources such as newspapers, magazines, and computer web-sites. You will have homework on most nights.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS: You will be expected to do all of the following:
* Take 2-3 vocabulary / reading skills quizzes (short tests)
* Take a mid-term and a final exam
* Keep a vocabulary notebook, add at least 10 new words each week
* Speak voluntarily in class discussions
* Complete class/homework (even when you are absent)
* Speak only English during lessons
* Arrive on time to class
* Maintain courteous relations with your instructor and your classmates
* Observe all requirements of the Student Conduct Policy
(see ALC Student Handbook, page 4)
COURSE GRADING SYSTEM:
*FINAL & MID-TERM: 25%
*TESTS & QUIZZES: 25%
*HOMEWORK: 25%
*CLASS PARTICIPATION: 25%
*A = EXCELLENT
*B = VERY GOOD
*C = FAIR/AVERAGE
*D = WEAK (not passing)
*F = FAIL (not passing)
*PP = PROVISIONAL PASS (all work completed; eligible for Certificate; requires repeating the course)
