Welcome to PCC-CEC ESL L5 Class, Winter 2012!

Welcome Class!

Happy New Year!!!

Here is the class syllabus for Level 5. I will give you a copy in class, but you can refer to it here throughout the short semester.

Please note that the winter session is only 6 weeks, so it is quick, but we will learn a lot if you come every day, and focus on assignments. Additionally, you must buy the book, Transitions, student book and workbook as we use them everyday in class. You can purchase the books at the PCC main campus bookstore.

ESL can be fun as well as informative, I look forward to an exciting, short semester with you all.

Best,

Instructor Bonnie

Course Information Sheet
Winter 2012

Course: English as a Second Language ESL 1040A, Condensed, Level 5, Section 3002

Description:
Advanced English proficiency level in listening, speaking, reading, and writing to meet most life and work-related demands with minimal challenges. Emphasis is on increased use of grammatical functions to prepare students for greater academic success at both high school and college levels.

Location: Community Education Center / Pasadena City College
Room number: CEC: B-3

Instructor: B. Cheeseman

Instructor Contact Information: english4work@yahoo.com

Classroom Hours: 8:00 am to 11:00 pm (break is 20 minutes)
Monday through Thursday
Class starts: January 9, through February 16, 2012

Student Books* - Ventures Transitions - Student Book:(ISBN # 978-0-512-18613-1)
Ventures Transitions – Workbook: (ISBN # 978-0-521-18614-8)
*Students are required to purchase textbooks

Student Blog & Blackboard On-line: http://myeslclass.blogspot.com and Blackboard on-line supplemental course content (information for student log-in given in class.)

Evaluation Policy:

Classroom Participation 35%
Tests & Quizzes 25%
Attendance 30%
Homework 10%
Total 100%

Tests:

• ESL Appraisal Assessment - Diagnostic Test
• CASAS Pre Test - Required
• CASAS Post Test - Required
• Quiz after each unit is required to evaluate student’s understanding and comprehension of each unit’s content (listening, grammar, and reading/comprehension).

Attendance Policy:
Four consecutive absences can result in student being dropped. However, the teacher may allow limited excused absences as required. Students must notify the teacher ahead of time when possible (for example tell the teacher, tell your classmate, or call the administration office: (626) 585-3000; and leave a message for your instructor). Please, explain absence to your instructor when you return to class.



Office Hours for Students:
Office Hours after class are scheduled by the Instructor. The instructor will inform students the date, time and location to meet with students.