Level 5 Syllabus Summer 2012

Welcome to Level 5, Summer, 2012!

Hello Class,

This is our class blog.  We have access to links on the right side of the page, they supplement the topics and grammar points that we cover in class. Additionally, I will post information relevant to class discussions, questions and points that might need further clarification.

Below is the class syllabus.

I look forward to a great summer!

All the best,

Teacher Bonnie

COURSE INFORMATION SHEET

SUMMER 2012

Course:           English as a Second Language 1031A – Level 5 (Condensed)

Description:

High Intermediate English proficiency level in listening, speaking, reading, and writing to meet academic, lifeskills, and work-related demands with little problem. Emphasis is on increased use of grammatical functions to prepare students for improved academic success at both high school and college levels.

Location:         3035 East Foothill Blvd.

                       Pasadena, CA.

Instructor:         Bonnie Cheeseman, MEd

Contact Information: english4work@yahoo.com

                                Class blog: http://myeslclass.blogspot.com

Hours:   Monday – Thursday, 8am-12:30pm

Required Texts/Materials:          Summit 1 Text & Workbook, Second Edition,2012

                                                      Authors: Joan Saslow-Allen Ascher

                                                      Available at PCC Bookstore – Colorado Campus

Course Objectives:

Listening

Ø  Understanding conversation with native speakers with minimal repetition or rewording.

Ø  Satisfy most survival needs, i.e. shopping, visiting doctors, paying bills, etc.

Ø  Understanding some social demands i.e. oral directions, instructions, etc.

Ø  Communicate on the telephone on familiar topics.

Speaking

Ø  Participate in conversations on a variety of topics with minimum errors.

Reading

Ø  Understand printed material on familiar topics.

Ø  Use context clues to interpret the meaning of sentences or new vocabulary.

Writing

Ø  Can complete an order form.

Ø  Can fill out medical information forms and job applications.

Ø  Can write short personal notes and letters and make a simple log.                                                                                   

Ø  Use basic simple sentences and compound sentences correctly.

Ø  Use simple present, simple past, simple future, and continuous verb tenses correctly with some awareness of the present and past perfect forms.

Language Functions

Ø  Analyze, evaluate, and/or restate intended meanings from oral conversations.

Ø  Express values, express judgment.

Ø  Compromise, negotiate or bargain.

Culture

Ø  Demonstrate appropriate cultural behavior.

Ø  Contrast attitudes in different cultures toward behaviors such as winking, whistling, maintaining appropriate social distance.

Computer-Assisted Instruction

Ø  Use appropriate level ESL software in the ESL Lab.

Attendance Policy

Four consecutive absences can result in student being dropped.  However, the instructor may allow limited excused absences as required.  Students must notify the instructor ahead of time when possible.   Explain absence to the instructor when you return. CEC Administration & Records maintains the official attendance policy.

Evaluation Policy:

Classroom participation........................................ 35%

Tests.................................................................... 35%
Attendance........................................................... 30%

Office Hours: Students may request an appointment or see instructor after class.