English-as-a-Second Language can be interesting, fun and exciting. Learning English fluency will open doors to furthering your education and career goals. I am privileged to be part of your learning experience.
Here are some of what's happening this spring:
1) Location and Hours: Class is in Bungalow 3 also known as Portable 3. We start at 8am and finish class at 11:20am, our break is at 9:20am for 20 minutes. We meet Monday through Thursday.
2) Our book this semester is Passages 2 - See the syllabus for details.
3) We have a webpage for our class only. It is accessible on the PCC homepage, look in the left hand column and go to:
Login: Online Classes (https://bb-pcc.blackboard.com/)
You will need your PCC log-in ID.
4) If you plan on transferring to PCC credit class, be sure to become part of the Bridge Program. We will discuss more about this in class.
All the best for an exciting semester,
Teacher Bonnie
Here is the course description and information:
Course Information Sheet: Spring 2012
Course: English as a Second Language ESL 1031, Level 5, Section 7142
Description:
Advanced English proficiency level in listening, speaking, reading, and writing to meet most life and work-related demands with little problem. 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
3035 East Foothill Blvd.
Pasadena, CA. 91107
Room number: B3 (Bungalow/Portable 3)
Instructor: Bonnie
Email: English4work@yahoo.com
Class Online: PCC Blackboard, Section 7142
Blog: http://myeslclass.blogspot.com
Classroom Hours: 8:00 am to 11:20 am (break is 20 minutes)
Monday through Thursday
Class starts: February 21st through June 14th, 2012
Required Text: Passages 2: Student Book (ISBN # 978-0-521-68391-3)
Passages 2: Workbook (ISBN # 978-0-521-68393-7)
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
• Student Projects and Presentations
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 the instructor). Please, explain absence to your absence to your teacher.
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