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Mt. San Antonio College English as a Second Language Department Spring Semester 2008 (February 23rd – June 12th )
Class: Writing C
Instructor: Sonia Ortega
Date: Tuesday & Thursday, 11:30 am – 1 pm
Voice Mail: (909) 594-5611 ext. 3355
Location: Building 66 Room 283
E-mail: [email protected]
Course Description: Advanced level students expand English reading and writing skills through interpretation of authentic material and American style of composition. Attention is given to outlining, draft writing, and editing techniques. Students will learn how to narrate personal histories, compare cultural values, summarize articles, take notes, and edit. Textbook and Materials: ⇒ Great Essays (Second Edition), Folse, Muchmore-Vokoun, & Solomon (available in class) ⇒ Notebook or notepaper ⇒ Vocabulary Notebook (will be explained on first day) Class Activities In this class you will write 5 essays. Each essay assignment will include outlines, multiple drafts, and peer editing. You will also practice summarizing written and spoken material, and every student will maintain a vocabulary notebook. Student Responsibilities: ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗
Come to class: Tell the instructor if you will be absent or if you will arrive late or leave early. Turn off your cell phone Be polite and respectful: Listen to the teacher and to fellow classmates when they are speaking. Enter class quietly if you come late. Leave class quietly if you go home early. Bring your notebook to EVERY CLASS
Student Learning Outcomes This course has two student learning outcomes. The first student learning outcome is to write an outline for a comparison/contrast composition. The second is to summarize and respond to an article in 2 to 3 paragraphs. Each assignment is graded on a rubric, with a maximum score of 12 points and a passing score of 8 points. Counseling and Guidance: The ESL office in Building 66 has a counselor/advisor available to help students with visa information, entering Mt. SAC credit classes, problems in school, and other issues. If you need to see a counselor/advisor, please make an appointment in the ESL office in Building 66. College Mission The mission of Mt. SAC is to welcome all students and to support them in achieving their personal, educational, and career goals in an environment of academic excellence.
Mt. San Antonio College English as a Second Language Department Spring Semester 2008 (February 23rd – June 12th )
Vision Statement Continuing Education commits to providing educational opportunities for students from diverse backgrounds who are seeking self-improvement, enhanced earning power, increased literacy skills, and access to higher education and employment. Student Learning Goals The ESL department will prepare all ESL students to be: 1. Effective Communicators who • Acquire reading and listening skills • Speak and write to be understood • Work productively as part of a team • Use technology to express ideas 2. Critical Thinkers who • Gather, organize, and analyze information from a variety of sources • Form and express a logical opinion or conclusion • Demonstrate problem-solving skills • Apply knowledge to personal, professional, or academic situations 3. Lifelong Learners ho • Apply strengths and improve weaknesses • Learn and apply information or skills • Participate productively in the community 4. Self-Directed Individuals who • Set goals, establish, and implement of a plan of action • Work independently • Seek appropriate information and help
Mt. San Antonio College English as a Second Language Department Spring Semester 2008 (February 23rd – June 12th )
Date Week 1: 2/24, 2/26 Week 2: 3/3, 3/5 Week 3: 3/10, 3/12 Week 4: 3/17, 3/19 Week 5: 3/24, 3/26 Week 6: 3/31, 4/2 Week 7: 4/7, 4/9 Week 8: 4/14, 4/16 Week 9: 4/21, 4/23 Week 10: 4/28, 4/30 Week 11: 5/5, 5/7
Week 12: 5/12, 5/14 Week 13: 5/19, 5/21 Week 14: 5/26, 5/28 Week 15: 6/2, 6/4 Week 16: 6/9, 6/11
Topic Unit 1: Exploring the Essay Introduction, Parts of an Essay Unit 1 (cont’d) Sentence Structure, Hook vs. Main Idea Unit 2: Narrative Essays Outlines, Conclusions Unit 2 (cont’d) Verb Tense Unit 2 (cont’d) Time Words Unit 3: Comparison Essays Brainstorming Unit 3 (cont’d) Patterns of Organization Unit 3 (cont’d) Connectors Unit 4: Cause-Effect Essays Supporting Information Unit 4 (cont’d) Cause-Effect Methods Unit 4 (cont’d) Sequencing Paragraphs Unit 5: Argumentative Essays Word Choice Unit 5 (cont’d) Convincing the Reader Unit 5 (cont’d) Modals and Tone Unit 5 (cont’d) Faulty Logic Review & Party!
Syllabus subject to change with notice from the instructor.
Notes
Essay #1: Outline 3/17 class starts 12 pm Essay #1: 1st Draft Essay #1: 2nd Draft, Final Draft 3/31 No Class Essay #2: Outline Essay #2: 1st Draft Essay #2: 2nd Draft, Final Draft Essay #3: Outline Essay #3: 1st Draft 5/5 class starts 12 pm Essay #3: 2nd Draft, Final Draft Essay #4: Outline Essay #4: 1st Draft Essay #4: 2nd Draft, Final Draft Essay #5: Outline, 1st Draft Essay #5: 2nd Draft, Final Draft
Class: Writing C
Instructor: Sonia Ortega
Date: Tuesday & Thursday, 11:30 am – 1 pm
Voice Mail: (909) 594-5611 ext. 3355
Location: Building 66 Room 283
E-mail: [email protected]
Course Description: Advanced level students expand English reading and writing skills through interpretation of authentic material and American style of composition. Attention is given to outlining, draft writing, and editing techniques. Students will learn how to narrate personal histories, compare cultural values, summarize articles, take notes, and edit. Textbook and Materials: ⇒ Great Essays (Second Edition), Folse, Muchmore-Vokoun, & Solomon (available in class) ⇒ Notebook or notepaper ⇒ Vocabulary Notebook (will be explained on first day) Class Activities In this class you will write 5 essays. Each essay assignment will include outlines, multiple drafts, and peer editing. You will also practice summarizing written and spoken material, and every student will maintain a vocabulary notebook. Student Responsibilities: ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗
Come to class: Tell the instructor if you will be absent or if you will arrive late or leave early. Turn off your cell phone Be polite and respectful: Listen to the teacher and to fellow classmates when they are speaking. Enter class quietly if you come late. Leave class quietly if you go home early. Bring your notebook to EVERY CLASS
Student Learning Outcomes This course has two student learning outcomes. The first student learning outcome is to write an outline for a comparison/contrast composition. The second is to summarize and respond to an article in 2 to 3 paragraphs. Each assignment is graded on a rubric, with a maximum score of 12 points and a passing score of 8 points. Counseling and Guidance: The ESL office in Building 66 has a counselor/advisor available to help students with visa information, entering Mt. SAC credit classes, problems in school, and other issues. If you need to see a counselor/advisor, please make an appointment in the ESL office in Building 66. College Mission The mission of Mt. SAC is to welcome all students and to support them in achieving their personal, educational, and career goals in an environment of academic excellence.
Mt. San Antonio College English as a Second Language Department Spring Semester 2008 (February 23rd – June 12th )
Vision Statement Continuing Education commits to providing educational opportunities for students from diverse backgrounds who are seeking self-improvement, enhanced earning power, increased literacy skills, and access to higher education and employment. Student Learning Goals The ESL department will prepare all ESL students to be: 1. Effective Communicators who • Acquire reading and listening skills • Speak and write to be understood • Work productively as part of a team • Use technology to express ideas 2. Critical Thinkers who • Gather, organize, and analyze information from a variety of sources • Form and express a logical opinion or conclusion • Demonstrate problem-solving skills • Apply knowledge to personal, professional, or academic situations 3. Lifelong Learners ho • Apply strengths and improve weaknesses • Learn and apply information or skills • Participate productively in the community 4. Self-Directed Individuals who • Set goals, establish, and implement of a plan of action • Work independently • Seek appropriate information and help
Mt. San Antonio College English as a Second Language Department Spring Semester 2008 (February 23rd – June 12th )
Date Week 1: 2/24, 2/26 Week 2: 3/3, 3/5 Week 3: 3/10, 3/12 Week 4: 3/17, 3/19 Week 5: 3/24, 3/26 Week 6: 3/31, 4/2 Week 7: 4/7, 4/9 Week 8: 4/14, 4/16 Week 9: 4/21, 4/23 Week 10: 4/28, 4/30 Week 11: 5/5, 5/7
Week 12: 5/12, 5/14 Week 13: 5/19, 5/21 Week 14: 5/26, 5/28 Week 15: 6/2, 6/4 Week 16: 6/9, 6/11
Topic Unit 1: Exploring the Essay Introduction, Parts of an Essay Unit 1 (cont’d) Sentence Structure, Hook vs. Main Idea Unit 2: Narrative Essays Outlines, Conclusions Unit 2 (cont’d) Verb Tense Unit 2 (cont’d) Time Words Unit 3: Comparison Essays Brainstorming Unit 3 (cont’d) Patterns of Organization Unit 3 (cont’d) Connectors Unit 4: Cause-Effect Essays Supporting Information Unit 4 (cont’d) Cause-Effect Methods Unit 4 (cont’d) Sequencing Paragraphs Unit 5: Argumentative Essays Word Choice Unit 5 (cont’d) Convincing the Reader Unit 5 (cont’d) Modals and Tone Unit 5 (cont’d) Faulty Logic Review & Party!
Syllabus subject to change with notice from the instructor.
Notes
Essay #1: Outline 3/17 class starts 12 pm Essay #1: 1st Draft Essay #1: 2nd Draft, Final Draft 3/31 No Class Essay #2: Outline Essay #2: 1st Draft Essay #2: 2nd Draft, Final Draft Essay #3: Outline Essay #3: 1st Draft 5/5 class starts 12 pm Essay #3: 2nd Draft, Final Draft Essay #4: Outline Essay #4: 1st Draft Essay #4: 2nd Draft, Final Draft Essay #5: Outline, 1st Draft Essay #5: 2nd Draft, Final Draft
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