Advanced-Intermediate Writing (ESOL 0351)
Course Syllabus
Advanced-Intermediate Writing
ESOL 0351
Semester with Course Reference Number (CRN) |
Spring 2018 (CRN: 55149 ) |
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Instructor contact information (phone number and email address) |
Ms. Thu Nguyen 713-718-6678 Learning Website http://learning.hccs.edu/faculty/thu.nguyen Canvas Information: https://eo2.hccs.edu/login/index.php |
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Office Location and Hours |
SJAC 119
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Course Location/Times |
Tuesday 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Tuesday 10:00 a.m. – 11:20 a.m. Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 11:20 a.m. |
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Course Semester Credit Hours (SCH) (lecture, lab) If applicable |
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Total Course Contact Hours |
80.00 |
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Course Length (number of weeks) |
16 |
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Type of Instruction |
Lecture/Lab Room 175 |
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Course Description: |
This course briefly reviews the paragraph and its essential elements and concentrates on developing writing skills for the production of the multi-paragraph essay. |
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Course Prerequisite(s) |
PREREQUISITE(S):
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Academic Discipline/CTE Program Learning Outcomes |
Course Statement of Purpose
This course seeks to prepare students for continuation in ESOL 0354 and ultimately for college composition courses and academic writing in general by accomplishing the following objectives:
Students strengthen their awareness of the basic notions of paragraph development, particularly the role of the topic sentence and the internal logical development of the paragraph. Students are introduced to the basic principles of the multi-paragraph composition, focusing especially on the role of the introductory and concluding paragraphs, drafting an effective thesis statement, and organizing the composition according to a clear logical pattern. Students improve their sentence-combination skills, especially in the area of strategy and techniques of coordination within compound sentences and within complex sentences. Students increase their awareness of the nature of the writing process, especially in the area of effective topic construction and in the necessity and techniques of revision and editing. |
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Course Student Learning Outcomes (SLO): 4 to 7 |
1. Appropriately use mechanical conventions of written English in written assignments. |
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Learning Objectives (Numbering system should be linked to SLO - e.g., 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, etc.) |
1.1 Correctly spell level-appropriate vocabulary used in compositions; 1.2 Apply rules for capitalization; 1.3 Apply punctuation rules.
2.1 Use a variety of simple, progressive, and perfect verb tenses as well as gerunds and infinitives, based on the writing assignment.
3.1 Produce compound sentences, using the seven coordinating conjunctions as well as conjunctive adverb sentence connectors; 3.2 Produce complex sentences using a variety of subordinating conjunctions based on the writing assignment; 3.3 Produce complex sentences using adjective (relative) clauses; 3.4 Produce complex sentences using noun clauses.
4.1 Use prewriting strategies to generate a topic; 4.2 Write a clear, concise thesis statement; 4.3 Organize a draft by preparing a well-formatted outline; 4.4 Write a draft of a multi-paragraph essay of 200-300 words, with a clear thesis in the introductory paragraph and a concluding paragraph; 4.5 Revise the composition after receiving both peer and instructor feedback.
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SCANS and/or Core Curriculum Competencies: If applicable |
Core Curriculum Competencies: Not applicable. |
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Instructional Methods |
Individual writing of essays Class or group writing of outlines and essays Reading and analyzing paragraphs and essays to see how they are constructed Exercises on pre-writing skills such as generating, developing and organizing ideas Activities on grammar and vocabulary needed for a particular kind of essay Activities on sentence types Activities on revising an essay for content and other errors and ways to correct them Revising and rewriting teacher-corrected compositions Peer editing of outlines and essays Individual conferences for essays Lecture and discussion (whole-class, groups, or pairs) Activities in the textbook, on handouts, or online In-class rewriting of graded in-class essays |
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Student Assignments |
Journals, other weekly writing assignments, in-class writing, and homework Writing or completing work covered in class such as revising essays, writing outlines, or writing essays whole or in part, writing essays made in class work. Students will rewrite in-class essays using teacher feedback. In-class compositions and the final essay |
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Student Assessment(s) |
Five (5) in-class compositions and the final essay. No electronic devices may be used when writing in-class essays or the final exam. Fewer than 150 words, off topic, lack of a clear thesis statement, no topic sentences, no supporting sentences, lack of transitions, poor grammar, and/or no conclusion will equate to an automatic failure on the final exam. |
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Instructor's Requirements |
CALENDER for Spring 2018
Important Dates
Important Dates and Holidays (Spring 2018)
Official Day of Record January 29 Last Day for Refund February 7 President’s Day February 19 Spring Break March 12-16 Last Day for Administrative/Student Withdrawals April 3 Last day of Instruction May 5 Final Exams May 7-12 Semester ends May 13
ESOL 0351 Course Calendar Week 1: Orientation, introductions, diagnostic writing Unit 1 2 - 24
Week 2: Unit 1 2- 24 Unit 2 25 – 50
Week 3: Unit 2 25 – 50 Unit 3 p. 51-78
Week 4: Unit 3 p. 51-78 Homework Paragraph #1 see p. 49
Week 5: Unit 4 p. 79-100 In-class paragraph #1 Homework Essay #1
Week 6: In-class Essay #1 Unit 7 p. 130 – 147
Week 7: Unit 7 p. 130 - 147 Homework Essay #2
Week 8: In-class Essay #2 Unit 8 p. 148 - 161
Week 9: Unit 8 p. 148 - 161 Homework Essay #3
Week 10: In-class Essay #3 Unit 9 p. 162 – 176
Week 11: Unit 9 p. 162 - 176 Homework Essay #4
Week 12: In-class Essay #4 Unit 6 p. 115 – 129
Week 13: Unit 6 p. 115 -129 Homework Essay #5
Week 14: In-class Essay #5 Chapter 10 p. 178 – 187
Week 15: Chapter 10 p. 178 - 187 Review
Week 16: May 8 (9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.) Essay Writing for Final Exam
College Grading SystemStudents in ESOL classes may receive a letter grade of A, B, C, IP or F. IP means "in progress." This is not a failing grade, but it is given to students who complete the course but who are not yet ready for the next level. Anyone who receives an IP must take ESOL 0351 again. However, if a student has already received an IP in this course during a previous semester, that student will receive a letter grade: A, B, C, or F this semester. A= 90-100 B= 80-89 C= 70-79 IP/F= 0-59
Classroom Policies your phones and computers away.
Any student who faces challenges securing their food or housing and believes this may affect their performance in the course is urged to contact the Dean of Students for support. Furthermore, please notify the professor if you are comfortable in doing so. This will enable us to supply any resources that HCC may possess.
Students are expected to arrive to class on time with ALL THEIR MATERIALS INCLUDING THE TEXT BOOKS. Returning late from a break or leaving class early counts as being tardy. Being tardy twice will equal one absence (whether ten minutes or one hour). If you miss 10 hours of class, you can be dropped without notification and will, therefore, be out of compliance if you are an F-1 student. If a student misses a class, it is his or her responsibility to see the instructor about the work that was missed.
Course Work The course calendar lists all of the assignments that will be done. While doing all the homework and attending class is not a guarantee of success, it is certainly true that not doing it is a guarantee of failure.
Make-up Policy: If you must be absent on the day of a test, it is your responsibility to notify the instructor as soon as possible by leaving a message for me at the number or e-mail address listed above. Normally, a make- up exam is done on the day you return to class, but please note that any make-up exam is at the convenience of the teacher. This may mean coming in on a Friday.
Grading Your instructor will give writing exams which you can use to determine how successful you are at achieving the course learning outcomes outlined in the syllabus. If you find you are not mastering the material and skills, you are encouraged to reflect on how you study and prepare for each class. Your instructor welcomes a dialogue on what you discover and may be able to assist you in finding resources on campus that will improve your performance.
Disruptive Behavior Students who conduct themselves in a manner that significantly interferes with college teaching, research, administration, disciplinary procedures or other authorized college activities (including its public service functions) on the college premises will be subject to disciplinary action. Any student who behaves in this way may be required by the instructor to leave the classroom and be counted absent for the rest of that class period.
HCC Policy Statement: ADA HCC strives to make all learning experiences as accessible as possible. If you anticipate or experience academic barriers based on your disability (including mental health, chronic or temporary medical conditions), please meet with a campus Abilities Counselor as soon as possible in order to establish reasonable accommodations. Reasonable accommodations are established through an interactive process between you, your instructor(s) and Ability Services. It is the policy and practice of HCC to create inclusive and accessible learning environments consistent with federal and state law. For more information, please go to http://www.hccs.edu/district/students/disability-services/
Campus Carry
At HCC the safety of our students, staff, and faculty is our first priority. As of August 1, 2017, Houston Community College is subject to the Campus Carry Law (SB11 2015). For more information, visit the HCC Campus Carry web page at http://www.hccs.edu/district/departments/police/campus-carry/.
Sexual Harassment Policy Statement Houston Community College is committed to cultivating an environment free from inappropriate conduct of a sexual or gender-based nature including sex discrimination, sexual assault, sexual harassment, and sexual violence. Sex discrimination includes all forms of sexual and gender-based misconduct and violates an individual’s fundamental rights and personal dignity. Title IX prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex-including pregnancy and parental status-in educational programs and activities. If you require an accommodation due to pregnancy please contact an Abilities Services Counselor. The Director of EEO/Compliance is designated as the Title IX Coordinator and Section 504 Coordinator. All inquiries concerning HCC policies, compliance with applicable laws, statutes, and regulations (such as Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504), and complaints may be directed to: David Cross
Any form of copying, cheating, or plagiarism will result in a grade of 0 for the assignment. The instructor will decide whether to permit you to make up the work, and under what circumstances it might be made up. If you are charged with academic dishonesty, pleading ignorance of the rules will not help you. Penalties and/or disciplinary proceedings may be initiated by HCC officials against a student who is accused of scholastic dishonesty. “Scholastic dishonesty” includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion. Cheating on a test includes: · Copying from another students’ test paper; · Using materials not authorized by the person giving the test; · Collaborating with another student during a test without authorization; · Knowingly using, buying, selling, stealing, transporting, or soliciting in whole or part the contents of a test that has not been administered; · Bribing another person to obtain a test that is to be administered. Plagiarism means the appropriation of another’s work and the unacknowledged incorporation of that work in one’s own written work offered for credit.
Access Student Services Policies on their Web site: http://www.hccs.edu/district/students/student-handbook/
HCC Policy Statement: Class Attendance Class Attendance - It is important that you come to class! Attending class regularly is the best way to succeed in this class. Research has shown that the single most important factor in student success is attendance. Simply put, going to class greatly increases your ability to succeed. You are expected to attend all lecture and labs regularly. You are responsible for materials covered during your absences. Class attendance is checked daily. Although it is your responsibility to drop a course for nonattendance, the instructor has the authority to drop you for excessive absences. If you are not attending class, you are not learning the information. As the information that is discussed in class is important for your career, students may be dropped from a course after accumulating absences in excess of 12.5% hours (10 hours) of instruction (F-1 students should particularly take note of this so as not to affect your visa status). The ten hours of class time would include any total classes missed or for excessive tardiness (being late twice or, leaving early is counted as an absence). Remember: Class attendance equals class success.
HCC Course Withdrawal Policy
To help students avoid having to drop/withdraw from any class, HCC has instituted an Early Alert process by which your professor can “alert” you and HCC counselors that you might fail a class because of excessive absences and/or poor academic performance. It is your responsibility to visit with your professor or a counselor to learn about what, if any, HCC interventions might be available to assist you – online tutoring, child care, financial aid, job placement, etc. – to stay in class and improve your academic performance.
If you plan on withdrawing from your class, you MUST contact an HCC counselor or your professor prior to withdrawing (dropping) the class for approval and this must be done PRIOR to the withdrawal deadline to receive a “W” on your transcript. If you do not withdraw before the deadline, you will receive an F or an IP (see below) as your final grade.
College Grading System: Students who have completed ESOL 0351 and show that they are ready for the next level (ESOL 0354) with a final average of 70% or higher will receive a letter grade of A, B, or C. Students who are not ready for ESOL 0354 may receive a grade of IP. The IP grade is not a good or bad grade; however, it means "IN PROGRESS" and requires the student to take ESOL 0351 again because the student will benefit from another semester. However, if a student repeats ESOL 0351 after receiving one IP, a letter grade must be given (A, B,C, or F upon completing the course for the second time). A grade of FX will be assigned to any student who stops attending after Nov. 3.
HCC Policy on Students Repeating a Course for the Third Time Repeating students: Grades of IP or F are failing grades; the student will have to repeat the course. A student who fails a class for the second time must receive a grade of F for that class. Students who repeat a course for three or more times will have to pay a higher tuition fee at HCC and other Texas public colleges and universities. If you are having trouble in class, talk to your teacher and get help from a tutor. Get other assistance from a counselor before withdrawing or for advice if your grades are not passing. Students should get help so that they will not fail.
Minor Children or Relatives at HCCS
Minor children (anyone less than 18 years old) must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times when on any HCCS campus. Minor children may be on the campus only briefly. No minor children or relatives are permitted in any HCCS classroom or lab. It is your responsibility to make arrangements for child care in the event that your child is sick or there is some other emergency involving your child and his/her child care arrangements.
Use of Camera and/or Recording Devices Use of recording devices, including camera phones and tape recorders, is prohibited in classrooms, laboratories, faculty offices, and other locations where instruction, tutoring, or testing occurs. Students with disabilities who need to use a recording device as a reasonable accommodation should contact the Ability Services Office at http://www.hccs.edu/district/students/disability-services/ for information regarding reasonable accommodations
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Program/Discipline Requirements: If applicable |
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HCC Grading Scale: |
IP (In Progress) is given only in certain developmental courses. The student must re-enroll to receive credit. COM (Completed) is given in non-credit and continuing education courses. FINAL GRADE OF FX: Students who stop attending class and do not withdraw themselves prior to the withdrawal deadline may either be dropped by their professor for excessive absences or be assigned the final grade of "FX" at the end of the semester. Students who stop attending classes will receive a grade of "FX", compared to an earned grade of "F" which is due to poor performance. Logging into a DE course without active participation is seen as non-attending. Please note that HCC will not disperse financial aid funding for students who have never attended class. Students who receive financial aid but fail to attend class will be reported to the Department of Education and may have to pay back their aid. A grade of "FX" is treated exactly the same as a grade of "F" in terms of GPA, probation, suspension, and satisfactory academic progress. To compute grade point average (GPA), divide the total grade points by the total number of semester hours attempted. The grades "IP," "COM" and "I" do not affect GPA. |
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Instructor Grading Criteria |
ESOL 0351 Grading Formula*In-class compositions (5) 60% Journals 10% Homework compositions 10% Final Exam 20% 100% |
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Instructional Materials |
Ready to Write 3 4th ed. by Karen Blanchard and Christine Root, 2017. A computer flash drive A notebook with 8 ½ inch by 11 inch lined paper A folder for papers and handouts A paper dictionary (computer and phone dictionaries are not permitted) |
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EGLS3 -- Evaluation for Greater Learning Student Survey System |
At Houston Community College, professors believe that thoughtful student feedback is necessary to improve teaching and learning. During a designated time near the end of the term, you will be asked to answer a short online survey of research-based questions related to instruction. The anonymous results of the survey will be made available to your professors and department chairs for continual improvement of instruction. Look for the survey as part of the Houston Community College Student System online near the end of the term. |
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Distance Education and/or Continuing Education Policies |
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Access DE Policies on their Web site: |
http://de.hccs.edu/Distance_Ed/DE_Home/faculty_resources/PDFs/DE_Syllabus.pdf |
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