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Course Syllabus
Advanced Reading
ESOL 0353
Semester with Course Reference Number (CRN) | Spring 2014 (CRN: 82893)
Instructor contact information (phone number and email address) | Ms. Erin Eassey
Office Location and Hours |

Course Location/Times

Tuesday 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. SJAC 378
Thursday 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. SJAC 378
Thursday 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. SJAC 109

Course Semester Credit Hours (SCH) (lecture, lab) If applicable

Credit Hours | 3.00 |
Lecture Hours | 3.00 |
Laboratory Hours | 2.00 |
External Hours | |

Total Course Contact Hours | 80.00
Continuing Education Units (CEU): if applicable |
Course Length (number of weeks) | 16 weeks
Type of Instruction | Lecture
Course Description: | A continuation of ESOL 0350. This course is designed to further develop critical reading skills for college-bound students. The skills gained in ESOL 0350 are further refined to guide students toward mastery of deduction, inference, and figurative language.
Course Prerequisite(s) | A C or better in ESOL 0350 or placement by COMPASS ESL exam.
Academic Discipline/CTE Program Learning Outcomes |

Course Student Learning Outcomes (SLO): 4 to 7

1. Demonstrate familiarity with a challenging academic target vocabulary 
2. Distinguish between main idea and supporting details in a moderate-length reading passage on an academic subject 
3. Summarize the content of authentic reading passages taken from contemporary sources 
4. Read and summarize a work of English-language fiction.

Learning Objectives (Numbering system should be linked to SLO - e.g., 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, etc.)

Demonstrate familiarity with a challenging academic target vocabulary
Distinguish between main idea and supporting details in a moderate-length reading passage on an academic subject
Summarize the content of authentic reading passages taken from contemporary sources
Read and summarize a work of English-language fiction.

SCANS and/or Core Curriculum Competencies: If applicable

Core Curriculum Competencies:
No Learning Outcomes Selected

Instructional Methods | Face to Face

Student Assignments

Demonstrate familiarity with a challenging academic target vocabulary
No assignments selected for this outcome
Distinguish between main idea and supporting details in a moderate-length reading passage on an academic subject
No assignments selected for this outcome
Summarize the content of authentic reading passages taken from contemporary sources
No assignments selected for this outcome
Read and summarize a work of English-language fiction.
No assignments selected for this outcome

Student Assessment(s)

Demonstrate familiarity with a challenging academic target vocabulary
No assessments selected for this outcome
Distinguish between main idea and supporting details in a moderate-length reading passage on an academic subject
No assessments selected for this outcome
Summarize the content of authentic reading passages taken from contemporary sources
No assessments selected for this outcome
Read and summarize a work of English-language fiction.
No assessments selected for this outcome

Instructor's Requirements

Level IV Reading Calendar
Important Dates
Jan. 20                        Martin Luther King Holiday (No HCCS classes)
Jan. 27 		Day of Record
Feb. 17                        President’s Day (No HCCS classes)
Mar. 10-Mar. 16        Spring Break (No HCCS classes)
Mar. 31                         Last day for administrative/student withdrawals
May 6		Final Exam

Week 1:	1/14		First day testing and introduction to course.
		1/16		Unit 1 p. 10-27
Week 2:	1/21		Unit 1 p. 10-27
		1/23		Unit 2 p. 29-58
Week 3:	1/27		Day of Record
		1/28		Unit 2 p. 29-58
				Vocabulary Quiz #1
		1/30		Unit 2. P. 29-58; Unit 3 p. 59-94
Week 4:	2/4		Unit 3 p. 59-94
				Test #1
		2/6		Unit 4 p. 95-124
Week 5:	2/11		Unit 4 p. 95-124
		2/13		Unit 4 p. 95-124; Unit 5 p. 125-146
				Vocabulary Quiz #2
Week 6:	2/18		Unit 5 p. 125-146
		2/20		Unit 5 p. 125-146
Week 7:	2/25		Unit 6 p. 146-170
		2/27		Unit 6 p. 146 -170
Week 8:	3/4		Vocabulary Quiz #3
				Test #2
		3/6		Unit 7 p. 171-208
Week 9:	3/18		Unit 7 p. 171-208
		3/20		Unit 8 p. 209-239
Week 10:	3/25		Unit 8 p. 209-239
		3/27		Unit 8 p. 209-239
				Test #3
Week 11:	4/1		Vocabulary Test #4
		4/3		Unit 9 p. 249-258
Week 12:	4/8		Unit 9 p. 241-253
		4/10		Test #4
				Unit 10 p. 259-286
Week 13:	4/15		Vocabulary Test #5
		4/17		Begin discussing Fahrenheit 451
Week 14:	4/22		Fahrenheit 451
		4/24		Vocabulary Quiz #1 Fahrenheit 451
				Continue discussing Fahrenheit 451
Week 15:	4/29		Fahrenheit 451
		5/1		Vocabulary Quiz #2 Fahrenheit 451
				Continue discussing Fahrenheit 451
Week 16:	5/6		Final Exam Fahrenheit 451; Vocabulary Quiz  #3

College Grading System
Students 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 0353 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.  FX is given if a student either stops attending or has excessive absences after Mar. 31..

A= 90-100	B= 80-89	C= 70-79	IP/F= 0-59

HCC Policy Statement – ADA:   
Any student with a documented disability (e.g. physical, learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.) who needs to arrange reasonable accommodations must contact the Ability Services Office in Room 102 Learning Hub, or call (713) 718-6164 to make necessary arrangements at the beginning of each semester. Your instructor is authorized to provide only the accommodations requested by the office of Ability Support Services.

HCC Policy Statement:  Academic Honesty
A student who is academically dishonest is, by definition, not showing that the coursework has been learned, and that student is claiming an advantage not available to other students. The  instructor is responsible for measuring each student's individual achievements and also for ensuring that all students compete on a level playing field. Thus, in our system, the instructor has teaching, grading, and enforcement roles. You are expected to be familiar with the University's Policy on Academic Honesty, found in the catalog. What that means is: If you are charged with an offense, pleading ignorance of the rules will not help you. Students are responsible for conducting themselves with honor and integrity in fulfilling course requirements. Penalties and/or disciplinary proceedings may be initiated by College System officials against a student accused of scholastic dishonesty.  “Scholastic dishonesty”: includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion. To uphold academic honesty during exams, the professor may ask students to place cell phones in the front of the classroom. 

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
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Plagiarism means the appropriation of another’s work and the unacknowledged incorporation of that work in one’s own written work offered for credit.
Collusion mean the unauthorized collaboration with another person in preparing written work offered for credit. Possible punishments for academic dishonesty may include a grade of 0 or F in the particular assignment, failure in the course, and/or recommendation for probation or dismissal from the College System. (See the 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. Tardies are considered arrival between 5 – 25 minutes late. Absences are considered anything after 30 minutes late. THREE TARDIES is changed to a one day absence in the attendance roster. 

Minors/Relatives

All minors (anyone less than 18 years old) must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times when they are on any HCCS campus.  They may be on the campus only briefly.  No minors or relatives are permitted in any HCC classroom or lab.

HCC Course Withdrawal Policy
If you feel that you cannot complete this course, you will need to withdraw from it prior to the final date of withdrawal (Mar. 31, 2014).  Before, you withdraw from your course; please take the time to meet with the instructor to discuss why you feel it is necessary to do so. The instructor may be able to provide you with suggestions that would enable you to complete the course.  Your success is very important.  Beginning in fall 2007, the Texas Legislature passed a law limiting first time entering freshmen to no more than SIX total course withdrawals throughout their educational career in obtaining a certificate and/or degree.  

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.  

Repeat Course Fee
The State of Texas encourages students to complete college without having to repeat failed classes.  To increase student success, students who repeat the same course more than twice, are required to pay extra tuition.  The purpose of this extra tuition fee is to encourage students to pass their courses and to graduate.  Effective fall 2006, HCC will charge a higher tuition rate to students registering the third or subsequent time for a course. If you are considering course withdrawal because you are not earning passing grades, confer with your instructor/counselor as early as possible about your study habits, reading and writing homework, test taking skills, attendance, course participation, and opportunities for tutoring or other assistance that might be available. 

Use of Camera and/or Recording Devices
As a student active in the learning community of this course, it is your responsibility to be respectful of the learning atmosphere in your classroom.  To show respect of your fellow students and instructor, you will turn off your phone and other electronic devices, and will not use these devices in the classroom unless you receive permission from the instructor.

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 Office for Students with Disabilities for information regarding reasonable accommodations

Classroom Policies
As your instructor and as a student in this class, it is our shared responsibility to develop and maintain a positive learning environment for everyone.  Your instructor takes this responsibility very seriously and will inform members of the class if their behavior makes it difficult for him/her to carry out this task.  As a fellow learner, you are asked to respect the learning needs of your classmates and assist your instructor achieve this critical goal. 

To this end All cell phones, pagers, IPods, or any other electronic devices that may cause a distraction in class must be turned off. No laptops are permitted to be used during class. You may use an electronic dictionary (stand alone) with the sound turned off. You are not permitted to leave class to answer or return calls unless an absolute emergency; doing so will be counted as a tardy.  If  a student is using a cell phone at any time during the class period, I will remind the student about the policy once. After that, I will ask the student to leave class and mark him or her absent.  

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 complete 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.

Program/Discipline Requirements: If applicable |

HCC Grading Scale

A = 100- 90 | | 4 points per semester hour
B = 89 - 80: | | 3 points per semester hour
C = 79 - 70: | | 2 points per semester hour
D = 69 - 60: | | 1 point per semester hour |
59 and below = F | | 0 points per semester hour |
IP (In Progress) | | 0 points per semester hour |
W(Withdrawn) | | 0 points per semester hour |
I (Incomplete) | | 0 points per semester hour |
AUD (Audit) | | 0 points per semester hour |
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. 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. 
For Health Science programs, see the Program/Discipline Requirements section for specific grading requirements.

Instructor Grading Criteria

Daily Work/Homework		5%
Vocabulary quizzes			15%
Fahrenheit 451 Quizzes		5%
Fahrenheit 451 Final Test		10%
Unit Tests 				65%
					100%

Reader’s Choice 5^th ed., Sandra Silberstein, Barbara Dobson, & Mark Clark, The University of
Michigan Press, 2008.

Instructional Materials

Fahrenheit 451, Ray Bradbury (Ballentine)
1 pack of Scantrons per student

HCC Policy Statement:
Access Student Services Policies on their Web site: | http://hccs.edu/student-rights
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.
Distance Education and/or Continuing Education Policies
Access DE Policies on their Web site: | http://de.hccs.edu/Distance_Ed/DE_Home/faculty_resources/PDFs/DE_Syllabus.pdf
Access CE Policies on their Web site: | http://hccs.edu/CE-student-guidelines