Important Notice: Students are responsible for knowing the information in this syllabus and the
college policies included in the college catalog and the student handbook. Copies of the college
catalog and the student handbook are available in Komatke Hall.
Syllabus - ESL042, Spring 2009/Day
Course Prefix & Number: ESL042, Section #15087
Course Title:
English as a Second Language IV: Writing with Oral Practice
Course Credits:
3 credits
Class Time:
Tuesdays & Thursdays from 11:30 to 12:45 PM
Classroom:
OCT113 (Ocotillo Hall, Learning Studio 113)
Instructor's Name:
Diane Stonebrink
Instructor's Voicemail:
623-935-8584
Instructor's Email:
diane.stonebrink@estrellamountain.edu
Instructor's Office:
EST126E (Estrella Hall, ground floor)
Instructor's Office Hours: Mondays and Wednesdays 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Other times available by appointment
Course Textbook:
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From Great paragraphs to Great Essays by Keith S. Folse et al.
Heinle/Cengage Learning 2001.
Bookstore Hours until January 23 M-TH 8:00AM-7:30PM & F 8-5;
after January 26 M-TH 8:00AM-7:00PM & F 9:00AM-2:00PM
Class Website:
1- Go to the college’s homepage: www.estrellamountain.edu
2-Click on Students, 3-then click on Faculty, 4-and then click on your instructor’s name, Diane
Stonebrink. 5-Finally, at the left side of the next webpage click the name of your course, ESL042.
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MCCCD Official Course Description:
Emphasis on paragraph writing and oral recitation of complex sentences and paragraphs. Introduction
to the prewriting and writing process for short essays. May be repeated for a maximum of six (6)
credits. Prerequisites: Appropriate ESL course placement score, or a grade of C or better in ESL032,
or permission of instructor.
MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
1. Write and present orally sentences and questions using words of supposition; adjective clauses;
and noun clauses, including reported speech.
2. Identify modes of development in paragraphs.
3. Write and present orally paragraphs of process analysis, cause/effect, and argumentation.
4. Organize, develop and outline a short essay of description, narration, or examples.
5. Write, revise, edit, and present orally a short essay of description, narration, or examples using
grammatically correct English.
Student Academic Achievement Abilities: In an effort to support EMCC’s mission of providing
opportunities to achieve success in educational and personal goals, the General Education Abilities
Matrix was developed by our faculty. It is designed to serve as a learning road map that
communicates EMCC's general education learning outcomes to students, faculty and the community.
The list and description of these abilities can be seen at:
http://www.estrellamountain.edu/academics/saac/abilitiesmatrix.asp
List of Student Resources:
Learning Enhancement and Writing Support Center, First Floor of Estrella Hall - ESL tutors and software
available. Hours: M-Th: 7 am-8 pm; Fri: 7 am-5 pm; Sat, Sun & Holidays-Closed.
Information Commons, First Floor of Estrella Hall - videos, books, & tape recorders available at the
Consultation Desk; access to computers and assistance from computer technicians available.
Hours: M-Th: 7 am-10 pm; Fri: 7 am-5 pm; Sat: 8 am -5 pm; Sun & Holidays-Closed.
Individual help from the instructor - drop-in help during office hours or by appointment outside of office
hours
Attendance Policy:
Students are expected to be present and on time at each class session for which they are registered. Maricopa
Community College District policy indicates that each instructor has the option of dropping a student when
s/he has accumulated more unexcused absences than the number of class meetings per week. Students have
the right to observe major religious holidays. If a student misses more than two classes, s/he must call the
instructor and discuss his/her class status. Students who miss more than two classes may be automatically
dropped.
Withdraw:
Students who want to withdraw must inform the Registration Office in writing. Failure to file an official
withdrawal may result in a Z (no credit) grade.
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Grading and Evaluation Policy:
This course is graded on a credit/no credit grading system. This course carries grades of P (credit, equivalent
to a passing grade of C or better), or Z (no credit), and is not computed into the student's grade point average.
If you would like a letter grade (A, B, C, or D), please notify the instructor immediately.
The final grade is based on averaged grades from assignments, tests, and the final examination. Each student
may achieve an average of 100%, or 1000 points. The following scale will be used:
90-100% / 900 - 1000 points
80-89% / 800 - 899 points
70-79% / 700 - 799 points
69% & below/ under 700 points
A (P)
B (P)
C (P)
D (Z)
Grades will be calculated using the following percentages:
Class Participation
Graded Compositions
Assignments (oral & written)
Tests
Final Examination
9% / 90 pts. 30 class meetings @ 3 pts./class
24% / 240 pts. 6 assignments @ 40 pts./assignment
17%/170 pts.
30% / 300 points 3 tests @ 100 pts. each
20% / 200 points
A grade point average of C or better will earn the course grade of P (credit). An average grade of D or lower
will earn the course grade of Z (no credit).
Homework:
Assignments will be explained in class. Due dates will be announced in class. Students must complete
assignments by the due dates in order to fully participate in class activities. Late work (except in emergencies)
will not be accepted.
Tests:
If a student must miss a test, s/he can arrange to take the test in the Learning Enhancement and Writing
Support Center. These arrangements must be made with the instructor before the test is given in the
classroom.
Final Examination:
The final examination has a value of 20% in calculating the student's final grade and must be taken
The final examination will be on Thursday, May 14, 12:00 – 1:50 PM.
Cell Phones:
Please turn off phones during class to avoid disruptions.
Children in the Classroom:
According to Maricopa Community Colleges District policy, children are not permitted in the classroom (or on
campus without direct adult supervision).
Disability Statement:
Estrella Mountain College will make reasonable accommodations for persons with documented disabilities.
Notify Disability Services and Resources and your instructor of any special needs. Contact Ramona Shingler,
Coordinator for Disability Services and Resources, at 623-935-8935.
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Disclaimer Statement: Course content may vary from the outline/timeline to meet the needs of this particular
group.
NOTE: In addition to the tests and Final Examination listed on this timeline, students will have many
homework assignments to do in the textbook and assignments to do on separate pieces of paper to hand
in to the teacher for grades/points. The due dates for these textbook and graded assignments will be
announced in class. If a student is absent, s/he must check the class website for the due dates so that the
assignments will still be done on time.
Course Timeline Spring 2009 Day - ESL042 #15087
Day 11:30AM-12:45 PM
Date:
Week 1
T Jan. 20
Topic:
Introduction to Class, Writing/Answering Questions, Wimba Introduction, Writing Sample
TH Jan. 22 Unit 1 – Introduction to Paragraphs
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T Jan. 27
TH Jan. 29
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T Feb. 3
TH Feb. 5
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T Feb. 10
TH Feb. 12
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T Feb. 17
TH Feb. 19
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T Feb. 24
TH Feb. 26
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T Mar. 3
TH Mar. 5
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T Mar. 10
TH Mar. 12
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M Mar. 16 - F Mar. 20 - NO CLASSES – School closed for Spring Break
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T Mar. 24
TH Mar. 26
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T Mar. 31
TH Apr. 2
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T Apr. 7
TH Apr. 9
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T Apr. 14
TH Apr. 16
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T Apr. 21
TH Apr. 23
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T Apr. 28
TH Apr. 30
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T May 5
TH May 7
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T May 12
No Class
TH May 14
Final Examination - 200 pts. 12:00-1:50 PM