Course Outline
ESL 11B Basic English 2
Fall 2015
Section # 2260
12:45-2:05 Monday, Wednesday: LA 220
Instructor: Marilyn Lee
Email: lee_marilyn@smc.edu
Office: FV 115
Class Website: marilynlsmc11b.weebly.com
Office Hours: Monday and Wednesday from 11:15-12:15.
CATALOG DESCRIPTION
ESL 11B is an intermediate, multi-skills course for non-native speakers of English who have completed ESL 11A. The
course focuses on paragraph writing and introduces the essay.
REQUIRED TEXTS
Required Text
1. Pathways 3 Reading, Writing, and Critical
Thinking
2. Grammar Explorer 2
Author(s)
ISBN
Vargo, M. & Blass, L. 978-1-133317-10-4
Carne, Paul
978-1-111351-10-6
REQUIRED MATERIALS
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Access to a computer with Internet and a printer
Three-ring notebook for class assignments
8½” X 11” college-ruled notebook paper
Five large Blue Books
Stapler
Pens with ink eraser, white out or white out tape
#2 pencils and erasers
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
1. Construct a variety of sentence types.
2. Demonstrate effective use of topic sentences with controlling ideas, supporting details, and concluding or
transitional sentences.
3. Use a variety of paragraph types.
4. Use complete sentences or paragraphs to discuss answers to comprehension questions.
5. Use appropriate grammatical structures to paraphrase sentences and summarize a short reading.
6. Produce a four-paragraph essay with introduction, thesis statement, support paragraphs, and conclusion.
7. Edit grammar, usage, and mechanical errors; revise for unity and cohesion in multi-draft paragraphs and essays.
8. Distinguish between main ideas and details and identify relationships between ideas (e.g. similarity, contrast,
exemplification, time sequence, cause and effect).
9. Identify word forms for meaning and usage and use a variety of strategies to determine word meaning and usage.
10. Use the following in speaking/writing: independent and dependent clauses; indirect speech; inflected verb forms
including passives; word forms (especially infinitives and gerunds); past modals; and conditionals.
11. Participate in classroom activities in order to discuss readings and assignments in small groups and pairs, ask
questions for clarification, and generate ideas for writing and prepare an oral presentation.
12. Identify and explain the main idea and details in various listening passages (radio, TV, film, webcast).
13. Identify the use of cohesive markers in reading passages.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. Produce a short essay with an introduction, a thesis statement, supporting paragraphs, and a conclusion, following a
process of: prewriting/planning, drafting, and revising. The essay must contain sentences of varied syntactic
structures.
2. When reading, examine context to determine main ideas and details using a variety strategies including word forms
and function in a sentence and cohesive markers.
3. Students will exhibit strong academic behavior. As assessed by: Adherence to the College Honor Code on all
assignments and tests and fulfillment of all course requirements as stated in the syllabus.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Writing
Assignments
Tests &
Quizzes
Homework
Journals
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Formal writing assignments (at least 4 in-class writings) will be planned and drafted
in class. You will write your first drafts in a large Blue Book in class. Note: It is
imperative to be present for the in-class writing assignments. You must have a
verified medical excuse in order to make up the assignment.
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You will be asked to revise some of your writing assignments. Feedback from your
instructor and peer evaluations may help you change the organization of your
ideas, add more supporting details, and edit grammar mistakes in order to help you
produce a better final draft.
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Revisions should be word processed and formatted correctly (12-point font &
double spaced). You should print a copy of your revision and turn it in to your
instructor with the first draft. Your typed document should also be uploaded to
DROPBOX on e-companion. You must do both in order to get credit for the
assignment.
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Students will take a test at the end of each unit. Each test will assess reading
comprehension, vocabulary, and grammar.
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Short quizzes on reading, vocabulary, and/or grammar may be given periodically.
Quizzes may or may NOT be announced. There are NO make-up quizzes. Tests may
be made up only in the case of a verifiable emergency or illness.
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Students must complete homework to succeed in the class. Classroom activities
depend on completion of the assignments. Although not every assignment will be
graded, many assignments will be collected or checked in class.
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Plan to study one to two hours outside of class for every hour in class. Studying
includes completing homework assignments, reviewing work done in class,
meeting with a study partner or group, making an appointment with a tutor,
creating flashcards and other study guides, doing online exercises and practicing
new vocabulary in speaking and writing.
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In order to develop the habit of writing and thinking in English, students are
required to complete journal assignments. The purpose of journal writing is to give
you practice getting ideas down on paper quickly and to help you develop fluency
in writing. Journal writing is also an opportunity to practice using new vocabulary
and grammar points. Therefore, you should make an effort to use the vocabulary
and grammar correctly.
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Journals will be written in and out of class. Each journal should be labeled with the
journal assignment question and completed on standard college size paper. Each
journal entry should be at least 10-15 sentences. Journals done at home must be
typed and printed and put in the Dropbox on eCompanion.
Final Exam
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All students MUST take the final exam. Students who miss any part of the final
exam will fail the course. The Final Exam is on Monday, Dec. 21, from 8-11:00
a.m.
METHOD OF EVALUATION
Successful students receive an "A", "B", or "C" grade which places them in ESL 21A. Students who have a "D" or "F" in the class
must repeat ESL 11B.
Assignment
Weight
Final Grade
Course Recommendation
Writing Assignments (paragraphs &
essays)
40%
90 - 100%
A
Enroll in ESL 21A
Tests & Quizzes
30%
80 - 89%
B
Enroll in ESL 21A
Homework, Presentations &
Journals
10%
70 - 79%
C
Enroll in ESL 21A
Final Exam
20%
60 - 69%
D
Repeat ESL 11B
50 - 59%
F
Repeat ESL 11B
Note: ESL 11B may be taken pass/no pass. This decision, however, must be made at an early point in the semester. See
your counselor for further credit/transfer guidance.
COURSE POLICIES & EXPECTATIONS
1. Attend class regularly. Students who do not attend class or complete assignments tend to fail their courses. After three
absences, a student may be dropped from the course and/or the student’s grade may be lowered. There are no
excused absences or tardies.
2. Come to class on time. Students who arrive late often disrupt the flow of the lesson. Please make every effort to be
seated and ready to begin class at the assigned start time. Students are also expected to remain for the entire class.
Three tardies (either arriving late or leaving early) is equal to one absence. Students who arrive more than 20 minutes
late will be marked absent.
3. Complete and turn in all assignments when they are due. No late work is accepted. If you are absent or cannot
complete an assignment due to an extreme illness or an emergency, you must contact the instructor as soon as possible.
4. If you miss a class, it is your responsibility to find out what you missed. Homework assignments as well as class
handouts are posted on eCompanion, so there is no excuse not to do your homework. Check the website or contact a
classmate to find out what you missed. (Note: It is a good idea to have contact information for 2-3 classmates in case
you need it.) You should also e-mail your professor to let her know why you were absent
5. No cell phones or other electronic devices. All cell phones and other electronic devices must be shut off and put away
during class so that students can focus without being distracted and without distracting others. It also allows students to
contribute to class discussions and group work in a more meaningful way. If the instructor sees or hears your cell
phone, a warning will be issued the first time. After that, your phone will be confiscated for the remainder of the class.
6. Class participation and group work. Participation is essential for success in this class and in college. You are expected to
participate fully in every class session. That means asking and answering questions during class discussions and
contributing fully to group activities. To do so, you must come to each class prepared and make every effort to follow
instructions.
7. Speak English in class. Students must make every effort to communicate in English during class time. Your success in
college depends on your ability to share your thoughts and ideas in English. Sitting next to someone who does not speak
your first language will help you accomplish this goal and improve your speaking and listening abilities.
8. Demonstrate respect for your classmates and the instructor at all times. All students are expected to follow the SMC
Student Code of Conduct. Behavior that disrupts or interferes with the learning process will be reported using the SMC
Discipline Referral form.
9. Eating and drinking are not allowed in SMC classrooms. Please do not bring open food or drinks into the classroom.
10. Do not smoke around the ESL Building. Santa Monica College is a non-smoking campus. You may only smoke in
designated areas. The area around the ESL Building is not a designated area. Please be mindful of that as the smoke
negatively affects the people who work and study in this building.
11. Academic dishonesty is not tolerated. If you cheat or plagiarize in any way, you will fail the assignment (with a 0) and a
report will be filed with the Office of Student Judicial Affairs. (Please see page 8 of this syllabus for more information
about this topic.)
12. Log onto eCompanion and check your SMC email regularly. This is your responsibility as a student. Class messages,
homework assignments and handouts are posted on eCompanion. You will periodically be asked to download and print
some assignments from eCompanion. Students should also monitor their grades through the eCompanion Gradebook.
Contact the instructor (in person only) with questions or concerns about your grades as soon as possible. The instructor
may also email you if there is important information that needs to be conveyed.
TUTORING & OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES
1. Free tutoring is available in the ESL Center. You may schedule a ½ hour appointment online (check the ESL
Department website). Bring in any ESL assignments that you do not understand. Tutors will not proofread, correct
errors, or rewrite sentences. However, they will work with you on your individual English language problems.
2. Students may use computers in the Cayton Center, the Library, the Science Building, or Drescher Hall 203 & 204.
3. Academic counselors can be reached in the ISC (310-434-4217) and in Counseling (310-434-4210 or 434-4589).
4. Psychological counselors can be reached at 310-434-4262 or through Student Health.
Santa Monica College Support Courses
ESL 14A
ESL 14B
ESL 15
ESL 16A
ESL 16B
ESL 16C
ESL 20 A/B
ESL 23
Pronunciation and Spelling: Vowel and Consonant Sounds
Pronunciation: Rhythm and Intonation
Conversation and Culture in the U.S.
The Noun System and Articles
Using Verb Tenses
Sentence Structure and Punctuation
Advanced Grammar Workshop
Academic Reading and Study Skills
COMMUNICATION WITH INSTRUCTOR
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me as soon as possible. The best way to reach me is in person
after class or via e-mail. If you send me an email, please include the name of the class and section number in the subject
line and include your full name in the body of your email. You should use your SMC student email account as other
email accounts may be blocked, and I might not get your message. Also, please allow me 24 hours to respond to you.
SMC WITHDRAWAL POLICY
Please be aware that a withdrawal from a course (“dropping”) is recorded as a W (“withdrawal”) on your academic
transcript. A withdrawal is also considered an attempt for a course. Students enrolled at SMC are allowed to attempt a
course twice. This means if a student fails or drops a course, they are allowed only one more opportunity to re-take the
same course to achieve a passing grade.
IMPORTANT DEADLINES
Check your Corsair Connect account for each class you enroll in to find drop dates for enrollment fee and tuition refunds,
to avoid a W (Withdrawal) on your permanent record, or to receive a guaranteed W.
Fall 2015 Class Meeting
Week 1
ESL 11B COURSE CALENDAR
Course Overview
Diagnostic Testing and Introductions
Aug. 31, Sept. 2
Review of Clauses and Sentence Types
Review of Subject-Verb-Agreement
Pathways 3
UNIT 7 – GLOBAL APPETITES
pp. 139-162
Week 2
Sept. 7, 9
Labor Day, 9/7, NO CLASS
Pathways 3
UNIT 7 – GLOBAL APPETITES
pp. 139-162
Grammar Explorer
UNIT 15, PASSIVE VOICE
pp. 394-422
Paragraph Basics
Journal 1 due
Week 3
Sept. 14, 16
Pathways 3
UNIT 7 – GLOBAL APPETITES
pp. 139-162
Grammar Explorer
UNIT 15, PASSIVE VOICE
pp. 394-422
Week 4
Quiz 1: Pathways 3, UNIT 7 & Passive Voice
Sept. 21, 23
Paragraph 1 in class
Pathways 3
UNIT 5 – THE BUSINESS OF TOURISM
pp. 93-114
Week 5
Sept. 28, 30
Pathways 3
UNIT 5 – THE BUSINESS OF TOURISM
pp. 93-114
Real Conditionals (Handouts)
Unreal Conditionals (Handouts)
Past Modals (Handouts)
Essay Writing – What an Essay Looks Like
Week 6
Oct. 5, 7
Pathways 3
UNIT 5 – THE BUSINESS OF TOURISM
pp. 93-114
Unreal Conditionals (Handouts)
Journal 2 Due
Week 7
Quiz 2: Pathways 3 Unit 15 & Conditionals
Oct. 12, 15
In-Class Writing 2
Writing an essay body paragraph
Week 8
Pathways 3
UNIT 3 CITY SOLUTIONS
pp. 47-68
Oct. 19, 21
Grammar Explorer
UNIT 16, NOUN CLAUSES AND REPORTED SPEECH
pp. 424-456
Week 9
Oct. 26, 28
Pathways 3
UNIT 3 CITY SOLUTIONS
pp. 47-68
Grammar Explorer
UNIT 16, NOUN CLAUSES AND REPORTED SPEECH
pp. 424-456
Journal 3 Due
Week 10
Nov. 2, 4
Pathways 3
UNIT 3 CITY SOLUTIONS
pp. 47-68
Grammar Explorer
UNIT 16, NOUN CLAUSES AND REPORTED SPEECH
pp. 424-456
Quiz 3: Pathways 3 Unit 3 & Noun Clauses and Reported Speech
In-Class Writing 3
Writing a thesis and an essay body paragraph
Week 11
Nov. 9, 11
Veteran’s Day, 11/11 NO CLASS
Pathways 3
UNIT 4, DANGER ZONES
pp. 69-92
Grammar Explorer
UNIT 10, GERUNDS & INFINITIVES
pp. 262-290
Week 12
Nov. 16, 18
Pathways 3
UNIT 4, DANGER ZONES
pp. 69-92
Grammar Explorer
UNIT 10, GERUNDS & INFINITIVES
pp. 262-290
Journal 4 Due
Week 13
Nov. 23, 25
Pathways 3
UNIT 4, DANGER ZONES
pp. 69-92
Grammar Explorer
UNIT 10, GERUNDS & INFINITIVES
pp. 262-290
Quiz 4: Pathways 3, Unit 4 & Gerunds and Infinitives
In-Class Writing 4
Essay: Writing an introduction, a thesis, and two body paragraphs
Week 14
Nov. 30, Dec. 3
Pathways 3
UNIT 9, WORLD LANGUAGES
pp. 187-210
Grammar Explorer
UNIT 11, RELATIVE CLAUSES
pp. 292-317
Revising the Essay
Week 15
Dec. 7, 9
Pathways 3
UNIT 9, WORLD LANGUAGES
pp. 187-210
Week 15
Grammar Explorer
UNIT 11, RELATIVE CLAUSES
pp. 292-317
Journal 5 Due
Dec. 14
Quiz 5: Pathways 3, Unit 9 & Relative Clauses
FINAL EXAM: Wednesday, Dec. 16
12:00-3:00
SANTA MONICA COLLEGE CODE OF ACADEMIC CONDUCT
Santa Monica College cannot and will not tolerate academic dishonesty.
Definition and Examples of Academic Dishonesty:
SMC defines academic dishonesty as the act of or assistance in deceiving in any academic exercise.
Academic dishonesty includes but is not limited to:
 actions not authorized by the instructor such as using notes, cell phones or other materials during an exam or inclass writing assignment
 allowing someone else to assume one’s identity or falsifying records
 copying or allowing another student to copy from one’s paper or answer sheet during a quiz or an examination.
 giving and/or taking information during an examination by any means
 representing the words, ideas or work of another as one’s own in any academic exercise (plagiarism), including the
use of commercial term paper companies
 copying, word for word, another’s words or ideas without giving proper credit to the original author (i.e., citing the
author)
 changing answers on a previously scored assignment or exam
Responsibility of SMC Students:
 to conduct him/herself in a manner which encourages learning and prohibits academic dishonesty
 to act with fairness towards other students in the classroom.
Consequences for Infractions of Academic Dishonesty:
Students must adhere to the SMC Code of Academic Conduct regarding plagiarism and cheating. Students who cheat
or plagiarize will
 receive a zero for the assignment and will possibly fail the course.
 be referred to the College Disciplinarian and a report will be filed with the Office of Student Judicial Affairs.
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Do not copy someone else’s paragraph/essay, quiz, or exam.
Do not allow someone to copy your homework, paragraph/essay, quiz, or exam.
Do not ask someone else for answers when writing a paragraph/essay or during a quiz or exam.
Do not give someone answers when writing a paragraph/essay or during a quiz or exam.
Do not present someone else’s work, or that from a textbook or article, as your own.
Do not share test information, essay prompts, or any other exam information with others.
Do not present anyone else’s work or that from any other source (website, textbook, articles) as your own.
Do not have another person correct or revise your work outside of class. (This differs from getting feedback from
classmates or a tutor, which you then attempt to implement.)
Do not pretend that work done outside of class was done in class.
Do not cut and paste anything (not even one sentence or phrase) from the Internet or other source and present
the work as your own.
Do not use an online translator to complete a writing assignment.
Do not write on your desk.
EDITING SYMBOLS FOR ESL 11B
vt
verb tense – make sure you have chosen the right tense. Think about when the action
takes place and if it is a generalization. Make sure your verb tenses are consistent
throughout your writing.
vf
verb form – the tense is correct, but it is formed incorrectly. Check for passive vs.
active construction
SVA
incorrect subject-verb agreement – check if the subject is singular or plural and make
sure your verb agrees
wf
incorrect word form – the word is correct, but you need a different part of speech
wc
incorrect word choice – use your dictionary to find a better word
art
incorrect or missing article
s/pl
problem with the singular or plural of a noun
pron
pronoun reference unclear or agreement incorrect
ss
sentence structure – the sentence is not constructed accurately
mw
missing word – insert a word to make the sentence clear (especially if you are missing
a subject or a verb)
wo
incorrect or awkward word order
frag
sentence fragment – incomplete sentence
r-o
run-on sentence – two or more sentences are incorrectly joined or need to be
separated
cs
comma-splice error – two complete sentences are separated with a comma (try using
a period, adding a coordinating conjunction or a subordinating conjunction)
sp
spelling error - word incorrectly spelled
punc
incorrect punctuation - period, comma, semicolon, etc.
cap
capitalization – capital letter needed or not needed
awk
awkward – the meaning is comprehensible but the way it is presented is not very
common in English
unclear
I don't understand the intended meaning