IEP
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Spring 2016 - Listening and Speaking 2 Syllabus
Class: LS2, IEP 023.02, Item: 8926
Dates: April 4 - June 10
Time: 3:45-4:50pm M-Th
Classroom: IB 3415
Teacher: Stephanie Solomon
Teacher’s e-mail:
Stephanie.solomon@seattlecolleges.edu
Office Hours: by appointment
Class website: canvas.northseattle.edu
Office: IB 2420A
No Class: May 30
What is this class about?:
IEP Listening and Speaking 2 is for international students. This class will help you
improve your pronunciation, listening and speaking skills through practice. You are
expected to participate actively in class, use a computer and work in small groups.
What materials do I need?:
1. Pen, pencil and paper
LSP 2 (from Interactions 1 – selected chaptersISBN: 978-1308777191) Get a copy at the bookstore (206-934-4678) by Wednesday, April 6.
Bring this book to class every day.
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3. A good English-English ESL dictionary, such as those
published by Cambridge, Collins or Longman.
4. Get a NetID, a username and password that you can use to access college
computers, at the library or in IB 3303. If you have forgotten your NetID, please
bring a picture ID to IB 3303 to reset your account. Write down your NetID.
What
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will I do and learn in this class?:
Listen to/watch various media while taking notes
Understand main idea in short conversations or lectures
Practice correct pronunciation during in-class discussions and conversations
Give oral presentations of 1-5 minutes using Level 2 grammar and vocabulary
Tell the difference between questions and statements
Ask for clarification or repetition
Course Requirements: Here are the responsibilities of a student in this program: Link to Student Handbook and
Rules: - https://ip.northseattle.edu/intensive-english-program
American Classroom Rules and Expectations:
 Come to class on time and return from breaks on time
 Speak English only in the classroom
 Get everything done during the break. Do not leave the classroom while the
class is in session
 Show respect to your classmates and instructor – do not talk over other
students or while the instructor is speaking
 Turn assignments in on time. I will accept it one day late -10%, or Monday if
due Friday -20%. After that it is a zero.
 Cell phones must be put away in bags or jacket pockets unless you are given
permission by the instructor
 Check CANVAS daily for assignments and due dates
 If you don’t actively participate or you don’t do your homework
assignments outside of class, you will not pass.
You get 2 points per day for participation. You lose points if:
 you are absent (2pts)
 you are late (1)
 You do not have your hw or book (1)
 If I have to repeatedly ask you to speak English (1)
Participation: This means to ask questions, offer answers, and work with
partners or groups. It is very important for you to be prepared and active
during each class.
Attendance
Please attend every class and come to class on time. There will be no excused absences.
You should read about these rules and more in your Student Handbook.
5 minutes late (3 times)
= One absence
Leave class 30 minutes early
= One absence
Absent 5 times
= IEP Office Warning; your status in danger
Absent 10 times
= Fail this class
Absent 15 times
= I-20 is terminated; can’t return to North for one year.
Homework/Tests
Do all your homework assignments and take all the tests. If you are absent, contact
one of your classmates to get the assignment and do the work. Write your
classmates details below.
○ Classmate 1:
○ Classmate 2:
If you miss a test, your score will be zero. You cannot make up a test.
Beware of Plagiarism: Plagiarism means using someone else’s work, ideas, or writing
and then saying you created this work. This is not being honest and is considered
cheating. Also, it does not help you to improve your language skills. To avoid
plagiarism, do not copy the exact words, phrases or sentences that other people have
written in books, newspapers, homework, or on the Internet. A plagiarized assignment
will get a grade of zero!
Grades: Your grade is based on tests, presentations, homework, attendance and class
participation. You must have at least 75% in this class to move up to Level 3.
GRADE SCALE:
96 to 100% 4 .0
…. 84% 2.9
…. 74% 1.9
94-95% 3.9
83% 2.8
73% 1.8
93% 3.8
82% 2.7
72% 1.7
92% 3.7
81% 2.6
71% 1.6
91% 3.6
80% 2.5
70% 1.5
90% 3.5
79% 2.4
69% 1.4
89% 3.4
78% 2.3
68% 1.3
88% 3.3
77% 2.2
67% 1.2
87% 3.2
76% 2.1
<66% 1.0
86% 3.1
75% 2.0
65% 1.0
85% 3.0
Below 75% No pass
64% 1.0
<63%* 1.0
*all grades below 66% receive a 1.0
Grading:
Assignments and Participation 20%
Listening Quizzes and Tests 25%
Speaking quizzes and Tests 25%
Finals
30%
Writing Help: Visit the Page One Writing Center (HS1636B near cafeteria) to find tutors
who can help you with your English reading, writing, speaking and listening.
Electronic Devices: Please leave electronic dictionaries and other devices in your bag.
If you want to look up words, use a print dictionary. Please be polite; do not use your
cell phone in class without the teacher’s permission.
Emergencies/Disability: To find out if the college is closed, call 206-934-3600 or go
to www.northseattle.edu. If you have a hidden or visible disability which may require
classroom or test accommodations, please see me right away.
No-Smoking Policy: You may not smoke on campus.
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES, BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS, AND CONSEQUENCES OF
NONCOMPLIANCE:
1. Bring your textbook every day. Not purchasing your books or not bringing your books to class will hurt your
grades and limit your ability to fully participate, learn, and make academic progress in your classes.
Noncompliance: If you come to class three times without your required text, your teacher may ask you to leave
the class and not return until you have a textbook. This will count as an absence.
2. Cell phones and other electronic devices may only be used during class time with instructor permission. Texting,
listening to music, surfing, shopping, and talking on the phone during class is disruptive and considered extremely
rude. During a test, no electronic device is allowed on your desk without teacher permission.
Noncompliance: If you use your cell phone three times during a class session without teacher permission, you
will be told to leave the class and you will receive an absence for the day.
3. Show respect to those around you while in class and on campus. This means the following:
a. Do not sleep in class, talk while the teacher or another student is talking, or laugh at/criticize other students
when they make mistakes.
b. Do not bring food or drinks to class unless your instructor approves it.
c. “North Seattle Community College is a ‘no-smoking campus,’ except in designated areas. Smoking is
permitted in posted areas only.
Noncompliance: When a teacher has spoken to you about any of the above and you refuse to comply or you
comply each time, but then repeat the action three times, you will be asked to leave and you will receive an
absence for the day.
American Disability Act: (special arrangements)
If you need course adaptations, or you have emergency medical information to share with me, or if you need
special arrangements in case of an emergency, please make an appointment with me as soon as possible.
Let’s have a great quarter! 