Collin College
FACULTY SYLLABUS
Spring 2011
Course Number:
Course Title:
ESLG 0310.S01 COMG1006
ESL GRAMMAR 0310 Intermediate II
Course Description: A high intermediate English grammar course designed for non-native speakers of
English.
Course content supports ESLW0310 objectives for grammar usage. Note: ESL classes
do not transfer to other colleges or universities and cannot be used to satisfy the
requirements for an associate degree.
Course Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours:
3
Lab Hour: 1
Prerequisite:
ESLG0305 or assessment
Course Delivery Method: Class time will be spent in the following ways: teacher lectures, class discussions,
individual assignments and small group work.
Collin College Repeat Policy: No ESL student may register for the same class more than twice. (This includes any class from
which the student has withdrawn.)
Instructor:
Shirl H. Terrell
Office Number:
K219 SCC
Office Hours:
TBA
Office Phone Number: 972-881-5676
Email Address:
sterrell@collin.edu
Course Schedule:
Course Location:
MWF 9-9:50 a.m.
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Textbooks:
Understanding and Using English Grammar, 3rd edition by Azar (Chapters 14, 15, 20)
The Preposition Book, by Tom Cole
Focus on Grammar Interactive (Available, not required)
Folder for handouts and class materials
Supplies:
Course requirements: In order to successfully complete this course, students must do the following:
 Attend class regularly and actively participate (See Attendance Policy below)
 Complete tests, lab assignments and homework
 Complete the departmental final exam (Final exams must be taken on the scheduled
test dates.)
Student Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to understand
and apply the following grammar structures in spoken and written discourse: conditionals, gerunds and
infinitives, and prepositions.
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Method of Evaluation: Students' evaluations will be based on exams covering knowledge and use of grammar
structures and graded assignments. At the conclusion of the course students will take a departmental
final that constitutes 50% of the course grade. Course grades are determined as follows:
50%
30%
10%
10%
Final exam
Tests
Quizzes
Labs
AD
BD
CD
FD
W
90% average or more on graded assignments
80%-89% average on graded assignments
70%-79% average on graded assignments
Less than 70% average on graded assignments
Withdrawn
Grading Policy: Grade AD, BD, CD, FD, or I will be awarded. A grade of “DD” will not be awarded.
Students who are registered for credit will receive their grades on-line through the College’s website.
Students who are registered concurrently through Continuing Education will receive their grades via
United States mail.
Attendance Policy: Attend classes regularly, with no more than three (3) hours of absences. Students are
expected to attend each class and to arrive on time. Each absence beyond three (3) class hours will
result in the final grade being lowered five (5) points. If a student is late or leaves class early two times,
it will count as one (1) absence. If a student is absent, it his/her responsibility to ask the instructor or
classmates about missed assignments. There will be NO make-up tests allowed if the instructor is not
notified in advance. See the current Collin Registration Guide for the last day to withdraw.
Religious Holy Days: In accordance with Section 51.911 of the Texas Education Code, Collin will allow a
student who is absent from class for the observance of a religious holy day to take an examination or complete
an assignment scheduled for that day within a reasonable time. A copy of the state rules and procedures
regarding holy days, and the form of notification of absence from each class under this provision, are available
from the Admissions and Records Office. Please refer to the current Collin College Student Handbook for
further information.
Academic Ethics:
Every member of the Colin College community is expected to maintain the highest standards of
academic integrity. The College District may initiate disciplinary proceedings against a student accused
of scholastic dishonesty. Scholastic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, statements, acts or
omissions related to applications for enrollment or the award of a degree and/or the submission as one’s
own work or material that is not one’s own. Scholastic dishonesty may involve, but is not limited to,
one or more of the following acts: cheating, plagiarism, collusion, use of annotated text or teacher’s
editions, use of information about exams posted on the Internet or electronic medium, and/or falsifying
academic records. While specific examples are listed below, this is not an exhaustive list and scholastic
dishonesty may encompass other conduct, including any conduct through electronic or computerized
means:
Cheating is the willful giving or receiving of information in an unauthorized manner during an
examination; collaborating with another student during an examination without authority; using, buying,
selling, soliciting, stealing, or otherwise obtaining examination questions in advance, copying computer
or Internet files, using someone else’s work for assignments as if it were one’s own, or any other
dishonest means of attempting to fulfill the requirements of a course.
Plagiarism is the use of an author’s words or ideas as if they were one’s own without giving credit to
the source, including, but not limited to, failure to acknowledge a direct quotation.
Collusion is intentionally or unintentionally aiding or attempting to aid another in an act of scholastic
dishonesty, including but not limited to, providing a paper or project to another student; providing an
inappropriate level of assistance; communicating answers to a classmate during an examination;
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removing tests or answer sheets from a test site, and allowing a classmate to copy answers.
Students should obtain and read the Collin Student Handbook, which is available at the Information Desk.
This handbook provides very important information about Collin’s policies, programs and services, as
well as other useful information. It is especially important to understand policies regarding academic
dishonesty, including cheating and plagiarism.
ESL classes are usually conducted informally in order to create a relaxed and enjoyable learning
environment. Students are expected to participate in all class discussions. They are also expected to
respect each other’s beliefs and opinions.
If there are any questions about, or problems with, any ESL professors, students should contact the ESL
Chair (H220) or the Dean of Developmental Education (K102).
ADA Statement: It is the policy of Collin County Community College to provide reasonable and appropriate
accommodations who are students with disabilities. This college will adhere to all applicable federal,
state, and local laws, regulations, and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable accommodations
as required to afford equal educational opportunity. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the
ACCESS Office SCC(G-200) or 972-881-5898, (V/TTD-972-881-5950) in a timely manner if he/she
desires to arrange for accommodations.
Academic Difficulties: Students who need help with studies in this class may request a tutor through ACCESS.
The number of tutors is limited, so students should apply for help early in the semester. For help with writing,
students may receive one-on-one tutoring at the Writing Center located in the LRC.
Concurrent Enrollment: Students who are concurrently enrolled through Continuing Education have the same
requirements for performance as students who are registered for credit. All students will receive a grade for the
course.
Texas Success Initiative (TSI) Policy: The TSI was mandated through action of the 78th Texas Legislature to
replace the Texas Academic Skills Program (TASP). Like TASP, TSI is designed to measure
competency in reading, writing and mathematics and to provide developmental courses in areas
identified deficiencies. The developmental courses are designed to promote student success and to
ensure college readiness and students are encouraged to complete the required developmental course(s)
early in their college career.
Please DO NOT eat or drink in the classroom. (Water is permitted).
******CELL PHONES MUST BE TURNED OFF AND STOWED DURING CLASS.*****
******USE OF LAPTOPS OR OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES IN CLASS MUST BE APPROVED
BY THE PROFESSOR***********
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COURSE CALENDAR
TENTATIVE
Week 1
Jan 17
Conditionals
Overview
CONDITIONALS
FACTUALS
Week 2
Jan 24
Conditionals
FACTUALS
HYPOTHETICAL –
Present/Future
Week 3
Jan31
Conditionals –
Introduce
Prepositions
COUNTERFACTUALS
PAST
Week 4
Feb 7
Conditionals
MIXED CONDITIONALS;
OMITTING “IF”
Week 5
Feb 14
Conditionals
ALL CONDITIONALS
The verb “WISH”
Week 6
Feb 21
Conditionals
Week 7
Feb 28
Gerunds and
Infinitives
CONDITIONALS EXAM in
Testing Center J232
LABS DUE
GERUNDS – INTRO
Week 8
March 7
Gerunds and
Infinitives
Week 9
March 14
Week 10
March 21
SPRING
BREAK!!!!!!
Gerunds and
Infinitives
Week 11
March 28
Gerunds and
Infinitives
INFINITIVES – INTRO
Page 307;
INFINITIVES OR
GE RUNDS Page 311
Homework:
FACTUALS : Present
and Future Handouts
Chapter 20 Page
412, Ex 1; Page 413,
Ex 2; Page 415, Ex 3
& 4; Page 416, Ex 5;
Quiz I Cond.; Page
418, Ex 7; Page 420,
Ex 9 & 10; Page 421,
Ex 11; Page 422, Ex
13; Page 423, Ex 14
& 15;
Page 424, Ex 16 &
17; Handouts; Group
Work
Quiz 2 Cond.
Handouts; Page 432,
Ex 26; Page 433, Ex
27 & 28; Page 434,
Ex 29; Page 435, Ex
30; Page 436, Ex 31
& 32
Handouts - Review
Handouts; Chapter
14, Page 297 Ex 1;
Page 300, Ex 2 & 3;
Page 301, Ex 4;
Page 302, Ex 5;
Page 303, Ex 6;
Page 304, Ex 8;
Page 305, Ex 9
Handouts; Page 307,
Ex 11; Page 309, Ex
12;
Page 312, Ex 15;
Page 314, Ex 16;
Page 316, Ex 19;
Page 320, Ex 20;
Page 321, Ex 21;
Page 323, Ex 24 &
25
Chapter 15 – Page 326
G&I – QUIZ (In
class)
Page 326, Ex 1;
Page 327, Ex 2 & 3;
Page 328, Ex 4;
GERUNDS AND
INFINITIVES EXAM in
Testing Center J232
LABS DUE
Page 334, Ex 12;
Verbs: Let, Help,
Make, Help, Get;
Page 339, Ex 17;
Page 340, Ex 18;
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Page 341, Ex 19 &
20
Week 12
April 4
Prepositions
Week 13
Week 14
Week 15
April 11
April 18
April 25
Prepositions
Prepositions
Prepositions
LOCATION, DIRECTION,
TIME
EXAM in CLASS
Handouts; Group
Work
Handouts
Quiz 1 Prep.
REVIEW FOR
DEPARTMENTAL
FINAL – Final Dates:
TBA
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Collin College
ESL STUDENT POLICIES FORM
ALL STUDENTS MUST SIGN AND RETURN THIS FORM TO THEIR INSTRUCTOR
Course #: ______________________________
Instructor: _____________________________________
Your name: _____________________________________ Student ID #: _____________________________
Address: _________________________________________________________________________________
Phone #: ______________________________________
Email address: __________________________________
Country of birth: ________________________________
What name would you like to be called? ________________________________________________________
By signing below, I indicate that I have read the course syllabus and that I understand the policies related to this
course.
Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: __________________________
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