MICHAEL BOWLER
305 298 2052
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FOCUS ON GRAMMAR 4
Syllabus EAP 0460, Grammar Level 4, Reference #
Semester: Fall, Spring, Summer, Year
Instructor: BOWLER
Email:
MBOWLER@MDC.EDU
Mailbox located in room 6237
Instructor is available for help outside of class by appointment.
Text: FOCUS ON GRAMMAR 4 BY FUCHS & BONNER.
Textbooks are available in Campus bookstore.
Important Dates this semester: (Academic calendar:
http://www3.mdcc.edu/academic_calendar/calendar.pdf )
Last day to drop with a “W” :
Last day of class:
Final Exam date:
Course Information
EAP 0460 - Grammar Level 4
Course Description: Students develop the ability to use
intermediate-level grammatical structures appropriate to
classroom discussion, oral presentation, and writing of more
sophisticated academic paragraphs with an emphasis on increased
accuracy.
3 credits
Prerequisites: EAP 0360 or placement as determined by score on
ACT/ESL
Co-requisite: None
DEMONSTRATION OF PROFICIENCY
Competency 1:
The student will demonstrate proficiency when using the grammatical
structures from Levels 1 - 3 (See competencies for these levels).
SENTENCE STRUCTURE, CONJUNCTIONS & CLAUSES
Competency 2: The student will use a variety of sentence
structure patterns (including questions) appropriate to the level
and containing grammatical forms covered in this and previous
levels. Also:
a. Either/neither/so/too
b. Restrictive and non-restrictive adjective clauses with relative
pronouns (who, whom, which, that, whose)
PARTS OF SPEECH (N. PN, ADJ. ADV. PREP) AND PHRASES
Competency 3: The student will use the following grammatical forms
in appropriate word order and context:
a.
Gerunds and infinitives after verbs
b.
Past participles
c.
Comparative, superlative, and equatives
d.
Intensifiers (e.g. very, too, etc.
VERBS (Tense, Aspect, Voice, & Mood)
Competency 4: The student will use the following verbs in
affirmative, negative, and question forms as indicated by the context of
a passage or conversation:
a.
Present perfect
b.
Present perfect progressive
Teaching methods: video; class discussion; computer assisted learning; collaborative
activities; dictations; tapes and cds, lecture, other
Course Requirements:
In addition to your class time, you are required to keep a journal of assigned homework
that is not in the text.___
(example: read a pre-approved book and write a short review; take dictation from 5
audio-books; prepare an oral presentation; etc.
Attendance Policy: You should come to every class in order to obtain the most
complete educational experience. Participation in this class is only possible if you attend
class.
Absences: Students may be absent from one class with no penalties. Students who are
absent _3___ times will see their final grade lowered by one letter grade. Students who
are absent __6__ times will see their final grade lowered by two letter grades. Students
who are absent __8__ or more times will be asked to drop the class, or the instructor will
drop them or assign a grade of “F”.
Tardiness: If you are late, please enter quietly and join in the class activities. For every
_3__ times that you arrive late or depart early, this will count as one absence.
Exceptions may be made if you provide documentation which demonstrates that you had
a serious illness, injury or court appearance. (Note: reword this to fit your own
preferences.)
Course Policies:
Make a statement here about your expectations in class (cell phones, gum, beepers, food,
drink, laughing at other students, talking out of turn). CELL PHONES MUST BE ON
VIBRATE. GUM MUST NOT BE PUT UNDER THE DESK.
Student code of conduct: The college policy on the Student Code of Conduct is located
at http://www.mdc.edu/pdf/procedures/4071.pdf. Please familiarize yourself with it.
Academic dishonesty: The department affirms its commitment to treat cases of
academic dishonesty according to Miami-Dade Community College Procedure No. 4074.
Students are forewarned that academic dishonesty in any form will be penalized
according to this procedure. The instructor has the option to award a grade of “F” for the
course. Cheating or any form of academic dishonesty may also result in the student’s
being placed on academic probation, suspended from school, or dismissed from the
College. The College policy for dealing with Academic Dishonesty is located at
http://www.mdc.edu/pdf/procedures/4074.pdf
Course Drop: It is your responsibility to drop this class within the time available. The
College academic calendar is available at http://www.mdc.edu/academic_calendar/
Grading:
The final grade for this course will be based on the following:
Tests
Workbook Assignments
Lab Assignments
Homework
Attendance
Participation
Final Exam
Extra Credit
Presentations
Portfolios
Group Project
Other
50%
0%
%
%
20%
20%
10%
%
%
%
%
%
Make-Up Test: There will be no make-up tests.
Incompletes: No incomplete grades will be assigned.
Scale: A
90-100%
B
80-89%
C
70-79%
D
F
60-69%
Students earning a “D” must retake the class and earn a “C”
or better before advancing to the next level.
Below 59%
Tutoring is available in the lab in room 6237 for students who have a paid registration to
use the lab.
Tentative Class Schedule: (This section shows what material will be covered each
week, when you plan to schedule tests and quizzes, and when other requirements must be
met by the student).
Week One
PAGE
1- 80
VERB REVIEW
Week Two
Week Three
Week Four
88-152 QUESTIONS GERUNDS INFINITIVES
Week Five
Week Six
Week Seven
158-225
PHRASAL VERBS ADJECTIVE CLAUSES
225-270
MODALS
270- 308
PASSIVE
Week Eight
Week Nine
Week Ten
Week Eleven
Week Twelve
Week Thirteen
314-367
CONDITIONALS
Week Fourteen
Week Fifteen
367-413 INDIRECT SPEECH EMBEDDED QUESTIONS
Final Exam week
SEE WEB PAGE FOR ADA COMPLIANCE STATEMENT.