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ESL Curriculum Mission Statement
The mission of the ESL curriculum is to help students whose main language is not English develop their English
reading, writing, listening and speaking skills to enable them to succeed in college level courses and in the
workplace.
1.
INSTRUCTOR'S NAME
Office Hours: Part-timers are not required to have office hours, but they are encouraged
to be available in or near the classroom before and after class sessions.
Telephone Numbers: Part-timers should apply for an NECC telephone extension. Students
may use this number to leave messages for the instructor.
Email Address: Use your NECC email address.
2.
COURSE TITLE AND NUMBER – (NOTE: Refer to the teaching assignment letter you received for
this information.)
3.
GENERAL COURSE DESCRIPTION – (ACCORDING TO COLLEGE CATALOGUE):
(NOTE: Copy the course description exactly as it is written below. The 3 lecture hours and 1 lab hour
will be done in the classroom by the instructor.)
ESL 032 Intermediate ESL Listening / Speaking
3 credits; 3 lecture hours; 1 lab hour.
Prerequisite / Proficiencies: ESL Placement Test or C or higher in ESL031. This is an intermediate
listening / speaking course for non-native speakers of English. It emphasizes development of discussion
and comprehension skills with a focus on pronunciation, intonation, and level-appropriate grammar and
vocabulary. Students listen to short lectures and dialogues about current events and general interest
topics and demonstrate understanding through short dictations, supported note-taking, writing, and
discussion.
PLEASE NOTE: This course is a developmental course and DOES NOT carry graduation credit. It is
NOT usually transferable. Since developmental courses are mandated courses, students who do not meet
the exit criteria of a grade of C or higher for ESL will be required to repeat them.
ESL 033 High Intermediate ESL Listening / Speaking
3 credits; 3 lecture hours; 1 lab hour.
Prerequisites / Proficiencies: ESL Placement Test or C or higher in ESL 032. This is a highintermediate listening / speaking course for non-native speakers of English. It emphasizes further
development of discussion and comprehension skills with a focus on pronunciation, intonation, and
level-appropriate grammar and vocabulary. Students listen to short academic lectures and discourse and
demonstrate understanding through note-taking, writing, and discussion.
PLEASE NOTE: This course is a developmental course and DOES NOT carry graduation credit. It is
NOT usually transferable. Since developmental courses are mandated courses, students who do not meet
the exit criteria of a grade of C or higher for ESL will be required to repeat them.
ESL 034 Advanced ESL Listening / Speaking.
3 credits; 3 lecture hours; 1 lab hour.
Prerequisites / Proficiencies: ESL Placement Test or C or higher in ESL033. This is an advanced
listening / speaking course for non-native speakers of English. It emphasizes mastery of academic
discussion and comprehension skills with a focus on pronunciation, intonation, and level-appropriate
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grammar and vocabulary. Students listen to academic lectures and other authentic listening materials and
demonstrate understanding through detailed note-taking, writing, and discussion.
PLEASE NOTE: This course is a developmental course and DOES NOT carry graduation credit. It is
NOT usually transferable. Since developmental courses are mandated courses, students who do not meet
the exit criteria of a grade of C or higher for ESL will be required to repeat them.
4. ALL REQUIRED TEXTS INCLUDING INFORMATION ON PUBLISHER AND EDITION USED –
(NOTE: Teachers may choose their texts, but the following texts are recommended.)
ESL032 INTERMEDIATE ESL LISTENING/SPEAKING
1. NORTHSTAR LISTENING & SPEAKING 2. Mills and Frazier. Pearson. 2014.
ISBN 978-0-13-338213-6.
OR
2. PATHWAYS LISTENING, SPEAKING, and CRITICAL THINKING 2. Chase & Johannsen.
Cengage. ISBN 978-11113-98637
ESL033 HIGH INTERMEDIATE ESL LISTENING/SPEAKING
1. NORTHSTAR LISTENING & SPEAKING 3. Solorzano & Schmidt. Pearson. 2014.
ISBN 978-0-13-294040-5
OR
3. PATHWAYS LISTENING, SPEAKING, and CRITICAL THINKING 3. Chase & Johannsen.
Cengage. ISBN 978-11113-98651
ESL034 ADCANCED ESL LISTENING/SPEAKING
1. NORTHSTAR LISTENING & SPEAKING 4. Ferree & Sanabria. Pearson. 2014.
ISBN 978-0-13-338207-5.
OR
2. PATHWAYS LISTENING, SPEAKING, and CRITICAL THINKING 4. MacIntyre. Cengage.
ISBN 978-11113-47796
5.
COURSE TOPICS AND/OR ASSIGNMENTS – (NOTE: In this section list the topics that you plan
to cover in this course. You should use the course objectives and textbook to do this. Also, detail the
assignments that students are required to complete for the course.)
6.
TEACHING PROCEDURES – (NOTE: Briefly describe the teaching procedures you will use to
attain the course objectives listed for your course. There are some examples listed, but you can add,
delete or change these procedures depending on how you plan to teach this course.)
Students will:
 take a pre-test and a post-test in order to evaluate their progress in this course (use Oral Rating
Form).
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participate in oral activities such as discussions, role playing, surveys, information-gap tasks,
quizzes, games and contests to practice their speaking skills
guess, predict or define a topic using an opening illustration or photograph.
work on grammar, vocabulary, idioms and other expressions, and strategies needed to comprehend
the listening text and participate in speaking activities.
take notes when listening to short lectures, informal conversations, and audio/video excerpts related
to current events or general interest topics
check their comprehension of the above-mentioned material in written and oral activities.
share their different cultural perspectives on a topic or issue that is being used in class.
participate in communicative practice of pronunciation elements.
learn the process of choosing and delivering an oral presentation with visual aids.
Class work will involve individual, pair and group work that will encourage maximum student
involvement with a focus on achieving greater comprehension and fluency and promoting a cooperative
learning approach.
7. INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES - (NOTE: Copy the objectives for your course exactly as they are
written.)
ESL032 ESL INTERMEDIATE LISTENING/SPEAKING
Students who attain a grade of C or better will be able to:
LISTENING:
1. Listen and demonstrate understanding of main ideas and details from extended discourse on a current
events or general interest topic
a. Demonstrate an understanding of level-appropriate grammar and academic vocabulary from
Category 1 of the Academic Word List, including idioms, phrasal verbs, and transitions
b. Demonstrate an understanding of the concept of reduced speech and comprehend some
linked words
2. Take accurate, concise, organized notes for a current events or general interest lecture of at least 10
minutes with teacher support.
a. Use a variety of recording methods such as abbreviations and symbols, key words, and visual
representation
b. Identify main points and supporting details
Fill in lecture outlines
c. Use notes to answer comprehension questions with accuracy
Summarize and/or react in writing
3. Use the following critical thinking skills and listening strategies, as demonstrated in speaking and/or
writing
a. Make predictions
b. Listen for specific information
c. Distinguish fact from opinion
d. Recognize support of claims
e. Agree or disagree with ideas in the lecture and offer support
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SPEAKING
1. Express ideas clearly on familiar topics, including
Deliver at least one oral presentation using effective delivery and visual aids
2. Demonstrate use of level-appropriate grammar and academic vocabulary, including idioms, phrasal
verbs, and transitions
3. Demonstrate somewhat comprehensible pronunciation of
a. Vowels and consonants
b. Past tense (-ed) verb endings
c. 3rd person singular (-s) endings and plurals
d. Contractions
4. Demonstrate effective speaking functions in small-group and whole-class discussions on familiar
topics
a. Questions and requests (ask and answer)
b. Express agreement/disagreement
c. Ask for clarification
d. Ask pertinent follow-up questions
e. Check for understanding
5. Use speaking strategies effectively including
Explain challenging concepts through examples or circumlocution
6. Pass a recorded final exam which measures pronunciation, intonation and correct phrasing of
vocabulary items appropriate for this level. Achieve at least a "2" in all sections of the ESL Oral
Rating Form or a minimum composite exit score of 40%.
ESL033 ESL HIGH INTERMEDIATE LISTENING/SPEAKING
Students who attain a grade of C or better will be able to:
LISTENING
1. Listen and demonstrate understanding of main ideas and some details from extended discourse on
academic lecture topics with advanced preparation
a. Demonstrate an understanding of level-appropriate grammar and academic vocabulary from
Categories 1-2 from the Academic Word List, including idioms, phrasal verbs, and transitions
b. Comprehend patterns of reduced speech and linked words
2. Take accurate, concise, organized notes for an academic lecture of at least 20 minutes with teacher
support.
a. Use a variety of recording methods such as abbreviations and symbols, key words, and visual
representation
b. Identify main points and supporting details
c. Fill in lecture outlines
d. Use notes to answer comprehension questions with accuracy
e. Summarize and/or react in writing
f. Decode relationships between ideas (signal words, lecture cues, body language)
g. Comprehend authentic sources such as lectures, TV/radio broadcasts, and podcasts
3. Use critical thinking skills and listening strategies, as demonstrated in speaking and/or writing
a. Make predictions
b. Listen for specific information
c. Distinguish fact from opinion
d. Recognize support of claims
e. Agree or disagree with ideas in the lecture and offer support
f. Draw inferences
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g. Recognize idioms, slang, and humor
SPEAKING
1. Express ideas clearly on familiar and unfamiliar topics, including
Deliver at least two oral presentations (group and individual) using effective delivery and visual aids
2. Demonstrate use of level-appropriate grammar and academic vocabulary, including idioms, phrasal
verbs, and transitions
3. Demonstrate fairly comprehensible pronunciation of
a. Vowels and consonants
b. Past tense (-ed) verb endings
c. 3rd person singular (-s) endings and plurals
d. Contractions
e. Stress patterns
f. Intonation patterns
4. Demonstrate effective speaking functions in small-group and whole-class discussions of
contemporary issues and topics
a. Questions and requests (ask and answer)
b. Express agreement/disagreement
c. Ask for clarification
d. Ask pertinent follow-up questions
e. Check for understanding
f. Discuss and describe problems and offer solutions
g. State and support a position
5. Use speaking strategies effectively, including
Explain challenging concepts through examples, anecdotes, or circumlocution
6. Pass a recorded final exam which measures pronunciation, intonation and correct phrasing of
vocabulary items appropriate for this level. Achieve at least a "3" in all sections of the Oral Rating
Form or a minimum composite exit score of 60%
ESL034 ESL ADVANCED LISTENING/SPEAKING
Students who attain a grade of C or better will be able to:
LISTENING
1. Listen and demonstrate understanding of main ideas and details from extended discourse on
academic lecture topics with some teacher support
a. Demonstrate an understanding of level-appropriate grammar and academic vocabulary from
Categories 1-2 from the Academic Word List, including idioms, phrasal verbs, and transitions
b. Comprehend patterns of reduced speech and linked words
2. Take accurate, concise, organized notes for an academic lecture of at least 30 minutes.
a. Use a variety of recording methods such as abbreviations and symbols, key words, and visual
representation
b. Identify main points and supporting details
c. Fill in lecture outlines
d. Use notes to answer comprehension questions with accuracy
e. Summarize and/or react in writing
f. Decode relationships between ideas (signal words, lecture cues, body language)
g. Comprehend authentic sources such as lectures, radio broadcasts, and podcasts
Recognize organization of a lecture where applicable (compare/contrast, process, cause/effect,
definition, etc.)
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3. Use critical thinking skills and listening strategies, as demonstrated in speaking and/or writing
a. Make predictions
b. Listen for specific information
c. Distinguish fact from opinion
d. Recognize support of claims
e. Agree or disagree with ideas in the lecture and offer support
f. Use context clues & draw inferences
g. Recognize idioms, slang, sarcasm and humor
h. Recognize bias
SPEAKING
1. Express ideas clearly and develop them in an organized manner (e.g. with a main idea, supporting
details, and conclusion), including
Deliver at least three oral presentations (group and individual) using effective delivery, visual
aids, and outside sources
2. Demonstrate use of level-appropriate grammar and academic vocabulary, including idioms, phrasal
verbs, and transitions
3. Demonstrate comprehensible pronunciation of
a. Vowels and consonants
b. Past tense (-ed) verb endings
c. 3rd person singular (-s) endings and plurals
d. Contractions
e. Stress patterns
f. Intonation patterns
g. Rhythm
4. Demonstrate effective speaking functions in small-group and whole-class discussions of academic
topics
a. Questions and requests (ask and answer)
b. Express agreement/disagreement
c. Ask for clarification
d. Ask pertinent follow-up questions
e. Check for understanding
f. Discuss and describe problems and offer solutions
g. State, support, and give evidence for a position
h. Facilitate (Lead) a group discussion
i. Restate others’ views (interpret)
5. Use speaking strategies effectively
a. Explain challenging concepts through examples, anecdotes, or circumlocution
b. Pay attention to success of the interaction and adjust components of speech such as vocabulary,
rate of speech, complexity of grammar structures, to maximize listener comprehension and
involvement
6. Pass a recorded final exam which measures pronunciation, intonation and correct phrasing of
vocabulary items appropriate for this level. Achieve at least a "4" in all sections of the Oral Rating
Form or a minimum composite exit score of 80%.
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8. BASIS FOR STUDENT GRADING – (NOTE: Copy this grading system on your syllabus so that students
know what their grades mean.) The following is the NECC grading system:
Grade
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD+
D
F
QP Value
4.00
3.70
3.30
3.00
2.70
2.30
2.00
1.70
1.30
1.00
0.00
Numerical Range
93-100%
90-92
87-89
83-86
80-82
77-79
73-76
70-72%
67-69
60-66
59 or less
Comment
EXCELLENT
EXCELLENT
VERY GOOD
VERY GOOD
VERY GOOD
SATISFACTORY
Lowest passing grade for ESL_
Required to repeat
Required to repeat
Required to repeat
Failure; no credit earned.
P
I
W
NW
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
AU
0.00
PASS; credit earned.
Incomplete, in non-punitive period (the following semester).
Withdrawal from course.
Non-participation Withdrawal grade assigned by instructor
BEFORE the withdrawal date.
Audit; no credits earned.
9. PROCEDURE FOR EVALUATING STUDENT PERFORMANCE – (NOTES:
1-You are responsible for developing an evaluation procedure that includes exams, quizzes, homework,
participation and whatever else you want to include in your grading procedure.
2-Please use the NECC ESL Oral Rating Form to evaluate your students’ performance.
3- During the last week before finals, each L/S teacher will arrange to exchange classes with another
L/S teacher for an outside evaluation of his/her students’ L/S levels according to the Oral Rating Form.
The final grade should reflect the student’s ability & readiness to move up at the end of the semester,
taking into account the outside instructor’s evaluation as well.
Possible formula for calculating final grade: Presentations
Listening/notetaking
Quizzes
Final Evaluation
20 %
20 %
10 %
50 %
10. TENTATIVE TEST SCHEDULE/ASSIGNMENT SCHEDULE – (NOTE: You should develop a
detailed schedule for this section Below is a possible format.)
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8
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Diagnostic test/quiz/exercise
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Week 9
Week 10
Week 11
Week 12
Week 13
Week 14
Week 15
Week 16
Final Exam
11. ATTENDANCE POLICY – (NOTE: You are responsible for developing your attendance policy including
lateness and make-up work. A sample policy follows.)
NECC POLICIES summarized from the NECC Student Code of Conduct & NECC Policies & Procedures:
ATTENDANCE: Students are expected to attend each meeting of each class in which they are enrolled.
In every case, the class instructor has full and final authority to decide whether a student is permitted to
make up work missed through absence or lack of participation, and on what terms.
NON-PARTICIPATION: Faculty have the academic authority to remove students from their class for
nonattendance or non-participation. A non-participating (NP) student is one who has excessive absences,
has missed quizzes, tests or papers, or otherwise has failed to meet the participation standard clearly
delineated in the course instructor’s syllabus.
An NW grade is assigned when non-participating students are removed from a class BEFORE the
withdrawal date. Although the NW grade is not included in students’ grade point average, it may have
other adverse consequences. If a student is NP’ed AFTER the withdrawal date, the student’s transcript
will show a letter grade – usually an F.
REMOVAL FROM CLASS: A student may be removed from a course for disrupting or disturbing the
classroom. A faculty member has the right to remove a student from class and refer him/her to the Vice
President/Senior Student Affairs Officer for inappropriate classroom behavior. Faculty must follow
notification procedures as prescribed in the code.
12. CHEATING - (NOTE: Copy this statement in your syllabus.)
Cheating will not be tolerated. Any student caught cheating will be dropped from the class or given a
class grade of "F."
13. PLAGIARISM - (NOTE: Copy this statement in your syllabus.)
Plagiarism means using the work of another person as if it were your work. It will not be tolerated. If
the teacher can prove plagiarism, the student may be dropped from the course, or given an "F."
14. WITHDRAWAL - (NOTE: Copy this statement in your syllabus.)
If you leave the college, do an official WITHDRAWAL FORM. Failure to do this form could give you
"F" in all courses and affect your financial aid.
15. NECC Outcomes Assessments Note for Students (NOTE: Copy this statement in your syllabus.)
Northern Essex Community College’s commitment to student success involves the evaluation of student
work to help ensure that students are achieving the learning outcomes identified by our programs and the
college. This process may involve the collection of student classroom products for evaluation at the
program, department, and/or college levels. When collected for this purpose, students’ names will be
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removed from the products so that the assessing is done anonymously. Evaluations carried out at the
program, department, and/or college levels will not impact students’ course grades. The process of
assigning grades will continue to be the responsibility of the course instructor.
The following are optional additions to your syllabus:
16. Technology in Classes: Note for Students
All current and potential Northern Essex Community College students should be prepared to complete
assignments, exams, and projects using a variety of computer technology formats for any course in
which they are enrolled. As part of the learning experience, a faculty member may use technology to
enhance his or her course. There are various formats that can be used:
Online: Completely online with no classroom meetings
Hybrid: Online course with some limited classroom meetings
Web Enhanced: Traditional class meetings with required web assignments
Web Companion: Traditional class meetings with supplemental web assignments
This course uses the following format:________________
17. Learning Accommodations
Students who have needs because of a documented disability should feel free to come to discuss this
with their instructor and/or directly contact the appropriate office: Learning Accommodations Center
SC111-Student Center – phone: 978.556.3654 / email: lacenter@necc.mass.edu
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