ESL 122 – Fall 2009
10:30-12:15 M/W/F C162
Instructor: Shelagh Rose
Mailbox in C247
Office: C156B Telephone: (626) 585-7263
E-mail: serose@pasadena.edu
Office Hours: MW 9:30-10:30 W 5:15-6:15 MTWTh 4-4:30 F 12:05-12:35
Required Texts:
Understanding and Using English Grammar Vol. A by Azar
Read and Reflect 2 by Howard
Longman Dictionary of American English
Materials
81/2 by 11 in. paper, a stapler, blue or black ink pen, white-out, highlighter,
a three-ring binder, and a large blue book (in bookstore)
ESL 122 Course Description: This class provides practice in paragraphs and essays to prepare
students for college-level work. Students will write compositions with an introduction, body and
conclusion and will practice reading and understanding nonfiction and fiction and acquire vocabulary
that is appropriate for writing. Students will also improve how they use English grammar, especially
parts of speech, compound and complex sentence structure, verb tenses, subject-verb agreement,
modals, and passive voice.
Student Learning Outcomes:
1. Students will be able to identify the main and supporting ideas of a level-appropriate text.
2. Using process techniques, students will be able to write a compostion developing a single idea
with good organization and appropriate support.
3. Students will be able to locate appropriate reference sources using the library and internet.
4. Students will use correct grammar, appropriate vocabulary, and a variety of sentence
structures to communicate ideas effectively.
5. Students will demonstrate awareness of themselves as responsible, self-directed language
learners through class participation and self-assessment.
Requirements:
1. Regular and punctual attendance is necessary. Anyone absent more than 2 weeks of class time will
be dropped. Three tardies equals one absence. Tell me if you will be absent in the first week, or
you will be dropped. Try not to make medical or counseling appointments during class time.
2. If you miss a test or other graded assignment, notify me immediately and make up the missed
assignment the next day. Missing assignments will be given a zero.
3. The PCC portal will have our syllabus and any handouts. Print them out when asked and bring
them to the next class. Students must keep a notebook containing all class materials and bring it to
class daily. The textbooks must also be brought to class each day.
4. Students are expected to participate in all class discussions and take notes in class.
5. Written assignments, exercises, and all readings are to be completed before the class meeting for
which they were assigned. Late homework is not accepted unless you have made special
arrangements with the instructor before the assignment is due. Students who do not have the
homework completed may be marked absent and asked to leave.
6. Students are responsible for contacting another student to find out work missed due to absence.
Name
Phone #
Email
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
7. All students must spend at least one hour per week, sixteen hours in total, in the Learning
Assistance Center (LAC) in D300 working on materials from an approved list. You must write
down what you do in the lab each time and turn that record sheet in at midterm and final time.
8. Anyone caught cheating or allowing copying on a test or paragraph will immediately be given an F
on that assignment. Anyone caught cheating twice can be dropped from the class.
9. For a grade of C or better in ESL 122, students must read and write well enough to be prepared for
ESL 33A. Students must have a C average for both the writing and grammar parts of their grade.
10. Students must be respectful of the instructor and classmates, or they will be asked to leave and
marked absent. This includes use of cell phones and electronic dictionaries, failure to use
English, loud or rude behavior, sleeping in class or not participating. If your cell phone rings or
you speak your native language in class, you can choose to write a 200 word paragraph or bring
snacks for the whole class!
Grading:
70% - Writing Assignments and Journal
20% - Tests
10% - Homework, Participation and LAC
Holidays and Important Dates
Monday, Sept. 7th
Saturday, Sept. 12th
Tuesday, Sept. 29th
Wednesday, Nov. 11th
Friday, Nov. 13th
Thurs., Nov. 26th – Sat. Nov. 28th
Monday, Dec. 14th
10:15-12:15 p.m.
Labor Day – No Classes
Last Day to drop without a “W”
Employee Flex Day – No Classes
Veteran’s Day – No Classes
Last Day to drop with a “W”
Thanksgiving – No Classes
Final Examination period