English/ESOL ESOL 22(3 units) 92640

Miramar College Semester, Spring, 2018

COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE NUMBER 92640: COURSE TITLE ESOL 22: LISTENING AND SPEAKING FOR NON-
NATIVE SPEAKERS OF ENGLISH I

“When people talk, listen completely. Most people never listen.”

― Ernest Hemingway

Class Time and Location: T-TTH 11:10am to 12:35pm L 123

Course Mode: On-campus/Online/Blended
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or Better in ESOL 19

Instructor Information
Instructor: Professor Tania Azevedo
Contact Information: Office Location: L104
Phone: (619)388-7784
Email: tazevedo@sdccd.edu
Contact Policy and Office Hours Tuesdays 1:30pm to 3:30. I will respond to emails
Preferences: and phone calls within 48 hours
Online Course sdccd.blackboard.com
Material/Course Webpage:

Course Description
Catalog Description
I would like this course to prepare students to understand spoken English and to speak at the
Intermediate-mid ESOL level. In this course, students continue to develop communicative competence
through listening to and participating in a variety of communicative activities. Topics include
grammatical structures specifically related to oral/aural course work to make connections between
structure and communicative needs. In addition, students discuss, write about and critically analyze
information from oral and written sources. This course is intended for non-native speakers of English
preparing for college-level coursework. Not applicable to the Associate Degree. Basic Skills Course.

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Course Overview
An overview of the course, highlighting the new skills students will acquire
and how the course will contribute to students’ professional objectives. You
may want to include:
● We focus on developing listening and speaking skills
● This course is a lower intermediate ESOL Course
● We will become more effective at communicating , listening , note
taking, and learning about English grammar
● It is suggested that students will get help from tutors in the English
Center at least once a week and attend an EC workshop at least once per
month to learn a new skill or new content outside of class
● Students will work on developing their creativity

Program Learning Outcomes

❏ We Will Work On Listening Skills
❏ We Will Work on Oral and Written Communication Skills
❏ We Will Work On Critical Thinking Skills
❏ We Will Use Skills Learned in Class, and to Apply it to Other Courses and Real Life Situations-
❏ We Will Learn Grammar In Context

Teaching Philosophy

Our class is to be a collaborative and inclusive environment. It will be student

led and students will learn by doing. Learning will also take place using mentor
texts, class discussions, written, and verbal reflections. It will be an inclusive
and safe environment.

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This course is meant for English Language Learners that are at a low to intermediate proficiency
level

Course Topics

Provide a brief outline of the topics covered in the course.

Topic 1:
● Listening

Topic 2:
● Speaking

Topic 3:
● Life and Study Skills

Course Materials

Required Texts and Q: Skills for Success - Listening & Speaking 2, Second Edition
Resources

ISBN: 0-19-481872-1 Oxford University Press, Inc

https://iq.ouponlinepractice.comauth/index
Suggested Texts and
Resources

Other Recommended Merriam Webster’s Learner’s Online Dictionary

Resources http://learnersdictionary.com/
Media

Technology We will be using Padlet, and FlipGrid

requirements:

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Required software: We will be using Microsoft Office 2016. It is installed on all student
computers in the library and EC if you cannot purchase it. It is also
recommended you have access to a computer and internet for this class.

Course Schedule

Week Date Topic In Class Assignments

Activities/Tests Due/Homework
Start
date
1 1-30/ Introduction to Course
2-1 Current Trends in
Architecture
2 2-6 / 2-8 Architecture Turn in FlipGrid Response
to “What do you think
the most beautiful
building in San Diego is?”
3 2-13 / 2- Psychology
15
4 2-20 / 2- Psychology
22

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5 2-27 / 3- Good Manners

1
6 3-6 / 3-8 Good Manners
7 3-13 / 3- Games: Are They Like What is Your Favorite Turn in Online Reflection
15 Real Life? Game From Your Country on Padlet: “What Was
Of Origin? Your “Favorite Game” in
class and why?
8 3-20 / 3- Games Make Your Own Game
22
9 3-25 / 3- Spring Break/No Class Spring Break/No Class Online Reflection on
31 Padlet: What Does
“Family” Mean to You?
10 4-3 / 4-5 Being Part of a Family Being a Part of a Family
and Food Group Activity
11 4-10 / 4- Business
12
12 4-17 / 4- Business
19
13 4-24 / Environmental
4/26 Issues/Review For Finals
14 5-1 / 5-3 Environmental Turn in FlipGrip Response
Issues/Review for Finals “ I help the Environment
this week by …” My
Commercial Inspired
Others to...
15 Finals Part 1
16 Finals Part 2

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Grading/Evaluation
Components of Evaluation
● class participation
● assignments
● final presentation
● online discussions
● presentations
● extra credit
● quizzes/tests
● final presentation

Class Participation 15%

Online Discussions 5%
Assignments 25%
Final Presentation 20%
Presentations 10%
Quizzes/Tests 10%
Final Presentation 15%

Total 100%

Grade Scale
Based on the 100% total listed above, letter grades will be assigned as follows:
A: 90 points or above B: 80 points to 89.9 points C: 70 points to 79.9 points
D: 65 points to 69.9 points F: below 65 points I: incomplete

Late Work
Late work will be accepted the next class session after it is due with a 20% point penalization

Extra Credit
Extra credit will be given for in class participation, attendance of EC workshops and write ups on...

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Attendance and Participation

If you must be absent from the course due to family emergencies or illness, please notify me by email or
phone, have classmate or family member do so. You are still responsible for your learning , in class
assignments and homework missed during your absence are still due the next session you attend.
According to district policy, you will be dropped from the class after four absences. Tardiness will count
as half an absence.
Being in class is an integral part of your learning process and personal growth.

Expectations
From Students
You will need a valid email address to access Blackboard and IQonline
● Participation/Attendance policy When in class, you will be an active and attentive participant.
Please avoid being absent for the sake of your learning(See previous paragraph on specific
participation and attendance policies.
● Homework policy. Late Homework is accepted the next class period after it was due with a 20 %
penalty. After that period, unfortunately it cannot be accepted.
● Online components Students are required to participate in an active and courteous manner in IQ
Online on a weekly basis. As well as in our online discussion board where they will respond and
give feedback to two other classmates on a biweekly basis
● Exams/quizzes will be given at the beginning of class every Thursday
● Late assignments will be accepted with a 20 percent penalty the next class period after they
were due. After then, they cannot be turned in

Time Commitment
Since this is a 3-credit hour course, you should plan to spend 3 hours per week online and an additional
8 to 12 hours on readings, research, discussions, assignments, etc. The rule-of-thumb is 2 to 3 hours per
week outside the “classroom” for every credit hour per week in the classroom. Iit adds to 12–15 hours
per week, total.

Writing Standards
Written work should adhere to Standard American English. Please proof your papers and e-mail
messages before submitting them. I will grade for content, completeness, organization, spelling,
grammar, and punctuation, as well as demonstration of knowledge gained in the course and your ability
to apply it. If you require extra assistance please see me during normal office hours, by appointment, or
visit a tutor at the English Center or the Academic Success Center

What Students Can Expect

You will be able to check your current standing at any time. The participation grade will be updated
periodically during the course, on Blackboard.

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Course Policies
For a respectful and inclusive environment, I urge everyone to be courteous to your classmates in and
outside of class

Technology in the Classroom

Laptops and tablets may be used to take notes for class assignments and in class activities that are
approved by the instructor. Phones must be turned off to not disrupt the class. They may only be turned
on for approved activities. If you must answer a call due to an emergency, please notify the instructor
and quietly step outside.

Online Discussion Protocol

Online discussion assignments and answers must be complete and grammatically correct to the best of
your ability. Please also exercise the same courtesy towards your classmates and instructor as you
would in person.

Academic Integrity Statement

Miramar College defines academic integrity as the pursuit of scholarly activity in an open, honest and
responsible manner. All students should act with personal integrity; respect other students’ dignity,
rights and property; and help create and maintain an environment in which every person can succeed
through the fruits of their efforts.

Statement on Reasonable Accommodations

Students with disabilities who may need accommodations in this class are encouraged to notify the
instructor and contact Disability Support Programs & Services (DSPS) within the first two weeks of the
semester so that reasonable accommodations may be made as soon as possible. DSPS is located on
campus at K-204. Voice: (619) 388-7312 or (858) 536-7212 TDD: (619) 388-7301 Fax: (619) 388-7917
email: miradsps@sdccd.net Web: http://www.sdmiramar.edu/students/dsps

Sustainability on Campus

Miramar College is committed to sustainability on campus and in our classrooms, as reflected in the
SDCCD Sustainability Proclamation. To minimize the use of paper resources, please consider when a
document may be shared digitally rather than printed. When a document must be printed, decrease the
default setting on your margins to 1 inch and print on both sides of the paper. Please use the campus
and classroom recycle bins for all recyclable materials: plastic bottles and containers (#1-7), cans, paper
and cardboard. You are encouraged to bring reusable drink containers to school rather than disposable
plastic bottles. Thank you for considering your role in keeping the campus environment clean and
conserving resources in your academic life.

Changes to the syllabus

I have provided this syllabus as guide to our course and have made every attempt to provide an accurate
overview of the course. However, as instructor, I reserve the right to modify this document during the
semester, if necessary, to ensure that we achieve course-learning objectives. You will receive advance
notice of any changes to the syllabus through Blackboard and email.

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Resources
If you require assistance on assignments, please visit the English Center in L104 or the Academic Success
Center in L101.

Concluding Statement
I am very happy to be your instructor in this class. Please enjoy being in class and being a learner. If you
experience any undue challenges with course material, feel free to contact me. I am here to help you be
successful.

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