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Click here or scroll down to respond to this candidatePassaic County Community College - Academic Year: SP21Candidate's Name
Course Code: ENR Street Address Course Title: Intermediate ELS Reading/Speaking IDepartment: English Language StudiesCourse Description: This course is designed for low-intermediate non-native speakers of English and aims at developing reading fluency and the oral and aural skills needed for academic success. The course focuses on the development of vocabulary, reading comprehension, speaking, listening and pronunciation accuracy. Students are required to read and analyze one short, unabridged American novel, conduct simple research on topics related to the novel and deliver formal and informal presentations in English.Prerequisites: Take ESLR-001 or ELSC-PREP Co-requisites: Take ENR-020 LabCredits: 6 Lecture Hours: 5 Lab/Studio Hours: 2Required Textbook/Materials:Williams, Jessica. Making Connections 1, 2nd Edition. New York: Cambridge University Press.Additional Time and Supplemental Requirements:Lab-related activities will be assigned by the faculty based on the needs of their students.Course Learning Outcomes:Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:Identify the topic, main ideas, and supporting details from assigned readingsIdentify the meaning of vocabulary words using contextual cluesIdentify the parts of speech of vocabulary words in contextScan unfamiliar readings for answers to specific questionsDeliver an oral presentation with level appropriate vocabulary and fluencySummarize information from assigned readingsNote: For every one minute of weekly instructional time, students are expected to complete two minutes of assigned work outside of class. See the chart below for specific time conversion as it relates to this course.Number of Minutes In Class (Weekly)/Hourly ConversionCorresponding Number of Minutes of Out of Class Work/Hourly Conversion300 Minutes/5 Hours600 Minutes/10 HoursGrading Standard: Final grades will be based on the following criteria:CriteriaGrade1.Attendance5%2.Participation (class work and homework)10%3.Writing projects and/or quizzes20%4.Oral Presentations25%5.Class Final Exam35%6.Lab-related activities5%Total100%Grading Scale:A95% and aboveA-90% - 94%B+87% - 89%B84% - 86%B-80% - 83%C+76% - 79%C70% - 75%D60% - 69%FBelow 60%XFUnofficial withdrawalIIncompleteIn order to pass this course with a passing grade of C or better, you must:1. Attend class regularly.2. Complete all homework assignments.3. Actively participate in paired, group and class discussions.4. Complete all lab-related assignments.5. Maintain a passing average in class assignments, tests and quizzes.Outcome of Final Grades:Upon passing this course with a grade of C or better, you can register for ENR 030 next semester. If you fail this course with a D or F, you must repeat ENR 020 next semester.**If you have a problem and cannot finish the course, contact your instructor or an academic advisor**Department Policies:Cell Phones and Mobile Devices:Please set all phones or mobile devices to the off, vibrate, or silent position. These devices are not be used in the class unless approved by the instructor.Homework:In addition to the work you do in class and in the lab, you will be required to complete homework assignments. Review the course outline for homework assignment due dates.Attendance:In order to develop the necessary skills to be successful in the class and beyond, students must attend class regularly. It is the responsibility of the student to contact the instructor if s/he will miss a class. Additionally, the student will need to discuss make up of any missed assignments with the instructor.***More than 4 absences may result in failing the class***Plagiarism:Plagiarism happens when a student takes someone elses work or ideas for use in his/her own paper. In the United States, especially in an academic setting, plagiarism is prohibited. A plagiarized paper or test will be given a grade of 0. A student who submits plagiarized work may also face disciplinary for violation of the PCCC Academic Integrity Code.College Policies:For Information regarding:PCCCs Academic Integrity CodeStudent Conduct CodeStudent Grade Appeal ProcessPlease refer to the PCCC Student Handbook and PCCC CatalogNOTIFICATION FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES:If you have a disability, and believe you need accommodations in this classroom, please contact Disability Services located in the Memorial Building (M240) at 973-684-5525 to make an appointment. You should do so as soon as possible at the start of each semester. If you require testing accommodations, you must remind me (the instructor) one week in advance of each test. More information at: pccc.edu/ods.On-Campus Requirements During COVID 19:Passaic County Community College has created a thorough plan for maintaining a healthy environment while on campus during the COVID-19 Pandemic. You are required to wear your mask, maintain safe social distances and wash your hands frequently. Also, remember to use hand sanitizer stations, and do not gather in groups. Maintaining a healthy campus will require all of us to do our part. If we take these simple precautions, we can have a safe and productive semester.Course OutlineWeek1-Introduction to the course and each other-Writing Sample2 -Review Homework / Short quiz-Making Connections: Unit 1 Crossing Borders-Readings 1, 2 & 3 pages: 2 32-Review vocabulary list- Homework assigned from Making Connections3 - Review Homework-Speaking activity-Making Connections: Unit 2 Names-Readings 1, 2 & 3 pages: 34 -64- Homework assigned from Making Connections4 - Review Homework-Test based on Making Connections Units 1&2-Making Connections: Unit Three Food-Readings 1, 2 & 3 pages: 66 - 965 -Review Homework-Speaking activity-Making Connections: Unit 4 TransportationReadings 1, 2 &3 pages: 97-1306Review Homework-Test: Making Connections: Units 3 & 4-Prepare for Oral Presentations7/ 8 -Oral Presentations and Conferences9 -Speaking activity-Making Connections: Unit 5 SleepReadings 1, 2, 3 pages: 132 16210 -Speaking activity-Making Connections: Unit 6 MusicReadings 1, 2 & 3 pages: 164 -19411 - Review Homework- Test: Making Connections: Units 5 & 6-Making Connections: Unit 7 Natural Disasters-Readings: 1, 2 & 3 pages: 196 - 22612 -Speaking activityMaking Connections: Unit 8 LeisureReadings: 1, 2 &3 pages: 228 25913 Final Project Presentations14 Review for class final15 -Class Final Exam-Conferences |
