SYLLABUS - FALL 2016

Saddleback College
ESL 331: Intermediate Multi-Skills II
Fall 2016

Instructor: Noosha Ravaghi                                        Ticket Numbers: 13995A /13995D
Email: nravaghi@saddleback.edu                            Units: 6 (credit)/0 (non-credit)
Class Time: T/Th 7:00pm -9:50pm                           Classroom: LRC 144

Course Description:
ESL 331 – Intermediate Multiskills II – is a high-intermediate English course for non-native speakers emphasizing on speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar, and vocabulary. This course may be offered for zero units on an open-entry/open-exit basis. The unit version of this course is not open entry/open exit and may not be repeated. 

Recommended Preparation: ESL 330
It is recommended that you have taken and excelled in ESL 330, Intermediate Multiskills I, before this class. 

Student Learning Outcome: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. develop proficiency in discriminating between passive voice and active voice in the present and simple past tenses;
2. understand some connected discourse by getting the main ideas and details on a variety of topics beyond the immediate situation such as in short talks, commercials, radio and TV broadcasts; listen to natural spoken conversation in most general topics such as current events, everyday survival topics and get the gist of the message;
3. communicate in the language by combining and recombining learned elements; initiate, sustain, and close conversations in a more participatory fashion even if topics change or there is a complication; narrate and describe an event that has already taken place and tell some facts in connected discourse;
4. generate basic and intermediate level grammatical structures of the language;
5. understand main ideas and facts of longer texts including simple short stories, news items, personal correspondence, and material written for general readers, and follow essential points in ideas of special interest or knowledge incorporating an 1600-2000 word vocabulary;
6. compose simple, compound, and complex sentences incorporating material acquired through reading, listening, and speaking which reflect grammatical structures taught in fourth semester; be able to write routine social correspondence, narratives, and descriptions;
7. comprehend a total of 300-400 additional vocabulary words and demonstrate awareness of strategies for vocabulary expansion.

Required Course Materials: Please bring both textbooks to all class meetings.
- Focus on Grammar 4 (+ CD), by Marjorie Fuchs & Margaret Bonner, Pearson Education, 4th edition - ISBN:  9780132546492
- World of Reading 2, by Joan Baker-Gonzalez & Eileen K. Blau, Longman, 2nd edition -  ISBN: 9780136002116

Course Website: http://nooshaesl331.blogspot.com
Lecture notes for the class, study guides, internet links, assignments, and announcements will be posted on this site.

Course Policies

Important DatesBottom of Form

First Week of Class Begins:		Monday, 8/22/2016
First Class Meeting on:		Tuesday, 8/23/2016
Add without Instructor Permission by:		Monday, 8/22/2016
Last Day to Add with APC*:		Monday, 9/5/2016
Drop with Refund by:		Sunday, 9/4/2016
Elect Pass/No Pass by:		Friday, 9/23/2016
Drop without 'W' Grade by:		Monday, 9/5/2016
Drop with 'W' Grade by:		Thursday, 11/3/2016
Last Week of Class Ends:		Sunday, 12/18/2016

Mon, Sept 5th – Labor Day — NO CLASS

Fri, Nov 11^th –Veteran’s Day – NO CLASS

Thurs, Nov 24^th – Sun, Nov 27^th –  Thanksgiving — NO CLASS

Attendance: You are expected to attend all class meetings.  Because of the interactive nature of this course, your full participation is crucial to your success.  If you miss a class, you are expected to find out what was missed before the next class meeting.

Assignments:  No late work will be accepted.  Expect two hours of homework for every hour spent in class.  

Email: You should check your email regularly. The mailing list that I use is the one that the registrar has, so if you prefer to read your email on another account, you should set your Saddleback email account to forward your email to your preferred account. Don’t forget to do this; otherwise, you might miss important class announcements. Here's how:   http://www.saddleback.edu/uploads/emeritus/how_to_forward_your_sc_student_emailwith_hotlinenumberdoc.pdf

Academic Honesty: Academic dishonesty is unacceptable and will not be tolerated in this course. For more information on the academic honesty policies of Saddleback College, please refer to your Saddleback College Student Handbook 2014-2015, pages 39-40 or visit http://www.saddleback.edu/la/actsacademic-dishonesty. 
 
Grading: Each assignment – in class or homework – has a specific number of points and they all add up to 100 points. The total number of points you get will be your grade.  The passing grade for this class is 70%.

Student Services
Saddleback College has a variety of great services. For information about these services, please visit http://www.saddleback.edu/student-resources.

ESL Website: www.saddleback.edu/la/esl

Counseling:  The counselors can be reached at 949-348-6186. 
Selene Roman: sroman@saddleback.edu
Maryam Afshari: mafshari@saddleback.edu

Students with Disabilities: 
Saddleback College makes reasonable accommodations for qualified students with documented disabilities.  The Special Services (DSPS) program provides support services, specialized instruction, and authorizes educational accommodations for students with disabilities so that they can participate fully and benefit equitably in their college experience. If you have questions about the available services here at Saddleback College, please visit http://www.saddleback.edu/dsps, call 949-582-4885 /TDD 949-582-4833, or go to SSC113. 

Safety on Campus:  Since our class meets in the evening, I want you to pay attention to your safety. 

Reading Lab:  LRC 215

The Reading Lab is a computer lab that has resources to help you practice and improve your reading skills.   949 582-4539

Language Lab:    LRC 202

The Language Lab is a computer lab that has resources to help you practice and improve your English.   949 582-4534

LRC Tutoring Center:      LRC 212

They can arrange for a tutor to help you with English.   949-582-4519

Library:  LRC 3^rd Floor

Reading is a great way to improve your English.  There are books especially for ESL students.  If you are interested, go to library, and ask about books especially for ESL students.  949-582-4314

Matriculation and Testing Office Village 8-5

This is the office you go to take the ESL placement test. You can call to make an appointment. 

(949) 582-4970

Adult ESL (AESL)

If you are interested in affordable, entry-level ESL classes that are nonacademic, consider Saddleback College’s Adult Education program as a starting point: 949-582-4646 

www.saddleback.edu/ae

Reminders 

Ø  Check the course website http://nooshaesl331.blogspot.com.
This is our official channel of communication. 

Ø  Turn-off your phone while in class. If your phone rings in class, I may ask you to leave.
It is disrespectful to your classmates and to me. 

Ø  Attend all class meetings. It is important for you to be in class and participate in class.  The more you participate, the more you learn.
 

Ø  Always keep your own copy of each assignment you complete, both electronically and on paper; if an assignment gets lost, I expect you to be able to supply a replacement easily.
 

Ø  If you are taking the credit version of this class and you decide to stop coming to the class, it is very important for you to drop the class. It is YOUR responsibility to drop the class if you stop coming.  

Ø  If you find yourself having trouble with an assignment or fall behind, email me or come and talk to me. Never take the shortcut of copying someone else’s work and turning it in; the consequences can be far worse than just a low score on one assignment.   

Ø  Please note that I check my email only Monday through Thursday.  However, if you have a question about an assignment, you can comment on the post on the class blog.  I receive an alert every time a comment is made.