Course Syllabus

SPRING 2021 ESL 371 (Section #4884) /781 (Section #5797)  

Course Syllabus

 

Instructor Information

Instructor: Gino Muzzatti	Office Location: online
E-mail:ginomuzzatti@gmail.com   Phone: 707-527-4999 xt 5339 I hardly check this office phone, so it is always best to email me.   Canvas Login: https://canvas.santarosa.edu   Or  Log onto Your Student Portal from www.santarosa.edu and click on “My Canvas Account” under Distance Education.	Office Hours: M and TH 8:30-9 PM  directly after class on zoom. Other times by appointment via zoom.     Join Zoom Meeting by clicking   https://santarosa-edu.zoom.us/j/91536836180

 

Course Information

ESL 371/781: ESL  Intermediate Reading/Writing/Grammar

 

Class Times and Locations:

MWTH 7-8:30 pm  Join  our Zoom Meeting starting Wednesday 1/20/21.

Click below to join:

https://santarosa-edu.zoom.us/j/91536836180

Use the above link for all scheduled classes and conference appointments.

Course description This is an intermediate reading, writing, and grammar course focusing on the development of pre-academic reading skills with particular focus on comprehension, critical thinking, vocabulary and rate. Paragraph structure and introduction to essays, including writing, revising, and editing. Emphasis on tenses and the development of varied sentence structure. Review of high beginning grammar and punctuation. Designed for non-native speakers of English.

 

After successfully completing this course, you will be able to:

 

1.  Apply critical thinking skills to respond to adapted selections of fiction and nonfiction
2.  Apply the writing process to produce paragraphs and short essays that demonstrate level-appropriate organization and content, critical thinking, vocabulary and fluency, and grammatical accuracy
3.  Comprehend intermediate reading passages by identifying organizational strategies, paraphrasing and summarizing, and using main ideas and details to support writing assignments.
4.  Word-process essays and access information on the Internet
5.  Utilize meta-cognitive thinking skills in learning and studying processes

 

Required Textbooks/Materials

For ISBN #s identifying each book and bookstore pricing, click here.

 

 REQUIRED

Pathways 2: Reading, Writing, & Critical Thinking 2 Edition: 2nd ISBN: 9781337407779 Author: Blass Publisher: Heinle Copyright Year: 2018 Pricing: $23.60 to $59.0 New and Used Rental or Purchased pricing available.

 

Fundamentals of English Grammar Student Book (w/MyEnglishLab Account) Edition: 5^th ISBN: 9780134998824 Author: Azar Publisher: Pearson Copyright Year: 2019 Pricing:  $60.00 (used ) to $80.00 (new).  New and Used Rental or Purchased pricing available. Check website above for details. Here is the direct link for students to get the series for the net catalog (no markup) price and free 2-day shipping:

http://vig.pearsoned.com/store/product/1,1207,store-14563_isbn-0134998820,00.html (Links to an external site.)

Also, you can use discount code ELT2020 for an extra 25% off!

 

 

 REQUIRED

A Long Walk to Water ISBN: 9780547577319 Author: Park Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company Trade & Reference Division Formats: PAPERBACK Copyright Year: 2010  Pricing: $3.60 to $9.00   New and Used Rental or Purchased pricing available. Check website above for details.

 

 

You should purchase your textbooks no later than Wednesday January 27.

The easiest way to get them is by driving to the Southwest Center at 950 S. Wright Road in Santa Rosa. Here is a locator map

 

Southwest Center Textbook Pickup Schedule: Tuesday  January 26 or  Wednesday January 27 from 9-11 and 4-6pm.

 781 students will receive a $20 discount on the Pathways 2 textbook through a special non-credit grant.

If you wish to order texts online or to arrange for textbook pick up at the Santa Rosa Campus Bookstore, you can use these directions, using our semester and class information.

If you wish to purchase your textbooks online through Amazon or another source, please make sure you have the correct ISBN number by checking the course textbook list above. We will use the 5^th Edition of Fundamentals of English Grammar (with My English Lab and the 2^nd Edition of Pathways 2 Reading and Writing (Do not buy the Listening and Speaking text). It is best to purchase the Fundamentals of English Grammar new, so that you have access to the MyEnglish Lab code. Always rush order your online orders.

 

Recommended Text: An intermediate/advanced English-only dictionary such as Longman, Oxford or Merriam-Webster

Check out the Longman Dictionary link if you wish to purchase a dictionary.

There are free web-based dictionaries and thesauruses also available from

GooglePlay or your AppStore for your cellphone, but there are pop-up advertisements unless you purchase a paid version.

 

https://www.merriam-webster.com/

 

https://www.ldoceonline.com/dictionary

Classroom Materials/Technology

 A PC or laptop and Internet Connection. Using a cellphone or I-PAD to follow this course is not recommended.

781 Students: If you need a loaner laptop/WIFI hostspot, please add your name to the waitlist using by calling the Southwest Center at call (707) 527-4229.

371 students: If you want to get on the  waitlist  for a laptop/ WIFI hotspot,  call the Student Help Desk at (707) 521-6062 on the Santa Rosa Campus.

 

• 3-ring binder with dividers for vocabulary, reading, writing, and grammar, and ruled 8 1/2 X 11inch white paper

 

• A package of colored highlighter pens (pink/orange/blue/green/yellow)

 

• A gmail account with access to Google Drive. You MUST have access to your own Gmail account for use in this class. Do not share a gmail account with another person. Once you log into your gmail account, you will have direct access to my emails/announcements and to Google Drive, which you will use to store and share your writing assignments.

 

How to set up a gmail account.

Once you have your gmail account, make sure that you Update your SRJC Student Portal Account with your new gmail address.

https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/gmail/setting-up-a-gmail-account/1/

 

Attendance and Participation

Learning a language requires steady attendance and hard work. Therefore, it is important to attend classes and to be on time since the curriculum is developed to provide continuity. What this means is that the techniques learned in one class will be incorporated and practiced in later classes.

 

Per SRJC policy, students who are absent more than 10% of class time—15  hours  or 10  classes may be dropped from this course. No excused absences, so plan to be at every class unless you are ill.

 

Also, tardiness (lateness) will affect your grade. When you are tardy, you miss important information, you disrupt your classmates and your professor, and you lose the chance to hear the agenda for the class.

 

You have a total of 50 attendance points at the beginning of the semester.. You  receive 1 point for being present, and you will lose 1 for being absent. If you arrive late or leave early, you will lose .5 point.  

 

Finally, when you are absent, it is your responsibility to find out what the assignment is and complete it before returning to class. Check the CANVAS homework page and if needed contact a classmate via email.

 

Homework and Other Assignments

 

There will be homework for every class session as well as other written and lab assignments. Your work must be turned in when it is due. Late work is not accepted unless you have missed a class due to illness. I will return your work to you within one week (7 days)  per college policy.

 

Tests/Exams

        

We will have several writing, reading/vocabulary, and grammar tests on all the material we cover in class. There will also be a final exam. You must be present on the day that tests are given and complete them according to the instructions, mainly on Zoom

 

Grading

Your final grade will be based on your paragraphs/essays reading and grammar assignments (60%), quizzes and exams (30%) and attendance/participation (10%). This is a letter grade or Pass/NoPass class. Grades will be based on the following percentage total you have earned at the end of the semester.

• A grade = 90-100%. PASS
• B grade = 80-89%
• C grade = 70-79%
• D grade = 60-69% NO PASS
• F grade = 59% and below

 

You are automatically enrolled in the class on a letter-grade basis. If you wish the PASS/NO PASS option, please complete the form linked below before the deadline date found in the academic calendar/

 

https://admissions.santarosa.edu/petition-passno-pass-pnp

 

Dropping the Class

 

If you decide to discontinue this course, it is your responsibility to officially drop it to avoid getting no refund (after 10% of course length), a W symbol (after 20%), or a grade (after 60%). Also, for several consecutive, unexplained absences, the instructor may drop a student.

 

Academic Accommodations for Students with Disabilities

Every effort is made to conform to accessibility standards for all instructor-created materials. Students should contact their instructor as soon as possible if they find that they cannot access any course materials. Students with disabilities who believe they need accommodations in this class are encouraged to contact Disability Resources (707) 527-4278).

 

Student Conduct

You must follow the SRJC standards of conduct. If you disrupt the classroom, you will be instructed to leave class for two classes and will be subject to further disciplinary action. Since this is an English class, you must speak English at all times while in the classroom because it is the best way to learn English. Attend class only if you wish to learn and contribute to this class and your own educational goals. If you cannot arrive on time, stay the full meeting and conduct yourself in a way that is respectful of other students and their desire to learn, please do not attend.

 

Here is the link to your contractual Student Conduct obligations:

 

https://studentlife.santarosa.edu/rights-and-responsibilities

 

Academic Integrity

 

Plagiarism means passing off the work of others as your own work, including the work of other students and published material. Having someone else extensively edit or revise your writing is also a form of plagiarism. Collaborating on or copying of tests or homework in whole or in part will be considered an act of academic dishonesty and may result in a grade of 0 for that test or assignment. Students are encouraged to share information and ideas, but not their work. I hope no one feels the need to plagiarize. If you need assistance or support or if the work is too difficult, please speak with me. Remember, you can also go to tutoring if you are having problems with reading, writing, and study skills.

 

Avoid Plagiarism

Watch this video:

See these links on Plagiarism: 

SRJC Writing Center Lessons on plagiarism:

 

 

http://srjcwritingcenter.com/research/plagiarism/plagiarism.html

 

 

SRJC's Statement on Academic Integrity: http://www.boarddocs.com/ca/santarosa/Board.nsf/Public?open=&amp%25252525253Bid=policies/3acadpro/3.11P.pdf#

 

Netiquette, or Why Is It Harder to Be Polite Online?

Netiquette refers to using common courtesy in online communication. All members of the class are expected to follow netiquette in all course communications. Use these guidelines:

Use capital letters sparingly. THEY LOOK LIKE SHOUTING.

Forward emails only with a writer's permission.

Be considerate of others' feelings and use language carefully.

Cite all quotations (Use "quotation" marks), references, and sources (otherwise, it is plagiarism).

Use humor carefully. It is hard to "read" tone; sometimes humor can be misread as criticism or personal attack. Feel free to use emoticons like :) for a smiley face to let others know you are being humorous.

Use complete sentences and your best English grammar to compose posts. Write in proper paragraphs. Review work before submitting it.

Text speak, such as "ur" for "your" or "ru" for "are you" etc., is only acceptable when texting.

Please watch this video from the ASL (American Sign Language Department) for more Netiquette Rules. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SPRING SEMESTER 2021 ACADEMIC CALENDAR

 

January 20, 2021	CLASSES BEGIN
January 26, 2021	Last day to register/add semester length class without instructor’s signature or add code
January 31, 2021	Last day to drop semester length class and be eligible for a refund
February 7, 2021	Last day to register/add semester length class with the instructor’s signature or add code
February 7, 2021	Last day to drop a semester length class without “W” symbol
February 11, 2021	Mandatory Professional Development Activity Institutional Day (No classes)
February 12, 2021	Lincoln’s Day Holiday (No classes)
February 13-14, 2021	Saturday and Sunday (Classes will meet)
February 15, 2021	Washington’s Day Holiday (No classes)
February 28, 2021	Last day to opt for P/NP for a semester length class
March 22-28, 2021	Spring Break (No classes)
April 25, 2021	Last day to drop a semester length class with “W” symbol

 

Final Exam

 

Your final exam is

Your final exam is on  Thursday, May 20 from  7 to 8:30 pm   You must be present at the final exam to pass the class.

 

Name of classmate          Telephone number          e-mail address

_________________      _______________    _______________________

_________________      _______________   ______________________

_________________      _______________    _______________________

 

 

 

Tips for Success

 

1. For each hour in class per week, students are expected to spend 2 hours on homework each week. ESL 371/781 Intermediate Reading and Writing is nine unit class (6 class hours per week). That means you should expect to spend a total of 18 HOURS on homework per week. Depending on your level of English proficiency, you may find that you need to spend even more time. If you can’t commit this much time to ESL 371, consider dropping the class and taking it during a semester when you have fewer outside obligations.

 

2. Keep your binder up-to-date and organized. Put new handouts in the correct section of your binder when you receive them in class.

 

 

3. Take advantage of office hours. Each essay will require 2 drafts. As essay deadlines approach, we will use class time to meet with you individually. These sessions are required.

 

4. Allow plenty of time to read the novel and textbook articles. There is a lot of unfamiliar vocabulary. You will need to read each assigned reading more than one time. You will also need to write notes as you read. We will be learning how to do this. You will use the highlighter pens to do help you do this.

 

 

5. Do your homework. All homework assignments are designed to help you with your reading and writing. If you miss homework assignments, writing your summaries, journals, paragraphs or essays will be much more difficult.

 

6. Don’t be absent. If you are absent, be sure to call a classmate to get the homework assignment. During the first week of class, introduce yourself to two classmates and get their phone numbers. Don’t be late.

 

7. Be sure to use your own words in your writing. Teachers can always tell when you copy the words of others. The only way you will learn to write is to do your own work.

 

 

8. Be an active participant in all group work. Group work prepares you to write your summaries, paragraphs, and essays because you get new ideas from your classmates, which can stimulate your thinking and help you generate and clarify ideas in your writing.

 

 

 

9. Be tolerant and accepting of others’ ideas or values that you do not share.

 

 

10. Tutoring is the key to your success. We are fortunate to have a great Tutorial Center especially for ESL Students called the Barnett Student Learning Center (BSLC), All of their services are via Zoom during our COVID-19 shutdown.

 

• Always remember your user name and passwords for your Gmail account, your SRJC Student Portal and MyEnglishLab. Memorize them and also write them down and put them in a safe place.

 

 

 

• Special Help with the class.. On Thursdays from 8-9pm , you will have the opportunity to meet with tutor Dylan Kerzin. He can help you with your writing and reading assignments as well as with any technical issues you are currently having. Please make use of Dylan’s assistance.

 

13. Finding out what is new with the ESL programs, including COVID-19, immigration and food/housing support, make use of the following websites.

       

ESL Web Page: https://esl.santarosa.edu/esl-department. Find current ESL information here.

 

ESL Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/srjcesl

 You and your students can like our Facebook page to connect with each other and find ESL and other community information.

 

Southwest Center Web Page: https://southwest.santarosa.edu

 Information about all noncredit classes, student services and other resources can be found here.

 

    

 

Except under unusual circumstances, the guidelines in the above syllabus will not change. However, if any changes are necessary, all changes will be communicated in writing as an addendum to the syllabus.

 

 

Welcome to ESL 371! We are going to have a great semester of learning.