Course Syllabus
ESL 714 - Fall 2022, #2299
Michelle Knoop, Instructor
Phone: (707) 527-4999 #9664
E-mail: ms.knoopsrjc@gmail.com
In-person: after class
Join Zoom Meeting
https://santarosa-edu.zoom.us/j/95096477806?pwd=WTM1aXNoSmVWMU1BR0pySlFSdzJ2Zz09
Passcode: 257374
• CASAS testing will take place in the first few weeks of the semester.
• Speak English in class!
Student Learning Outcomes
Certificates In this class you will learn to have simple conversations about your personal information, health, work, and hobbies. You will learn to write simple sentences, read short texts, and use basic grammar. If you learn this and come to every class, you will receive a grade of P (pass) and can take the next level. If you do not learn this but come to every class, you will receive a grade of SP (satisfactory progress). With SP you will take this level again. If you do not come to every class and do not learn this, you will get a grade of NP (no progress). When you complete 3 courses with a P you get a certificate!
Class Meetings
Tuesdays & Thursdays
6:30-9:30 p.m. Last class is Thursday, December 8th.
No Classes: Thursday, November 24th is Thanksgiving holiday.
Textbook
Ventures Level 2 Value Pack (3rd ed.) ISBN: 9781108596923
You can locate and order textbooks online via the SRJC Bookstore. Note that if you want to pick your books up in Petaluma, you need to order them from the Petaluma Bookstore website.
Attendance
Come to every class. If you miss more than 3 classes you may be dropped!
Late Policy
Better to come late than not at all but please try to be on time.
Standards of Conduct
Students who register in SRJC classes are required to abide by the SRJC Student Conduct Standards. Violation of the Standards is basis for referral to the Vice President of Student Services or dismissal from class or from the College. See the Student Code of Conduct page.
Collaborating on or copying of tests or homework in whole or in part will be considered an act of academic dishonesty and result in a grade of 0 for that test or assignment. I encourage students to share information and ideas, but not their work. See these links on Plagiarism:
SRJC Writing Center Lessons on avoiding plagiarism
SRJC's policy on Academic Integrity
Other Important Policies and Practices
Avoid Plagiarism Like the, er, Plague
Although most students have likely heard about plagiarism during their years of schooling, it still is prevalent-even in higher education.
The video below reviews what plagiarism is and how not to do it.
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, 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 standard 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.
Special Needs
Students with disabilities who believe they need accommodations in this class are encouraged to contact Disability Resources (527-4278), as soon as possible to better ensure such accommodations are implemented in a timely fashion.