Course Outline
Fall 2004
Instructor: Susan Boland email:sboland@tcc.edu
Office: Pungo (F) 121 Phone:822-7286
Office Hours: M- F / 12 – 3
Textbooks and other required materials:
Noteworthy Third Edition
Phyllis L. Lim, William Smalzer
Candace Mathews
Audio cassette recorder with microphone
One blank tape
Students must
understand that used books which
have been written in will NOT BE ACCEPTABLE FOR CLASS. Students who come
to class with a book that has been written in w ill be asked to return to the
bookstore to buy another clean copy.
Course Prerequisites: Satisfactory grade in ESL 07 or Placement Test.
Course Description: ESL 08 is designed for students who need to improve oral skills in order to be both competent and comfortable communicating in the college-level classroom. The course will focus on four areas: listening, speaking, pronunciation, and communication.
Course Objectives: Listening At the end of this course students will be able to comprehend a college-level lecture. Students will also be prepared to take notes during lectures, understand the use of signal words, and be able to listen for main ideas and detailed support. Students will also practice critical evaluation of material presented through a lecture, and be able to summarize a class discussion. Speaking Students will understand the difference between formal and casual speech styles, and develop an awareness of appropriate language. Students will also be able to ask for clarification on a point which is not clear to them, as well as actively participate in group discussions. Students will have ample practice with in-class presentations, as well as demonstrate the ability to orally summarize a lecture. Pronunciation This segment of the class will focus on intonation, word and sentence stress, thought pauses, and overall clear, accurate speech. Communication Students will understand how to share ideas and feelings in their second language, as well as the ability to solve a problem. Each student will have the opportunity to lead a group discussion, as well as participate in a debate. Students will also understand the power of non-verbal communication across cultures.
Course Content: Class time will be divided between listening and speaking activities, with a heavy emphasis on giving student numerous opportunities to speak in a variety of situations. We will work with both text books, in both small and large group formats, as well as all-classroom discussions.
Method of Evaluation: Students will be quizzed each week on the material covered in Noteworthy. Students will complete all seven units in Speaking Solutions, and students will be graded on one activity in each unit. The specific grading criteria will be given to the students with each assignment. The final exam will be an oral report to be given by the student during the week of final exams. Please see the Course Schedule for these dates.
Students are responsible for being aware of the policies, procedures, and student responsibilities contained within the current edition of the Tidewater Community College Catalog and Student handbook. Students should familiarize themselves with the College’s policies regarding academic misconduct and inclement weather policies found in the Student handbook section of the catalogue.
Plagiarism is the intentional or accidental use of another person’s words or ideas as your own. Cheating involves copying another person’s homework, looking at another person’s exam, test, or quiz, or using unauthorized notes while taking a quiz, exam, test or writing an in-class writing assignment. Students who cheat or plagiarize will receive a failure in the class.
Attendance: If you miss more than 20% of scheduled class time, (more than 6 classes), you will receive a U. Arriving late and/or leaving early is considered one-half an absence. Students are responsible for work missed due to an absence. When you are absent, you should contact a classmate to find out what was missed and/or assigned.
Learning Resources: Students will be encouraged through out the semester
to use the resources available in the Learning Resource Center. The Language Lab on the second floor of the
Bayside building is especially helpful for ESL students. Furthermore, there are
numerous websites, such as www.usingEnglish.com
, which students will find very helpful.
Special Needs: If you have special needs because of a documented disability or medical condition, please feel free to discuss this with your instructor during her office hours.
Final Grade: To receive an S (Satisfactory) in this class, students must maintain an 80% average on all Noteworthy quizzes, Speaking Solutions assigned activities, and the final oral report. If a student does not meet the above criteria, the student will receive a grade of R (Re-Enroll) or U (Unsatisfactory).
Please note that adjustments to this schedule may be required as we proceed through the semester.
We will be using the Noteworthy textbook on Mondays. On Wednesdays and Fridays we will be using Speaking Solutions.
Week One Noteworthy Chapter One The Population
Speaking Solutions Unit O Getting Acquainted
Week Two Noteworthy Chapter Two Immigration past & Present
Speaking Solutions Unit One Interacting in Class
Week Three Noteworthy Chapter Three Americans at Work
Speaking Solutions Unit One Interacting in Class
Week Four Noteworthy Chapter Four Family in the USA
Speaking Solutions Unit Two Maintaining a Conversation
Week Five Noteworthy Chapter Five Religion
Speaking Solutions Unit Two Maintaining a Conversation
Week Six Noteworthy Chapter Six Passages Birth, Marriage, Death
Speaking Solutions Unit Three Speaking to a Group
Week Seven Noteworthy Chapter Seven Multi-Culturism
Speaking Solutions Unit Three Speaking to a Group
Week Eight Noteworthy Chapter Eight Crime & Violence
Speaking Solutions Unit Four Making a Group Decision
Week Nine Noteworthy Chapter Nine Globalization
Speaking Solutions Unit Four Making a Group Decision
Week Ten Noteworthy Chapter Ten Public Education: Philosophy & Funding
Speaking Solutions Unit Five Developing a Presentation
Week Eleven Noteworthy Chapter Eleven Post Secondary Education: Admissions
Speaking Solutions Unit Five Developing a Presentation
Week Twelve Noteworthy Chapter Twelve Distance Education
Speaking Solutions Unit Six Taking a Stand
Week Thirteen Noteworthy Chapter Thirteen The Role of Gov’t & Economy
Speaking Solutions Unit Six Taking a Stand
Week Fourteen Noteworthy Chapter Fourteen Gov’t by a Constitution
Speaking Solutions Unit Seven Solving a Problem
Week Fifteen Noteworthy Chapter Fifteen Common Law and the Jury System
Speaking Solutions Unit Seven Solving a Problem
Week Sixteen Final Exam: Oral Reports