ESL 322 Syllabus

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ESL 322 is a course designed to improve your English basic writing skills and help you become a better writer. This class is part of a Learning Community. You must also be enrolled in CA 302, CA 303, and CA 306 at the same time or have already taken the previous courses. The prerequisite for this class is passing ESL 332 or an appropriate score on the placement test. Enrolling 0.5 units in ESL 320L section 8291 (Skills Development Lab) at the same time is recommended. ESL 320L Focus on Grammar will help you learn more about English grammar.
For detailed information about the syllabus for the three Computer Applications courses in this Learning Community, see CA 302, CA 303, and CA 306

Class Content and Objectives

ESL 322 focuses on developing writing skills in English. Objectives include students being able to:
  • recognize and use different parts of paragraph organization in writing
  • develop lists, clusters, and other graphic organizers to organize ideas for writing
  • use transitional devices in writing
  • understand how to form correct simple, compound and complex sentences
  • form and use appropriate grammar structures and word forms
  • prewrite, write, and edit basic paragraphs
  • use basic computer word processing
  • apply writing to use in personal and work situations

    • ESL 322 Grades

    This is a credit/no credit only class. This means that at the end of the semester your grade will be either CR (credit) or NC (no credit). However, to find out how you are doing, you will get percentage (%) grades for everything you do. You can then change those percentages to your course grade.
    100-70%passing course grades
    69%-0% failing course grades

    Your course grade will be based on:
  • Homework and Participation
    		• 20%
  • Quizzes
    		• 15%
  • Learner Writing Notebook
    		• 10%
  • Tests
    		• 25%
  • Final Exam: Dec. 17??, 2001 2-4 pm
    		• 30%

    There will be several tests during the semester. No late makeup tests will be given unless there is a doctor's note or verified emergency.

    Cheating

    Any student copying, talking, or other forms of cheating during a quiz or exam will receive a zero for that work. Homework and out-of-class assignments should use your own words and not be copied from another source.

    Required Materials

    1. Looking Ahead: Introduction to Academic Writing (1998) by Sharon Cavusgil
    2. 2 blue books for your Learner Writing Notebooks (buy at the college bookstore)
    3. 1 HD (high density) floppy disk
    4. 1 packet of 2020 small brown Scantron sheets
    5. a binder of paper or notebook (for notes)
    6. a dictionary

    Important Dates

    February 22, FridayLast day to drop with no "W"
    March 15, FridayNo classes- Instructor Improvement Day
    March 24-30Spring Break- no classes
    April 25Last day to drop with a "W"
    May 17, 2-4 pmESL 322 Final Exam
    May 21, TuesdayLast Day of ESL 322 class
    May 21, TuesdayLast Day of open lab
    June 8, SaturdayFall grades available by calling StaReg (408)223-0300

    ESL 322 specific guidelines & policies

    Cell Phones/Pagers

    Turn off all cell phones and pagers once the class session starts. Do not make any calls from class. If you are expecting a call, please do not bother to come to class. Phones and pagers are very distracting to other students and the instructor.

    Late Homework Policy

    If you miss a class, please get the assignment(s) from one of your classmates or the instructor. It is your responsibility to do this. Assignments will not be accepted if they are more than one class meeting late. For example, if an assignment is due on Tuesday, and you turn it in on following Thursday at the beginning of class, it will be accepted and will receive a lower grade. Anything later will not be accepted.

    Attendance

    Please attend every class and arrive on time. If you arrive late, please quietly enter the classroom and find a seat. Tell the instructor if you know ahead that you will be absent. If you are absent for more than three classes or you are late more than four times, your participation grade will be lowered. If you come to class late, it is your responsibility to tell the instructor at the end of class that you were late, or you may be marked absent. A student who is absent for three or more consecutive classes can be dropped from the class. If you decide to drop the class, please let me know. You are responsible to formally drop a class. You may drop by telephone (408-223-0300) or by drop form in the Office of Admissions and Records. The last day to drop the course with no "W" is Friday, September 28. The last day to drop the course and receive a "W" is Wednesday, Nov. 21.

    Additional Information

    If you have individual questions or need extra help, please see me during my office hours.
    If you feel that you have a learning or physical need that requires special accommodations, please let me know by September 11. The Disabled Student Program and Services (DSP&S) can help students who have disabilities. The DSP&S office is located in Room 310.