Bellevue
College
Speaking
and Listening for Civic Engagement
Class
Syllabus ESL 085/086 Spring Quarter 2012
Class Information
Room R309
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
9:30am to 12:20pm
April 2 to June 13 (no school on
5/28)
Instructor
Nancy E. McEachran
Office: R130
Email: nmceachr@bellevuecollege.edu
Phone:
(425) 564-2747 (message machine)
Office
Hours: Wednesday afternoons from 12:30pm
to 1:30pm or by
appointment
Class Purpose
The purpose of this class is to improve
English speaking and listening skills and to learn about: (a) United States history, (b) leadership ,( c) academic research
skills, and (d) the culture of the
United States and other countries.
For
these topics at the end of the quarter, students should be able to:
Speak So Others Can Understand
·
Tell
the purpose for communicating
·
Effectively
organize your speaking and speak clearly to the listener
·
Pay
attention to grammar, vocabulary, pace, and gesture when speaking
·
Use
different strategies (plans) to help you speak better
Listen Actively
·
Pay
careful attention to oral information
·
Clarify
the purpose for listening
·
Use
different strategies (plans) to help you listen better
·
Use
previous information to understand the purpose of listening
Classroom Environment
The
college’s Affirmation of Inclusion is
posted in each classroom and states that we will all treat one another with
respect and dignity regardless of whether or not we agree in our opinions and
ideas. This expectation of respecting
differences is linked with the principle of free speech in a free society: We have the right to express unpopular ideas
as long as we don’t show disrespect for people who might believe differently. A copy of the Affirmation of Inclusion is attached to this syllabus.
Professional
student behavior includes respect toward the instructor, classmates, and the
class itself. Disruptive behavior is
disrespectful behavior. The Arts and
Humanities Division honors the right of its faculty to define “disruptive
behavior.” Some examples of disruptive
behavior are arriving late and leaving early with no explanation, talking while
others are trying to hear the instructor or class members, doing homework in
class, talking on cell phones and texting in class, or making inappropriate and
impolite comments. This behavior
interrupts the educational process. If
you are not sure about a behavior, make an appointment to talk with your
instructor.
Class Guidelines
·
Regular
class attendance is expected. Come to
class on time. Call or email me if you
need to miss class because of an illness or an emergency.
·
Unexcused
absences, frequent absences or missing pre/post testing may prevent
re-enrollment in the next quarter’s class.
·
Bring
to class your dictionary, a notebook, paper, pencil, and pens.
·
Complete
all classwork and homework. Students will work individually and in groups. Be prepared to complete both individual
and group work assignments.
·
Ask
questions or request clarification about topics, activities, assignments in
class and homework.
·
Place
your finished work and homework in the class folder marked homework. At times I will mark your work with these
symbols and/or numbers:
4
or +………………...Excellent
3
or √ +……………....Good
2
or √ ………………..Needs more work
1
or √-………………..Beginning
·
Please
keep in your folder the ESL program paperwork (such as the ARM sheet) and
samples of your best work.
Resources
I will bring books and handouts to class for you to use in
the classroom and at home. We will also use library books and online resources.
Bring a dictionary to every class
session. You
will also need a notebook for keeping your class notes and glossary.
Gifts
The
students in this program often like to do nice things for their teachers at the
end of the quarter. Cards, flowers, and
food are good ways to thank your teacher.
You do not need to buy your teacher a gift or give money.
Important Information
If you have medical
information to share with me in the event of an emergency, please contact me
via email or come to see me during office hours. Emergency preparedness is
important!
If
you need course modifications / adaptations or accommodations because of a
disability, I can refer you to our Disability Resource Center (DRC).
If you prefer, you may contact them
directly by going to B132 or by calling 425.564.2498 or TTY 425.564.4110.
Information is also available on their website at
http://bellevuecollege.edu/drc/
Standards For Continued Enrollment
Students in ESL
classes at Bellevue College should make progress in their level. If there is not progress, students may not
continue in the classes. The teacher looks at your attendance, classroom work,
and tests (including the CASAS tests) to decide your progress. The teacher will tell you at the end of the
quarter if you need to make more progress. If you don’t make progress, you
might not be able to register for classes in the future.
Students with
verified and documented educational disabilities must demonstrate, with
reasonable accommodations, the same progress as other students. Meet with the Director of the Disability
Resource Center at 425-564-2498 or go to room B132 to establish eligibility for
accomodations.
We do not wish other people
(parents, spouses, relatives, and friends of students) to speak for students
about school performance because this can slow student growth and progress. We believe this
because we would like students to speak for themselves and be independent. We also follow the guidelines because federal
law (the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) says that we must protect
the privacy of student education records.
It is Bellevue College policy to keep school performance information between
the school and the student.
You can read more information about college
policies at the Arts & Humanities
Division website at http://bellevuecollege.edu/artshum/