Bellevue College
English Language Institute—University Preparation
Integrated Skills and Reading 5A (ELIUP 071 & 072)
Winter 2012
Instructor: Rebecca Banset E-mail: rbanset@bellevuecollege.edu
Office: C-227 Hours: 11:30 a.m. – 12:20 p.m. daily and by appt.
Class: Mondays – Fridays Room: R-209
1:30 – 3:20 p.m.
Required Text and Materials
▪ Refining Composition Skills, 6th ed. by Smalley, Ruetten, and Kozyrev.
▪ Blue books for journal writing.
▪ A binder or folder to keep all notes, handouts, and assignments.
▪ An English-English dictionary. No cell phone dictionaries at any time.
You will also need:
▪ A Bellevue College computer account / e-mail address. You MUST use your BC e-mail account for all communication related to this course. The Bellevue College E-mail Policy can be viewed on-line at: http://bellevuecollege.edu/students/email/.
Cell Phone Policy
Cell phones are NOT ALLOWED at any time during class for any reason, this includes cell phone dictionaries. Turn off your cell phone before you enter the classroom and do not use your cell phone at all during class. If I see you using your cell phone at any time during class, I will take it and keep it until the end of class. If I see you using your cell phone during a test, you may receive an F for that assignment.
Course Description
This course will help you strengthen your reading, writing, and critical thinking skills so that you can be successful in college classes. You will learn how to write clear, grammatically correct sentences, paragraphs, and essays. In addition, you will read a variety of texts to help you build your vocabulary, comprehension, and critical thinking skills.
Learning Outcomes
Writing and Grammar
▪ Produce edited sentences that are virtually error free
▪ Demonstrate and apply the process of writing an essay from generating ideas through draft writing and revision to producing a final, polished essay
▪ Understand and produce the rhetorical modes of argumentation, process, comparison/contrast, cause/effect, and creative writing
▪ Produce an accurate paraphrase of a difficult passage
▪ Produce an accurate summary from a lengthy reading
▪ Develop ideas in paragraph form in correct response to essay questions
▪ Demonstrate understanding of the purpose, form, and content of introductory and concluding paragraphs in an essay
▪ Develop ideas with substance and coherence using details and examples, facts, opinions, and anecdotes to support the thesis
▪ Write thesis statements that are complete and clear and give the essay focus
▪ Write topic sentences that give each paragraph clear and appropriate focus
▪ Write with unity and coherence both within and between paragraphs
▪ Demonstrate and apply knowledge of sentence variety
▪ Incorporate editing and proofreading skills into the writing process
Reading
▪ Increase reading speed and comprehension
▪ Identify main ideas in readings of a variety of lengths, styles, and levels of difficulty
▪ Identify a writer’s point of view through analysis of tone and content
▪ Identify a writer’s method of organization and coherence signals
▪ Respond critically both orally and in writing to readings
▪ Take complete and accurate notes from readings and discussions
Attendance
It is important for you to come to every class session, come to class on time, and stay for the entire class period. Attendance will affect your final grade.
▪ Students who miss class 12 times or more will receive a grade of “F.”
▪ Students who miss class 10 or 11 times will receive a grade of “D.”
▪ Three (3) tardies of 5 minutes or more will equal one (1) absence.
Grading
In order to pass this class, your class average must be 75% (C-) or higher. Your final grade in this class will be based on the following:
1). Daily Homework Assignments and Journal Writing (10%)
2). Grammar Quizzes (20%)
3). In-class Writing Tests (includes Midterm) (40%)
4). Take-home Writing Assignments (30%)
Note on the Final Exam
If you do not receive a passing grade on your final exam (or if you do not take the final exam), your class grade will be lowered one letter grade. Also: Early or late exams will not be given.
Grading Scale
93 – 100% A (excellent)
84 – 92 % B (good)
75 – 83% C (satisfactory)
0 – 74% D (repeat class, good effort)
0 – 74% F (repeat class, unsatisfactory effort)
Advancing to Credit Classes at BC
Students may exit the ELI and become full-time academic students in the following ways:
▪ Earn a grade of A- in Integrated Skills 5 and complete all other classes in the same quarter with a grade of B- or higher.
▪ Earn a TOEFL score of 173 CBT, 61 iBT, or 500 on the paper test or better.
▪ Earn an IELTS score of 5.5 or better.
▪ Earn a Bridge Program grade point average (GPA) of 2.00 or higher.
Entering the Bridge Program at BC
Students may become part-time academic students through participation in the ELI Bridge Program. To enter the Bridge Program, students must:
▪ Complete Level 5 Integrated Skills and all other courses taken in the same quarter with a grade of C or higher.
OR
▪ Complete Level 4 Integrated Skills and all other courses taken in the same quarter with an B- or higher, AND Earn a 493 or above on the paper-based TOEFL (167 CBT, 58 iBT) or 5.0 on the IELTS, AND Receive two current teacher recommendations.
Additional Course Policies and Tips for Success
- Buy your book and materials as soon as possible.
- Come to class prepared every day. This means: bring a pen or pencil, paper for taking notes, your book, your journal, and your dictionary to every class.
- Check our MyBC class site daily for important announcements, supplemental materials, and homework assignments.
- Finish all of your homework and take-home assignments before you get to class. Full credit will not be given for late assignments.
- Do NOT miss class on the days we have grammar quizzes, in-class writing tests, the midterm exam, or the final exam. No early or late quizzes or tests will be given.
- Contact me if you miss class for any reason AND check our MyBC class site to find out what you missed.
- Listen carefully in class, take notes, answer questions, work with your classmates, and ask questions when you don’t understand.
- READ! READ! READ! The more you read in English, the better!
Statement on Plagiarism and Cheating
Students are in ELI classes to learn English and ELI teachers are here to help them. Cheating makes that harder for both the students and the teachers. There are different kinds of cheating: plagiarism, “borrowing” a classmate’s homework (partially or wholly), using an essay or a presentation from a previous quarter, using “cheat notes,” and copying answers from classmates’ papers during tests.
Plagiarism is using someone else’s words or ideas as your own in both writing and oral presentations. It is cheating and is not acceptable in American classes.
Examples of plagiarism are:
- Copying from a Web page, book or article
- Buying papers
- Copying from another student
- Using a friend’s paper from a previous quarter
If you plagiarize:
First time: Your teacher will work with you so that you understand what not to do.
Second time: You will fail the assignment.
Third time: You will fail the class and be reported to the Associate Dean of Student Services. You will possibly be asked to leave the school.
Student Code of Conduct
Cheating, stealing and plagiarizing (using the ideas or words of another as one’s own without crediting the source) and inappropriate/disruptive classroom behavior are violations of the Student Code of Conduct at Bellevue College.
Examples of unacceptable behavior include, but are not limited to: talking out of turn, arriving late or leaving early without a valid reason, allowing cell phones/pagers to ring, and inappropriate behavior toward the instructor or classmates.
The instructor can refer any violation of the Student Code of Conduct to the Vice President of Student Services for possible probation or suspension from Bellevue College. Specific student rights, responsibilities and appeal procedures are listed in the Student Code of Conduct, available in the office of the Vice President of Student Services.
The Student Code, Policy 2050, can also be viewed on-line at: http://bellevuecollege.edu/policies/2/2050_Student_Code.asp.
Affirmation of Inclusion
Bellevue College is committed to maintaining an environment in which every member of the campus community feels welcome to participate in the life of the college, free from harassment and discrimination.
We value our different backgrounds at Bellevue College, and students, faculty, staff members, and administrators are to treat one another with dignity and respect. For more information, go to: http://bellevuecollege.edu/about/goals/inclusion.asp.
Special Needs
If you need special help because of a documented disability, have emergency medical information to share, or need special help in case of an emergency, please make an appointment with the Disability Resource Center (DRC). If you would like to ask about becoming a DRC student, you may call (425) 564-2498 or TTY (425) 564-4110 or go to their office in B 132. Information is also available on their website at: http://bellevuecollege.edu/drc/.
Arts and Humanities Student Procedures and Expectations
Please refer to “Student Procedures and Expectations” on the Arts and Humanities website for all other information: http://www.bellevuecollege.edu/artshum/studentinfo.asp.
Tentative Schedule – Winter 2012
(This schedule may change. Please check MyBC daily for updates.)
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MONDAY |
TUESDAY |
WEDNESDAY |
THURSDAY |
FRIDAY |
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Week 1
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1/9 First Day of Classes
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1/10 |
1/11
Late Placement/ Challenge Test Last Day to Change Classes
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1/12
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1/13
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Week 2
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1/16 No Classes – Holiday
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1/17 Grammar Quiz 1 |
1/18
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1/19
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1/20 In-class Writing Test 1 |
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Week 3
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1/23 TH#1 First Draft Due (Peer Review) |
1/24
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1/25 TH #2 2nd Draft Due |
1/26 |
1/27 |
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Week 4
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1/30 TH #1 Final Draft Due |
1/31 No Classes – Faculty Meetings
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2/1 |
2/2 Grammar Quiz 2 |
2/3
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Week 5
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2/6
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2/7 Midterm Writing Test |
2/8
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2/9
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2/10 Mid-Quarter Reports |
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Week 6
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2/13 TH #2 First Draft Due (Peer Review)
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2/14 |
2/15 TH #2 2nd Draft Due |
2/16
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2/17 In-class Writing Test 2 |
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Week 7
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2/20 No Classes – Holiday |
2/21 TH #2 Final Draft Due |
2/22 Grammar Quiz 3 |
2/23
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2/24 |
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Week 8
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2/27
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2/28
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2/29 |
3/1 No Classes – Faculty Meetings |
3/2 In-class Writing Test 3 |
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Week 9
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3/5 TH #3 First Draft Due (Peer Review) |
3/6
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3/7 TH #3 2nd Draft Due |
3/8 Grammar Quiz 4 |
3/9
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Week 10 |
3/12 TH #3 Final Draft Due |
3/13
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3/14
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3/15
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3/16 In-class Writing Test 4 |
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Week 11 |
3/19
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3/20
1:30 WRITING
3:30 S/L Final
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3/21
12:30
Reading |
3/22
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3/23
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