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EAP 1584 High-Intermediate English (Level 2) Summer A 2008 – Reference # 106000 Mon-Thurs 10:00 am – 11:45 am BT 220
Instructor: Professor Luli Marx Office: BT 113 Office Phone: 561-862-4666 E-mail: marxl@pbcc.edu; professorluli@gmail.com Website: http://www.professorluli.com
Office Hours:
Course Information
Catalog Description:
This course is designed for students whose primary language is not
English and whose placement scores indicate the need for instruction
in composing grammatically correct sentences with intermediate
vocabulary and fully developed paragraphs using a variety of
sentences.
Graded A, B, C, or N (Not passing).
Credit/Contact hours:
3 Institutional Credits/ 3 Contact Lecture Hours
Prerequisite:
A score of 110 or above on the CELT
AND
scores within the range 55-68 on the CPT or successful completion of
EAP 0484.
Three Attempt Rule:
Students may enroll in this course a maximum of three times.
Students in their third attempt will be charged full
instructional costs due to recent Florida Legislative action.
Transferability:
None
Textbook:
The Writer’s World: Sentences and Paragraphs.
Lynne Gaetz & Suneeti Phadke. Prentice Hall.
Course Objectives
I. Grammar Review
Upon satisfactory completion of this unit, the student will
be able to
A.
Use all verb forms and tenses in English including gerunds,
infinitives, and modals, passives, conditionals, and phrasal
verbs
B.
Identify and use modifying clauses and pronouns, and formulate
higher-level
questions such as tag questions and embedded questions.
II. Writing
Upon satisfactory completion of this unit, the student will
be able to
A. Identify how writing
styles of other cultures vary from an
American writing style.
B. Write well-formed
sentences and fully-developed paragraphs
C. Effectively use
vocabulary to express complicated thoughts
D. Correctly use
writing mechanics
E.
Use appropriate sentence structure: parallelism, coordination, and
subordination
Computer Competency Component:
Knowledge and consistent use of computers is a
mandatory component of
this class. You need to
have a valid e-mail address that you check consistently.
You will receive various emails from me, and you will submit
most of your homework assignments via email or the internet.
You will also be able to download assignments and other
classroom materials from the class homepage.
If you do not currently use computers on a regular basis or
if you do not currently have an email address:
SEE ME IMMEDIATELY so I can help you become more
computer literate.
Equipment and Supplies:
Textbooks, class notebook, consistent access to a computer and the
internet, three (3) scantron sheets for diagnostic, midterm and
final tests, and #2 pencils.
A pocket dictionary and thesaurus are also suggested.
Grading Scale and Policy:
Course is graded A, B, C, or N (Not Passing).
Note:
A = 90-100
B = 80=89
C = 75-79
N = 74 or below
In order to receive a passing score in this course the following are
necessary:
1. Achieve 75% average
on all tests and exams
2. Achieve passing
average on all assignments
3. Complete all lab
assignments (20% of final grade)
4. Achieve passing
score on final exam
Grading Breakdown:
Quizzes (4):
20%
Tests (2- midterm and final):
20%
Writing Assignments (5):
40%
Lab Assignments (HW):
20%
Late Assignment Policy:
If absent from class, students will be required to either get the
assignment(s) prior to absence, contact a classmate for
assignment(s) due upon return, or check the class webpage for the
assignment(s) (which will always be posted).
No extensions will be given.
Make-up Exam Policy:
No make-up exams, test, quizzes, or assignments will be given.
Instructors may accept documentation of a substantial
emergency and allow students the opportunity to complete any missed
work. There is a $5:00
Lab Component of the Course:
Supplemental EAP Lab Assignments
Location:
BT 207
Phone Number:
(561) 862-4485
Fall & Spring Hours:
M-TH 8am-8pm, Fri 8am-4pm, Sat 10am-3pm
To ensure your success in this course, you will most likely need to
spend 3-5 additional hours
per week in the SLC Lab doing the assignments your instructor
has assigned you.
Learning specialists and tutors are available for group review
sessions, tutoring by appointment, and individual learning
assistance. We
encourage you to use all the resources available in the SLC
Lab—tutoring, computer software, print materials, and audio/visual
materials. For further
information, please call or visit the lab.
Academic Dishonesty:
Academic dishonesty includes the following actions, as well as other
similar conduct aimed at making false representation with respect to
the student’s academic performance:
(1)
cheating on an exam,
(2)
collaborating with others on work to be presented, if contrary to
the stated rules of the course,
(3)
submitting, if contrary to the rules of the course, work previously
submitted in another course,
(4)
knowingly and intentionally assisting another student in any of the
above actions, including assistance in an arrangement whereby work,
classroom performance, examination, or other activity is submitted
or performed by a person other than the student under whose name the
work is submitted or performed,
(5)
plagiarism.
Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated.
Any student who commits academic dishonesty will receive a
grade of zero for the corresponding test or assignment.
Instructors may also pursue disciplinary action in accordance
with the student handbook.
*Please refer to Student Handbook for specifics.
Attendance:
Students are expected to attend all courses and course activities
for which they are registered.
Any class meeting missed, regardless of cause, reduces the
opportunity of learning and may adversely affect a student’s
achievement in the course.
Students are required to attend at least 90% of the class
meetings in order to receive credit for the course.
An accurate record of attendance will be kept for each
course. If a student
misses one-third or more of a class session, the student will be
counted absent. Three
tardies will count as one absence.
Leaving early is the same as being tardy.
Classroom Etiquette and Student Behavior Guidelines:
Students will demonstrate respect for instructors and fellow
students. Behavior that
is disruptive to a positive learning environment reported by the
instructor will result in a warning on the first instance; the
second instance might result in expulsion from the course or campus.
Disability Support Services:
Students with disabilities are advised, in compliance with federal
and state laws, that accommodations and services are available
through the office of Disability Support Services (DSS).
It is the student’s responsibility to contact Disabled
Student Services Advisors at this location and to submit appropriate
documentation prior to receiving services.
Disability Support Services
District Coordinator
Susan Lang
868-3375
Eating, Drinking and Smoking:
Eating and drinking are confined to the cafeteria and the outside
courtyard. Smoking is
not permitted in any college building.
Cell Phone Policy:
Please turn off all cell phones/pagers so they will not distract us
from our class time.
Grade Access:
Grades will not be mailed to students’ homes.
Students may access their grades as follows:
By Phone:
PantherLine (561)
434-5046
By Web: PantherWeb
(Students can view grades for the previous five terms.)
http://www.pbcc.edu/pantherweb/register.asp
(click on “records” link)
By Web: FACTS
(Students can view full PBCC transcripts and degree audits.)
http://facts.org
Note: For all services, a student uses her/his Social Security
Number/PBCC Student Number and PIN.
A student who doesn’t know his or her PIN can show picture ID
at any campus Admissions Office to obtain it.
Student Responsibility Policy:
When students attend the College, they become subject to its
jurisdiction. Students are expected to conduct themselves in a
responsible manner, in all areas of campus life.
By enrolling, they pledge to obey the rules and regulations
of the College and are responsible for observing all College
policies and procedures as published in the student handbook, the
College catalog and other College publications.
The student will be responsible for being prepared for class,
participating in class, and timely completion of assignments.
PBCC Websites of Interest:
Home Page
http://www.pbcc.edu
Academics
http://www.pbcc.edu/programs/
Disability Support Services
http://www.pbcc.edu/disabilities/index.asp
Financial Aid
http://www.pbcc.edu/financialaid/
Honors
http://www.pbcc.edu/honors/
Library Learning Resource Center
http://www.pbcc.edu/LLRC/
Registration
http://www.pbcc.edu/pantherweb/
Student Services
http://www.pbcc.edu/studentservices/
Withdrawal Policy for Individual Courses
The last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” grade is
June 9th, 2008.
It is the responsibility of the student to complete and
submit the necessary forms to the Registrar’s Office.
An official withdrawal would entitle the student to a grade
of “W” in the course.
PLEASE NOTE:
Students may not be eligible to withdraw from this course.
They should see an advisor or counselor before attempting to
withdraw.
advisor or counselor before attempting to withdraw.
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