Frederick Community College ESL 98A-HYB – High-Intermediate Reading and Writing for ESL FALL 2009
Class begins: 8/26/09	Class ends: 12/9/09	Last Day to Drop: 11/2/09

Instructor Information:
Name: Julie Shattuck	Office: L221
E-mail: jshattuck@frederick.edu	Phone Number: 301 624 2855
Office Hours: Wed. 2:00-3:00 p.m. and by appointment	Campus Mail Box #: 190

Course Information:
Credits: 5
On-campus Meetings: 15 (once every week during the semester) Meeting Day: Wednesday Meeting Time: 7:45-9:05 p.m. Room: B - 224	On-campus Exams: 3 Exam 1: DRP-E – Wed. Aug. 26-Tue. Sept. 1 Exam 2: Final Writing – Mon. Nov. 30 - Sat. Dec. 5 Exam 3: DRP-F – Wed. Dec. 2 – Tue. Dec. 8
Prerequisites: ESL 97 or Placement	Co-requisites: None
Technical Requirements: Internet Access, Multi Media Computer, Windows XP or higher

Course Description:

Designed for students whose native language is not English but who have a working knowledge and understanding of the English language. Includes integrated instruction in listening, speaking, reading, and writing with emphasis on academic writing for subsequent ESL courses. Likely to take more than one semester to complete. Placement is based upon students’ performance on the college’s ESL assessment or successful completion of ESL97: Low-Intermediate Reading and Writing for ESL. Students who successfully complete this course may enroll in ESL99: Advanced Reading and Writing for ESL.

Core Learning Outcomes:

By the completion of the course the student will:

1. demonstrate a working knowledge and understanding of the English language by using appropriate grammar, mechanics, punctuation, and usage in writing paragraphs and essays.

2. demonstrate effective strategies for prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, and proofreading by composing paragraphs/essays consistent with college writing standards.

3. demonstrate strategies to enhance reading comprehension by using comprehension monitoring strategies and a variety of effective reading strategies.

4. demonstrate strategies to expand vocabulary knowledge by using word parts, context, and dictionary skills;

5. demonstrate effective listening and speaking skills needed for ESL99: Advanced Reading and Writing for ESL by employing strategies to enhance oral proficiency and recall.

6. demonstrate appreciation for cultural diversity through relevant readings, writing, and class discussions.

Instructional Methods:

I will utilize multiple and varied instructional methods in order to meet your needs:

• Textbook assignments
• Skills-based online/on-campus activities: Writing, reading, speaking, & listening
• Audio and visual materials
• Practice exercises and self-reflection
• Class discussions through web discussion forums and on-campus classwork
• Small group activities
• Individual conferences

How is this course organized:

ESL 98-HYBRID is not a self-paced course. The class meets every Wednesday evening during the 15 week semester: 7:45-9:05 p.m. in B224. In addition to the required class meetings, students work through weekly assignments posted on the course website in Blackboard. The online activities and assignments have a consistent structure, and learning objectives are clearly stated on the Blackboard web site under the weekly Assignments folders. Students should expect to spend about 15-20 hours a week on this course.

There are 4 Required Texts + Access Code for Criterion (ESL-98-HYB only)

1. Writing Academic English (4^th Ed.) by A. Oshima & A. Hogue, with CRITERION
2. Steps to Academic Reading 4 (3^rd Ed.), J. Zukowski/Faust, S. Johnston, & E. Templin
3. Improving Vocabulary Skills (3^rd Ed.) by S. Nist & C. Mohr
4. Contemporary Topics 2 (3^rd Ed.) by E. Kisslinger

ESL 98 Blackboard Course Site: All other resources are available here. To access this site, click http://frederick.blackboard.com/ to open an Internet Explorer with the Blackboard Login Page. Click the "Login" button.
Enter your username: Click the "username" box. Then type your username which is W+student id #. Click the "login" button.
Enter your password: Click the "password" box and type the last four digits of your student id # (for returning students) OR the first two letters of your last name and last five digits of student ID number (for new students). Please make sure you change your password after your first login.
Example: If your student ID # is 1234567 and your name is Julie Shattuck, your Blackboard username is w1234567 and your password is either 4567 (for returning FCC students) or sh34567 (for new FCC students).

Progress Report:

By the end of the sixth week of class, I will have returned several graded assignments. At this point you will be able to evaluate your progress and decide if you need to make any adjustments (additional time devoted to course, tutoring, conference with me) to best assure your success in this course. All grades will be posted in the ESL 98 Blackboard site, under "Grades/Tools." Grades are accessed by clicking on "My Grades."

Course Advancement:
In some cases, students in ESL 98 must remain at this level of instruction for a second semester. It is necessary to pass coursework and the final exams in order to move on to ESL 99.

Evaluation Methods:

Quizzes / Exams / Essays / Discussions

Point Value

Final Grade Scale

2 Paragraphs and 5 Essays – written/drafted multiple times each in order to make corrections, improvements, and enhance the writing process.

Course Scavenger Hunt

Plagiarism Tutorial

15 Vocabulary Quizzes – 1 quiz per
“Improving Vocabulary Skills” chapter.

6 Listening Quizzes – 1 quiz per “Contemporary Topics” chapter.

5 Reading Quizzes – 1 quiz per “Steps to Academic Reading” chapter.

Online Midterm Exam: Writing

In-Class Midterm: Reading/Listening

In-Class Final: Speaking

Discussions: Online and In-Class

EXIT EXAMS:

* Proctored, Cross-Graded Final Writing Exam (not graded by me, but graded by 2-3 other FCC ESL instructors)

* Proctored DRP-F Reading Tests

25 points per paragraph and 50 points per essay: 300 points

10 points

10 points

5 points per quiz: total 75 points

10 points per quiz: total 60 points

10 points per quiz: total 50 points

100 points

100 points

100 points

195 points (15 points per week, weeks 1-13)

Total Possible Points for Evaluated Work =

1000 points

Need to be rated “Competent” to pass ESL 98

Need 60+ points on DRP to pass ESL 98

S (Satisfactory) = 
700+ points for evaluated coursework, final exit writing exam graded at the “competent” or above level,
and 60+ points on DRP-F

U
(Unsatisfactory) = 0-699 points for evaluated work, and/or weak/unacceptable final exit writing exam, and/or 0-59 points on DRP-F

A “Z” grade may be given to students who complete all required coursework, but have not met the exit criteria.

If the graded performance for online assignments differs significantly from the grade average for proctored assignments, the instructor reserves the right to administer additional tests.

ESL 98 Writing Scoring Rubric
Compositions will be scored using the following Writing Scoring Rubric.

	1 Unacceptable	2 Weak	3 Competent	4 Skillful	5 Exceptional
Content	The essay does not address the prompt, has no clear purpose or direction.	Thesis is not supported &/or the support does not match the thesis. Content is confusing or irrelevant.	Essay addresses the thesis with relevant, adequate support	Essay is well developed with clearly relevant data that fulfills the thesis.	Essay is fully developed with ample, relevant, and insightful support of the thesis.
Organization	Organization is not apparent:  no paragraphing, no thesis, no topic sentences, no sense of direction or unity.	Introduction &/or conclusion are missing, no thesis. Paragraphs not unified.	Introduction, thesis, body paragraphs with topic sentences, and conclusion are all present.	Introduction, thesis, body paragraphs with topic sentences, and conclusion are all present. Transitions aid in coherence.	Unmistakable direction and organization: inventive introduction, conclusion, and effective transitions.
Grammar/ Punctuation/ Mechanics	Multiple errors in many areas indicate a lack of understanding of grammar, punctuation & mechanics.	Errors in grammar, punctuation, syntax, word choice, &/or usage interfere with meaning.	A few errors that do not interfere with meaning or readability.	Only minor errors.	There are no errors in grammar, punctuation, or mechanics

Attendance/Participation Policy:

The class meets every Wednesday evening during the 15 week semester and your punctual attendance every week is a required part of the course. In addition, you must complete all online activities on a weekly basis. To do so, you must log onto the Blackboard site regularly (at least a few times a week). Each assignment week begins on a Wednesday and ends the following Tuesday at midnight. You are required to complete all online quizzes, assessments, and exams as well as three on-campus exams taken in the Testing Center.

Email Policy:

Email is an instructional tool essential to student-instructor and student-student communication. In the Blackboard environment, your email address is available to all students in this course. However, students are permitted to use email addresses of other students in this course only for the purpose and the duration of this course. Students are only permitted to use their myFCC email when corresponding with the instructor or other students regarding this course. Information on how to access your myFCC email can be found at http://www.frederick.edu/myfcc/index.aspx

I will respond to regular student email inquiries (grades, posted assignments, and tests excluded) within the time frame of 24 to 36 hours. Grades for all assessed work are posted within 48 hours of the assessment deadline and can be accessed through the “My Grades/Tools” menu button in Blackboard.

Academic Honesty:

Work in this course is subject to the provisions of the FCC Code of Academic Honesty. Plagiarism in any form will not be tolerated. As a student, it is your job to practice academic honesty at ALL times. Make sure that all sources, particularly Internet sources, get proper credit for quotations, paraphrases, and ideas.

Students with Disabilities:

FCC provides reasonable accommodations to otherwise qualified students with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) and amendments. Students with disabilities who are in need of accommodations must contact the Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) office at 301-846-2408 (A Building, Room 106A) in order to request and apply for services. The SSD office will require appropriate documentation of a disability. Questions related to accommodations or services can be directed to the SSD office. Additional information related to services can be viewed at the following FCC web page: http://www.frederick.edu/student_services/disability.aspx.

If you currently receive services from the SSD office, please submit your Student Success Plan to me and make an appointment with me to discuss your accommodations and needs in class. I will hold any information you share with me in strict confidence unless you give me permission to do otherwise.

Topical Outline:
Abbreviation Key:
W = Writing Academic English (writing text) R = Steps to Academic English (reading text)
V = Improving Vocabulary Skills (vocabulary text) L = Contemporary Topics (listening text)
C = Criterion (online writing handbook) D = Online Discussion

Week	Theme	CONTENT
		Online	In Class
1 8/26-9/1/09	Communication	Proctored Exam 1: DRP-E – Wed. Aug. 26-Tue. Sept. 1. V: Chapter 1 & Dictionary Skills R: Preliminary Unit Course Scavenger Hunt D: Discussion 1/Muddiest Point	Welcome and orientation to ESL 98. W: The Writing Process, Appendix A, p. 265-279
2 9/2-9/8/09	Information Technology and Machine Dependence	R: Unit 1 V: Chapter 3 W: Types of Sentences, p.162-171 C: Evaluated Paragraph 1 D: Discussion 2/Muddiest Point	W: Chapter 1 – Paragraph Structure.
3 9/9-9/15/09	Names	W: Chapter 2 V: Chapter 5 W: Types of Sentences, p. 172-178 C: Evaluated Paragraph 2 D: Discussion 3/Muddiest Point	L: Unit 1 – Academic Listening and Note-Taking Skills
4 9/16-9/22/09	Friendship	R: Unit 3 V: Chapter 7 W: Sentence Errors, p. 179-185 C: Evaluated Essay 1 D: Discussion 4/Muddiest Point	W: Chapter 4 – From Paragraph to Essay
5 9/23-9/29/09	Perfect Day	L: Unit 3 V: Chapter 9 W: Sentence Errors, p. 186-193 C: Evaluated Essay 2 D: Discussion 5/Muddiest Point	W: Chapter 5 – Process Essays
6 9/30-10/6/09	Stress	R: Unit 7 V: Chapter 11 C: Evaluated Essay 3 D: Discussion 6/Muddiest Point	W: Chapter 6 – Cause/Effect Essays
7 10/7-10/13/09	Immigration	V: Chapter 13 Midterm Exam: Writing (taken online between Thu. Oct. 8 – Mon. Oct. 12) D: Discussion 7/Muddiest Point	Midterm Exam: Reading/Listening
8 10/14-10/20/09	Using Outside Sources	L: Unit 5 V: Chapter 15 Plagiarism Tutorial W: Chapter 3 – Facts & Quotations D: Discussion 8/Muddiest Point	W: Chapter 8 – Paraphrase and Summary Midterm Evaluations
9 10/21-10/27/09	Shopping	R: Unit 5 V: Chapter 17 C: Evaluated Essay 4 D: Discussion 9/Muddiest Point	W: Chapter 7 – Comparison/Contrast Essays
10 10/28-11/3/09	Team Building	W: Chapter 12, Noun Clauses W: Chapter 13, Adverb Clauses V: Chapter 19 D: Discussion 10/Muddiest Point	L: Unit 7
11 11/4-11/10/09	English as a Global Language	L: Unit 9 V: Chapter 21 C: Evaluated Essay 5 D: Discussion 11/Muddiest Point	W: Chapter 9 – Argumentative Essays
12 11/11-11/17/09	DNA Testing	W: Chapter 14, Adjective Clauses V: Chapter 23 V: Chapter 25 D: Discussion 12/Muddiest Point	L: Unit 11
13 11/18-11/24/09	Final Exam Preparation	W: Chapter 15, Participial Phrases V: Chapter 27 V: Chapter 29 D: Discussion 13/Muddiest Point	Focus on Preparing for Speaking and Writing Exams
NO	CLASSES	THANKSGIVING	BREAK
14 12/2-12/8/09	Final Exams	Proctored Exam 2: Writing: Mon. Nov. 30-Sat. Dec. 5 at noon, 12pm Proctored Exam 3: DRP-F: Wed. Dec. 2–Tue. Dec. 8 I strongly recommend that you take these two final exams on different days. You have to pass both exams in order to pass ESL 98.	Final Exam: Speaking
15 12/9/09	Next Steps		Final Grades and Registration Permits

NOTE: Your instructor reserves the right to make changes to this outline as needed.