Course Syllabus

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ESL 054 Syllabus

Summer 2018

Instructor Information

     Name:                  Jennifer Engel

     E-mail:                 jennifer.engel@bellevuecollege.edu

     Phone number:    425 564 2049 Ext 2135

     Office:                   R 230

     Office hours:        By appointment                                      

Course Schedule

            Days:                    Tuesday and Thursday

 Dates:                   July 3 – August 16

            Time:                     5:30 p.m. to 8:40p.m.

            Room:                    R 308

 

The Purpose of the ESL Program:

            - to help students to improve their English skills for their college and career goals.

 Books and Materials

       There are no books required for this class.

 Outcomes

For summer quarter, we will look at some of the learning strategies and English skills you should know before you leave level 4.  Our topics will be about your community, place, and activities in Washington State.  By the end of this quarter, successful students should be able to do the following:

Speaking and Listening

·         be prepared to speak with partners, groups, and the whole class about class material

·         give a presentation to the whole class

Reading

·         determine the main idea of a text and explain how it is supported by details

·         summarize the text in your own words

·         answer who, what, where, when, and why about a text

Writing

·         produce clear and organized paragraphs

·         use appropriate verb tenses and other grammar to communicate ideas

·         use correct capitalization, periods, commas, and other punctuation

Technology

·         log into Canvas

·         send messages to your teacher and classmates in Canvas

·         check your grades in Canvas

·         complete assignments in Canvas

·         participate in written and oral discussions with classmates and your teacher in Canvas

·         communicate with the teacher and classmates on VoiceThread

 

Attendance

Attendance is important for your progress to the next level. Unless you have accommodations for attendance through the Disability Resource Center, you should not be absent more than 20% of the total class time scheduled. If you come to class more than one-half hour late or leave more than one-half hour early, the time you miss is time you are absent. Talk to your teacher if you have to miss a class! If you decide to leave the class and cannot come back to Bellevue College, please tell the teacher. 

 

About Class

·         Please, turn off all cell phones during class.

·         You will need a textbook, notebook, paper, pens, and pencils.  Bring them to each class.

·         Come to class on time.

·         Do all homework and participate in class (work in groups/pairs, ask questions).

·         Be polite and respect your classmates.  We learn from each other.  We can help each other.  We must treat one another with respect, even when we have different ideas.  We will use professional student behavior that does not disturb others.

 

Grades

You will receive these grades on quizzes, tests, and homework assignments (80% or higher is a passing grade):    

       A    (100 - 95%)     

      A-   (94 - 90%)        

      B+  (89 - 86%)       

      B    (85 - 84%)       

      B-   (83 - 80%)

      C+  (79 - 76%)

      C    (76 - 75%)         

      C-   (73 - 70%)          

      D+  (69 - 66%)       

      D   (65 - 60%)

      F    (59% or lower)

Important! You must turn in ALL homework assignments. Your grade will be lowered if there are missing assignments. If you are absent, you are responsible for making up all missed assignments.     

Each student will keep a folder. The papers in the folder will help show how much English you have learned. Always keep the following papers in your folder:

   1) Goals statement from every quarter at BC;

   2) ARM sheet with all of your CASAS scores and teachers’ notes from every quarter at BC;

   3) Feedback sheets about any speaking or writing tests you took

 

Progress

To continue in the ESL program, you must make progress with your English.  The teacher will decide your progress by looking at your grades for attendance, homework and tests. You can check your progress in Canvas.  You must take the tests including the CASAS reading and listening tests at the end of the quarter to be able to register for the next quarter. The teacher will tell you during and at the end of the quarter what actions you need to do to make progress.

Students progress at different rates. You may advance to the next level after one quarter, after two quarters or after three quarters. If you don’t make progress to the next level by the end of three quarters, you will need to take a break from classes at Bellevue College. After a one-year break, you can apply again and take the CASAS test, but you must place in the level higher than your last class at Bellevue College.

 

Bellevue College E-mail and access to Canvas

All students registered for classes at Bellevue College get an e-mail account. Use your student e-mail to login to our class website on Canvas. To create your account, go to:  https://www.bellevuecollege.edu/netid/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. Links to an external site.

Passwords expire every 120 days. You will need to create a new password every quarter.

BC offers computer and learning labs to enhance learning and student success. Find current campus locations for all student labs by visiting the Technology Help Desk at http://depts.bellevuecollege.edu/helpdesk/students/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. Links to an external site.

 

School Emergency and Closure Information:   Call (425) 401-6680

Bellevue College uses a system called Rave Alert to notify students and faculty if there is an emergency or closure on campus. Your Bellevue College e-mail address is automatically subscribed to Rave Alert. If you would like to receive these messages as a text to your mobile phone, you can subscribe at https://bellevuecollege.edu/alerts (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. Links to an external site..

 

Public Safety and Emergencies

Public Safety is located in D171 and can be reached at 425-564-2400. Public Safety serves as BC’s center for parking permits, Lost and Found, and emergency notifications.

Please call Public Safety if you have safety questions or concerns at any time, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. You may also visit the web page at http://www.bellevuecollege.edu/publicsafety/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. Links to an external site.

If there is a major emergency, please follow these three rules:

1) Listen and take directions from leaders in charge of the emergency situation.

2) Do not get in your car and leave campus. Emergency leaders will tell you when it is OK to leave. Roads must be open for emergency help and vehicles.

3) In an emergency, call 911 first, then Public Safety.

 

Religious Holidays

It is important to let your teacher know as soon as possible if you will be absent because of religious holidays. Your teacher will offer you an opportunity to make up the class work or test if you give notice ahead of time.

 

Disabilities Resource Center (DRC)

The Disability Resource Center serves students with learning challenges and apparent and non-apparent disabilities.  If you are a student who has a disability or a learning challenge for which you have documentation or have seen someone for treatment and if you feel you may need accommodations in order to be successful in college, please contact the DRC staff as soon as possible.  The DRC office is located in B132 and the DRC website is www.bellevuecollege.edu/drc/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. Links to an external site.. You can also contact the DRC in the following ways:

      Voice: (425) 564-2498                     Fax: (425) 564-4138 Video           Phone: (425) 440-2025                   TTY: (425) 564-4110

Remember if you are someone who has either an apparent or non-apparent disability and needs assistance in an emergency situation, like a fire or earthquake, please meet with your teacher to develop a safety plan within the first week of the quarter.

 

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, see http://www.bellevuecollege.edu/inclusion/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. Links to an external site.

 

College Anti-Discrimination Statement (Title IX)

Bellevue College does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity; color; creed; national origin; sex; marital status; sexual orientation; age; religion; genetic information; the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability; gender identity or veteran status in educational programs and activities which it operates. For more information, see http://www.bellevuecollege.edu/titleix/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. Links to an external site.

 

Student Code of Conduct and Academic Integrity

Any act of academic dishonesty, including cheating, plagiarism (using the ideas or words of another as one’s own without crediting the source), and inappropriate or disruptive classroom behavior are violations of the Student Code of Conduct at Bellevue College.  Examples of unacceptable behavior include, talking out of turn, arriving late or leaving early without a valid reason, allowing cell phones to ring, and inappropriate behavior toward the instructor or classmates.  The instructor can refer any violation of the Student Code of Conduct to the Dean of Student Success for investigation.  Specific student rights, responsibilities, and appeal procedures are listed in the Student Code of Conduct at http://www.bellevuecollege.edu/policies/id-2050/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. Links to an external site.

 

Student Concerns

If you have a problem with this class, I hope you will come to me and tell me your problem.  If you don’t feel comfortable talking to me, you should speak to Jean Pauley, the ESL Program Chair of Developmental Education in R 130 S (nmceachr@bellevuecollege.edu).  You can also talk to Maggie Harada, the Arts and Humanities Division Dean (maggie.harada@bellevuecollege.edu) or Tuan Dang (tuan.dang@bellevuecollege.edu), the Associate Dean of Arts and Humanities  in R 130 M.  Also, you and to talk to Ombuds Office https://www.bellevuecollege.edu/ombuds/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. Links to an external site.

 

Privacy Policy

We do not wish other people (parents, spouses, and friends of students) to speak for students about school performance because this can slow student growth and progress. We do this because we would like students to speak for themselves and be independent.  We also do it because federal law (the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) says that we must protect the privacy of student education records.  It is BCC policy to keep school performance between the school and the student. If a student asks for a parent, spouse, or friend to be at any instructor-student discussion of academic performance, instructors will look at each situation and make the final decision. You can see all of this policy, Arts and Humanities Commitment to Student Growth and Development, at:

http://s.bellevuecollege.edu/wp/sites/59/2013/11/Arts-and-Humanities-Commitment-to-Student-Growth-and-Development1.pdf (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. Links to an external site. (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. Links to an external site.