ESL 093 – ACADEMIC VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
Fall, 2010
Class Meetings: JWLA 115 Monday, Wednesday and Friday 2:00-2:50
Instructor: Nancy McKeand
Office Hours: MWF 8:45- 10:45am or by appointment Office: JWLA 208
Phone: 562-2987 Email: ude.umne|dnaeKcM.ycnaN#ude.umne|dnaeKcM.ycnaN
Required Text: Focus on Grammar 3 by Fuchs, Bonner & Westheimer
Other Required Materials: Composition book with at least 100 pages or two smaller books for exclusive use in this class; English-English dictionary that can be brought to class each day.
Course Description: This course is designed to help students review and learn basic English grammar. Students will examine the grammatical structure of academic texts. The course will also reinforce students' general English vocabulary and introduce academic vocabulary. Practice writing short pieces in an academic style using academic vocabulary and grammatical structures. Students will also be responsible for teaching one or more grammar points to the entire class. Students will do extensive reading as part of this course. Much of the work they do will be individualized based on the needs and interests of the students.
Course Objectives: The overall objective of this course is to help students learn vocabulary and improve their understanding of English grammar.
At the end of this course, students will be able to do the following:
Understand vocabulary and grammar when he/she reads
Figure out the meaning of words from context or using background knowledge
Use correct grammar, vocabulary, spelling and punctuation when he/she writes
Attendance: Students are expected to come to class ever day and to arrive on time. If students cannot come to class, they are expected to call or email the instructor. You are allowed three absences before I start subtracting points. Starting with the 4th absence, REGARDLESS OF THE REASON, I will deduct 5 points from your total score for each absence.
Academic Integrity: It is assumed that students will do their own work in this and all other classes. Students who cheat, plagiarize or commit other acts of academic dishonesty will be penalized with a lowered grade and/or other disciplinary action. Additional information regarding academic honesty can be found in the Eastern New Mexico University Undergraduate Catalog.
Assignments & Grading:
Vocabulary stories: 10 x 20 pts 200
Vocabulary logs: 13 wks x 15pts 195
Grammar log: 13 x 9 pts 117
Grammar papers: 5 x 25 pts 125
Midterm presentation – 50 pts 50
Midterm Vocabulary story – 100 pts 100
Final presentation – 75 pts 75
Final Vocabulary story – 100 pts 100
Total Points Possible 962
Points for each assignment will be determined as follows:
vocab stories: 1 pt for meaning, 1 pt for form
Vocab logs: at least 5 words per day; 1 pt for meaning, 1 for other forms, 1 for example = 15 pts per week
Grammar log: at least 3 examples per day; 1 pt for example, 2 pts for new sentence from example = 9 pts per week
Determining the Grade: At the end of the semester, points will be added up and compared to the total possible number of points to determine the final grade in the course. As noted above, points will be deducted from the total number of points earned throughout the semester starting with the 4th absence.
90-100% = A
80-89% = B
70-79% = C
60-69% = D
Tentative Course Schedule :
| Week | In Class | Homework |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 18-20 | Read over the syllabus and look at the book. Grammar diagnostic test | Bring a book you would like to read to class on Monday. |
| Aug 23-27 | Free reading; Vocab logs; Go over grammar diagnostic; Grammar practice in the lab on Friday | Begin to read the explanation of the grammar point in the text. Work on grammar exercises. Friday: Vocab story (10 words) due. Also, bring Grammar and Vocab logs to class for grading. |
| Aug 30-Sept 3 | Free reading; Vocab logs; Grammar work | Work on grammar exercises. Friday: Vocab story (10 words) due |
| Sept 6-10 | NO CLASS on MONDAY. Free reading; Vocab logs; Grammar work; Grammar practice in the lab on Friday. | Work on grammar exercises. Friday: Grammar paper due (Writing activity from the book). Bring Grammar and Vocab logs to class for grading. |
| Sept 13-17 | Free reading; Vocab logs; Grammar work | Work on grammar exercises. Friday: Vocab story (10 words) due |
| Sept 20-24 | Free reading; Vocab logs; Grammar work. Grammar practice in the lab on Friday | Friday: Vocab story (10 words) due. Bring Grammar and Vocab logs to class for grading. Next Monday: Grammar paper due (Story). |
| Sept 27-Oct 1 | Free reading; Vocab logs; Grammar work | Friday: Vocab story (10 words) due. Start on midterm presentation and vocabulary story |
| Oct 4-8 | Free reading; Vocab logs; Grammar work; Mid-term presentations on Wed & Fri | Wednesday: Midterm presentations start. Friday: Midterm vocabulary stories due. Bring Grammar and Vocab logs to class for grading. |
| Oct 11-15 | NO CLASS on MONDAY. Free reading; Vocab logs; Grammar work | Friday: Vocab story (10 words) due. Next Monday: Grammar paper due |
| Oct 18-22 | Free reading; Vocab logs; Grammar work. Grammar practice in the lab on Friday | Friday: Vocab story (10 words) due. Bring Grammar and Vocab logs to class for grading |
| Oct 25-29 | Free reading; Vocab logs; Grammar work | Friday: Vocab story (10 words) due. |
| Nov 1-5 | Free reading; Vocab logs; Grammar work. Grammar practice in the lab on Friday | Wednesday: Grammar paper due. Friday: Vocab story (10 words) due. Bring Grammar and Vocab logs to class for grading |
| Nov 8-12 | Free reading; Vocab logs; Grammar work | Friday: Vocab story (10 words) due |
| Nov 15-19 | Free reading; Vocab logs; Grammar work. Grammar practice in the lab on Friday | Friday: Grammar Paper due |
| Nov 22-26 | NO CLASS on WED or FRI. Free reading; Vocab logs; Grammar work | Prepare for final presentation |
| Nov 29-Dec 3 | Free reading; Vocab logs; Grammar work. Work in the lab on Friday | Friday: Bring Grammar and Vocab logs to class for grading. Wednesday, Dec 8: Final Presentations & Papers due |
| Dec 8 12:30-2:30 | Final Presentations & Papers. Logs will be returned |
A more detailed and accurate schedule will be available on the class wiki.