SYLLABUS FOR DEVELOPMENTAL ENGLISH FOR NON-NATIVE SPEAKERS

Term: Fall 2005

Course Number: ENG 093x

Instructor: Ms. Nanette Naranjo

Home Phone: 708-474-4659

Office Hours: available upon request

Class time: Tuesdays 7:00 – 10:00p

Course Description: This writing course prepares the student for college-level English by teaching the composition of correct, effective sentences constructed into well organized paragraphs and longer papers, while focusing on the syntactical, grammatical and mechanical issues (e.g. prepositions, verbal phrases) common for ESL students. At the end of the course, the instructor will recommend whether the student register for ENG 095 Developmental English or ENG 103 Rhetoric and Composition I.

Cross-listed: under ASP.

Learning Outcomes/ Competencies:

Students in this course will:

· Write grammatically correct sentences

· Edit sentences for spelling and grammar mistakes

· Organize sentences into effective paragraphs and essays

Textbooks: Foundations First by Laurie G. Kirszner and Stephen R. Mandell

Learning Strategies:

Much of the class will be conducted in groups. Each class will be divided into three section; discussing the reading, reviewing grammar, and composing sentences, paragraphs, and essays.

Assessment: Students must pass the final essay in order to proceed to the next level

10 essays 50 % of grade

Quizzes 25 % of grade

Class participation/collaboration/attendance/assignments 25 % of grade

Class Policy for Assignments:

Essays must be typed double- spaced and are due at the beginning of class.

Assignments can be completed in the textbook or on paper

Grading Scale:

A: 92-100 A-: 90-91 B+: 88-89 B: 82-87 B-: 80-81 C+: 78-79

C: 72-77 C-: 70-71 D+: 68-69 D: 62-67 D-: 60-61 F: 59 & below

Class Policy on Attendance: Since each class discusses a different chapter and its content, it will be hard to make up lost class time. Therefore, attending class all the time is recommended. If an absence is necessary, please inform the instructor.

Class Policy on Electronic Devices: (Optional)(Cell phones, Beeper, Pagers…etc.)

Please turn off all electronic devices or turn off the ringer. Please do not talk on the phone during class.

Course Outline:

Class Dates: Topics/Assignments:

8/30 Introduction/ Assessment tests

9/6 Chapter 1 & 2

Chapter 26

“The Last Generation” p. 496

“Say Something” p. 504

9/13 Chapter 5

Chapters 27 & 28

“Take-Out Restaurant” p. 514

9/20 Chapter 6

Chapter 29

“Trigger- Happy Birthday” p. 478

“What I Did for Love” p. 489

“The Little Pretzel lady” p. 502

9/27 Chapter 7

Chapter 19

“Friends” p. 480

“Before Air Conditioning” p. 493

“The Colors” p. 511

10/4 Chapter 8

Chapter 20

“How to Stop a Car with No Brakes” p. 500

10/11 Chapters 9 & 10

Chapter 21

“At the Heart of a Historic Movement” p. 487

10/18 Chapters 11 & 12

Chapter 22

“Can You Imagine?” p. 482

“The Transaction” p. 519

10/25 Chapters 13 & 14

Chapter 23

“The Dog Ate My Disk, and Other Tales of Woes

p. 508

11/1 Chapter 15 Chapter 24

“A Good American Citizen” p. 516

11/8 Chapter 16

Chapter 25

“One of the Bad Guys” p. 484

“ Why We Need Animal Experimentation” p. 498

11/15 Chapter 17

Review Chapter 7

11/22 Chapter 18

Essays

11/29 Final Essay

Class Participation: Since much of the work will be done in groups, class participation is mandatory.

Center for Academic Excellence:

Tutoring assistance is free to all students of Calumet College of St. Joseph. Call the Center for Academic Excellence (CAE), to make an appointment at 473-4287. The Center has experienced and well-trained tutors in most subject areas to help students who are struggling in a course or who are doing well and would like to do better. Regular weekly tutoring sessions are likely to improve your grade.

Statement of Plagiarism:

If an instructor or other Calumet College of St. Joseph personnel find that a student has plagiarized or been involved in another form of academic dishonesty, the instructor or other personnel may elect to bring the matter up for judicial review. The maximum penalty for any form of academic dishonesty is dismissal from the College. The procedures for judicial review are listed under the section of CCSJ handbook that addresses student grievances. (Academic Planner 2001/2002 p.27)

Citation Guidelines:

Calumet College of St. Joseph adheres to citation guidelines as prescribed by the particular discipline (i.e., MLA, APA, and Chicago Manual of Style or Turabian.). All of these guidelines are available in the Calumet College of St. Joseph library or bookstore. These texts outline how to cite references from a variety of sources, including electronic media.

Withdrawal from Classes Policy:

After the last day for class changes has passed (see College calendar), students may withdraw from a course in which they are registered with permission from the faculty member conducting the course. A written request detailing the reason(s) for the withdrawal must be filed with the Registrar. Written request for withdrawal must be received by the Registrar by the last day of classes prior to the final examination dates specified in the catalogue. Written requests may be mailed to the Registrar or faxed to the College fax number 219-473-4259. Students are to make note of the refund schedule when withdrawing from courses. The request is forwarded to the faculty member, who makes the final determination to accept or deny the request. If the request is honored, the student will receive notification of official withdrawal; if denied, the notification will indicate why the withdrawal is disallowed. Note: Degree Completion Division (DCD) students should consult the DCD Student Handbook for information on DCD withdrawals.

An official withdrawal is recorded as a "W" grade on the student's transcript. Dropping a course without written permission automatically incurs an "F" grade for the course (see Refund Schedule).