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Bellevue College – Fall Quarter 2012 |
Instructor: Nancy
E. McEachran |
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English for
Transitions – ESL 066 and ABE 064 |
Office: R130 U |
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Class Meetings:
9/18-12-5 | no classes on |
Office Hours: Tues. & Thur. 10:30-12:20
& by appointment |
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Classroom: R309 |
Office Phone: 425-564-2747 |
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Class Days and Times:
Mon-Friday 12:30-1:20 |
e-mail: nmceachr@bellevuecollege.edu |
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Course Description The
purpose of this class is to prepare students to transition into academic
coursework. The emphasis for Fall
Quarter 2012 is on speaking and writing skills. However, students will also practice
listening, reading, and leadership skills that support successful transitions
and student self-confidence. Students
will also learn how to |
Overview
of Course Topics (tentative schedule)
Week 1 Introductions to English for Transitions course/intro to BC (guest speaker)
Week 2 Understanding
and Acting on Your Strengths (guest speaker)
Week 3 Understanding
and Acting on Your Strengths
Week 4 Review
of Learning
Week 5 Communication and College Success (guest
speaker)
Week 6 Credit
Classes and College Success (guest speaker)
Week 7 Credit Classes and College Success (guest
speaker)
Week 8 Review of Learning
Week 9 Connections
on Campus (guest speaker)
Week 10 Connections
on Campus (guest speaker)
Week 11 Review
of Learning/Group Presentations
Week 12 Group
Presentations/Finals Week
For the course topics (as listed above)at
the end of the quarter students should be able to:
Convey Ideas in Writing
· Determine
the purpose for communicating.
· Organize
and present information to serve the writing purpose.
· Pay
attention to grammar, spelling, and sentence structure, to help readers
understand your meaning.
· Seek
feedback and review to enhance the effectiveness of the communication.
Speak So Others Can Understand
· Determine
the purpose for communicating.
· Effectively
organize your speaking and speak clearly to the listener.
· Pay
attention to grammar, vocabulary, pace, and gesture when speaking.
· Use
different strategies to help you to speak better.
(Information above based on the Washington State Learning
Standards 2009).
Course
Assignments
1. Weekly
Monday Journals summarizing your learning of the previous week (guidelines will
be provided);
2. 6 quizzes
to be sure that you understand the course material;
3. Homework
assignments related to each class speaker;
4. Final
group presentation;
5. Final
test on course material;
6. CASAS
tests as needed.
Course
Guidelines
Students
in ESL classes at Bellevue College should make progress in their level. If you miss more than 20% of the classes you
may receive a No Progress evaluation. The teacher looks at your attendance record,
in-class work, homework assignments, quizzes, and tests to determine your
progress. The teacher will tell you both
during and at the end of the quarter if you need to make more progress. If you
don’t make progress, you might not be able to register for classes in the
future. Students may only repeat a course three times.
Your
progress and learning in this course depend on your daily attendance and active
participation. If you are sick or have a family emergency, contact the
instructor by phone or email. All
students registered for classes at Bellevue College can get an e-mail account.
To create your account, go to: http://bellevuecollege.edu/sam
There
is not a textbook for this course. The
class content will be shared through lecture, printed and online materials, and
guest speakers. You are required to keep a notebook of materials which will become your
text for the course. Bring to class
your notebook, paper, pencil, and pens.
Complete
all classwork and homework on time. Students
will work individually and in groups. Be
prepared to complete both individual and group work assignments. Ask
questions or request clarification about topics, activities, assignments in
class and homework.
Each student has a folder. The folder will have class information, some
of your work, and teacher feedback. At
times I will mark your work with these symbols and/or numbers:
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4 or |
+ |
Excellent |
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3 or |
√
+ |
Good |
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2 or |
√ |
Needs
more work |
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1 or |
√- |
Beginning |
The students in this program often like to do
nice things for their teachers at the end of the quarter. Cards, flowers, and food are good ways to
thank your teacher. You do not need to
buy your teacher a gift or give money.
Classroom Environment
The college’s “Affirmation of Inclusion” is
posted in each classroom and states that we will all treat one another with
respect and dignity regardless of whether or not we agree in our opinions and
ideas. This expectation of respecting
differences is linked with the principle of free speech in a free society: We have the right to express unpopular ideas
as long as we don’t show disrespect for people who might believe differently. The Affirmation of Inclusion is also included
in this syllabus.
Professional student behavior includes
respect toward the instructor, classmates, and the class itself. Disruptive behavior is disrespectful
behavior. The Arts and Humanities
Division honors the right of its faculty to define “disruptive behavior.” Some examples of disruptive behavior are
arriving late and leaving early with no explanation, talking while others are
trying to hear the instructor or class members, doing homework in class,
talking on cell phones and texting in class, or making inappropriate and
impolite comments. This behavior
interrupts the educational process. If
you are not sure about a behavior, make an appointment to talk with your
instructor.
Important Information
The
Disability Resource Center serves students with a wide array of learning challenges
and disabilities. Please visit the DRC if you have any questions about
classroom accommodations whether you are a student or a faculty member.
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 or
you can call our reception desk at 425-564-2498. Deaf students can reach us by
video phone at 425-440-2025 or by TTY at 425-564-4110. Please visit our website
for application information into our program and other helpful links at www.bellevuecollege.edu/.
Remember if you are someone who has
either an apparent or non-apparent disability and requires assistance in case
of an emergency situation, such as a fire, earthquake, etc,
please meet with your individual instructors to develop a safety plan within
the first week of the quarter.
The staff of the Bellevue College Public Safety Department provides personal safety,
security, crime prevention, and other services to the campus community, 24
hours per day, 7 days per week. Their
phone number is (425) 564-2400. Public
Safety is located in K100 and on the web at http://bellevuecollege.edu/publicsafety/
We do not wish other people (parents,
spouses, relatives, and friends of students) to speak for students about school
performance because this can slow student growth and progress. We believe this
because we would like students to speak for themselves and be independent. We also follow the guidelines because federal
law, the Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act, says that we must protect the privacy of student education
records. It is Bellevue College policy
to keep school performance information between the school and the student.
You can read more about student
procedures and expectations at http://bellevuecollege.edu/artshum/policy.html.
You can read more about college
policies of the Arts & Humanities Division website at http://bellevuecollege.edu/artshum/