ESL 251De Anza College, Winter 2007
ESL 251.03
High Intermediate Listening and Speaking
Instructor: Iva Tracey Time/day: 2.30pm-3.50pm
Voice mail: (408) 864-8999 ext. 3017 Monday, Wednesday
E-mail: traceyiva@fhda.edu Classroom: L83
<http://faculty.deanza.fhda.edu/traceyiva>;
Office Hour: Monday 1.40pm-2.20pm- Loc. ATC 309 (WRC)
Wednesday 1.50pm-2.20pm- Loc. ATC 304 (LSL)
Pre-requisites: English as a Second Language 244; or a qualifying score on the English as a Second Language placement test. English as a Second Language 251 students may also take English as a Second Language 252 and 253 concurrently.
Course Description: This course focuses on development of vocabulary appropriate in both formal and informal situations through speaking and listening practice in a variety of contexts. It also includes discussion and analysis of topics in American culture and cultural differences.
Course Objectives: At the end of the course, you will be able to:
- use appropriate spoken American English in discussions on a variety of topics
- use appropriate spoken American English grammar
- listen to, comprehend and answer questions based on both literal and implied meaning in extended taped or authentic spoken discourse
- analyze, apply, and discuss your own background and experiences in relation to given topics for discussion
- discuss and analyze cross-cultural customs and attitudes
Texts and Materials:
Required: Dunkel,P. , Lim, P., Intermediate Listening Comprehension, 3rdEd.
Thomson-Heinle, 2006
Recommended: a monolingual English dictionary, such as Longman’s Advanced American
Dictionary
Materials: - One college ruled notebook for class assignments
- One binder for handouts
Course Requirements:
Attendance and Participation: You are expected to attend every class. You must attend both classes during the first week or you might be dropped in order to add another student from the wait list. If you miss more than 4 classes for any reason, you will be dropped. Being more than 5 minutes late for a class is counted as ½ absence. It is in your best interest to attend every class because in-class activities cannot be made up. Unless you have a proof of emergency, late homework will not be accepted. If you miss a class, you are responsible for getting the homework assignment from another student. You should make every effort to participate actively in all classroom activities. Class participation will include individual, pairs, and group work. Your contribution to class activities and being prepared will be positively reflected in your grade.
2. Presentations: This class requires one individual and one group presentation.
3. Quizzes: There will be listening comprehension tests during the quarter to evaluate the improvement of your skills, a midterm exam, and a final exam. There will be no make-ups for tests, exams, or assignments.
4. Participation in Cross Cultural Partners Program, or use of the Listening and Speaking Laboratory (ATC 304) for conversation workshops or ½ unit electives.
Grading: Your grade will be based on the following:
Class attendance and participation: 15 points
Individual Speech (Preparation+Presentation): 15 points
Group Speech (Preparation+Presentation): 15 points
Participation in CCP and Listening/Speaking Lab activities: 10 points
Quizzes: 15 points
Midterm Exam: 15 points
Final Exam: 15 points
Total Score: 100 points=100 %
Grading Scale: 90-100 = A; 80-89 = B; 70-79 = C; 60-69 = D; 59 and below = F
Grading Scale: 90%-100% = A; 80%-89% = B; 70%-79% = C; 60%-69% = D;
59% and below = F
Important Dates:
January 26, 2007 Last day to drop with no record of grade
February 2, 2007 Last day to request P/NP grade
March 2, 2007 Last day to drop with a “W”
Final Exam: Wednesday; March 28; 1.45pm-3.45pm
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