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=Welcome to Reading and Writing 183~=

Course Information for ESL183RW-01 M Kehl

** Ohlone College ** ** Reading and Writing Skills - Level 3 ** ** ESL 183RW-01 ** ** Office Phone **** : 936-0335 **
 * Time **** : ** Tues. & Thurs. 6:30-8:35 p.m.
 * Location **** : ** 1402
 * Instructor **** : ** Martha Kehl
 * E-mail: **MKehl@ohlone.edu
 * Office ** **hours** Before or after class - by appointment. Just ask me.
 * Mailbox: ** Building 1, Second floor -in the mailroom turn to the left of the door. Mailboxes are organized by last name. Kehl, M. (MS124)

** Course Goal **** : ** To help you build upon the English reading, writing, and grammar skills you acquired in ESL 182RW or your previous study of English and to prepare you for the increasingly sophisticated level of academic writing which you will encounter in 184RW.

You already have a good understanding of English grammar and skills in reading and writing. This course emphasizes academic English skills that are necessary for higher levels of college study. We will discuss how words are used and clarify grammar points to increase fluency and accuracy. · read and analyze a variety of texts appropriate at this level of English proficiency · read a text and write a one page (200 words or more) written summary, reflection or analysis of the an assigned reading · compose short in-class writings · express yourself clearly and effectively in writing · use grammar with increased accuracy and fluency · write multiple-draft short essays · engage in peer review to improve your editing skills **What to Expect:** Because this is a 4-unit college class, you should expect to spend 6-8 hours each week on homework. You can expect daily homework. In addition to reading and writing, there will also be many opportunities for you to speak English with your classmates. I encourage you to express your ideas, opinions, and questions openly and honestly—with respect for others’ ideas and opinions, too, of course.
 * Specific Goals: **
 * By the end of the semester you will be able to: **

__ Northstar 4 Reading and Writing, Third Edition __, by Andrew K. English and Laura Monahon English (Pearson-Longman)
 * Required Books **** : ** (available in the college bookstore)

Composition notebook for vocabulary 1/2 inch binder with lined paper for in-class writing English Dictionary-- (no electronic dictionaries, please)
 * Other Materials: ** 2 -8 page Blue Books
 * I would recommend __Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary__ of English - with CD
 * __ The Longman Advanced American Dictionary __ --To see a number of similarly excellent dictionaries published by Longman, go to []
 * The online __Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English__ at [].
 * Any other English-only dictionary written especially for non-native speakers of English.
 * Note **** : ** **I do not recommend pocket electronic dictionaries.** They usually do not contain enough definitions for each word, and they also lack the idioms, phrases, sample sentences, and grammatical notes found in the dictionaries listed above.


 * Attendance Policy: ** Promptness and regular attendance are expected. If you are absent more than two times, each additional absence will lower your final grade 5%. (For example, if your final grade was 90% based on homework and tests, but you were absent three times, your grade would be lowered to 85%. If you were absent four times, it would be 80%, etc.) Coming to class later than 30 minutes twice will equal one absence. Plan on arriving to class early.

If you are absent during the first two weeks of class and do not notify me of the reason within 24 hours, I may drop you from the class to make room for another student who wants to add the class. Therefore, be sure to contact me right away if you have an illness or emergency.

You can do many homework assignments by writing answers in your books. If I want you to turn in an assignment, I will tell you to do it “on paper,” and then I will collect it.
 * Homework: **

You are responsible for doing //ALL// homework even if you were absent when it was assigned. Therefore, if you are sick or absent for any reason, you should do the following things:


 * Find out the new homework that was given in class and do it as soon as possible. You can go online to __http://183rw-mk.wikispaces.com/__
 * E-mail me any homework that is due that day in a Microsoft Word __attachment__. Send it to mkehl@ohlone.edu

Midterm 15% Final exam 15% Other tests and quizzes 20% In-class writing (paragraphs/essays written in class) 25%
 * Grading: Tests and Assignments **

Homework 25% · Paragraphs/essays done outside of class · Reading, Grammar, & Vocabulary exercises

** Late homework will usually not be accepted ** unless you have evidence of a medical problem or an emergency.

** Tests: ** Tests dates will be announced in class before they are given. Do not be absent on test days. One test can be made up if you have evidence, in writing, of an illness or emergency that prevented you from coming to class. **The final exam, as scheduled by the college, is Tuesday, December 14, 7:30-9:30 p.m. This is the last day we meet, and you must be present** on this day. Note that the time of the exam is earlier than our usual class time.


 * If you copy someone else's words for any writing assignment or test, ** **you are cheating, and you will get** **no credit** on the assignment or test. You may **fail** the class as a result. On a test, you also must not use any notes or other materials without my permission.

** Traditional grading: ** 90-100% = A excellent 80-89% = B good / above average 70-79% = C passing / average 69 or below = not passing

Notes: In order to proceed to ESL 184RW, you must have a passing average of 70% or above, not

only for your overall grade, but also on your in-class writing and other tests. In other words, your reading, writing, and grammar skills must all reach a level appropriate for the next class. Do not assume that if you just come to class and do most of the homework, you will pass.

** Guidelines for All Written Work: **

Use a font size of 12, and leave one-inch margins around the paper. In the top right-hand corner of every paper, write or type your name, the date you turn it in, and your class—**ESL 183RW .** Write the book and page number(s) of the exercise or the title of the assignment at the top of your paper, on the first line.
 * Do all out-of-class work on a computer, and always double space. **


 * I prefer that you do not submit your work electronically ** . If for some reason I approve an electronic submission from you, please use Microsoft Word to do the assignment. Then attach your file to your e-mail. Please be sure to put your name and class in a header at the top of the page in the attachment, not just in the e-mail.


 * In class writing: ** Sometimes you may write papers in class by hand. When you do this, please do not use any paper that has been torn out of a **//spiral//** notebook and has a jagged edge. Always bring some lined paper with clean/straight edges to class.


 * Plagiarism ** is using someone else’s words or ideas (without giving them credit), and it is wrong, whether the source is a book, a website, a paper, or anything else. If you copy or plagiarize anything, you will get **no credit** for the assignment, and I will also write a report about your actions to the college.

The only way you can use someone else’s words is to put quotes ("") around those words. You must also give the source of those words (where they came from—the website, book, page number, etc. in parentheses in your paragraph). If you don't use quotes and give the source, you are plagiarizing. It is usually very easy for me to tell the difference between papers that you do by yourself and those that you copied.

If you use any kind of translation service, website, software, or program to do an assignment (other than an electronic dictionary), I will not accept it.

If you want help with a paper, I strongly recommend that you come to me for help or go to a tutor or staff member in the **English Learning Center**. If you get help from someone else, I may not accept your paper.


 * Keep all of your written work ** after I give it back to you. If I forget to record your score or suffer a computer failure, you can show it to me later to prove that you have done it. Keep all your work together and in order, in one folder.

** School Holidays: ** Monday, Sept. 6—Labor Day Thurs., Nov. 11**—**Veterans’ Day Thurs.-Sun., Nov. 25-28—Thanksgiving If you choose to drop the class, you are responsible for doing it online or filling out an add/drop form. Otherwise, you may get an “F” in the class. These are the deadlines:

Last day to drop the class and get a refund: Tues. Sept. 7 Last day to drop the class without a “W” grade: Sun., Sept. 12 Last day to drop the class with a “W” grade: Thurs., Nov. 18

** Counseling: ** Both academic and personal counseling are available at Ohlone, and all students should meet with a counselor to discuss their academic plans and progress at least once per semester. For more information about counseling, go to [].

If you have a documented disability and would like to discuss special arrangements for testing, or other services, please discuss this with me as soon as possible.