ESL 095/ Advanced Listening and Speaking

Fall 2004

Instructor: Mary March

Classroom: 5302M

Time: 12:30-2:50, Tuesday/Thursday

Office: FOSS 5345

Office Hours: 11:30-12:20 Tuesday and Thursday and by appointment

Office Phone: Leave message at main office: 546-4770

E-Mail: mmarch3393@yahoo.com (This is the best way to reach me.)

Textbook: Academic Listening Encounters: Life in Society by Kim Sanabria

Materials: One three-ring binder and standard college ruled notebook paper

One large “blue book”

Course Description/Objectives:

This course is designed to improve listening and speaking skills necessary for successful college or university coursework. Emphasis will be on listening to lectures and taking notes. Students will also practice speaking in small groups and giving brief presentations. In addition to improving oral communication skills, students will gain a greater understanding of American culture.

Learning Outcomes:

* Identify the main points of a lecture

* Identify key elements of support

* Take effective notes

* Expand academic vocabulary

* Improve understanding of rapid, connected speech

* Improve ability to speak in various academic situations

Responsibilities:

*Attend class regularly and be on time. If you must be absent, it is your responsibility to

get missed assignments and announcements from classmates.

*Do all your homework assignments and turn them in on time. Late homework will not

be accepted unless prior arrangements have been made with me.

*Take all quizzes and tests on the assigned day. No make-ups will be given unless prior arrangements have been made with me.

Grading:

Class Participation: 25%

Homework/Listening Log: 25%

Quizzes and Presentations: 25%

Final Exam: 25%

This course is student option grading. Instead of a decimal point grade (0.7 -4.0), you may choose P/NC. In order to receive a P, you must be receiving at least a 2.0, which represents 75%. You must request the P/NC option by the end of the fifth week of the quarter; otherwise you will receive a decimal grade. P's and NC's are not calculated in GPA's.

Plagiarism:

This refers to taking another person’s words and using them as if they were your own. This is a serious form of cheating and is not permitted in American colleges or universities. Any form of cheating may lead to failing the course.