last updated: 01/05/08
Santa Monica College, Winter 2008
MTWH | 12:30-2:35 pm
Room: ESL 125
Section #: 1335
Instructor: John
Evenhuis
E-Mail:
evenhuis_john@smc.edu
Website:
www.johnevenhuis.com
Course
Description:
Completion of ESL 21A with
a C grade or credit equivalency. ESL 21B is a 3-unit, six-week intermediate composition
course designed to instruct students in the organization, construction, and
editing of academic essays. In
many cases, this course is a critical bridge to English 1; therefore, the
curriculum will emphasize a careful reading of texts and a more self-demanding
approach to the content of essays and journal writing.
Students will also be expected to use various sources to support personal
ideas, opinions, and generalizations.
Texts/Supplies:
Gardner,
Peter - New Directions
Reliable
access to the Internet
Requirements:
Protocol:
Pagers,
cell phones and other electronic devices should be shut off during class.
Come to class and come on time:
Regular
attendance is crucial. Students who miss more than 6 hours of class can be
dropped. If you know in advance that you will be absent, please contact me by
email . In addition, please arrange for a classmate to pick up any material
handed out during the session. Also, you should check the course website
for more information. If you need to drop the course for some reason, you
can do this yourself through the SMC
Student Self-Service System
Please
be courteous to your fellow students and instructor. Students who arrive late
for class or leave early consistently disrupt the class and may be dropped.
Arriving late 2 times is equivalent to one absence.
Writing:
There
will be three (3) graded essays in this class: two in-class essays based on
assigned readings and the final essay. You
must write each essay in a separate blue book.
There will be no make-up essays.
All in-class essays will be revised.
Rewrites must be typed. Late
papers without a valid excuse for lateness will not be accepted for grading and
may be graded down one full grade.
Quizzes:
There
will be quizzes on vocabulary, reading comprehension, editing and grammar given
throughout the semester. Some
quizzes will be announced and some won’t (i.e., “pop quizzes”).
Quizzes may not be made up.
Group Work:
Students
will be expected to participate in study groups both in and out of class.
Honor Policy:
Students
must adhere to the SMC
Code of Academic Conduct regarding plagiarism and cheating.
Communication:
The
best way to communicate with me is via email. I will generally reply within 24
hours.
Please get the phone number or email of at least two classmates to ask about course assignments when you miss class. I will not respond to emails from absent students asking what we did in a particular class.
Some
Advice:
1.
In addition to your textbook, the Internet will provide many excellent
resources for you to improve your command of written English and to ensure your
success in this class. It is therefore imperative that you schedule
access to a computer with a (preferably high-speed) internet connection and
a printer.
2. American university education generally requires and assumes that you participate orally during class time. Consider raising your hand to express an opinion or to ask a question. You will also have opportunities to speak in small groups; plan to be an active participant in your group by coming prepared to class with ideas to share.
Method
of Evaluation/Grading Criteria: NEW!
Essay #1
20%
Essay #2
20%
Final Essay
10%
Final
Exam
10%
Quizzes
20%
Journals/In-class
writings
10%
Attendance & Participation 10%
Your
grades for quizzes, exams, and final grade will be based on the following
percentages:
90-100%
A (English 1 Recommended)
80-89%
B (English 1 Recommended)
70-79%
C (English 22 Recommended)
60-69%
D (Repeat of ESL 21B Recommended)
59%
and below F
(Repeat of ESL 21B Recommended)
Tutoring
& Support Services
1.
The ESL Department offers free tutoring to students.
Students should work with ESL tutors to review errors on returned essays.
Please sign up on-line at: www.smc.edu/esl/tutoringcalendar
2.
Students may use computers in the Cayton Center, the Library, the Science
Building, Drescher Hall 203 & 204.
3.
Academic counselors can be reached in the ISC (434-4217) and in
Counseling (434-4210 or 434-4589).
4.
Psychological counselors can be reached at 434-4262 or through Student
Health.
5.
If you have any special needs or concerns, please contact your
instructor. If you have any disabilities, you may receive support services
through the Center for Students with Disabilities:
PE 160, 434-4265.