Course Description


ESL 902: High Beginning ESL  |  § 7016
Spring 2009  |  Santa Monica College  |  Bundy campus  |  February 17 – June 16

 

 

Instructor:         John Evenhuis                           email:               

Location:          Bundy 236                               website:            www.johnevenhuis.com           

Time/Days:       9:30a-12:30p  T/Th   

 

 

What?             This is a high-beginning multi-skills course which is designed to improve the English language skills of non-native speakers. The course focuses on developing the following skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking.  It will also help students improve their fluency, vocabulary, and grammatical accuracy.

 

When?            Class begins at 9:30 am and finishes at 12:30 pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays. There is a 20-minute break in the middle.  We meet in Room 236 on the Bundy campus.  We will meet for 18 weeks this spring; the first meeting will be Tuesday, February 17, and our last meeting will be Tuesday, June 16.  There will be no classes held during Spring Break, April 13-17.

 

How?               Although there is no charge for this class, you must still officially register for it.  You can do this at the Continuing Education office on the first floor.  Tell the staff members that you want to register for ESL 902, Section 7016.  You might have to fill out an application or other paperwork.

 

Required Text:   

 

Step Forward 2 (by Ingrid Wisniewska).  You can buy this book in the bookstore on the first floor for $18.50 plus tax.  You should buy it as soon as possible because almost all of our class work will be based on the book.

 

 

Materials:  Bring the following materials to each class meeting:

·     Notebook or folders to keep your papers in during the semester. (Keep all your work including: your handouts, notes, and other assignments.  These should be organized in your notebook or folders.)

·    8½”  X 11” notebook paper

·   pencils and erasers (a small pencil sharpener and stapler are handy too)

·   A dictionary of your choosing.

 

Participation: 

·    You are expected to come to class and to come on time.

·    You are expected to participate in small working groups during class time.  You are expected to speak aloud in your public voice, listen actively, take notes, and follow your teacher’s instructions.

·    Of course, some of your class work will be accomplished by you independently, as will your homework.

·    I will often ask for volunteers or call on students to give answers out loud or on the whiteboard.  Don’t be afraid to volunteer your answers: I’m not looking for perfect responses.

·    It is not considered rude to ask the teacher questions during class; in fact, I welcome them.  Just raise your hand or get my attention.

·    It is rude, however, to let your phone ring in class.  It is really rude to answer it in class.