ESL 975: Advanced Idioms, Prepositions, and Vocabulary  | § 7017
 Santa Monica College  |  Bundy campus
Winter 2010  |  January 4 – February 11

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• This course is designed for the advanced ESL student. 

• The course focuses on enriching and refining students’ knowledge and use of idioms, phrasal verbs, and vocabulary. 

• Students learn advanced-level English vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, and grammatical structures, and engage in complex and culturally-appropriate dialogs and conversations.

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 975, Section 7017.  You might have to fill out an application or other paperwork.

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.

Changes to the syllabus and course schedule may be made at the discretion of the instructor.