Advanced Writing and GrammarInstructor: Ms. Thoibi N. Rublaitus

eka: Usha RajkumariYou can call me: ‘Thoibi’

Requirements & Course DescriptionESL 54 or equivalent level of English

intensive review of grammar and increase confidence in formulating a variety of sentences

enhance competency in standard written English with a focus on writing strong paragraphs and developing good essays

develop critical thinking, practice research skills and rhetorical focus

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Produce simple, compound, and complex sentences using correct punctuation and spelling

1. Utilize grammar and syntax

1. Recognize and correct errors in writing

1. Demonstrate the control of basic rhetorical patterns of paragraph development

1. Produce well-developed, focused, adequately researched and documented writing material

1. Demonstrate advanced reading comprehension as preparation for higher level English and other courses

2. Understand and employ patterns and expectations of American culture, especially in the college environment.

 REQUIRED TEXTS

ATTENDANCE POLICYskills development course - attend all sessions late for any reason, try not to disturb the class

when you arrive Miss more than three class meetings –

instructor will drop you If you decide to drop a course - a drop card must

be filled out don’t expect me to know itemergency that prevents attendance, contact the

the office and/ or leave a message in my emailabsent from a class, it is your responsibility to be

prepared for the next class – ask a friend

 Course Evaluation Policy

20% Grammar Quizzes (8/10 quizzes)40% Writing Assignments (4/5 essays)10% Class participation including:

lab work journal writing home work

30% Final Exam

GRADES

90-100% = A = excellent work 80-89% = B = good work 70-79% = C = average work 60-69% = D = not satisfactory work for credit 59% and below = F = failing work for this level CREDIT/NO CREDIT class, so your final grade

must be at least 70% to pass the class and move on to ESL 54. If you do not get 70%, you will receive NON-CREDIT (NC), and you must repeat the class.

NOTE ON LATE PAPERS & HOMEWORK

All work must be turned in on time. Late work will not be accepted unless very exceptional

circumstances exist. If I decide to accept late work, the grade will be dropped

one letter grade. No make-up quizzes will be given. No make-up tests will

be given unless the student has talked with the teacher about it before the test.

 

What is plagiarism?

Stealing the ideas or words of an-other without crediting the original source. Copying from other source word for word without giving credit to the original writer is cheating.

Get help to improve your English, not to have someone else do your work for you.

If a student is found cheating on a quiz, test or assignment he or she will get a zero in that assignment.

Automatic “F” grade

If you : Use other’s ideas as yours . Cheat in assignments, exams, tests or quizzes.

Copy word for word from books, magazines or any other sources without quoting the source.

Important days to RememberLast day to add class – Friday, September

11Last day to drop with a refund – Fri,

November 20 Last day to drop without a ‘W’– Monday,

Sept. 14Last day to drop with a ‘W’ – Sunday Oct. 11

Final Exam –Friday, December 18 (8 to 10:30 a.m.)

 

Class Schedule Tentative schedule in the syllabus Study Guide: to be provided Quizzes, tests and assignment dates with

score record log will be provided in the next week

Hope we’ll have a fun filled, productive informative and successful learning experience.