Listening and Speaking Level 6

Course Details

Spring 2011

Location: Dillard College of Business Administration

Classroom Number: 313

Days & Times:

M-R 9:30-10:40 Term A

Course Attachments

Textbooks

North Star Listening and Speaking 5, 3ed.
By: Sherry Priess
MSU Faculty Member
Leslie Penrose   
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Course Objectives

 

Course Objectives:

In this class, students will continue to develop and refine their listening and speaking skills through level-appropriate activities and/or assignments such as related listenings, conversation, discussion, debate, and presentations. Students will also expand their vocabulary by learning to use and understand phrasal verbs in speech.  Students will improve their skills in note taking and use their notes to complete additional activities and/or assignments.  Students will work on improving their pronunciation; specific pronunciation needs will be addressed as needed.


Course Expectations

 

Grading:

All students will receive one final grade in this class.  Grades will be assigned based on the following grading scale:

 

A         90-100

B         80-89

C         70-79

D         60-69   Please note that the minimum passing grade for this course is 70%

F          Below 60

 

 

The grades are based on the following components:

 

Participation/Lab Assignments                   20%

Quizzes/Class work                                       20%

Tests/Presentations                                        20%

Final Exam and Presentation                       40%                                                                           


Class Participation:

Class participation is an important part of being a good ESL student.  Participation, however, is more than simply coming to class.  Participating in class means that students attempt to answer questions, actively engage in classroom discussions and debates, conversations, complete out-of-class assignments, and seek opportunities to improve their language skills.  It is up to your instructor’s discretion how this grade will be assigned.

 

Grading Scale for Class Participation:

 

A         Students actively participates in class on a daily basis.  Student is always ready, willing, and able to answer questions and provide input into classroom discussions.

 

B         Student participates in classroom discussions almost daily.  Student is almost always ready, willing, and able to answer questions and provide input into classroom discussions.

 

C         Student needs prompting before he/she will participate in classroom activities and/or discussion.  Student seems to know answers, but is not willing to provide them spontaneously.

 

D         Student rarely participates in classroom activities unless called upon and often

cannot respond when asked direct questions.

 

F          Student never participates in classroom activities and cannot respond when asked direct questions.

 

In-Class Activities/Out-of-Class Assignments:

Students may receive grades for work done in and/or out of class.  The instructor may choose to grade all, part, or none of any given assignment; however, the successful student will complete all assignments and be prepared for class.

 

Quizzes/Tests:

Students will be assessed though tests and quizzes.  The number of tests and quizzes will be determined through the teacher’s evaluation of student needs and/or performance.  Students will be given advance notice for tests, but they should expect some pop-quizzes (unannounced quizzes).

 

Presentations:

Students should plan on making three (3) (well researched, organized, and developed) presentations during the course.  Student will participate in one (1) individual presentation and two (2) formal team debates.  Students will also be asked to deliver brief, impromptu presentations, related to class topics.  Please be aware that students who are absent at the designated time of their presentation will NOT be allowed to make up the presentation without a doctor’s note.


 

Final Exam:

The final exams will be given on the exam dates.  See the IELI exam schedule.

 

Final Presentation:

A final presentation, if assigned, will be given as scheduled in class.  See your teacher for more information.


Final Exam12/7/2010  

Submission Format PolicyNote: You may not submit a paper for a grade in this class that already has been (or will be) submitted for a grade in another course, unless you obtain the explicit written permission of me and the other instructor involved in advance.

Late Paper Policy

 

Make Up Test/Assignment Procedures:

Students who have valid and verifiable excuses for absences will be allowed to make up assignments/tests and hand in homework that was due on the day of the absence.  This make up work must be arranged with the instructor and completed within two days of the date of the absence. However, students who do not have a valid and verifiable excuse will receive an automatic zero on the test, homework, or assignment completed or taken up on the day of the absence.

 

Late Work:

No late work will be accepted.


Plagiarism Policy Plagiarism is the use of someone else's thoughts, words, ideas, or lines of argument in your own work without appropriate documentation (a parenthetical citation at the end and a listing in "Works Cited")-whether you use that material in a quote, paraphrase, or summary. It is a theft of intellectual property and will not be tolerated, whether intentional or not.

Student Honor Creed

As an MSU Student, I pledge not to lie, cheat, steal, or help anyone else do so."

As students at MSU, we recognize that any great society must be composed of empowered, responsible citizens. We also recognize universities play an important role in helping mold these responsible citizens. We believe students themselves play an important part in developing responsible citizenship by maintaining a community where integrity and honorable character are the norm, not the exception. Thus, We, the Students of Midwestern State University, resolve to uphold the honor of the University by affirming our commitment to complete academic honesty. We resolve not only to be honest but also to hold our peers accountable for complete honesty in all university matters. We consider it dishonest to ask for, give, or receive help in examinations or quizzes, to use any unauthorized material in examinations, or to present, as one's own, work or ideas which are not entirely one's own. We recognize that any instructor has the right to expect that all student work is honest, original work. We accept and acknowledge that responsibility for lying, cheating, stealing, plagiarism, and other forms of academic dishonesty fundamentally rests within each individual student. We expect of ourselves academic integrity, personal professionalism, and ethical character. We appreciate steps taken by University officials to protect the honor of the University against any who would disgrace the MSU student body by violating the spirit of this creed. Written and adopted by the 2002-2003 MSU Student Senate.

Students with Disabilities The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Disability Support Services in Room 168 of the Clark Student Center, 397-4140.

Safe Zones Statement The professor considers this classroom to be a place where you will be treated with respect as a human being - regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, political beliefs, age, or ability. Additionally, diversity of thought is appreciated and encouraged, provided you can agree to disagree. It is the professor's expectation that ALL students consider the classroom a safe environment.

Contacting your Instructor All instructors in the Department have voicemail in their offices and MWSU e-mail addresses. Make sure you add your instructor's phone number and e-mail address to both email and cell phone lists of contacts.

Attendance Requirements

 

Attendance Policy:

Students are allowed a maximum of three (3) absences per term.  Upon the fourth (4th) unexcused absence, students will be dismissed from class. 

Excessive tardiness, defined as three (3) late arrivals to class, count as one (1) absence.

 

For additional information concerning the IELI’s attendance policy, see the IELI Student Policy Manual.


Other Policies

 

Computer Use Policy

Courses in the IELI require the use of personal computers for research, composition, and web-based course components.  Should you not have access to a personal computer or if you feel this requirement will be difficult to manage, please see the instructor immediately.

 

Statement of Limited Right:

By enrolling in this course, the student expressly grants MSU a “limited right” in all intellectual property created by the student for the purpose of this course.  The “limited right” shall include but shall not be limited to the right to reproduce the student’s work product in order to verify originality and authenticity, and educational purposes.


Writing Proficiency Requirement All students seeking a Bachelor's degree from Midwestern State University must satisfy a writing proficiency requirement once they've 1) passed English 1113 and English 1123 and 2) earned 60 hours. You may meet this requirement by passing either the Writing Proficiency Exam or English 2113. Please keep in mind that, once you've earned over 90 hours, you lose the opportunity to take the $25 exam and have no option but to enroll in the three-credit hour course. If you have any questions about the exam, visit the Writing Proficiency Office website at http://academics.mwsu.edu/wpr, or call 397-4131.