Course Information
Course ID:	ESL*970G
Course Name:	ADVANCED GRAMMAR REVIEW
Section Number:	58723
Units:	3
Instructor Name:	Chan
Course Type:	Online
Course Description: Students review English grammar and learn to edit grammatical, mechanical and word usage errors in their writing. This includes intensive review and editing of verb tenses; modals; conditionals; active and passive voice; articles and nouns; prepositional, adjectival and adverbial phrases; word forms; word usage; subject-verb-pronoun agreement; sentence parts; sentence patterns; sentence boundaries; and mechanics. COURSE WEBSITES http://wvmccd.angellearning.com and http://cccconfer.org/ Instruction will take place via the Internet at the course websites and via other technologically mediated transmissions. Students must have Internet access and an email account. Earphones & microphone recommended. Minimum 48 hours online. Credit/No Credit option. May be repeated twice for credit. Log into Angel regularly for assignments, quizzes, and due dates. This is not a self-paced course.
Instructor Contact Information
Email Address:	marsha_chan@wvm.edu
Phone Number:	(408) 855-5314
Fax Number:	(408) 245-8514
Mail Address: Mission College, 3000 Mission College Blvd., Santa Clara, CA 95054-1897
Campus Office Location: C1-126 (West side, first floor)
Other Information
Orientation Schedule: Orientation Part 1: Wednesday, January 30 from 6:00-8:00 pm in Room TC-1 (Tech Center above the bookstore) Orientation Part 2: and Friday, Feb 1 from 12:30-2:00 pm in Room E2-401 and/or in a web-based online conference center CCC Confer. Details will be provided at the Orientation Part 1.
On Campus Requirements: Orientations (two parts) are highly recommended. Please send an email message to the professor regarding your intention to enroll in this class. In the subject line, type ESL970G Spring 2008. This will enable you to receive information updates.
Exam Requirements and Location: METHOD OF INSTRUCTION AND EVALUATION 1. Instruction: Review, analysis, and correction of elements of written English may be conducted by means of a. Online lectures and discussion boards b. Links to World Wide Web pages c. Synchronous and asynchronous online chats d. Online quizzes and writing assignments 2. Evaluation & Grades Students will be graded on the accuracy, fluency and timeliness of weekly writing, participation in discussions requiring critical thinking skills, quizzes, a midterm and a final exam. 25% grammar assignments (drop lowest score) + 25% writing assignments (drop lowest score) + 25% midterm + 25% final exam Wed May 21.
Prerequisites: An entering student must meet one of the following prerequisites: (a) Earn a qualifying score on the Mission College ESL Placement Test (b) Successfully complete (A, B, C, CR) ESL960G, ESL960RW, and ESL960LS (c) Receive approval of a waiver due to an alternative form of assessment Check the directions on the Assessment Center web page. On the Assessment Center page, you will find ESL placement exam information and dates, FAQs, exemptions, disabilities, sample questions, and more. If you believe you are exempt from taking the placement test or completing the three ESL960 courses (for example, if you have already earned a college degree), please consult with a counselor to submit a Waiver application. Counseling Department web page.
Advisories: Entering online students should feel comfortable using a computer to learn, know how to keyboard, send and receive email, use a web browser, and be able to communicate in writing. Online students should demonstrate self-motivation, self-discipline, time management skills, and the ability to "speak up" when problems arise. To be successful, online students should expect to participate in the virtual classroom (web environment) 5 days a week, spend approximately 9-10 hours a week studying for the course, and be willing to communicate on the discussion boards with classmates as well as with the instructor.
Required Books & Materials: Applied English Grammar, by Patricia Byrd & Beverly Benson, and Collins COBUILD Advanced Dictionary of American English, Cengage Heinle, bundled together ISBN 1424024412 and available at the Mission College Bookstore http://mc.bkstore.com/ for $70.70. Warning: Although it is possible to find these books on the web elsewhere, many previous students discovered that the website did not actually have the books in stock, and they waited three weeks before receiving the book, impacting their learning and assessments (quizzes). Therefore, students are advised to purchase the book from the Mission College Bookstore in person or online. Click on the mc.bkstore webpage link below.
Outline of Topics to be Covered: a. Review and identification of grammatical, lexical, sentential and mechanical elements in passages written by writers of standard English. (1) Verb tenses (e.g., simple past, present progressive, future perfect) (2) Modals (e.g., could, may, should have) (3) Conditionals (e.g., present unreal vs. future possible) (4) Voice (i.e., Active vs. Passive) (5) Articles and nouns (e.g., count vs. noncount) (6) Prepositional, adjectival and adverbial phrases (7) Word forms (e.g., verb, noun, adjective, adverb; -ate, -ation, -ary, -arily) (8) Word usage (including idioms and tone) (9) Subject-verb-pronoun agreement (10) Sentence parts (e.g., Subject + Predicate) (11) Sentence patterns (e.g., Subject + Intransitive verb, Subject + Intransitive verb + Complement, Subject + Transitive verb + Object, Subject + passive verb) (12) Sentence boundaries (e.g., fragments, run-together sentences) (13) Mechanics (i.e., Capitalization, punctuation, spelling b. Identification of grammatical, lexical, sentential and mechanical elements in passages written in non-native or non-standard English. c. Analysis and correction of grammatical, lexical, sentential and mechanical errors in students' own writing. d. Written comparison and contrast of cultural, linguistic, social, and educational backgrounds and experiences of students in the class.
Notice on Disabilities: Any student who feels s/he may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact me privately to discuss your specific needs. Please contact DISC (Disability Instructional Support Center) in S2-201, (408.855.5085 or 408.727.9243 TTY) to coordinate reasonable accommodations for students with verifiable documentation. Click on the disc webpage link below.
Websites: http://wvmccd.angellearning.com/ http://www.missioncollege.org/student_services/assess/assess.html http://missioncollege.org/depts/coun/default.html http://missioncollege.org/depts/disc/index.html http://mc.bkstore.com/ http://cccconfer.org/ http://missioncollege.org/depts/esl/970g/Angel_login_970g_S07.pdf
Syllabus:	http://salsa.missioncollege.org/files/distancelearningco/ESL970Gsyllabusweeks116.doc
Additional Information: Only students who are properly registered in the course will have access to the online course materials at Angel Learning. Use MyWebServices to search for, add, and drop classes, to update your personal information, and to check your grades and course enrollment status. Alternatively, use the Telephone Registration system (408) 741-TREG (741-8734). OTHER SOURCES OF HELP Campus Center Computer Lab (above the bookstore). Use computers (Macs and PC) with Internet access. Use group study rooms. LATC: Learning Assistance and Tutorial Center, S2-201 (408-855-5085). Sign up for ESL 900 Skills Development. Join a conversation group led by a native English speaker. Get a tutor to help you with homework in English and other subjects. The Library (408-855-5150) Apply for a free library card. Borrow books. Use computers. Counseling, E1-301 (408-855-5030). Drop-in or by private appointment. Get help making an Education Plan. Counselors are available to assist you with academic, personal and career issues.