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ESL 72
"Learning is a continual and effortless process, as natural as breathing." ---Frank Smith
Course Information Sheet Spring 2005
Prerequisites: English as a Second Language 161-163 or a qualifying score on the English as a Second Language placement test. ESL 72 may be taken concurrently with English as a Second Language 24 and ESL 126.
Required Texts:
(a) New Directions (Second Edition) by Peter S. Gardner (Cambridge University Press second edition)
(b) Kindred by Octavia Butler (Beacon Press)
Recommended Texts: An English-English dictionary-i.e., Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
Course Description:
In ESL 72 you will have the opportunity to explore short reading selections on a variety of different topics presented in New Directions and to focus on the reading of the novel, Kindred, by Octavia Butler. In all the reading work we do this quarter you will be encouraged to ask meaningful questions and to expand your understanding of what you read. You will do this sometimes by reading beyond the text and at other times by sharing your ideas with your peers both in class discussions and in writing. In these ways, you will find yourself naturally developing your academic vocabulary and reading skills while we build a community where everyone feels comfortable sharing their ideas.
Expanding your reading ability also will help you to become a more confident and proficient writer as you analyze what you read and think critically about the writer's ideas. The best learning experiences require commitment and hard work; my commitment to you is to encourage a process of learning which seems "as natural as breathing" and to create a classroom environment where you always feel supported and challenged to do your best work.
• Reading Notebook/homework: 20%
• Midterm/s: 20%
• Final: 20%
• Novel Presentations/Research: 20%
• Group Work/Quizzes: 20%
Attendance Policy: In-class group activities and quizzes cannot be made up, so it is important not to miss classes. If you do miss a class, it is your responsibility to find out what you missed and complete the homework assignments that are due. Being on time is important too if you expect to get credit for group work activities. You may be dropped by the instructor if you are absent more than 3 times.
Dates to Remember:
1. Friday, April 15--last day to add or drop with a refund
2. Friday, April 22--last day to drop with no record of grade
3. Friday, April 29--last day to request P/NP grade
4. Friday, May 27--last day to drop with a "W"
5. Holiday: Monday, May 30 (Memorial Day)
6. Final Exam: Thursday, June 23 (4:00-6:00 /L32)
Useful Information:
I want to get to know each one of you, so take advantage of my office hours to spend time with me individually. After your novel presentation groups are formed, I will also ask you and your other group members to set up meeting times with me to review your work.
• e-mail:
sophie1662@aol.com/
ifftmaryanne@fhda.edu
• ONLINE DICTIONARIES & VOCABULARY LINKS:
http://faculty.deanza.fhda.edu/ifftmaryanne/
• For useful background materials on the novel, try out the Kindred link.
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