Section 2110: 3:45-5:05, ESL 125
Fall 2007
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Instructor: Dr. Elena Garate Office: LV 105
Email: garate_elena@smc.edu Office phone: (310) 434-4354
Office hours: M & W 2:30 – 3:30 pm, T TH 2:00 – 3:00 pm, and by appointment
Virtual anytime at garate_elena@smc.edu
Course Materials -
Accurate English, by Rebecca Dauer. You must buy the book. The audiotapes are optional.
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Your class recordings will be done on internet software called WIMBA. Log onto my website at http://homepage.smc.edu/garate_elena to see if you can access WIMBA and do the introductory exercise. *If you have your own computer at home or have access to a personal computer, you will need to have JAVA installed to be able to download WIMBA. If you have JAVA and speakers, all you will need to buy is a microphone. The microphone can be purchased at BEST BUY, CIRCUIT CITY, TARGET, or even STAPLES, and drug stores like SAV-ON. (*If you have a laptop, you may need to buy a USB microphone or headset. ALSO, if you have a MAC, only the newer operational systems, OS10, will support WIMBA.) If you do not have access to a computer with JAVA, you will be able to record in the English or Modern Language Lab in Drescher Hall. The room no. and hours will be given in class. If you record in the lab, you will need to buy a headset, with earphones and a microphone. The headset can now be bought in the bookstore. .You need to buy either the Sony PC Headset, Hands Free, Model #DR-115DP, approximate price $15.00 or Koss PC Headset, Hands Free, Model #CS95, approximate price $16.00.
Class Objectives -
To learn primarily about the vowel and consonant sounds of American English.
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To improve your auditory skills, and therefore, your comprehension of spoken English.
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To improve your spelling as you learn about the correct pronunciation of vowels and consonants.
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To build confidence in conversing in English.
Course Description
Prerequisite: ESL 10
This course offers the study and practice of the vowel and consonant sounds that are basic to North American pronunciation and speech style, and it emphasizes listening skills and auditory discrimination of these sounds. It also introduces the spelling patterns in relationship to the vowel and consonant sounds. This course is appropriate for students at the 11A level or higher.
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This class is not appropriate for beginning ESL students with limited English skills. Students must have passed ESL 10.
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All students taking this class need time to practice pronunciation outside of class every day. Plan to set aside 15-20 minutes a day to practice pronunciation!
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In-class Regulations
Food and drinks are not allowed in the classroom. All pagers and cell phones must be turned off during class meetings.
Attendance and Participation
Class begins promptly at 3:45pm. If you are more than 15 minutes late or leave 15 minutes early, you will be marked absent. Allow extra time for parking. Promptness, regular attendance, and active participation are expected.
Students who are absent more than three (3) times will be dropped. If you miss a class, be sure to contact another student to find out what you missed and what you need to do for the next class. Do not ask the instructor about missed assignments. You are responsible for talking to a classmate to find out what was assigned in class.
Graded Course Assignments:
Item Number of items Percentage of final grades
Exams 2 55%
Spelling Quiz 1 10%
WIMBA assignments 4 20%
Movie Clip Presentation 1 5%
Final Exam 1 10%
Final Grade
90-100% = A
80-89% = B
70-79% = C
60-69% = D
0-59% = F
Communication with the instructor:
The best way to contact the instructor is in person after class, at my office hours or via email. Telephone calls generally cannot be returned as easily or quickly as email. Virtual office hours on email are available anytime; I will respond to you as soon as possible and within 24 hours at the latest. If you have any questions or concerns, please see the instructor as soon as possible.
Tutoring & Support Services:
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Free tutoring is available in the ESL Center; sign up ONLINE by going to http://www.smc.edu/esl/; click on Tutoring & Workshops.
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Students may use computers for recording assignments in Drescher Hall 203 & 204, and for general purposes in the Library, the Cayton Center, the library, the Science Building.
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Academic counselors can be reached in the International Student Center (434-4217) and in Counseling (434-4210 or 434-4589).
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Psychological counselors can be reached at 434-4262 or at the Student Health office.
ESL 14A SYLLABUS,
Course # 2110: T/TH 3:45-5:05, ESL 125
FALL ‘07
Please note: Information on the syllabus is subject to change at the discretion of the instructor.
Textbooks: Accurate English (AE), by Rebecca Dauer.
Week/Date Course Activities and Assignments
1/Aug 28-30
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Introduction to the course
The Basics of North American Pronunciation – “Pronunciation for Success” Video
The phonetic alphabet, AE, Chpt 2
AE, Chpt 3, Vowel Overview
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2/Sept 4-6
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Review the phonetic alphabet
AE, Chpt 3, Vowel Overview
Vowels in Detail, pgs 30-34
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3/Sept 11-13
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Finish Vowels in Detail, pgs 30-34
Vowels in Detail, pgs. 35-39
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4/Sept 18-20
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Finish Vowels in Detail, pgs. 35-39
Vowels in Detail, pgs. 39-42
HW: WIMBA assignment #1 of AE, pgs. 34-E & 39-F
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5/Sept 25-27
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Finish Vowels in Detail, pgs. 39-42
Vowels in Detail, pgs. 43-46
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6/Oct 2-4
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Vowels in Detail, pgs. 47-52
HW: WIMBA assignment #2 of AE, pgs. 42-F & 52-H
Complete exercises on pgs. 53-56F (do them in your book) and review Chpts 13-15 for Test #1 on 10/15
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7/Oct 9-11
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Review pgs 53-56
Prepare for Exam 1, AE Chpts 1-5
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8/Oct 16-18
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Exam #1 Vowels
AE, Chpt 13, pg 133, Differences between voiced/voiceless consonants
AE, Chpt 15, Consonants in Detail, pgs. 164-66 (s/z)
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9/Oct 23-25
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s/z/Iz final endings
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AE, pgs. 169-175 (th, t, d)
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10/Oct 30-Nov 1
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AE, pgs. 192-198 (f, v, w, p, b)
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11/Nov 6-8
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AE, pgs. 201-209 (l,r,n)
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AE, pgs. 209-213 (m, n)
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12/Nov 13-15
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AE, pgs. 176-183 (sh, ch, dz, y)
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AE, pgs. 184-192 (zh and review of sh, ch, dz)
HW: WIMBA assignment #3 of AE pgs. 186-A & 188-G
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13/Nov 20
No Class Nov 22
| Thursday, November 22 - Thanksgiving Day
AE, pgs. 184-192 (review of zh, sh, ch, dz)
Review consonants
Prepare for Exam 2: Chpts 13-15, pgs. 164-211
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14/Nov 27-29
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Exam 2: Consonants
Introduce movie excerpts
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AE, Chpt 2, pgs. 147-152 (“ed” endings)
HW: WIMBA assignment #4 of “ed” endings, AE p. 152
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15/Dec 4-6
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Practice movie presentations
“ed” endings
Stress, AE, pgs 73-82
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16/Dec 11
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LAST CLASS: Give movie presentations
Review for final
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Friday, Dec 14
3:30-6:30pm
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FINAL: “ed” endings and production of all sounds
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Santa Monica College Code of Academic Conduct
Santa Monica College cannot and will not tolerate academic dishonesty.
Definition and Examples of Academic Dishonesty:
SMC defines academic dishonesty as the act of or assistance in deceiving in any academic exercise. This includes:
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Copying or allowing another student to copy from one’s paper or answer sheet during a quiz or an examination.
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Giving and/or taking information during an examination by any means
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Representing the words, ideas or work of another as one’s own in any academic exercise (plagiarism), including the use of commercial term paper companies.
Responsibility of SMC Students:
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To conduct him/herself in a manner which encourages learning and prohibits academic dishonesty.
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To act with fairness towards other students in the classroom.
Consequences for Infractions of Academic Dishonesty:
Given an alleged violation of academic honesty, any or all of the following actions may be imposed:
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The instructor may assign a failing grade to the examination or assignment in which the alleged cheating or plagiarism occurred.
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In more serious instances, the instructor may assign a failing grade for the course, upon consultation with the department chairperson.
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The instructor may dismiss the student from the class or activity for the present and/or following class session.
What does this mean?
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Do not copy someone else’s quiz, or exam.
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Do not allow someone to copy your quiz, or exam.
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Do not ask someone else for answers during a quiz or exam.
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Do not give someone answers during a quiz or exam.
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Do not present someone else’s work, or that from a textbook or article, as your own.
6. Do not pretend that work done outside class was done in class.
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