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Highline Community College

ESL Level 4 & 5 ABE 061 #18842 & #18844

Speaking & Listening

Fall 2021

Location/Mode of Instruction:

6-8 pm Tues./Thurs: Zoom

Link:  https://highline.zoom.us/j/85130625589

Online    https://aws-cas.highline.edu/cas/login

Office hours: T/TH 5:00-5:55 in Zoom (same link)

Recommended Texts: English/English or Bilingual dictionary

 Instructor:  Michelle Medvedeff

 College Phone No.: 206-878-3710

 My Phone: ‪(206) 592-4695

 Email:  mmedvedeff@highline.edu

*Expect email response within 24 hours Monday through Thursday.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Show Fluency, Independence, and Ability to Perform the following in a range of settings:

Level 4

By the end of ESL level 4, students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate the ability to discuss and summarize a variety of academic and non-academic topics
  • Demonstrate the ability to present a logically-sequenced presentation on an academic topic using clear pronunciation
  • Accurately use Level 4 writing conventions, learned vocabulary, and grammar
  • Demonstrate the ability to use technology to communicate and collaborate with others and to conduct online research

Level 5

By the end of ESL level 5, students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate the ability to discuss, summarize, and analyze a variety of academic and non-academic topics
  • Demonstrate the ability to present a well-analyzed and logically-sequenced presentation on an academic topic using clear pronunciation
  • Accurately use Level 5 writing conventions, learned academic vocabulary, and grammar

Course Descripton:

ESL 4: High Intermediate 10 Credits

Designed for adults who have some proficiency in the English language. Integrates the instruction of listening, speaking, reading, writing and technology skills. ESL 4 is equivalent to CASAS scores 219-228.

ESL 5: Low Advanced 10 Credits

Designed for adults who have some proficiency in the English language. Integrates the instruction of listening, speaking, reading, writing and technology skills. ESL 5 is equivalent to CASAS scores 229-235.

Attendance: 

Attendance hours accrue weekly. You will earn hours for completing each module. The number of hours you will earn will be based on the percentage of the points you earn in each module. This is the scale that will be used to determine your weekly hours:

For 10 credit online classes

Table 1:  Percentage of Points and weekly hours earned

Percentage of Points

Weekly Hours Earned

75-100%

10 hours

50-70%

7.5 hours

25-49%

5 hours

1-25%

2.5 hours

0

0 hours

 Cheating/ Academic Honesty:

  • In English classes, we often help each other; however, there are times when you must do your own work. You must do your own work on tests and quizzes.
  • Cheating means that someone else helps you with your work when you are required to work alone.

Moving beyond ESL:

  • Moving to the next level depends on many things. Your instructor and advisors in Educational Planning can help you. 
  • You must be proficient in all competencies (speaking, listening, reading, and writing) to be successful.
  • You must come to class every day, do the assignments on time, review the materials regularly, and study for quizzes and tests in order to help prepare you for a typical college workload.

3 quarter progression policy

  • If students have not made any measurable progress in a course after three quarters, the student will meet with their teacher prior to registration.

 

Grievance Procedure:

In the case of a complaint about a course, students are encouraged to speak with their instructor first, and if the matter is not resolved, students should then contact the division chair.  For more detail, see the procedure: http://catalog.highline.edu/content.php?catoid=2&navoid=33#Instructional_grievance

Reasonable Accommodation Statement:

If you need course adaptations or accommodations because of a disability; if you have emer­gency medical information to share with the instructor; or if you need special arrangements in case the building must be evacuated, please provide the instructor with the Letter of Accommo­dation you have received from the Office of Access Services.  Access Services is located in Building 99, Room 180.

You have options:

Transportation problems? Childcare needs? Job schedule change? Need help buying books or paying for tests? Unemployed or job searching? Housing concerns? Ready to quit? Don't give up! Come visit Building 1 for resources to stay in school. We are here to help. Contact: Working Families Success Network, 206-592-4242 or 206-592-4379

Thinking about college?

The Transition Success Center is here to help you plan, pay for, and prepare for college classes. Contact: transitioncenter@highline.edu, 206-592-3484, Building 1 Room 123

 

This syllabus may be changed at any time at the discretion of the instructor.  Students will be notified of any changes.

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