Grammatical Structure I Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Instructor Information

Instructor

Carol Summers (Curriculum Vitae)

E-Mail

cbsummers@actx.edu

Phone

Office Location

ORDWAY, Room 203B

Office Hours

Monday - Thursday 9:15 AM - 9:30 AM & 11:20 AM - 11:35 AM

Course Information

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Course

ESL-0312-001 Grammatical Structure I

Prerequisites

Course Description

Emphasis placed on identifying parts of speech, capitalization and punctuation. Grammar usage practice through writing complete sentences

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Department Expectations

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec, 2 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Exercises in English, Book 3, Loyola University Press

Supplies

Student Performance

1. Identify nouns and pronouns. 2. Identify verbs and learn to use present and past verb tenses. 3. Identify adjectives. 4. Identify adverbs. 5. Learn capitalization rules. 6. Learn statement and question punctuation. 7. Learn spelling rules for plurals. 8. Write a complete sentence with correct punctuation.To equip students to write and communicate orally using correct grammar.

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

Log in using the AC Connect Portal

In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .

If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

Expected Student Behavior

Please speak English in the classroom at all times. Cell phones must be turned off during class times unless special permission is given by the instructor.

Grading Criteria

\ A = 90-100 Excellent; B = 80-89 Good; C = 70-79 Fair; D = 60-69 Failing. One hour of lab per week is required.

\ The final grade will be calculated as follows:
\ Exam Grades = 50%
\ Daily Grades = 25%
\ Final Exam = 25%

\ Make up exams will not be given. The lowest exam grade will be dropped. If you miss more than one test, you will receive a 0 for the test missed.

Attendance

Attendance is essential to success in the class; therefore, limit absences to no more than 5 per semester. Additional absences can affect your final grade in the class. If you stop attending class and do not formally withdraw, you will receive an F.

Calendar

Week 1	Introduce nouns Common and proper nouns Articles ‘to be’ verbs Action verb Test
Week 2	Review nouns Singular and plural nouns Review ‘to be’ verbs and action verbs Base form and ‘s’ form of action verbs Test
Week 3	Noun / verb agreement Sentences in the simple present tense Write sentences with a capitalized first letter Write statements and questions with periods and question marks Test
Week 4	Subject pronouns Contractions with pronouns and ‘to be’ verbs to be’ verbs in the past tense Past tense action verbs Simple past tense sentences Test
Week 5	‘ing’ form of the verb Write sentences in the present continuous tense Introduce adjectives Test
Week 6	Practice writing sentences with capital letter, correct punctuation, and noun/verb agreement Adjectives Review for final exam Final exam

Additional Information

DATES TO REMEMBER:

May 21      First day of class
June 20               Last day to withdraw
June 28               FINAL EXAMS

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