English as a Second Language High Beginning Syllabus for 2021-2022
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Instructor Information

Office Location

Ware 305

Office Hours

I am available before class, after class, or by appointment.

Course Information

COVID-19 Protocols

Recording Policy

Disability Statement

If you have a disability (learning, mental, physical) that affects your ability to participate effectively and have access to any program or service at Amarillo College please contact Disability Services at (806) 345-5639 . Our offices are located in the Student Service Center office 112. More information may be found at www.actx.edu/disability.
Disability Services facilitates access to all programs and services according to the ADA, Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, as well as other federal and state laws.

Amarillo College Web Accessibility Policy Statement

Amarillo College is committed to providing equal access to all programs and services, including all working, learning, and service environments that affect equal access for persons with disabilities. This commitment to provide equal access and opportunity for persons with disabilities is in compliance with federal and state law. Amarillo College also strives to provide Electronic and Information Resources (EIR) that are accessible to all authorized users.

If you find you are unable to access material in an accessible format please contact the Disability Services Office at (806) 345-5639 . This office will work in conjunction with other campus resources to address and accommodate your issue in a timely manner.

Statement for Mental Health and Advocacy & Resource Center:

As a student you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning, such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, alcohol/drug problems, feeling down, difficulty concentrating and/or lack of motivation. These mental health concerns or stressful events may lead to diminished academic performance or reduce a student's ability to participate in daily activities. Amarillo College offers services to assist you with addressing these and other concerns you may be experiencing. If you or someone you know are suffering from any of the aforementioned conditions, you can learn more about the broad range of confidential mental health services available on campus by calling the AC Counseling Center at 806-371-5900. The AC Counseling Center website is https://www.actx.edu/counseling/ . Also, if you are in need of social services (affordable housing, utilities, transportation, food, clothing, childcare, medical/dental/vision, legal), please call the AC Advocacy & Resource Center at 806-371-5439. The AC Advocacy & Resource Center website is https://www.actx.edu/arc

Amarillo College Tutoring for Success Policy:

The Tutoring for Success policy applies to any student whose grade or performance in the course falls below a departmentally determined minimum threshold. In either of those cases, the instructor will direct the student to the appropriate tutoring service, which may be faculty-led, discipline-specific, and/or general. Under this policy, the instructor will follow specific departmental guidelines governing the use, duration, and grade component of the tutoring need.

Administrative Drop Policy

Students who do not attend class on or prior to the census date will be administratively dropped. Effective Fall, 2016

Student Withdrawal Procedures

Students who wish to withdraw from a course must complete all steps indicated on the Academic Withdrawal Request form by the course withdrawal deadline.

NOTE: Students who are attending Texas institutions of higher education, for the first time fall 2007 and later, may not withdraw from more than six courses during their academic career. This withdrawal limitation does not include dual credit or developmental classes (Senate Bill 1231 Rule 4.10.) For more information on Drop and Withdrawal Policies, please visit the Registrar's Office Web site.

Privacy Statement

The Amarillo College Privacy Policy is found at https://www.actx.edu/-amarillo-college-privacy-notice , and applies to all Amarillo College students. If you have questions about this privacy statement or you believe that your personal information has been released without your consent, send email to humanresources@actx.edu .

Course

AELE-0051-325 English as a Second Language High Beginning

Prerequisites

Course Description

Listening, speaking, reading, and writing are taught simultaneously. Understand central idea within spoken conversation using context clues, restatement, or paraphrasing of ideas to comprehend the spoken message. Participate in oral, original exchanges, including communicating immediate needs through simple conversation. Use context and basic reading comprehension strategies to make sense of print. In writing, answer literal questions asking who, what, where, why, when, and how. Write messages, simple descriptions and brief narratives about familiar topics.

Student ResourcesStudent Resources Website

Department Expectations

Occupational License Disclaimer

Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:

Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:

Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me

You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.

Hours

(0 sem hrs)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Resources: Burlington English- web-based program

Supplies

Internet, laptop, tablet, or smart phone, pencil/pen, notebook

Student Performance

Students will complete the CRU intake orientation process which includes taking the CASAS language assessement. Students will also be assessed through a Midterm and Final Exam.

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

A student is expected to be on time as attendance is a necessary part of this course. Classroom participation is highly encouraged therefore, it is important to maintain a courteous and positive attitude as well as showing respect for others. Come prepared for class each day by completing assingments and engaging in class activities.

Grading Criteria

Final grades will be determined by the following scale:

A= 100-90.0

B= 89.9-80.0

C= 79.9-70.0

D= 69.9-60.0

F= 59.9 or less

Attendance 10%

Homework 40%

Midterm 25%

Final 25%

Attendance

Because attendance is important to be successful in the English as a Second lanuage Program in college, as well as the workplace, students should attend all classes.Therefore, the following attendance and tardy policies will be enforced. Students are expected to attend all classes. Attendance is taken at the beginning and end of each class. A student who misses the first week will be dropped. A Student who has more than three (3) unexcused absences during a semester will be dropped. A tardy is defined as not being present when the class begins. A student who is tardy is responsible for notfiying the instructor to ensure attendance is documented. Missed work must be made up withing one (1) week of student's return to class.

Calendar

2021-2022 Calendar

Spring 2022
January 3	College Opens
January 17	Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
January 18	Classes Begin
January 25	Census Day
March 10-11	Finals
March 12	Grades due at noon
March 15-21	Spring Break
March 21	Classes Begin
March 28	Census Day
April 15-17	Easter Holiday
May 9-13	Final Exam
May 13	Grades Due by noon
Summer 2022
May 23	Classes Begin
May 26	Census Day
May 30	Memorial Day
July 1	Summer 1 Classes End
July 2	Grades due by noon
July 4	College Closed for Independence Day
July 5	Summer 2 classes begin
July 11	Census Day
August 11	Summer II classes end
August 12	Grades due by noon

Additional Information

Class Schedule and additional TWC Grant Requirements for the Syllabus (at bottom)

This schedule can change without notice. The instructor reserves the right to modify the schedule at his/her discretion.

Burlington Core High Beginning

Week 1
Day 1		Personal Information Achieving Goals- Listening and Speaking Grammar- Simple Present
Day 2		Personal Information Reading-Student and Teacher Profiles Grammar- Simple Present and Present Continuous
Day 3		Personal Information Watch and Speak Grammar-Questions & answers in simple present and present continuous
Day 4		Personal Information Life Skills-Text Messages Write a personal description of someone.
Week 2
Day 1		Education Listen & Speak- Improving Your English Grammar-Adverbs and Expressions of Frequency Read-Education in the United States
Day 2		Personal Information Grammar-WH-questions in Present Tense
Day 3		Personal Information Watch & Speak-Meeting a School Counselor Grammar: Subject/Object Pronouns
Day 4		Personal Information Life Skills- A School Schedule Write an email requesting a reference.
Week 3
Day 1		Getting a Job Listen & Speak- Help Wanted Grammar: Present Continuous for Future Tense
Day 2		Getting a Job Reading Volunteering Grammar- Adverbs of Manner
Day 3		Getting a Job Watch & Speak: A Job Interview Grammar: Verbs Followed by Infinitives
Day 4		Getting a Job Life Skills- Filling out a job application Write a personal statement. Money Matters Listen & Speak: Saving Money
Week 4
Day 1		Money Matters Grammar-Comparatives Reading: Tipping
Day 2		Money Matters Grammar Superlatives Watch & Speak- A Good Deal
Day 3		Grammar-Review of Simple Past
Day 4		Midterm Exam

Week 5
Day 1		In the Workplace Making Small Talk Grammar-Simple Past (WH-questions) Watch & Speak- Solving Problems
Day 2		In the Workplace Grammar-Future with will Life Skills- Workplace Notice Write an apology email
Day 3		Housing Listen & Speak-City Living Grammar- Adverbs of Degree
Day 4		Housing Read- 3 Generations Under One Roof Grammar-Reasons with to, for, and because
Week 6
Day 1		Housing Watch & Speak-Moving Day Grammar- Direct and Indirect objects
Day 2		Housing Life Skills- A Tenant Complaint Form Write a letter of complaint
Day 3		In the Community Listen & Speak- Recycling Grammar -Prepositions Read- Traffic Solutions
Day 4		In the Community Grammar-Time Expressions Watch & Speak-A Town Hall Meeting
Week 7
Day 1		In the Community Grammar-Requests Modal Verbs Life Skills- Read a Website Writing-A Report of a Problem
Day 2		Government and Law Listen & Speak-Election Day Grammar-Future with going to Read: US Government
Day 3		Government and Law Grammar- Review of Tenses Watch & Speak-Asking for Time Off
Day 4		Government and Law Grammar-Review of Tenses with wh questions Life Skills- A voter Registration Form
Week 8
Day 1		Government and Law Parts of an essay Introduction Topic Sentence Body Paragraph Conclusion
Day 2		Government and Law Write a problem-solution essay
Day 3		Review
Day 4		Final Exam 3. Course Description: Amarillo College’s free, non-credit English as a Second Language (ESL) Program is provided through the Adult Education & Literacy Program called Career Ready You (CRU). It welcomes students from around the world and offers opportunities for people who want or need to learn English. The high-beginning level provides 8 weeks of instruction in listening, speaking, reading, writing, and civics. 4. Course Goals: Upon successful completion of the high-beginning ESL course, students will be able to… construct meaning from oral presentations and literary and informational text through level-appropriate listening, reading and viewing by… identifying the main topic in oral presentations and simple spoken and written texts; and retelling a few key details. participate in level-appropriate oral and written exchanges of information, ideas, and analyses, in various social and academic contexts, responding to peer, audience, or reader comments and questions by… participating in short conversations, discussion, and written exchanges about familiar topics and texts; presenting information and ideas; taking turns appropriately in interactions with others; and responding to simple questions and wh- questions. speak and write about level-appropriate complex literary and informal texts and topics by… delivering short oral presentations (with support); and composing simple written narratives or informational texts about familiar texts, topics, experiences, or events (with support). construct level-appropriate claims and support them with reasoning and evidence by… constructing a claim about familiar topics, experiences, or events; introducing the topic, experience, or event; giving a reason to support the claim; and providing a concluding statement. conduct research and evaluate and communicate findings to answer questions or solve problems by… carrying out short individual or shared research projects; gathering information from provided print and digital sources; recording information in simple notes; and summarizing data and information. analyze and critique the arguments of others orally and in writing by… identifying the main argument an author or speaker makes; and identifying one reason an author or a speaker gives to support the argument. adapt language choices to purpose, task, and audience when speaking and writing by… showing increasing awareness of differences between informal and formal language use. adapting language choices to task and audience with emerging control in various social and academic contexts; and beginning to use some frequently occurring general academic and content-specific words. determine the meaning of words and phrases in oral presentations and literacy and informational text by... using context, questioning, and knowledge of morphology in their native language(s) determine the meaning of frequently occurring words, phrases, and expressions in spoken and written texts about familiar topics, experiences, or events. create clear and coherent level-appropriate speech and text by… recounting a sequence of events in order; introducing an informational topic; providing one or two facts about the topic; and using common linking words to connect events and ideas. demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English to communicate level-appropriate speech and writing by… using frequently occurring verbs, nouns, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, and conjunctions (with support); and producing simple and compound sentences (with support). Texas Adult Education & Literacy ESL Content Standards: Upon successful completion of the high-beginning ESL course, students will have addressed the following content standards: Subarea: 1. Listening Skills: English Language Learners (ELLs) become increasingly able to comprehend what they hear, to retrieve information, and to make inferences and connections. The Ells listen to speakers in a variety of contexts with a variety of English accents. Content Standards: Distinguish sounds and intonation patterns of English with increasing ease. Demonstrate understanding when listening to spoken language in different situations and spoken with a variety of regional accents. Listen to, follow, and give directions and/or instructions. Listen to and participate in a variety of settings (e.g., academic, work, and social) and situations (e.g., conversation, teamwork, meetings, presentations, and interviews). Participate in and comprehend conversations face-to-face or via electronic media. Comprehend questions in order to engage in conversation. Use comprehension strategies such as indicating misunderstanding, repeating and rephrasing, or asking for help as appropriate for the communication context. Exhibit knowledge and appropriate interpretation of cultural conventions in conversation, such as the use of titles, eye contact, registers, and expected responses (schemata). Location: Ware Student Commons, 3rd Floor, Room 314 Contact: Christina Gonzales 305 B ccconzales@actx.edu Sequence of Courses Leading to the attainment of a GED certificate/enrollment into post-secondary education:

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