The University of Findlay. College of Liberal Arts. Fall, 2013

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1 The University of Findlay College of Liberal Arts Fall, 2013 The mission of The University of Findlay is to equip our students for meaningful lives and productive careers. Course Number/Title: ENIN Beginning Level Grammar for Non-Native Speakers Credit Hours: 3 Class Time/Place: 9:00-9:50 A.M. Monday, Wednesday and Friday in Davis 179 Prerequisites, Co-requisites and Course Description: Prerequisite: S in ENIN 210 or placement test. In this low-advanced English grammar course, topics include verb tense review, the use of active and passive voice, structures used to compose compound and complex sentences, the use of verbals (e.g. gerunds). A variety of activities, exercises, and evaluative measures will help students to develop their grammar skills. Class meets three hours weekly. Instructor: Donald E. Beck Instructor Contact Information: Office: 1114 N. Cory St. Room G. dbeck@findlay.edu Telephone: On campus extension: 4836 Office Hours: 4:00-5:00 P.M. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Relationship to the Conceptual Framework: The mission of the College of Liberal Arts is to prepare students for lives of critical thinking, cultural awareness, and service. The mission of The University of Findlay s Intensive English Language Institute is to offer innovative programs to international students. These programs are designed to increase English proficiency, to assist with acculturation to life in the United States, and facilitate success at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Course Objectives: By the end of the semester, you will demonstrate the ability to: 1). Use the following verb tenses correctly in speaking and writing a. simple present b. present continuous c. present perfect d. simple present e. past perfect 2. Use infinitives and gerunds 3. Use participial adjectives 4. Use the verb wish correctly in present and future tenses 5. Apply copyediting strategies when peer and self-editing written texts

2 6). Use phrasal verbs 7). Form negative yes/no questions 8). Use present conditionals 9). Use adverbial clauses of time 10). Express degrees of certainty 11). Use tag questions 12). Use wh- questions properly Required Textbooks and other materials: Diaz, Beatriz, Magy, Ronna., & Salas-Isnardi, Fredrico. (2010). Future English for Results 4. White Plains, N.Y.: Pearson Education. Instructional Strategies: Case Analysis Library and Internet Research Debate Practice/drill x Discovery/Independent Research Problem solving x Discussion/Questioning/Interviewing x Reading assignments Experiential Learning Role playing/simulation games Field Experience Service Learning Group Work x Video/Audio Review and Critique Laboratory Experiences Round-Robin Exercises x Mini-Lectures x Writing assignments x Methods of Assessment: Abstracts Participation x Attendance x Peer Evaluation x Capstone Project Portfolio Case Study Portfolio Lab Performance Exams x Presentations Group Projects Professional Evaluation Homework Assignments x Quizzes x Internet Research Research project Journaling In-Class assignments x Lab Performance Oral/written review of literature

3 Grading: Attendance and Participation..10% Examinations...20% (Students must pass the final exam with a 73% or higher.) Homework...20% Quizzes.20% In-Class Exercises...30% Grading Scale/Distribution: Grade Points Grading Scale A A B B B C C C D D D F 0.00 below 60 U 0.00 University Honor Code: Each and every student of the University will adhere to the following Honor Code: I will not knowingly engage in any dishonorable behavior, cheat, steal, lie or commit any act of plagiarism during any academic work, course or endeavor. If I observe an act which I believe violates the University s Honor Code. I may, at my discretion, report it to the appropriate personnel. Student Honor Code: I acknowledge that I have fully complied or will comply with all aspects of the University s Honor Code in submitting this work. Student Rights and Responsibilities Statement, Article VIII-Academic Dishonesty:

4 Course Policies and Practices: Students are expected to attend each class and arrive in the classroom approximately five minutes before the scheduled hour. If a student must miss a class for any reason, the student should contact the professor in advance. If tardiness becomes an issue, the professor may lock the classroom door five minutes after the class begins. In this course, tests and quizzes are important. So, make-up tests and retest dates must be scheduled by the professor. All homework should be submitted on time, but the professor will remain flexible depending on circumstances. Extra credit and substitute assignments are not accepted. Final Exam Date: To Be Announced Special Services: If you are a student with a disability, it is your responsibility to inform your instructor and register with the Office of Disability Services (ods@findlay.edu) at least one week prior to a needed service so reasonable accommodations can be made. Course and Instructor Evaluation: Each student is expected to complete the course and instructor evaluation which is sent electronically to the student by the Office of the Registrar. The electronic notification comes in the form of an from the UF Registrar s Office with the following subject line: Online survey for the designated course (e.g., BIOL 102). Last Date of Attendance Policy: The last official day to attend classes is December 12, Tentative Course Outline: 08/19 Welcome, Introductions, Syllabus, Class Survey, Textbook Page #4, Review of verb tenses 08/21 Diagnostic Test from 2:00-3:00 P.M. in Davis /23 Textbook Pages 8-9, English Tense System Chart, Using the simple present and simple present continuous. 08/26 Textbook Pages 14-15, Using will and be going to and present continuous correctly, Scanning as a strategy, Key Vocabulary, Collected written work on Short-term goals. 08/28 Textbook Pages 20-21, Using simple past, If time remains, connect to simple past continuous. 08/30 Time to share grammar concerns, Preview for quiz on simple past tense, Quiz. 09/02 No Classes due to Labor Day Holiday 09/04 Textbook Pages 28-29, Using infinitives and gerunds, Writing assignment. 09/06 Textbook Pages 34-35, Using gerunds as objects of prepositions, Key vocabulary, Additional information on confusing prepositions like in, on and at. 09/11 Textbook Pages 38-39, Using simple past and present perfect, Introduce the idea of Perfect, Writing Assignment. 09/13 Time to share grammar concerns, preview of Unit #2, Quiz

5 09/16 Textbook Pages 48-49, Using participial adjectives, Key vocabulary 09/18 Textbook Pages 54-55, Meaning of wish, meaning of hope, Using wish in the present and future tense. 09/20 Copy editing / Error analysis strategies with ENIN 340 Instructor, Time to share grammar concerns, Copies from curriculum guide 09/23 Textbook Page 68, Using phrasal verbs, Key Vocabulary, Plus, instructor additions, Time to rehearse for assigned role play from Textbook Page 69 09/25 More phrasal verbs, Role play from Textbook Page 69, Plus instructor additions. 09/27 Textbook Pages 74-75, forming Questions, Forming yes and no negative questions, Key vocabulary, Writing assignment. 09/30 Textbook Pages 80-81, Using indirect instructions, commands and requests, Key vocabulary, Using emphatics and relatives. 10/02 Time for grammar concerns, Mid-term test preview. 10/04 Time for additional grammar help, Mid-term test preview. 10/07 No class due to Fall Recess 10/09 Mid-Term Examination 10/11 Mid-Term Grade Conferences 10/14 Mid-Term Grade Conferences 10/16 Mid-Term Grade Conferences or Instructor s additional lesson 10/18 Textbook Pages 88-89, Using present real conditionals, Informal instructor assessment on the topic: What to do in case of fire? 10/21 Using Adverbial Clauses, Work with ENIN 030 instructors to ensure that students are using adverbial clauses correctly 10/23 Textbook Pages , Expressing degrees of certainty, Instructor will collect the written portion of the assessment. 10/25 Textbook Page 101, Show what you know, Verbal informal assessment of Page /28 Textbook Pages , Expressing obligation and expiration, Asking for permission. 10/30 Textbook Pages , Using Tag Questions, Writing Assignment 11/01 Textbook Pages , Using Reported Speech, Plus, additional instructor activities.

6 11/04 Instructor s activities, Day to catch up on any remaining work, Preview for Unit #6 Quiz. 11/06 Unit #6 Quiz, Plus additional instructor activities, Time for any grammar concerns. 11/08 Textbook Pages , Using world rather and would prefer correctly, Review of all modals 11/11 Textbook Pages , Using Wh- Questions, Writing Assignment. 11/13 Textbook Pages , Using Past perfect statements correctly. 11/15-12/02 Create a slide show by Power point to narrate a story using simple past and past perfect, Instructor will design an assignment sheet and rubric for student use, Instructor will guide students through the process necessary to create the slide show. 12/04-12/06 Course wrap up, Test Preview, Additional Instructor activities, Grade conferences Final examination TBA Additional Information: Student Etiquette: It is expected that all messages sent to the professor will be composed in a polite manner. When sending for this course, students should include the course prefix, course number and course section number in the heading. This class is ENIN When composing the message, students should include their full name and course number. The message should be edited for grammar and spelling errors. If a greeting is necessary, the greeting will be; Dear Mr. Beck:. Remember, most English speakers do not appreciate having their names misspelled. Finally, pet names and nicknames should not be used in messages.