MASTER SYLLABUS

2020-2021

A.	Academic Division: Liberal Arts

B.	Discipline: English for Speakers of Other Languages

C.	Course Number and Title: ESOL0110 Low Intermediate Listening and Speaking

D.	Course Coordinator: Pat Herb

Assistant Dean: Dr. Steve Haynes

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E.	Credit Hours: 3

F.	Prerequisites:	TOEFL (Paper) Score of 390 or equivalent and low intermediate-level fluency demonstrated in an interview with a North Central State College ESOL faculty member following guidelines from the Center of Applied Linguistics

G.	Syllabus Effective Date: Fall, 2020

H.	Textbook(s) Title:

Lecture Ready 2 Student Book: Strategies for Academic Listening, Note-taking, and Discussion (With DVD)

Author(s): Peg Sarosy and Kathy Sherak

Copyright Year: 2013

Edition: 2nd

ISBN #: 9780194417280

Words for Students of English, Volume 3 Intermediate Level

Author(s): Holly DeemerRogerson et al.

Copyright Year: 1994

Edition: Third

ISBN #: 978-04720-8213-1

Well Said Intro: Pronunciation for Clear Communication

Author(s): Linda Grant

Copyright Year: 2007

Edition: First

ISBN #: 978-1413-0051-03

Also required is a small digital voice recorder (such as the Olympus VN-7200) for practice in and out of class. Students may use their cell phones if they have recording capability.

Workbook(s) and/or Lab Manual: None

J.	Course Description: This course helps students to build low-intermediate listening and speaking skills important for their success in American college classes. Through intensive practice, students learn to develop better listening and note-taking skills and participate effectively in class discussions. Students also practice correct pronunciation and build their vocabulary skills to aid in listening comprehension and speaking fluency.

K.	College-Wide Learning Outcomes:

College-Wide Learning Outcome	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy

L.	Course Outcomes and Assessment Methods:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student shall:

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
Express an understanding of topics and relate own experiences	One-minute oral summary of a lecture in week 2 and one-minute reports in weeks 3, 5, and 7 evaluated by rubric
Present a 3-minute speech on assigned topics	Speech evaluated by rubric in weeks 4 and 8
Demonstrate comprehension of academic lectures at a low intermediate level in various subjects	Exercises and notes and final exam in week 8
Demonstrate effective note-taking skills on lectures	Quizzes and exercises throughout the term and final exam in week 8
Discuss topics introduced in class and lecture recordings	Class discussions assessed weekly throughout the term
Use effective techniques to participate in class discussions	Exercises throughout the term and final exam
Learn to define and use key vocabulary words and phrases accurately	Oral and written exercises and final exam in week 8
Pronounce correctly words and phrases at a low intermediate level	Oral exercises throughout the term and final exam

M.	Topical Timeline (Subject to Change):

Week	Topics
1	Identifying strengths and weaknesses in speaking and listening and setting goals for becoming more skillful Recognizing signals in lectures of main ideas Considering what one already knows before listening to a lecture Using key words to identify key ideas in taking notes Using expressions for entering classroom discussions and practicing these expressions in a group discussion of the shopping habits of men and women Building vocabulary related to education, transportation, and clothing Pronouncing: word endings
2	Practicing recognition of main ideas in lectures Using an informal outline to organize notes Summarizing lectures orally Using expressions for contributing ideas to a classroom discussions and practicing their use in a discussion of advertising Building vocabulary related to communication and media Pronouncing: stress in words
3	Recognizing transition expressions and definition signals in lectures Using symbols and abbreviations in note taking Using expressions for interrupting and requesting clarification in classroom discussions and practicing their use in a discussion of work habits and leisure time Building vocabulary related to work, vacation, recreation, and banking Pronouncing: rhythm in sentences
4	Recognizing example signals in lectures Organizing notes in visual form Using expressions of agreement and disagreement in discussions and practicing their use in a discussion of food (science and pleasure) Building vocabulary related to food, weather, geography, and science Pronouncing: Intonation
5	Recognizing signals of explanation in lectures Describing lecture graphics in note-taking Supporting one’s own opinions with details, examples, stories, and statistics in discussions and practicing their use in a discussion of pollution Building vocabulary related to environment, farming, family, and housing Pronouncing: Sound change in connected speech
6	Recognizing signals of emphasis of important items in lectures Highlighting important ideas in note-taking Relating one’s own ideas to others’ ideas in discussions of Internet news Building vocabulary related to government, health, and crime Pronouncing: Consonant selection and practice
7	Recognizing nonverbal signals of important items in lectures Annotating important ideas in note-taking Using techniques for keeping focused in discussions and practicing their use in a discussion of television Building vocabulary related to military, sports, religion Pronouncing: Consonant and consonant cluster practice
8	Recognizing changes in pronunciation signaling emphasis in lectures Reviewing and practicing listening and note-taking strategies Editing notes Encouraging other students to participate and reaching consensus in discussions and practicing the use of these techniques in a discussion of slang and international English Building vocabulary related to education, work, business Pronouncing: Vowel selection and practice

N.	Course Assignments:

Course assignments include written and oral exercises, drills, short speeches, discussion, and note taking on lectures. The following are graded assignments:

Short 1-minute reports	50 points	5%

Short 3-minute speeches	100 points	10%

Comprehension exercises and quizzes	150 points	15%

Class discussions	100 points	10%

Vocabulary exercises	100 points	10%

Lecture comprehension and note-taking	100 points	10%

American classroom conventions exercises	50 points	5%

Conversation drills and exercises	100 points	10%

Pronunciation exercises	100 points	10%

Final exam	150 points	15%

O.	Recommended Grading Scale:

NUMERIC	GRADE	POINTS	DEFINITION
93–100	A	4.00	Superior
90–92	A-	3.67	Superior
87–89	B+	3.33	Above Average
83–86	B	3.00	Above Average
80–82	B-	2.67	Above Average
77–79	C+	2.33	Average
73–76	C	2.00	Average
70-72	C-	1.67	Below Average
67–69	D+	1.33	Below Average
63-66	D	1.00	Below Average
60-62	D-	0.67	Poor
00-59	F	0.00	Failure

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R.	Class Attendance and Homework Make-Up Policy:

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T.	College Procedures/Policies:

Important information regarding College Procedures and Policies can be found on the syllabus supplement located at

http://catalog.ncstatecollege.edu/mime/download.pdf?catoid=5&ftype=2&foid=3