MASTER SYLLABUS

2020-2021

A.	Academic Division: Liberal Arts

B.	Discipline: English for Speakers of Other Languages

C.	Course Number and Title: ESOL0210 High 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 440 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 3 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 #: 9780194417297

Words for Students of English, Volume 5 Intermediate Level

Author(s): Holly Deemer Rogerson et al.

Copyright Year: 1994

Edition: Third

ISBN #: 978-0472-0821-55

Well Said: Pronunciation for Clear Communication

Author(s): Linda Grant

Copyright Year: 2010

Edition: Third

ISBN #: 978-1424006250

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.

I.	Workbook(s) and/or Lab Manual:	None

J.	Course Description: This course helps students to build high intermediate listening and speaking skills important for their success in American college classes. Students practice listening, note-taking and discussion techniques related to subjects that they are likely to study in college—business, media, science, psychology, and art and design. 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 high-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 common words and phrases correctly	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 that introduce the topic and organization of lectures Using an outline to organize notes Expressing one’s own ideas in discussions and using these techniques in a discussion of market research and advertising Building vocabulary skills Pronouncing: using the dictionary and consonant sounds and spelling
2	Recognizing signals that indicate a switch to a new idea in lectures Using symbols and abbreviations in note taking Asking for clarification or elaboration in classroom discussions and practicing those techniques in a discussion of business ethics Building vocabulary skills Pronouncing: syllables and word endings
3	Recognizing expressions that signal generalizations and support and repetition for clarification or emphasis in lectures Noting key words and using split page format for organizing notes Using expressions to give opinions, express interest, and request others’ opinions or elaboration in classroom discussions and use these expressions in discussions of children’s media use and changes in the music industry Building vocabulary skills Pronouncing: stress in words
4	Recognizing signals of causes and effects in lectures Identifying causes and effects in lecture notes Using expressions of agreement and disagreement in discussions and practice the use of those expressions in a discussion of the placebo effect Building vocabulary skills
5	Recognizing lecture signals that allow prediction of causes and effects Using arrows in lecture notes to show causes and effects Reaching consensus and compromise in discussions and using these techniques in a discussion of intelligent machines Building vocabulary Pronouncing: rhythm in phrases and sentences
6	Recognizing signals of comparison and contrast in lectures Indicating comparisons and contrasts in note-taking Expanding one’s own ideas in discussions and practicing these techniques in a discussion of multiple intelligences Building vocabulary skills Pronouncing: thought groups and focus words
7	Recognizing lecture language that signals definitions Reviewing all note-taking techniques Using techniques to signal that one is preparing to speak or pausing and using these techniques in a discussion of graffiti Building vocabulary skills Pronouncing: intonation and connected speech
8	Recognizing lecture language that signals paraphrase and quotations Using paraphrase and quotations in discussions and using these techniques in a discussion of art and design Review and assessment

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