MASTER SYLLABUS

2020-2021

A.	Academic Division: Liberal Arts

B.	Discipline: English for Speakers of Other Languages

C.	Course Number and Title: ESOL0240 High Intermediate Topics in Culture

D.	Course Coordinator: Pat Herb

Assistant Dean: Dr. Steve Haynes

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E.	Credit Hours: 4
Lecture: 3 hours

Laboratory: 2 hours

F.	Prerequisites:	TOEFL (Paper) Score of 440 or equivalent

G.	Syllabus Effective Date: Fall, 2020

H.	Textbook(s) Title: To be determined by the instructor. May include:

Connections – Empowering College & Career Success

Author(s): Gore, Leuwerke & Metz

Copyright Year: 1994

Edition: 1st

ISBN #: 9781319074692

Workbook(s) and/or Lab Manual:	None

J.	Course Description: This course introduces aspects of North American culture that contribute to academic success—helping students to obtain the personal success strategies and practical skills necessary to reach their educational objectives. Students will explore topics related to academic success: personal responsibility, self-motivation, self-management, interdependence, self-awareness, emotional intelligence, college expectations, time utilization, test-taking, communication skills, study techniques, listening skills, library use, and use of College resources. They will also discuss cultural factors affecting academic achievement through reading, doing Internet research, role playing, lunching with faculty and other students, taking weekly field trips to places related to academic practices and values being examined) and reporting on discoveries.

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
Demonstrate personal responsibility and strong decision making skills	Reflection on whether he or she is a victim or creator – weeks 1-2; Use creator language – weeks2-8.
Compose short and long term personal and career goals. Evaluate goals for clarity and SMART characteristics	Write personal goals, career goals, personal mission, etc – week 2 Evaluate goals for effectiveness – weeks 3-8.
Distinguish between effective and ineffective time management and study techniques	Develop a time management plan – week 4 Explain effective personal study techniques – weeks 7-18.
Demonstrate interdependence, team orientation, and a strong ability to work cooperatively with others, particularly on a class group presentation	Groups class presentation – week 8 Evaluate active listening steps and create a plan for improving – week 6.
Demonstrate self-awareness, self-confidence, and positive work and life habits	Identify self-defeating habits and write a plan to overcome/eliminate each – weeks 1-3 with a review – weeks 5-7.
Discover personal preferred learning style	State personal learning style and study techniques to accommodate it – assignment, quiz – weeks 3-8.
Employ critical thinking	Use steps of critical thinking to solve a problem/case study - weeks 6-7.
Modify current behaviors and responses to use emotional intelligence	Design a self-care plan including physical, mental, and emotional spheres – weeks 7-8.
Match campus resources with locations	Complete campus tour with 80% accuracy - first week; quiz on campus resources – weeks 8.
Use computers, internet, and college website/online course delivery system (Blackboard)	Complete CSI –week 2 and Discover inventories – week 3; register for next semester; complete Blackboard (online) assignment; use student e-mail –week 2.
Identify a field of study, create a career plan, and a financial plan for completing college	Complete career project with educational plan – weeks 4-5.
Examine the culture of college	Write a list of behaviors that are effective for college success – week 1. Summarize the academic honesty policy – week 1.
Compare and contrast study/test taking techniques	Analyze study techniques and develop a plan to improve – week 5..

M.	Topical Timeline (Subject to Change):

Campus tour – this assignment is a tour of five campus buildings explaining the offices and services of each. Students complete a tour sheet of information about the campus. Students will also tour other local college campuses as part of lab on Fridays.

College Student Inventory (CSI) – this assignment is a survey of student attitudes and behaviors that can impact the student’s ability to be successful in college. The student completes an online survey, meets with an advisor in the Student Success Center, and writes a reflection of the results.

Career Project – this is a project that helps students look at their abilities, interests, and values in relation to various jobs. It looks at various aspects of jobs and asks students to reflect on the “fit” of the job. Students complete the online DISCOVER, gather other information, write a reflective paper along with completing an educational plan. Students will also research requirements at other educational institutions. Students will also discuss career opportunities with faculty lunch guests and trips to visit local employers.

Introduction to research – this library assignment introduces students to the Bromfield Information Commons and techniques of effective college research.

N.	Course Assignments:

Assignments from the textbook and handouts

Critical thinking

Victim/creator

Goal setting

Time management

Self-defeating habits

Learning style

Study techniques CSI reflection Campus Tour Career project Class presentation Final exam

Course assignments include oral and written exercises, discussion participation, field trip participation, and a final exam. The following are graded assignments:

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