MASTER SYLLABUS

2020-2021

A.	Academic Division: Liberal Arts

B.	Discipline: English for Speakers of Other Languages

C.	Course Number and Title: ESOL0320 Advanced Reading and Writing

D.	Course Coordinator: Pat Herb

Assistant Dean: Dr. Steve Haynes

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E.	Credit Hours: 3

F.	Prerequisites:	ESOL0220 with a C- or better or TOEFL (Paper) Score of 490 or equivalent

G.	Syllabus Effective Date: Fall, 2020

H.	Textbook(s) Title:

Academic Encounters: Level 4 (2 Book Set)

Author(s): Miriam Espeseth

Copyright Year: 2016

Edition: 2nd

ISBN #: 9781316641330

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

J.	Course Description: This course helps students develop reading and essay writing skills needed for success in American college classes. Students learn to write well organized, well developed and accurate essays of various types (description, comparison-contrast, cause-effect, and classification). Students practice effective reading techniques and expand their vocabulary to increase speed and comprehension at an advanced level.

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 the ability to plan, write, and revise unified, coherent, well-developed expository essays	WRIT0090 Writing Standards applied to major course essays and the final exam essay. Met by the end of the term
Write logical, clear, concise sentences	WRIT0090 Writing Standards applied to major course essays and final exam essay; reading responses; grammar assignments. Met throughout the term
Apply knowledge of grammar, mechanics, and spelling conventions to writing assignments during the revision process	Final graded versions of essays throughout the semester
Use expanded and appropriate vocabulary in essays	Exercises throughout the term and final exam in week 8
Demonstrate an increased reading speed and comprehension appropriate for an advanced level	Journal on assigned reading, exercises throughout the term and final exam in week 8
Identify main ideas, supporting ideas, and organization patterns in reading in various subject areas	Exercises and final exam in week 8
Demonstrate critical reading skills: analyze, summarize, interpret, and evaluate written arguments	Reading responses throughout the term

M.	Topical Timeline (Subject to Change):

Week	Topics
1	Writing: Writing process Reading: Critical reading, and building specific skills (predicting, scanning, etc.) Vocabulary skills: Guessing meaning from context, dealing with unknown words, Academic Word list
2	Writing: Paragraph structure, journal writing, reading responses Reading: Responding to reading Vocabulary skills: Describing change and experimental results
3	Writing: Elements of the essay—thesis, unity, beginnings and endings, transitions, and description essays Reading: Personalizing the reading, reading for main ideas, skimming, and reading for details Vocabulary skills: Word families and synonyms
4	Writing: Effective sentences, tone, and division and classification essays Reading: Reading actively and recognizing classification language Vocabulary skills: Figurative language, collocation, and guessing meaning from context
5	Writing: Comparison-contrast essays, signaling examples, and paraphrasing Reading: Recognizing comparison-effect language and increasing reading speed and comprehension Vocabulary skills: Ways of looking and guessing meaning from context
6	Writing: Cause-effect essays, summarizing, and generalizing Reading: Recognizing cause-effect language, predicting, reading for details Vocabulary skills: Word families and collocations
7	Writing: Revising Reading: Reading for main ideas and thinking critically Vocabulary skills: New words in context, prepositions, and similar and different
8	Review and assessment of strengths and weaknesses Final exam, reflection, and portfolio preparation

N.	Course Assignments:

Course assignments include reading responses, written essays, reading and writing exercises, journal writing, and a final portfolio (that includes final in-class essay, three revised essays, and reflection essay). The following are graded assignments:

Reading responses (3)	50 points	05%

Major course essays (four essays, each a minimum of 2 pages)	400 points	40%

Reading/writing reflection journal	50 points	05%

Reading/writing exercises	100 points	10%

Final portfolio with revised essays, final exam & reflection essay	400points	40%

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

P.	Grading and Testing Guidelines:

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Q.	Examination Policy:

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R.	Class Attendance and Homework Make-Up Policy:

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S.	Classroom Expectations:

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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