Advanced English Level 1 (A1b)
Community English Program
Summer A May 28-June 27, 2013
Instructor: Holly Fernandez
Class Time: M, T, W, Th 9:30-12:00
Room: M, T, W Grace Dodge Hall 365 Th Zankel Building 406
E-mail: [email protected]
CEP Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 9am-10pm Friday 9am-3pm
Course Goal
The goal of the course is to help students improve their understanding of, and skills in, English language usage. As English learners at the Community English Program (CEP), students will have ample opportunity to employ all language skills and reflect on their communicative competence while working in a supportive learning environment.
The Community English Program is a unique and integral part of the TESOL and Applied Linguistics Programs at Teachers College, Columbia University. It provides English as a second language to adult learners of diverse nationalities and backgrounds. In addition, the CEP serves as an on-site language education lab in which TESOL and Applied Linguistics faculty and students enrolled in the programs teach the courses and use the CEP as a setting for empirical inquiry. Here at Teachers College we believe that observation and classroom research are the best way to learn about how we teach and gain insights into how teaching might take place. Thus, we encourage observation and classroom research and want people to use it as a tool for learning.
Course Objectives
Students will be able to (SWBAT):
Attendance will be taken every class session. You will not pass the class if you miss 5 classes or are late for 10 classes. There are no exceptions.
Dropping / Transferring
Friday May 31 is the last day to drop the class and receive a full refund. Continuing students cannot transfer to another level. There is no exception to this policy.
Late Assignments
This is a very fast moving course. It is important to do your homework when assigned and late assignments will not be accepted. In return, I will grade and return homework just as promptly so that you can receive proper feedback on your progress and achievement.
Course Requirements
You will receive a letter grade at the end of the term which will be based on the class assignments, homework assignments, participation and achievement tests. The final grade will be determined as follows:
Participation 10%
Homework and class assignments 15%
Unit Achievement Tests 1, 2, 3 15% each for a total of 45%
Final Achievement Test Unit 1-4 30%
Textbook
In Charge 1: An Integrated Skills Course for High-Level Students Second Edition
In Charge 1 Workbook
Course Schedule
Wed. June 5 Achievement Test Unit 1 Simple Present and Present Progressive
Wed. June 12 Achievement Test Unit 2 Simple Past, Past Perfect, Past Progressive
Wed. June 19 Achievement Test Unit 3 Will, Be going to, Simple Present and Present Progressive for Future
Wed. June 26 Final Exam Units 1-4 Gerunds and Infinitives
Th. June 27 Final Grades reported to students during class time
Community English Program
Summer A May 28-June 27, 2013
Instructor: Holly Fernandez
Class Time: M, T, W, Th 9:30-12:00
Room: M, T, W Grace Dodge Hall 365 Th Zankel Building 406
E-mail: [email protected]
CEP Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 9am-10pm Friday 9am-3pm
Course Goal
The goal of the course is to help students improve their understanding of, and skills in, English language usage. As English learners at the Community English Program (CEP), students will have ample opportunity to employ all language skills and reflect on their communicative competence while working in a supportive learning environment.
The Community English Program is a unique and integral part of the TESOL and Applied Linguistics Programs at Teachers College, Columbia University. It provides English as a second language to adult learners of diverse nationalities and backgrounds. In addition, the CEP serves as an on-site language education lab in which TESOL and Applied Linguistics faculty and students enrolled in the programs teach the courses and use the CEP as a setting for empirical inquiry. Here at Teachers College we believe that observation and classroom research are the best way to learn about how we teach and gain insights into how teaching might take place. Thus, we encourage observation and classroom research and want people to use it as a tool for learning.
Course Objectives
Students will be able to (SWBAT):
- Listen to monologues/dialogues for understanding and critical analysis
- Distinguish discrete grammar for correct form and meaning and appropriateness in use
- Read texts for understanding and interpretation; infer meanings of words from context
- Write summaries and short essays with proper content, organization and language
- Speak with meaning, accuracy, and appropriateness
Attendance will be taken every class session. You will not pass the class if you miss 5 classes or are late for 10 classes. There are no exceptions.
Dropping / Transferring
Friday May 31 is the last day to drop the class and receive a full refund. Continuing students cannot transfer to another level. There is no exception to this policy.
Late Assignments
This is a very fast moving course. It is important to do your homework when assigned and late assignments will not be accepted. In return, I will grade and return homework just as promptly so that you can receive proper feedback on your progress and achievement.
Course Requirements
You will receive a letter grade at the end of the term which will be based on the class assignments, homework assignments, participation and achievement tests. The final grade will be determined as follows:
Participation 10%
Homework and class assignments 15%
Unit Achievement Tests 1, 2, 3 15% each for a total of 45%
Final Achievement Test Unit 1-4 30%
Textbook
In Charge 1: An Integrated Skills Course for High-Level Students Second Edition
In Charge 1 Workbook
Course Schedule
Wed. June 5 Achievement Test Unit 1 Simple Present and Present Progressive
Wed. June 12 Achievement Test Unit 2 Simple Past, Past Perfect, Past Progressive
Wed. June 19 Achievement Test Unit 3 Will, Be going to, Simple Present and Present Progressive for Future
Wed. June 26 Final Exam Units 1-4 Gerunds and Infinitives
Th. June 27 Final Grades reported to students during class time