Intensive English Program

Northwest College

ESOL 0352 – Advanced Intermediate Grammar for Foreign Speakers

CRN 89315 – Spring 2016
Alief-Bissonnet Campus – Room 137/140 | 11.00 – 1:30 p.m. | Tuesday and Thursday
3 hour lecture / 2 hours lab / 80 hours per semester/16 weeks
Class Dates: 01/19/2016 - 05/15/2016 (Regular Start)
Instructor: Justina Ilobi
Instructor Contact Information: E-mail: justina.ilobi@hccs.edu
Phone:
Learning Website: http://learning.hccs.edu/faculty/justina.ilobi

Office location and hours: Alief-Bissonnet Campus, 11.00-1.30pm, Tuesday and Thursday.

Prerequisites
A passing grade in ESOL 0348 or, for incoming students, placement exam cut-offs

Course Description
A continuation of ESOL 0348, this course provides a review of essential grammatical and structural
features while introducing their finer points. Emphasis is placed on compound and complex sentence
structures and is designed to lead students toward active mastery of the patterns and principles of formal
written English.

Course Statement of Purpose

This course seeks to prepare students for continuation into ESOL 0355 and ultimately for college-level
academic or workforce study by accomplishing the following objectives:
• Students build on the syntactic knowledge that they have gained in previous study of English
grammar, while being introduced to more advanced structures as well as the finer nuances involving
tense and aspect of English verbs.
• Students strengthen their abilities to produce the new grammatical structures in a variety of
communicative contexts.

Student Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, students should be able to:
1. Use major verb tenses and verbal noun forms in appropriate contexts;
2. Use all major modal auxiliaries in appropriate contexts;
3. Use all forms of personal pronouns in appropriate contexts;
4. Combine simple sentences into compound and complex sentences;
5. Use specialized verb forms to accurately communicate meaning in English.

Learning Objectives Leading to the Outcomes Above

1.1 Use simple present and simple past tenses in appropriate contexts;
1.2 Use present and past perfect tenses in appropriate contexts;
1.3 Use both major forms of future-time verbs (will and [be] going to) in appropriate contexts;

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1.4 Use gerunds and infinitives in appropriate contexts.
2.1 Appropriately use modal auxiliaries in context of present time;
2.2 Appropriately use modal auxiliaries in context of future time.
3.1 Appropriately use all subjective pronouns;
3.2 Appropriately use all objective pronouns;
3.3 Appropriately use all possessive modifiers and pronouns.
4.1 Appropriately combine simple sentences into compound sentences using coordinating conjunctions;
4.2 Appropriately combine simple sentences into complex sentences using combination rules for relative
clauses;
4.3 Appropriately combine simple sentences into complex sentences using contextually appropriate
subordinating conjunctions;
4.4 Appropriately combine simple sentences into complex conditional sentences;
4.5 Appropriately combine simple sentences into complex sentences using combination rules for noun
clauses;
4.6 Appropriately create complex sentences by using quoted and reported speech.

5.1 Correctly identify the structure of gerunds and infinitives;

5.2 Appropriately use a gerund or infinitive to complete a sentence, based on the grammatical context of
the sentence;
5.3 Memorize a list of basic phrasal verbs;
5.4 Appropriately use a phrasal verb to complete a sentence, based on the discourse context.

Instructional Methods
Readings with a grammar focus
Listening activities to hear the grammar in spoken English
Writing whose purpose is to use the grammar
Student-produced dialogs using the language (pairs or groups)
Activities for spoken practice of grammar
In lab, grammar computer programs, writing activities using the grammar
In lab, grammar book exercises
Error correction exercises
Discovering or recalling the grammar from example sentences
Exercises in the textbook or on handouts
Lectures

Assignments
Written exercises in the textbook or on handouts
Listening exercises for grammar and pronunciation of grammar
Dialogs and written work using the grammar
Homework exercises which include on-line assignments

Instructional Materials
Grammar Sense 3 Second Edition (w/Access Code) by Susan Bland (red);
ISBN-13: 978-0-19-448916-4; Oxford (Req.)

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 ESOL 0352, Advanced Intermediate Grammar

16-Week Course
nd
Grammar Sense 3, 2 edition 978-0-19-448916-4
(includes Online Practice Access Code)

Note: This outline may change. If it changes, you will be notified and given an updated copy.

Chapters, Chapter content, Exams & Quizzes *Optional Quizzes

Week 1 Introductions, Course objectives, Diagnostic test
1/19, 1/21 Chapter 1: The Present Chapter 1 Quiz
Week 2 Chapter 2: The Past Chapter 2 Quiz
1/26, 1/28 Quiz #1
Week 3 Chapter 3: Future Forms Chapter 3 Quiz
2/9, 2 /11 Test #1: Chapters 1, 2, 3

Week 4 Chapter 4: The Present Perfect Chapter 4 Quiz

2/16, 2/18
Week 5 Chapter 6: The Past Perfect Chapter 6 Quiz
2/23, 2/25 Quiz #2
Week 6 Chapter 7: Modals of Possibility Chapter 7 Quiz
3/1, 3/3
Week 7 Chapter 9: Passive Sentences (1) Chapter 9 Quiz
3/8, 3/10 Test #2: Chapters 4, 6, 7
3/14-3/20 SPRING BREAK
Week 8 Chapter 10: Passive Sentences (2) / Review for exam Chapter 10 Quiz
3/8, 3/10 Quiz #3
Week 9 Chapter 11: Contrasting Gerunds and Infinitives Chapter 11 Quiz
3/22, 3/24 Test #3: Chapters 9, 10, 11
Week 10 Chapter 12: Indefinite and Definite Articles: Review of Nouns Chapter 12 Quiz
3/29, 3/31
Week 11 Chapter 13: Relative Clauses with Subject Relative Pronouns Chapter 13 Quiz
4/5, 4/7
Week 12 Chapter 14: Relative Clauses with Object Relative Pronouns Chapter 14 Quiz
4/12, 4/14 Quiz #4:
Week 13 Chapter 15: Real Conditionals, Unreal Conditionals, and Chapter 15 Quiz
4/19, 4/21 Wishes
Test #4 Chapters 12, 13, 14
Week 14 Chapter 17: Noun Clauses Chapter 17 Quiz
4/26, 4/28
Week 15 Chapter 18: Reported Speech Chapter 18 Quiz
5/3, 5/5 Review for final exam

Week 16 Comprehensive Final Examination

5/10, 5/12 The exact day will be announced in advance

* Exercises that are not covered in class may/may not be assigned to students to complete in the lab or
as homework. It is your responsibility to cover all exercises.
Note: Phrasal Verbs are in Appendices A-12 to A-15.

PROGRAM AND ESL DISCIPLINE REQUIREMENTS

Basic Requirements for ESOL 0352
Students in 0352 will fulfill the following requirements:
• Take a minimum of three chapter tests, all of which must test for both recognition and production of
grammatical structures within a communicative context

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• Participate in a lab program consisting of grammar exercises correlated to the grammar presented in the
classes
• Take a midterm/final examination

HCC Grading Scale

90-100% =A 80 – 89% = B 70 – 79% = C Below 70% = IP or F (not passing)

ESOL 0352 Grading Formula

Chapter Tests (4) 40%
Quizzes (4) 20%
Final exam 20%
Attendance/Participation 10%
Homework/Lab 10%
100% (80% assessments and 20% other)

Specify assessment items and percentage breakdown. Should include unit tests, quizzes, midterm,
and final (20%).

Specify “other” items and percentage breakdown. Could include homework, Eagle Online
assignments, Computer Lab, and other specified grammar activities.

Assessments
Chapter tests
Quizzes (some unannounced) on work covered in class and on homework or topics we have been
studying
A final examination
Dictionaries and electronic devices are not allowed in tests and quizzes.

Homework is due on the next class day unless otherwise stated by the instructor.
 Homework one day late will receive a grade of 50%.
 Homework two days late will receive a grade of 0%.
 If you are absent, you are still responsible for the homework: work missed while absent has to be
completed on your return.
 Please get a classmate’s phone number, email me, or check the calendar in Engrade to find out
what you missed so that you can be prepared for class.
Missed examinations or quizzes: Please do not be absent on testing days.
 Only ONE missed exam/quiz can be made up.
 Students must make an appointment in the Testing Center Room 140.
 Students must make up a missed exam/quiz within 72 hours of the test date to receive a grade.

EGLS3: Evaluation for Greater Learning Student Survey System

At Houston Community College, professors believe that thoughtful student feedback is necessary to
improve teaching and learning. During a designated time, you will be asked to answer a short online
survey of research-based questions related to instruction. The anonymous results of the survey will be
made available to your professors and division chairs for continual improvement of instruction. Look for
the survey as part of the Houston Community College Student System online near the end of the term.

HCC Policy Statement: Academic Honesty (Dishonesty = Cheating)

Any form of cheating or copying will result in a grade of 0 for that assignment and possibly
recommendation for probation or dismissal from the college system. Cheating includes copying from
another student during a test or giving another student answers on a test. Another form of cheating
(called plagiarism) is copying from the Internet or another text and presenting it as your work. An
additional form of cheating is memorizing text from the Internet or a book and presenting those words as

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your own on a test or in homework. ALL work has to be written by the student and not copied from
another source.

HCC Policy Statement: Attendance

According to the HCC Student Handbook, you may be dropped from a course after accumulating
absences in excess of 12.5 percent of the total hours of instruction (lecture and lab). For Intensive
English if you exceed a total of 10 hours (12.5%) of absence in any class (3 days of any class,
including labs), you can be dropped from all Intensive English classes. This will make F1 students
out of status and cause visa problems. Please email me if you are absent and talk to me on your return to
find out the work that you missed.
Tardiness and in-class time absence: Classes and tests begin on time.
 Lateness of ten minutes or more counts as class or lab absence. Three tardies = 1 absence.
 Lateness after break times, leaving early or disappearing during class and lab are also counted
as absences.
 Texting, using social networking sites, or other improper use of technology during class time or
lab time are also counted towards your absences (1 warning = 1 absence).
 Class attendance leads to class success.

HCC Withdrawal Deadline

To drop a class, you must speak with a counselor or an advisor. The last day students may withdraw or be
dropped from a class with a grade of “W” Thursday, October 30, 2015 before 4:30 p.m. Students who
have excessive absences after that date will receive the grades they earn. Note: International students
will be out of status if they drop or are dropped from their classes and may have to return to their
countries. Speak with a counselor or an advisor before dropping classes to make sure you
understand the procedures.

HCC Policy on Students Repeating a Course for the Third Time

Repeating students:
Grades of IP or F are failing grades; the student will have to repeat the course. A student who fails a class
for the second time must receive a grade of F for that class. Students who repeat a course for three or
more times will have to pay a higher tuition fee at HCC and other Texas public colleges and universities. If
you are having trouble in class, talk to your teacher and get help from a tutor. Get other assistance from a
counselor before withdrawing or for advice if your grades are not passing. Students should get help so
that they will not fail.

HCC Policy Statement -- ADA

Services to Students with Disabilities Students who require reasonable accommodations for disabilities
are encouraged to report to Dr. Becky Hauri at 713-718-7910 to make necessary arrangements. Faculty
is only authorized to provide accommodations by the Disability Support Service Office. Please see this
website for more information: http://hccs.edu/student-rights

HCC Policy on Sexual Harassment

Sexual harassment in any form is not tolerated at Houston Community College. It is a violation of HCCS
policy for an employee, agent, or student of the college to engage in sexual harassment as defined in the
EEOC guidelines (EEO/AA Compliance Handbook 47). See HCCS Student Handbook for more
information.

HCC Policy on Pregnancy

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 requires that institutions have policies and procedures that
protect students’ rights with regard to sex/gender discrimination. Information regarding these rights are on
the HCC website under Students-Anti-discrimination. Students who are pregnant and require
accommodations should contact any of the ADA Counselors for assistance. It is important that every
student understand and conform to respectful behavior while at HCC. Sexual misconduct is not condoned

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and will be addressed promptly. Know your rights and how to avoid these difficult situations. Log into
www.edurisksolutions.org. Sign in using your HCC student email account, then go to the button at the top
right that says Login and enter your student number.

CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR
Treat your classmates and teacher with respect. Use English. Make the most of your class time by
actively participating in discussions and activities. Do not use your cell phone to text during class. Turn
your cell phone to vibrate and keep it in your pocket if you are expecting an emergency call.
Use of Camera and/or Recording Devices
Use of recording devices, including camera phones and tape recorders, is prohibited in classrooms,
laboratories, faculty offices, and other locations where instruction, tutoring, or testing occurs. Students
with disabilities who need to use a recording device as a reasonable accommodation should contact the
Office for Students with Disabilities for information regarding reasonable accommodations.
Misuse of Electronic Devices in the Classroom
The use of electronic devices by students in the classroom is up to the discretion of the instructor. Any
use of such devices for purposes other than student learning is strictly prohibited. If an instructor
perceives such use as disruptive and/or inappropriate, the instructor has the right to terminate such use.
If the behavior continues, the student may be subject to disciplinary action to include removal from the
classroom or referral to the Dean of Student Services. (Please see the Attendance Policy for this class.)
NO CELL PHONES CAN BE USED DURING CLASS. IF YOU HAVE AN EMERGENCY, PLEASE LET
THE INSTRUCTOR KNOW, SO YOU MAY KEEP THE PHONE ON VIBRATE AND TAKE AN
IMPORTANT CALL.
Disruptive Behavior: Students who conduct themselves in a manner that significantly interferes with
college teaching, research, administration, disciplinary procedures or other authorized college activities
(including its public service functions) on the college premises will be subject to disciplinary action.

INSTRUCTOR’S REQUIREMENTS
The teacher needs to:
 Create a rich environment for learning and student interaction.
 Give students extra learning resources in class and in lab on topics connected to the course
 Make classes, projects, tests, assignments, policies, dates, and regulations clear.
 Tell students about important HCC policies such as attendance and academic honesty (no
cheating).
 Make arrangements to be available to students when they need help or have questions.
 Give help when needed
 Provide grading scales and assessment.
 Make a class calendar available.
To succeed in college the students need to:
 Work hard, attend all classes, and be on time. Good attendance + hard work = SUCCESS
 If you are absent for all or part of a class, you are responsible for contacting the instructor as
soon as possible to find out what you missed and to find out if the work can be made up.
 Pay attention, listen carefully and ask questions. Listen and be respectful to other students’
contributions.
 Create a good learning environment. Turn off cell phones or use vibrate mode for emergencies.
No Texting in class.
 Concentrate. Use English only in class time and sit next to someone who doesn’t speak your
language.
 Eat well for energy. The brain needs good food. Eat breakfast at home and lunch in break times.
 Do homework. The brain learns by seeing new words and ideas many times in different ways.
 Do your own work and learn. Copying from the Internet and other sources is not learning.
 Have fun with English.

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  Read, write, listen and speak English in daily life through TV, neighbors, students and coworkers,
and volunteering in the community.
 Use technology for learning on-line in English learning sites.

Important Dates and Holidays (16 Weeks)

IEP Classes Begin January 19
Official Day of Record February 1
Last Day for Refund February 10
President’s Day (Holiday) February 15
Last Day for Administrative/Student Withdrawals April 5
Spring Break March 14-20
Semester ends May 5
Final Examinations May 9-12

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