ESL 75

This is a 16-week, fully online course that starts on Monday, August 28, 2023 and finishes Tuesday December 19th. 

We meet on Zoom every Wednesday from 6:10 to 7:45pm. These meetings are mandatory.

All homework activities will be in Canvas and are opened for one week.

You will be part of an online learning community. This is NOT a self-paced course.

I host Student Visiting Hours weekly by appointment and after our Wednesday Livestreams, from 7:45 to 8:15.  You can also stay on during this time to work with classmates in a Break-Out Room or join a Silent Study Room for quiet co-working support.

By Friday of  Week 1, you will be expected to login to Canvas and complete the Getting to Know You Survey so that I know you plan to complete the course.

This class is organized into 16 weekly modules that open each Sunday morning. Deadlines for weekly homework assignments are Wednesday by 11pm and Sunday by 11pm. 

Assignments will lock after the deadline, so contact me before a deadline to arrange a late submission. Late submissions are accepted with a week after the deadline but only after making an agreement with me.

Each module includes a variety of learning activities: videos, independent activities, and collaborative projects.

Students who do not log into the Canvas course by Friday will be dropped from the class.

As your Instructor, I understand that students represent a rich diversity of backgrounds and perspectives.

City College of San Francisco is committed to providing an atmosphere for learning that respects diversity.

While working together to build this community I request that we all abide by the following parameters:

• Share our unique experiences, values and beliefs.

• Have patience and a sense of humor with technology. Expect problems. (It's technology!)

• Value classmates' opinions and communicate in a respectful manner.

• Be open to the views of others.

• Honor the uniqueness of your classmates. Appreciate the opportunity that we have to learn from each other in this community.

• In this learning space, students of all cultures, races, ethnicities, religions, language backgrounds, and sexual orientations are welcome. Together we create a supportive, fun, and encouraging environment.

If, at any time, you feel that you have been disrespected by a member of our community, you are encouraged to bring your concern directly and immediately to me. Clearly identify what has occurred with specific explanation and evidence. Your concerns will be addressed promptly and in an individualized manner.

Due Dates for Week 1 Assignments

Put these dates in your calendar now.

Wednesday, August 30th at 6pm

Join our Zoom call. We begin promptly at 6:10, so log in early. All students are expected to be punctual and attend every Zoom session. Our Zoom sessions are not recorded.

Friday, September 1st by 11pm

1. Post to the Guided Tour Discussion Forum.

2. Complete the Getting to Know You Survey This is our "check-in" assignment so that I can learn about you. By completing the survey, I know that you plan to complete our class. I will reach out to you by email if I see you haven't completed the survey to see if you plan to take the class. If not, your spot can be offered to a student on the waitlist.

Sunday, September 3rd by 11pm

3. Complete the 10 Most Common Errors Assignment

4. Complete the Learning Reflection Journal

5. Read and review all pages in the Week 1 Module. These pages will help you settle into the class and begin our Editing and Proofreading activities.