Academic English Language Support 1

ELIC 22 - Section 3216

ELIC 922 - Section 3048

Mondays/Wednesdays 9:35-10:50AM

Founders Hall 251

Fall 2026
Modesto Junior College

Welcome
to ELIC 22/922!

Dear Scholar,

My name is Kate Hey, and I'll be your instructor for ELIC 22/922 this semester. Whether you are a new student at MJC or a returning one, I am very excited to have you in my class. I have put this site for you to show you what our class is about.

I wish you a fun and productive semester! Remember, if you have questions, comments, suggestions or problems at any time during the semester,
please talk to me.

See you in class,

Kate

PS. You're welcome to call me Kate or Professor Hey.

About this Course

How and when to attend our first week of class

Our first class meeting is on Monday, August 24th. We will meet in Founders Hall (East Campus) room 251 at 9:35AM. This is a 16-week course.

I'm looking forward to seeing you in person!

How this course works

This is a low-intermediate level grammar course for students whose first language is not English. The emphasis is on application of grammar to writing and increased focus on error awareness and editing skills.

We will meet in person twice a week, on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:35-10:50AM. You will be asked to do some work online in Canvas - more information will be given in class.

Assignments and Due Dates

Canvas - your assignments will be announced in class and posted in Canvas in weekly modules. Please go through each weekly module thoroughly page by page as they are designed to help you succeed in this course.
Due Dates: all assignments and their due dates will be posted in Canvas. If you miss a due date, you may submit your assignment in the Late Assignment module. You can submit only two late assignments this semester to receive credit, so please pay attention to due dates. Submit all assignments in Canvas (instructions will be posted with each assignment). Please do not send your assignments to me via email as these will not count towards your grade.
Testing: There will be short quizzes and longer tests in class and in Canvas. I will give a make-up quiz or test only if you notify me well before the day of the quiz or test to arrange an alternate time. You can make-up only one test or quiz during the semester. Any missed tests or quizzes after that will receive zero points, so please make sure to be in class every Monday and Wednesday so that you don't miss anything.
Office Hours: I will hold weekly office hours where everyone is encouraged to join if you have time. During the office hours, I will answer any questions you may have regarding that week’s material. Please bring your questions, and let’s talk grammar.
My office hours this semester:
Mondays and Tuesdays 9:00-9:30AM
Mondays and Wednesdays 6:00-6:30PM (Sierra Hall B203)
Tuesdays and Thursdays 1:45-2:15PM
Mondays 12:30-1:00PM
Wednesday 12:30-2PM
My office is located in Founders Hall room 240E.
Communicative Activities: There will be activities where you will be asked to interact with one another. These may include Discussion Board Activities, short videos, and in class group work. This is the best time to practice your English, so please make sure to participate in them.
Q&A Café – This is an open discussion forum for students to post questions about the course and to interact with one another. This is a space where students can virtually ask questions to the entire class. If you know the answer to any of the questions, please help your classmate by answering it. I’ll check in on the discussion to help with any unanswered questions periodically.

Week 1 Success Kit

Due Dates for Week 1

Attend our first class meeting on Monday, August 24 at 9:35AM in Founders Hall (East Campus) room 251.
Sign in to our class in Canvas - Due: August 30th or before.
Go through the Course Introduction module and take the Syllabus Quiz (doing so will open the Week 1 module) - Due: August 30th or before.
Complete the Week 1 module - Due: September 5th.

Materials

Focus on Grammar 3 (5th edition) by Irene E. Schoenberg (no online code is needed)

Access to a free English-English online dictionary

Canvas account

Access to computer/internet

Our Mutual Goals

Course Learning Outcomes: Upon satisfactory completion of this course, you, the student, should be prepared to:

Write paragraph-length compositions with grammatical and sentence-level accuracy at the low-intermediate level.
Use English grammar in speaking and writing with grammatical accuracy at the low-intermediate level.
Employ editing strategies to self-edit compositions at the low-intermediate level.

Teaching Philosophy

I am very excited that you are a part of this course. My goal is to create a trusting and inclusive learning community where you play an important role as a member. You will have an opportunity to learn grammar skills in this class that will help you succeed in college and also learn from and about your classmates who come from different countries and represent different parts of the world.

Together, by constant encouragement and support, we will do our best for you to succeed in this course to become successful English language learners.

Grading

Forecast Your Success

In-Class Tests and Quizzes 35%

In-Class Writing Assignments 30%

Out-of-Class Homework/Online 10%

Final Exam 25%

Keys to Success

Check Canvas on a regular basis for announcements and homework assignments. It’s important for your success in this class. If you’re having trouble doing so, please email me at heyk@yosemite.edu and let me know.
Try your best not to miss any tests and quizzes. If you miss a quiz or a test, you receive zero “0” points. If you miss the final exam, you may not pass the class.
Please, use English only while interacting with your classmates.
Avoid plagiarism/cheating at all cost. Unauthorized use of artificial intelligence (AI) is considered a form of plagiarism. This means that AI-assisted work is not allowed in this course, except when the instructor approves of its use and the student acknowledges using it. Any plagiarized work will receive zero points and a formal report will be filed.
Drop Policy: Enrolled students who have not logged in to Canvas to complete the Course Introduction Module within the first 2 days of class may be dropped from the class. In addition, if a student misses class meetings and does not contribute to class for the first week (this includes submitting assignments, participating in discussion board and email), the student may be dropped from the class. You must email me ahead of time if you are unable to participate in class.
Communication: If you have a question for me, please attend the office hours or email me. Do not post questions or comments in the comment box within an assignment in Canvas. I do not get these messages in a timely manner, so the best way to get my feedback is during an office hour meeting or through email.
When you email me, please state the course name in the ‘subject’ line and your full name in the email. Also, include the name of the assignment you are enquiring about in your email. I usually respond within 24-36 hours Monday-Thursday and 72 hours on the weekend.
Time commitment: Expect to spend between 8-10 hours working on grammar per week. This is a 16-week 4-unit course.

Support Network

Please know that I am here to help you. I want you to succeed in this class, so please feel free to contact me if you have any questions, worries, or concerns. Let's work together to ensure your success.
If you have a physical, psychiatric/emotional, medical, learning or other disability that may affect your ability to carry out assigned course work, Disability Services is here to help you. The Disability Services team will review your concerns and work with you to determine what accommodations are appropriate. They can also refer you to care providers if you are not certain whether you have a disability. All of your information is kept confidential. They will give you information to share with me so I can ensure your needs are accommodated in this course.
Location: East Campus, Journalism Building, Rm 160
Phone: 209 575-6225
Email: mjcdsps@mjc.edu
There is no need to struggle on your own! Tutoring is free at MJC and can help you succeed in your class. Sign up for an appointment or sign up for a workshop.
Location: East: L &LC; West: Yosemite Hall Rm. 235
Phone: East: (209) 575-6346 West: (209) 575-6676
Website: http://www.mjc.edu/instruction/library/
Your Counselor is Lizette Covarrubias; she can be reached at (209) 575-6717 or covarrubias@mjc.edu
Check out all Student Services that MJC offers!
Location: East: Student Services Building: Admissions Windows
Phone: (209) 575-6789
Website: http://www.mjc.edu/studentservices/
To get help with Canvas, call our Online Helpdesk at (209) 575-6412

Academic Honesty

Cheating is not tolerated in this class and will result in “0” points for the assignment. Cheating may include but is not limited to plagiarism, unauthorized use of AI, copying homework or answers on a test, talking during a test, looking at someone’s test, allowing someone to look at your test or copy your homework, etc. There will be appropriate disciplinary measures taken for anyone who chooses to cheat.

Artificial Intelligence Policy

Important Dates

First Day of Class: August 24

No Class: September 7 - Labor Day

Refund Date: September 6

Drop without W Date: September 7

No Class: November 11 - Veterans' Day

Pass/No Pass Date: December 5

Last Day to Drop Date: November 13

Final Exam: Monday, December 7 from 10AM-12:50PM

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