Intermediate Listening and Speaking

ELIC 33 - Section 3219
ELIC 933 - Section 3226
Mondays/Wednesdays 11:10AM-12:25PM
Founders Hall 251

Fall 2026
Modesto Junior College

Welcome
to ELIC 33|933!

Dear Student,

I'm Kate Hey, and I will be your instructor for ELIC 33|933. 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 11:10 am. This is a 16-week course.
I'm looking forward to seeing you in person!

How this course works

ELIC 33 is for students whose first language is not English. We will focus on aural comprehension of short lectures, effective participation in group discussions, further developing skills in academic note-taking, increasing discipline-based vocabulary, and delivery of short presentations as well as identification and production of pronunciation features of American English, including: word stress at the sentence level, thought groups, reductions and linking.

We will meet in person twice a week - on Mondays and Wednesdays from 11:10am-12:25pm. Since this is a hybrid class, you will also be asked to do some work online.

Assignments and due dates

You will submit some assignments in Canvas and you will be asked to bring some assignments to class. Clear instructions will be given in class and due dates will be posted in Canvas in weekly modules.

Important note: Please do not send your assignments to me via email as these may not count towards your grade; instead follow the instructions in Canvas to submit all assignments there.

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 or pair 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 24th at 11:10pm 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 6th.

Materials for Week 1

Access to a Free Online Dictionary

Canvas account

Access to computer /internet

Comunication Essentials

Preferred Communication Method

To contact me, please email me at heyk@yosemite.edu or call at (209) 575-6416 to leave a voicemail. The best way to reach me is through email; I usually respond within 24 hours (I may take a bit longer on the weekends).

Office Hours

Feel free to stop by my office on:

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.

Use Q&A Cafe

Q&A Cafe can be found in modules in Canvas. This is a non-graded discussion where you can ask your questions regarding this course and get them answered by peers or me. This space should only be used for questions you want to be public to the entire class. If you have a question for only me, please email me at heyk@yosemite.edu.

Our Pact

This is what you can expect in this class:

I will create a friendly and inclusive classroom community that thrives on encouraging support.
I will treat everyone respectfully.
I will guide with empathy and provide relentless flexibility (a slogan I try to live by!).
I will carefully design assignments to create opportunities to learn.
I will be an active presence and participate throughout the course in regular announcements, discussions, and in specific, actionable, and prompt feedback.

What I expect of you:

You will approach the content with playful curiosity and a willingness to try new things.
You will build supportive relationships with colleagues through encouragement and authenticity.
You will participate frequently and engage the material early and actively each week.
You will ask questions when you don't understand something in class.
You will work using academic honesty.

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 speaking and listening skills in this class that will help you be a successful college student 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.

Our Mutual Goals

Course Learning Outcomes

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

Deliver well-organized oral presentations on academic subjects to a large group at an intermediate level of speaking proficiency.
Identify main and supporting ideas and draw inferences from a lecture or interview.
Use effective academic discussion and presentation techniques with a small or large group at an intermediate level of speaking proficiency.
Identify and produce various features of pronunciation, including: variations on word stress at the sentence level, thought groups, reductions, and linking.

Keys to Success

Please participate in class. Participating means raising your hand, asking questions, giving answers and working together to learn. This is the best time to practice your English.
Have your homework completed by the beginning of the class and be ready to discuss it.
Come to class on time and stay until the end. It’s important for your success in this class. If you are going to miss class, please email me at heyk@yosemite.edu and let me know. If you miss two weeks without notifying me, you may be dropped from the class.
Check CANVAS on a regular basis for announcements and homework assignments.
Please, turn off and put away cell phones while in a class meeting. Cell phones can be a distraction and our focus in class is on learning.
Try not to miss any quizzes or tests. 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 as it is worth 25% of your overall grade.
Try not to miss any classes. Make appointments outside of our class time. However, I understand that emergencies happen. If you miss a class, it is your responsibility to contact a classmate and check Canvas to find out what was covered in class and what homework assignment needs to be completed.
Please log in to Canvas within the first two days of class. 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.
Watch the due dates for assignments. If you need more time to complete an assignment, let me know at least 24 in advance.
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.
Please, use English only while interacting with your classmates. It will help you develop your English skills. If you have trouble understanding something, tell me so I can help you.

Grading

Forecast your success

In Class: Quizzes (listening+vocab)/
Participation 20%
In Class: Presentations                  25%
Voice Recordings/Pronunciation 20%
Out of Class: Homework/Preparation       10%
Final Exam (speaking + listening) 25%

Tips for Course Management

Quizzes: Quizzes will be announced, so there will be time to prepare for them. They will cover new vocabulary and listening and speaking components of the class.

Homework: You will be asked to do your homework every week. Do it neatly and on time. Your homework is due at the beginning of the class. Only two late assignments will be accepted this semester. Some homework will be assigned online.

Electronic Recordings: Electronic recordings will help you practice your pronunciation and will help me determine how much you have learned.

Presentations: You will give 3 presentations this semester. You will present in a group and individually.

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 in class.

If you have a physical, psychiatric/emotional, medical, learning or other disability that may affect your ability to carry out assigned course work, Accomodations and Support Center is here to help you. The Accomodations and Support Center 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, Student Services, Room 112
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, 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

Refund Date: September 6

Drop without W Date: September 7

Pass/No Pass Date: December 5

Last Day to Drop Date: November 13

No class: September 7 - Labor Day
November 11 - Veterans' Day

Final Exam: Wednesday, December 9, 10am-12:50pm

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