Course Description:

In this intermediate level course, students expand upon their knowledge of English grammar and vocabulary and their ability to understand and use spoken and written English. Special attention is given to the appropriate use of the forms studied.

Outcomes and Objectives:

In this course, students will learn to:

• Recognize and use a variety of verb forms that demonstrate appropriate tense, modality, mood, aspect, and voice in grammatical sentences.

• Generate grammatical sentences using a range of subordinate clauses, including adverb clauses, adjective clauses, and noun clauses.

• Understand and use phrasal verbs.

• Understand the semantic difference between "wish" and "hope" and use the correct verb tense in the subsequent clause; produce clauses of conditions in the present and future.

• Add the correct articles and determiners when using a variety of count and non-count nouns.

• Demonstrate mastery of a variety of grammatical forms, including participial adjectives, comparative forms, specific uses of gerunds and infinitives, and other intermediate level concepts.

Grading:

The following grading scale is used for ESL 132:

A = 93-100% C+ = 77-79% D- = 60-62%

A- = 90-92% C = 73-76%, F = 59% or lower

B+ = 87-89% C- = 70-72%

B = 83-86% D+ = 67-69%

B- = 80-82% D = 63-68%,

Your grade will be based on the following coursework:

Journals 25%

Weekly Verb Quizzes 35%

Grammar Quizzes (given in the Testing Center) 20%

Homework (written, biweekly checks) 20%

100%

The midterm and final exams will be graded as Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory and not be calculated into your course grade. In order to pass ESL 132, you must have an average of 70% or higher on the midterm and final exams. If you pass the midterm and final exams (Satisfactory), you will get the letter grade that you have earned for the class.

Attendance:

Coming to class and participating regularly are very important for you to improve your English grammar and communication skills. You will not pass if you miss more than 8 hours (two weeks) of class.

If you miss a quiz, you must have a valid excuse for the absence before the quiz or on the same day as the quiz. There will be no makeup midterm or final exams unless the student gives at least a week notice with a valid excuse.