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ENGLISH 082 GENERIC COURSE SYLLABUS
             
I.
Course Prefix
Course No.
Course Name
Credit
Lecture
Lab
 
EGL
082
Grammar for the
4
4
0
      Non-Native Speaker      
             
II. Prerequisite:
   
  Placement in EGL074 or higher.
   
III. Course (Catalog) Description:
   
  Course provides intensive practice in basic and low-intermediate grammar skills for non-native speakers of English. Content includes correct use of basic verb tenses, possessives, modals, compound sentence structures, adverbials, adjectives, articles, and prepositions.
   
IV. Learning Objectives:
   
 
A.

 To provide the opportunity for the students to explore the rules and structures governing basic-level English grammar.
B.
 To practice commonly used grammatical structures in speech and writing.
C.

 To help the student work toward mastery of English by emphasizing grammar in a relevant context.
   
V. Academic Integrity:
   
  Students and employees at Oakton Community College are required to demonstrate academic integrity and follow Oakton’s Code of Academic Conduct. This code prohibits:

• cheating,
• plagiarism (turning in work not written by you, or lacking proper citation),
• falsification and fabrication (lying or distorting the truth),
• helping others to cheat,
• unauthorized changes on official documents,
• pretending to be someone else or having someone else pretend to be you,
• making or accepting bribes, special favors, or threats, and
• any other behavior that violates academic integrity.

There are serious consequences to violations of the academic integrity policy. Oakton’s policies and procedures provide students a fair hearing if a complaint is made against you. If you are found to have violated the policy, the minimum penalty is failure on the assignment and, a disciplinary record will be established and kept on file in the office of the Vice President for Student Affairs for a period of 3 years.

Details of the Code of Academic Conduct can be found in the Student Handbook.
   
VI. Topics Covered:
 
   
A.






 Use and formation of commonly used verb tenses:
1. Simple Present / Present Continuous
2. Simple Past / Past Continuous
3. Future
B. Modals
C.
 Adjectives
D. Adverbs
E. Passive Voice
F. Count and Mass Nouns
G. Articles
H. Prepositions
I. Simple and Compound Sentence Structures
J. Punctuation
K.

Comparisons
L. Question Formation
  NOTE: Some topics will be covered in more depth than others. Depending on students' needs, additional topics may be introduced.
   
VII. Methods of Instruction:
  Lecture, writing and speaking exercises, discussion, and small group work.
   
VIII. Course Practices Required:
   
  Reading, writing, in-class exercises, homework, testing, and attendance
   
IX. Instructional Materials:
   
  Suggested text: Focus on Grammar: Basic 2nd ed., I. Schoenberg, Longman, 2000
  Check with the coordinator for other suggestions
X. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
   
 
1.
 Writing assignments  
2.
 Homework  
3.
 Tests and quizzes  
4. Attendance and Participation  
   
XI. Other Course Information:
   
 

Attendance policy

Plagiarism policy

For whatever information/procedures the instructor holds the student accountable.

If you have a documented learning, psychological, or physical disability you may be entitled to reasonable academic accommodations or services. To request accommodations or services, contact the ASSIST office in Instructional Support Services. All students are expected to fulfill essential course requirements. The College will not waive any essential skill or requirement of a course or degree program.
   
 
June 2006