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GENERIC COURSE SYLLABUS
             
I.
Course Prefix
Course No.
Course Name
Credit
Lecture
Lab
 
EGL
083
Intermediate Grammar
4
4
0
      For the Non-Native Speaker      
II. Prerequisite:
   
  Placement in EGL 076; students receiving an EGL 076 placement after completing EGL 076 should enroll in EGL 082.
   
III. Course (Catalog) Description:
   
  Course provides intensive practice in intermediate and advanced grammar skills for non-native speakers of English. Content includes correct use of the perfect tenses, perfect modals, subordinate clauses, phrasal verbs, and passive voice.
   
IV. Learning Objectives:
   
 
A.

 To provide the opportunity for students to explore the rules and structures governing intermediate-level features of English grammar.
B.

 To practice commonly used grammatical structures in speech and writing.
C.

 To facilitate effective communication in a variety of situations by providing the student with a working knowledge of the fine points of English grammar.
   
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. Sequence of Topics:
 
   
A. Review of simple present, present continuous, simple past and past continuous tenses
B. Use and formation of the perfect tenses
C.
 Perfect modals
D. Phrasal verbs
E. Complex Sentences
F. Passive Voice

 

NOTE: Some topics will be covered in more depth than others. Depending on the needs of the students, 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: Intermediate 2nd ed., M. Fuchs et al. 2000 Longman Check with the coordinator for other suggestions.
   
X. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
   
 

Writing assignments, homework, tests and quizzes, 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