EGL 088

ENGLISH 088 GENERIC COURSE SYLLABUS


I.	Course Prefix	Course No.	Course Name	Credit	Lecture	Lab
	EGL	088	How To Study	3	3	0

II.

Prerequisite:

None.

III.

Course (Catalog) Description:

Course offers practical guide to methods of studying. Content includes organizing time, note-taking, preparing for examinations, mastering use of textbook and various other skill areas needed to increase efficiency as a learner. 3 hours Course provides practice in general college-level reading and writing skills. Content includes methods of studying taught in the one-credit course. Focus is on increasing self-confidence

IV.

Learning Objectives:

To teach students how to schedule time.

1.	Show effective ways to use time.
2.	Have students explore priorities at home, work, and school.
3.	Have students develop a personal semester schedule.

To practice commonly used grammatical structures in speech and writing.

To help the student work toward mastery of English by emphasizing grammar in a relevant context.

To facilitate effective communication in a variety of situations by providing the student with a working knowledge of the fine points of English grammar.

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:

Use and formation of commonly used verb tenses

1.	Simple Present / Present Continuous
2.	Simple Past / Past Continuous
3.	Present Perfect / Present Perfect Continuous
4.	Past Perfect / Past Perfect Continuous
5.	Future Tenses

Modals

Adjectives

Adverbs

Passive Voice

Count and Mass Nouns

Articles

Prepositions

Clauses

Punctuation

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:

Check with the coordinator for current list.

Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:

1.	Writing assignments	25%
2.	Homework	25%
3.	Tests and quizzes	25%
4.	Attendance and Participation	25%

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