Syllabus

Your Syllabus: ** Ohlone College ** ** Class Information for ESL 151/SPCH 151 Speech Communication Skills ** ** Learning Community Course with Theater and Dance 118 ** ** Spring 2012 **

Fremont SC-144
 * Room: ** SC-144/TV Studio B
 * Schedule: ** T,TH ESL 151: 9:00-10:35 AM T/D 118: 10:40 AM-11:50 AM
 * Instructor: ** Vicki Curtis/Tom Blank
 * Office: ** NC 2313 0r SC-144
 * Office Hours: ****Newark:** M,W 8:00-8:30 AM, 12:30-1:00PM, T/Th 8:30-9:00@
 * Phone: ** (510) 742-2379
 * Email: ** **__vcurtis@ohlone.edu__**
 * __ Class Wiki: __**** http://esl151spring2012.wikispaces.com/ **

Upon completion of this course you will be able to:
 * Course Learning Outcomes **
 * 1) Self-monitor and correct your pronunciation of American English so that you will be comprehensible to most native speakers at least 70% of the time.
 * 2) Comprehend the normal rate of speech of native speakers in one-on-one communication situations, in small group discussions, and in large group communication settings at least 70% of the time.
 * 3) Prepare and present a class presentation project demonstrating clear organization of content, correct choice of vocabulary and phrases learned, and comprehensibility to the audience at least 70% of the time.


 * Student Learning Outcomes **
 * 1) Identify consonant and vowel pronunciation difficulties
 * 2) Explain and demonstrate correct use of articulators to produce those self-identified difficult consonants and vowels
 * 3) Recognize IPA symbols for given sounds
 * 4) Transcribe given sounds and words into IPA symbols
 * 5) Transcribe self-identified difficult consonant and vowel sounds into IPA symbols
 * 6) Pronounce difficult isolated consonants and vowels correctly with feedback 80% of the time
 * 7) Correctly pronounce difficult consonants and vowels in words with feedback 80% of the time
 * 8) Correctly pronounce difficult consonants and vowels in connected speech with feedback 80% of the time
 * 9) Self-monitor and correct difficult consonant and vowel sounds in connected speech 70% of the time
 * 10) Name the correct sound for the grammatical endings of –s,-es,-ed
 * 11) Correctly pronounce the grammatical endings of –s,-es,-ed with feedback in isolation, given words, and connected speech 80% of the time
 * 12) Self-monitor and correct pronunciation of the grammatical endings of –s,-es,-ed 70% of the time
 * 13) Define syllable
 * 14) Clap of syllables in words
 * 15) Divide words into syllables
 * 16) List several common spelling patterns for /s/, /ts/, / t /, /d /, /kw/, and /ks/
 * 17) List and define three features of stress in American English
 * 18) State and demonstrate rules for primary stress in words based on parts of speech, and suffixes
 * 19) Correctly stress words in isolation and connected speech with 70% accuracy
 * 20) Define rhythm pattern
 * 21) Clap out rhythm patterns for words, phrases and sentences
 * 22) Label content and function words in phrases and sentences
 * 23) After labeling content and functions words, clap out the rhythm of phrases and sentences
 * 24) Correctly stress content words to produce an accurate rhythm for phrases and sentences
 * 25) Organize and outline a class presentation project
 * 26) Identify and include appropriate presentation vocabulary and phrases
 * 27) Present project to a small group for feedback
 * 28) Analyze feedback and make corrections for final presentation to the class
 * 29) Identify and state appropriate conversation controllers to help with comprehension
 * 30) In pair and group work use appropriate conversation controllers to increase comprehension


 * Books and Other Materials **
 * 1) Required Textbooks: **__Clear Speech__, Judy B. Gilbert, Cambridge University Press 2010**
 * 2) Blank DVD
 * 3) Internet Access
 * 4) Computer headphone/microphone set

You will do a variety of listening and speaking activities in pairs, groups and individually. You are expected to participate in all activities. We will cover 6-8 chapters from the text. In addition, there will be supplemental listening/speaking activities also required.
 * Class Activities and Content **

You are expected to do all homework assignments and to take all quizzes. You should do your homework before coming to class. You need to come to class prepared to discuss the assignments.

Meeting deadlines on time is an important part of American academic culture; therefore, I will not accept late assignments unless you talk to me in advance. Do not assume a late assignment will be accepted. If you know that you will be absent for a quiz or test, tell me before, so we can make other arrangements.

You are expected to come to every class on time. If you are absent from class more than 3 times, or if you are late more than 3 times, I may drop you from the class. Even if you are absent, you are responsible for all work. Call one of your classmates or your instructor if you have questions.
 * Attendance **
 * Classmate's Name Phone Number **

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Your grades will be based on: Class Participation 30% Homework/Quizzes 10% Oral Presentations 40% Final Exam 20%
 * Grading **

90-100%= A Excellent 80-89%= B Above Average 70-79%= C Average 60-69%= D Below Average 0-59%= F Failing As this is a class designed to help you improve your aural/oral English skills, only English will be spoken in class. Exceptions will rarely be made and then only for absolutely necessary translation purposes. You will have your class participation percentage reduced if you use other languages in class.
 * Language Policy **

The last day for dropping the class with a “W” is **Friday April 20, 2012**. You are responsible for dropping the class by that date if you wish to receive a “W”. **If you do not drop by that date and fail to complete the course requirements, you will receive a grade of “F”.**
 * Withdrawal Policy **

In American colleges, cheating on tests, copying other students' homework, and copying other people's papers are unacceptable and grounds for failure. You are expected to turn in only your own work.
 * Academic Dishonesty **

If you have any questions about policies that are not answered in this paper, please read your Student Handbook or the college catalog. If you have any questions about English, this class or if you just want to talk, please come by my office. I would be glad to help you in any way I can. I hope you enjoy the class and feel more comfortable with English as we go along.
 * Note **


 * Cell Phones/Pagers **

ALL CELL PHONES AND PAGERS MUST BE TURNED OFF DURING CLASS.