Course Syllabus

ELI Student Handbook

Level 3 Oral Integrated Syllabus

Level 3 Oral Integrated Spring/Summer 2021

ELI 0300 (CRN #30931) Wayne State University

WEB/Online Course English Language Institute

Instructor: Christi Laginess

Virtual Office Hours: By appointment; meetings will be on Zoom

Email: christi@wayne.edu

ELI WhatsApp: 734-934-3599

Communication Policy: The best ways to contact me are by email and text/WhatsApp. I will respond to your inquiry within 24 hours on weekdays.

ELI Office Telephone: 313-577-2729

Course

Course Description

The focus of this course is to develop students’ emerging academic listening and speaking skills. Students will apply listening and speaking strategies to show understanding of simple academic listening passages, take notes on academic lectures, rephrase and summarize academic lectures and discussions, discuss advantages and disadvantages, make suggestions, talk about solutions, and support opinions with reasons and examples. They will also give short informative and impromptu presentations. Emphasis will be on generating compound and complex sentences using simple academic vocabulary and simple and progressive tenses as well as the present perfect tense. Attention will be given to pronouncing English sounds accurately and following intonation and stress patterns appropriately.

Course Goal

The goal of this course is to help students with the continued development of their everyday speaking and listening skills as well as with emerging academic listening and speaking skills.

Student Learning Outcomes

The student will be able to:

Show general understanding of varied simple academic listening passages.
Recognize and use simple academic vocabulary.
Initiate, maintain, and close social and simple academic discourse.
Voice supported opinions on varied simple academic topics.
Generate simple, compound, and complex sentences with grammatical accuracy.
Pronounce English sounds and follow intonation and stress patterns more accurately at the end of the course than at the beginning of the course.

Course Objectives

As teachers support students in their efforts to meet course outcomes, instructional focus is on:

Listening

Listening for main ideas.
Listening for details.
Listening for and interpreting numbers.
Listening for and interpreting transitions.
Listening for multiple viewpoints.
Listening for opinions.
Listening for reasons and examples.
Listening for problems and solutions.
Making inferences.
Identifying the speaker’s purpose.
Making predictions.
Recognizing a speaker’s tone and feeling.
Using visuals to aid in understanding.
Taking notes on academic lectures.
Identifying, interpreting, and inferring meaning of academic
Identifying modals, the simple present, present continuous, simple past, past continuous, and simple future tenses.
Identifying the present perfect tense and passive voice for simple tenses.
Identifying simple, compound, and complex sentences.

Speaking

Rephrasing and summarizing information.
Starting, maintaining, and ending conversations and
Describing personal experiences.
Supporting opinions with reasons and examples.
Discussing advantages and disadvantages.
Making suggestions.
Talking about solutions.
Using expressions of gratitude.
Using fillers to show interest.
Using transitions to organize ideas.
Recognizing and using academic vocabulary in context.
Producing sentences using academic vocabulary.
Giving informative and impromptu presentations.
Using descriptive language for visual aids.
Producing simple, compound, and complex sentences using modals, the simple present, present continuous, simple past, simple future, and past continuous tenses.
Producing affirmative and negative statements and questions using the present perfect and passive voice for simple tenses.

Pronunciation

Articulating consonant and vowel sounds correctly.
Interpreting phonetic alphabet symbols.
Recognizing and producing syllable stress.
Identifying and using word stress.
Identifying and using appropriate intonation.
Using connected speech.
Pausing appropriately during speech.
Using appropriate rate of speech.
Using reduced speech.

Textbook

Pathways: Listening, Speaking, and Critical Thinking 2 – Second Edition by Becky Tarver Chase. National Geographic/Cengage.

Ebook: 978-0-357-10397-5

Print copy: 978-1-337-40772-4

To purchase if you reside in the United States:

www.cengage.com/shop/ISBN/9780357103975

To purchase if you reside in the Middle East:

https://www.cengagebrain.co.uk/shop/isbn/9780357103975

To purchase if you reside in Asia:

https://www.asianglshop.com/ Choose "Categories" then "Academic Skills" and then your book title

Students are responsible for purchasing their own textbooks online. Use the ISBN number above to purchase the correct edition of the book.

Expectations of instructor:

Students can expect I will…

Provide learning materials each week.
Maintain live online office hours.
Create an ongoing Ask and Answer discussion and respond to students’ posts.
Keep due dates consistent.
Share criteria for success in instructions.

Expectations of students:

I expect you to…

Log into Canvas regularly.
Check Canvas Announcements regularly.
Complete your work on time.
Participate actively and courteously in discussions.
Reach out when you have questions.

Course Requirements

Equipment: A computer or tablet with internet access is required to access all course materials on Canvas. (Canvas is Wayne State University’s learning management system from which students are able to communicate with their teachers and access course documents, assignments, and grades.) In addition, students will be required to use a Webcam for class meetings on Zoom and record audio and video clips to share with the class.

Vocabulary Activities: Vocabulary activities include recordings of sentences with vocabulary from each unit, assessments at the end of each unit, and vocabulary practice assignments on Canvas.

Listening Activities: There will be multiple listening activities for each unit covered in Pathways 2 and listening assessments upon completion of each unit. In addition, there will be four grammar listening assessments throughout the semester.

Speaking Activities: There will be many opportunities to practice speaking and to get your speech evaluated by completing the speaking exercises on Canvas, and timed speaking assessments will be given for each unit in Pathways 2. All speaking activities are submitted as audio or video recordings. In addition, each student will give at least four presentations (3-6 minutes) throughout the semester related to the topics presented in class and Pathways 2. For presentations and assessments, students will be assessed on the following: ability to complete the task, vocabulary and grammar, and intelligibility and fluency.

Pronunciation Activities: Pronunciation focus for this course is on consonant and vowel sounds, intonation, and stress. Students will record sentences and paragraphs, get pronunciation feedback, and record again to fix errors.

Grammar Activities: Each unit in Pathways 2 has a short grammar section. In addition, we will do activities using verb tenses, sentence types, and passive voice in the Grammar module. There will be four timed grammar speaking assessments and four grammar listening assessments throughout the semester as well.

Integrated Activities: Additional vocabulary, listening, grammar, and pronunciation practice will be assigned through the Online Workbook included with the textbook. Be sure to purchase the correct edition of the textbook so that you get an Online Workbook Access Code.

Late Submission Policy: All assignments, including assessments and presentations, are to be completed by the deadline. Late assignments will generally not be accepted and will receive a zero; however, if you have extenuating circumstances, please reach out to the instructor.

Course Grading

All grading is done in accordance with WSU standards and ELI policies. Your final grade will be based on the following:

Vocabulary Activities: 20%

Listening Activities: 20%

Speaking Activities: 20%

Pronunciation Activities: 10%

Grammar Activities: 20%

Integrated Activities: 10%

100%

A = 93-100%; A- = 90-92%; B+ = 88-89%; B = 83-87%; B- = 80-82%; C+ = 78-79%

C = 73-77%; C- = 70-72%; D+ = 68-69%; D = 63-67%; D- = 60-62%; F = 59-0%

A final grade of C+ (78% or higher) is required to pass the course and be promoted to Level 4 Oral Integrated.

To complete the intensive English program and satisfy the general English proficiency requirement for Wayne State University, passing grades of C+ (78% or higher) are required in all four Level 5 classes.

Netiquette

In this course, much of our communication will come through announcements, emails, discussion boards, and video/audio recordings. This provides us all the opportunity to more carefully plan our contributions and develop thorough responses to one another. In addition, some communication will come through synchronous class meetings. As a part of our learning community, we are all expected to follow these netiquette guidelines:

Participate in synchronous class meetings by asking and answering questions as you would in a face-to-face classroom.
Be on time for all Zoom meetings with the video camera feature on.
Respond thoroughly to peers, including asking questions and commenting on their posts, when appropriate for asynchronous assignments.
Be respectful of your peers and instructor, regardless of differing opinions. No personal insults will be tolerated.
Give credit when referencing or quoting another source.

Technology Requirements

Because this is a WEB course, all or your instruction will require reliable hardware and software including the following:

Hardware

A desktop or laptop computer with reliable Internet access
A camera, microphone, and speakers

Software

A current operating system (Microsoft or Apple)
A web browser (e.g., Firefox, Chrome)
Access to Canvas and Zoom
Microsoft Office (free to students)
Standard computer plug-ins such as Java, Flash, QuickTime, Adobe Reader, Preview on Mac
Smartphone App recommendations (free to students) iOS and Android

- Wayne State Mobile App https://m.wayne.edu/about/

- Microsoft Office 365
- Canvas Student
- Zoom

To purchase hardware/software with your WSU student discount, go to https://tech.wayne.edu/software-hardware/computer-discounts.

For assistance with Canvas, see C&IT’S Student Intro to Canvas Course and Comprehensive Student Guide.

For assistance with any of these technology issues, contact C&IT Helpdesk M-F from 7:30 am to 8 pm at 313-577-4357 or helpdesk@wayne.edu.

Students who lack adequate hardware or reliable internet access should email the Dean of Students at doso@wayne.edu or call 313-577-1010 for assistance. Students on campus also have access to equipment through University Libraries. For more information, see Equipment Checkout Policy and Procedures. The University Libraries also have computer labs in several campus locations.

Technology Access and Support

Support for Online Learning

The Effective Online Learner is a self-paced Canvas course to bolster the skills needed for remote and online learning.
Learn Anywhere is a webpage that provides resources and tips for taking online courses.
Academic Success Center offers resources for improving study skills, building study groups, and similar activities.
Study Skills Academy offers free study skills counseling and other services.

Tech Support for Remote/Online Learning during the Pandemic:

C&IT

helpdesk@wayne.edu or call 313-577-4357

Dean of Students Office

doso@wayne.edu or call 313-577-1010

WSU Libraries

https://library.wayne.edu

University Policies

Course Drops and Withdrawals

In the first week of the term, students can drop this class and receive 100% tuition and course fee cancellation. After the end of the first week, there is no tuition or fee cancellation. Students who wish to withdraw from the class can initiate a withdrawal request by contacting the ELI Main Office. You will receive a transcript notation of WP (passing), WF (failing), or WN (no graded work) at the time of withdrawal. No withdrawals can be initiated after the end of the ninth week. Students enrolled in the 9^th week and beyond will receive a grade. Because withdrawing from courses may have negative academic and financial consequences, students considering course withdrawals should make sure they fully understand all the consequences before taking this step. Further details are available on the Registration website.

Religious Holidays (from the online Academic Calendar)

Because of the extraordinary variety of religious affiliations of the University student body and staff, the Academic Calendar makes no provisions for religious holidays. However, it is University policy to respect the faith and religious obligations of the individual. Students with classes or examinations that conflict with their religious observances are expected to notify their instructors well in advance so that mutually agreeable alternatives may be worked out.

Student Disabilities Services

COVID-19: In response to COVID-19 and with a commitment to the saety of our students and staff, Student Disabilities Services will continue to provide academic support and access to students with disabilities virtually. Please visit our website to learn more about services.

If you have a documented disability that requires accommodations, you will need to register with Student Disability Services for coordination of your academic accommodations. The Student Disability Services (SDS) office is located at 1600 David Adamany Undergraduate Library in the Student Academic Success Services department. The SDS telephone number is 313-577-1851 or 313-202-4216 for videophone use. Once you have your accommodations in place, I will be glad to meet with you privately during my office hours to discuss your special needs. Student Disability Services’ mission is to assist the university in creating an accessible community where students with disabilities have an equal opportunity to fully participate in their educational experience at Wayne State University. To register with Student Disability Services, complete the online registration form.

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)

It is quite common for college students to experience mental health challenges, such as stress, anxiety and depression, that interfere with academic performance and negatively impact daily life. Help is available for any currently enrolled WSU student who is struggling with a mental health difficulty, at WSU Counseling and Psychological Services (https://caps.wayne.edu/; 313-577-3398). Other options, for students and nonstudents, include the Counseling and Testing Center, and the Counseling Psychology Training Clinic, in the WSU College of Education. Services at all three clinics are free and confidential. Remember that getting help, before stress reaches a crisis point, is a smart and courageous thing to do – for yourself, and for those you care about. Also, know that the WSU Police Department (313-577-2222) has personnel trained to respond sensitively to mental health emergencies at all hours.

Academic Dishonesty – Plagiarism and Cheating

Academic misconduct is any activity that tends to compromise the academic integrity of the institution or undermine the education process. Examples of academic misconduct include:

Plagiarism: To take and use another’s words or ideas as your own without appropriate referencing or citation.
Cheating: Intentionally using or attempting to use or intentionally providing unauthorized materials, information or assistance in any academic exercise. This includes copying from another student’s test paler, allowing another student to copy from your test, using unauthorized material during an exam and submitting a term paper for a current class that has been submitted in a past class without appropriate permission.
Fabrication: Intentional or unauthorized falsification or invention of any information or citation, such as knowingly attributing citations to the wrong source or listing a fake reference in the paper or bibliography.
Other: Selling, buying or stealing all or part of a test or term paper, unauthorized use of resources, enlisting in the assistance of a substitute when taking exams, destroying another’s work, threatening or exploiting students or instructors, or any other violation of course rules as contained in the course syllabus or other written information.

Such activity may result in failure of a specific assignment, an entire course, or, if flagrant, dismissal from Wayne State University. Review the university policy.

Student Services

The Academic Success Center (1600 Undergraduate Library) assists students with content in select courses and in strengthening study skills. Visit success.wayne.edu for schedules and information on study skills workshops, tutoring and supplemental instruction (primarily in 1000 and 2000 level courses).
The Writing Research and Technology Zone is located on the 2^nd floor of the Undergraduate Library and provides individual tutoring consultations free of charge. Visit https://clasweb.clas.wayne.edu/writing to obtain information on tutors, appointments, and the type of help they can provide.
Library research assistance: Working on a research assignment, paper, or project? Trying to figure out how to collect, organize, and cite your sources? Wayne State librarians provide on-campus or online personalized help. Contact them at: https://library.wayne.edu/forms/consultation_request.php

Class Recordings

Students need prior written permission from the instructor before recording any portion of this class. If permission is granted, the audio and/or video recording is to be used only for the student’s personal instructional use. Such recordings are not intended for a wider public audience, such as postings to the Internet or sharing with others. Students registered with Student Disabilities Services (SDS) who wish to record class materials must present their specific accommodation to the instructor, who will subsequently comply with the request unless there is some specific reason why s/he cannot, such as discussion of confidential or protected information.

LEVEL 3 ORAL INTEGRATED

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

This is a tentative schedule for the semester and subject to change based on the needs of students as the class progresses. Required learning materials for each module will be posted online. Notifications about schedule changes will be facilitated via Course Announcements on Canvas.

Dates

Module

Topics

5/19– 5/13

WEEK 1

Getting Started

Grammar

Unit 1

Getting Started: syllabus/course requirements, discussion board, VoiceThread and Flipgrid, speaking self-evaluation, introduction video

Grammar: simple present and present continuous tenses

Unit 1: Introduction + Lesson A

5/17 – 5/20

WEEK 2

Grammar

Unit 1

Unit 2

Grammar: simple future tense, simple past tense, irregular verbs

Unit 1: Video + Lesson B

Unit 2: Introduction + Lesson A

5/24 – 5/27

WEEK 3

Grammar

Unit 2

Unit 3

Grammar: past continuous tense, modals

Unit 2: Video + Lesson B

Unit 3: Introduction + Lesson A

5/31 – 6/3

WEEK 4

Grammar

Unit 3

Grammar: grammar listening and speaking practice + assessment #1

Unit 3: Video + Lesson B

6/7– 6/10

WEEK 5

Grammar

Unit 10

Grammar: present perfect tense

Unit 10: Introduction + Lesson A

6/14 – 6/17

WEEK 6

Grammar

Unit 10

Grammar: present perfect tense

Unit 10: Video + Lesson B

6/21 – 6/24

WEEK 7

Grammar

Unit 5

Grammar: grammar listening and speaking practice + assessment #2

Unit 5: Introduction + Lesson A

6/28 – 7/1

WEEK 8

Grammar

Unit 5

Grammar: simple, compound, and complex sentences

Unit 5: Video + Lesson B

7/5 – 7/8

WEEK 9

Grammar

Unit 4

Grammar: grammar listening and speaking practice + assessment #3

Unit 4: Introduction + Lesson A

7/12 – 7/15

WEEK 10

Grammar

Unit 4

Grammar: passive voice

Unit 4: Video + Lesson B

7/19 – 7/22

WEEK 11

Grammar

Unit 8

Grammar: passive voice

Unit 8: Introduction + Lesson A

7/26 – 7/30

WEEK 12

Grammar

Unit 8

Grammar: grammar listening and speaking practice + assessment #4

Unit 8: Video + Lesson B

Important Dates:

Friday, July 30: Last day of all ELI classes
Monday, August 2
- 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Grades and Conferences (on Zoom)
- 12:00 p.m. – End-of-semester Recognition and Graduation Celebration (on Zoom)
Thursday, August 5: Student Evaluation reports
Tuesday, September 7: ELI classes begin for the Winter 2021 semester