1. Students will learn the theoretical basis of language and language acquisition competencies.
2. Students will learn theories of cognitive development in ESL contexts.
3. Students will learn language development and language acquisition models and models for instruction in ESL contexts.
4. Students will acquire linguistic knowledge of English for L2 (English).
5. Students will explore strategies of first- and second-language acquisition to promote students’ English language development.
6. Students will plan and implement effective and appropriate ESL instruction using factors that affect ESL students’ learning, language and culture.
7. Students will use a variety of classroom organization techniques, program models, and teaching strategies to integrate language skills.
8. Students will understand formal and informal assessment procedures and instruments (language proficiency and academic achievement) used in ESL programs.
9. Students will be exposed to standards-based procedures used with ESL students.
10. Students will learn about family and community involvement trends that contribute to an effective English learning environment.

This course is designed to include both lecture and in-class participation.  It will provide students with learning opportunities that will allow them to develop and practice the skills to become ESL teachers as well as critical, reflective, and active practitioners.

All assignments must be submitted in hardcopy. Final grade will be determined by the number of points earned through completion of the following assignments and your attendance. You are required to finish all of the assignments in order to receive a complete final grade.  If you have any unfinished assignment, you will receive “incomplete” on your final grades till you completely finish all course required assignments. Meanwhile, you will lose 10 points on your final grade. Special Notes: some in-class projects and supplemental articles may be required, but not listed specifically in the syllabus. You will be informed in class and/or-via email of any changes to the calendar.

Assignment                                                                Points

Participation                                                                 100

Journal Entry                                                                200

Supplemental Test (short/long version)                       150

ESL Project Presentation                                            250

            Multicultural Book Project                                 300

Total                                                                           1000

A= 900-1000               Work that is outstanding and exemplary

B= 890-800                 Work that is above the minimum requirements  

C= 790-700                 Work that meets expected level of performance for most students   

D= 690-600                 Work that falls short of minimum criteria

F= 590 below              Work that falls well below the expected level of performance for most students.

1. This course has a strict attendance policy. Professional teachers are dependable, reliable, and responsible. Therefore, you are expected to be on time and in attendance at every class. Tardiness, leaving early, and absences are considered evidence of lack of dependability and are taken seriously.

1. If you are absent, your grade will be reduced.

1^st Absence – No penalty.

2^nd Absence – 70 points deducted from your final grade average

3^rd Absence – 150  points deducted from your final grade average

More than 3 absences – additional 100 points deducted from your final grade average for each absence beyond the first 3.

If you have an unexpected medical treatment, you must turn in a doctor’s note at the time you return to class. It is your responsibility to provide the written

   documentation to the instructor to avoid the loss of points

1. Punctuality is also expected for all classes. Arriving 7 minutes late for the class is considered a tardy. Three tardies will result in a loss of 50 points from your final point total. Five tardies will lose 100 points in your final point total. When you arrive 15 minutes after class has started or leave before it ends you will be counted absent for that class period. 
2. Do not use your laptop to do any assignments in the class. You are supposed to do your assignments after the class.

Turn cell phone off during class time. No texting is allowed. Texting is very distracting in the class. Do not do

No late work is acceptable. 50 points per day will be deducted for late assignments. Arrangements for exceptional cases must be made AT LEAST two days prior to the due date, but only one time per semester. Turn in your assignments with a hard copy on the due day which is listed on the course calendar.

Note: You may not submit a paper for a grade in this class that already has been (or will be) submitted for a grade in another course, unless you obtain the explicit written permission of me and the other instructor involved in advance.

Plagiarism is the use of someone else's thoughts, words, ideas, or lines of argument in your own work without appropriate documentation (a parenthetical citation at the end and a listing in "Works Cited")-whether you use that material in a quote, paraphrase, or summary. It is a theft of intellectual property and will not be tolerated, whether intentional or not.

Student Honor Creed

As an MSU Student, I pledge not to lie, cheat, steal, or help anyone else do so."

As students at MSU, we recognize that any great society must be composed of empowered, responsible citizens. We also recognize universities play an important role in helping mold these responsible citizens. We believe students themselves play an important part in developing responsible citizenship by maintaining a community where integrity and honorable character are the norm, not the exception.

Thus, We, the Students of Midwestern State University, resolve to uphold the honor of the University by affirming our commitment to complete academic honesty. We resolve not only to be honest but also to hold our peers accountable for complete honesty in all university matters.

We consider it dishonest to ask for, give, or receive help in examinations or quizzes, to use any unauthorized material in examinations, or to present, as one's own, work or ideas which are not entirely one's own. We recognize that any instructor has the right to expect that all student work is honest, original work. We accept and acknowledge that responsibility for lying, cheating, stealing, plagiarism, and other forms of academic dishonesty fundamentally rests within each individual student.

We expect of ourselves academic integrity, personal professionalism, and ethical character. We appreciate steps taken by University officials to protect the honor of the University against any who would disgrace the MSU student body by violating the spirit of this creed.

Written and adopted by the 2002-2003 MSU Student Senate.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Disability Support Services in Room 168 of the Clark Student Center, (940) 397-4140.

The professor considers this classroom to be a place where you will be treated with respect as a human being - regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, political beliefs, age, or ability. Additionally, diversity of thought is appreciated and encouraged, provided you can agree to disagree. It is the professor's expectation that ALL students consider the classroom a safe environment.

All instructors in the Department have voicemail in their offices and MSUTexas e-mail addresses. Make sure you add your instructor's phone number and e-mail address to both email and cell phone lists of contacts.

All students seeking a Bachelor's degree from Midwestern State University must satisfy a writing proficiency requirement once they've 1) passed the 6 hours of Communication Core and 2) earned 60 hours. Students may meet this requirement in one of three ways: by passing the Writing Proficiency Exam, passing two Writing Intensive Courses (only one can be in the core), or passing English 2113. If you have any questions about the exam, visit the Writing Proficiency Office website at https://msutexas.edu/academics/wpr, or call 397-4131.

Senate Bill 11 passed by the 84th Texas Legislature allows licensed handgun holders to carry concealed handguns on campus, effective August 1, 2016. Areas excluded from concealed carry are appropriately marked, in accordance with state law. For more information regarding campus carry, please refer to the University’s webpage at https://msutexas.edu/campus-carry/rules-policies.

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