Course Outline for English As A Second Language 141
High Intermediate Reading, Writing, and Grammar II

Effective: Fall 2022
SLO Rev: 09/17/2021

Catalog Description:

ESL 141 - High Intermediate Reading, Writing, and Grammar II

3.00 Units

In this course, students will read works of fiction and nonfiction and write summaries and essays. There will also be coverage of high intermediate vocabulary and grammar with an emphasis on verb tenses. Content covered in this course is equivalent to the last 8 weeks of ESL 110C. This course is designed to support students who prefer a slower pace and reduced unit option. Students will need to take ESL 140 and 141 to advance to the next level.
Prerequisite: ESL 140.
CB03: TOP Code 4930.87 - English as a Second Language - Integrated
Course Grading: Pass/No Pass
Type Units Inside of Class Hours Outside of Class Hours Total Student Learning Hours
Lecture 3.00 54.00 108.00 162.00
Total 3.00 54.00 108.00 162.00

Measurable Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
  1. write an in-class expository essay of at least 300 words that: 1) begins with an introduction which provides adequate context and background information for the essay and which ends with a thesis, 2) organizes the main ideas into body paragraphs which begin with a topic sentence and which develop the topic with exposition (not narration), 3) ends with a conclusion that clearly bring the essay to a close, correctly uses the grammar taught in ESL 110C-1, and 4) is free from errors that significantly hamper readability;
  2. correctly use the grammar taught in ESL 110c-1 as well as noun clauses, adjective clauses, gerunds & infinitives, and coordination/subordination.

Course Content:

  1. Writing clearly organized, textually coherent, mostly error-free paragraphs and essays
    1. including at least 2 multiple-draft essays 
    2. including at least 1 in-class essay
  2. Supporting main ideas with 
    1. valid reasoning
    2. specific examples
    3. quotations and paraphrases
  3. The meanings, structure, and use of:
    1.  noun and adjective clauses 
    2. gerunds and infinitives, and coordination/subordination
  4. Critical reading of texts, 
    1. fiction and nonfiction
    2. including one book-length work
  5. Decoding challenging texts
  6. Writing complete, clear, and factually accurate responses to questions about a text

Methods of Instruction:

  1. Daily reading and writing assignments
  2. Group Activities
  3. Lecture/Discussion
  4. Textbook reading assignments
  5. Online Assignments
  6. Written assignments
  7. Review
  8. Distance Education

Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:

1. Typical Assignments
  1. Summarize the main idea of an article or chapter in your own words. Include one correctly formatted direct quote and explain why that quote is important.
  2. Find examples of adjective and noun clauses in the text and demonstrate how to write the same sentences without dependent clauses.
  3. Write an essay that answers this question about your book: How do we see the main character change and grow over the novel? Include a topic sentence, details, and conclusion.
2. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
  1. Exams/Tests
  2. Quizzes
  3. Class Participation
  4. Homework
  5. Final Examination or Project
  6. Written assignments
  7. Lab Activities
  8. Journals
3. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon the completion of this course, the student should be able to:
  1. produce an on-topic in-class writing of at least 300 words with level-appropriate grammar and usage;
  2. demonstrate correct use of grammar studied in class and in ESL 110c-1

Textbooks (Typical):

  1. Azar, B. S. (2017). Understanding and Using English Grammar with Essential Online Resources (5th). Pearson.
  2. Beaumont, J., et al (2019). Northstar 4: Reading and Writing (5th). Pearson.
  3. Gramer, S.F. Ward, C.S. (2019). Q Skills for Success 3 Reading and Writing (3rd). Oxford University Press.

Abbreviated Class Schedule Description:

In this course, students will read works of fiction and nonfiction and write summaries and essays. There will also be coverage of high intermediate vocabulary and grammar with an emphasis on complex sentences. Content covered in this course is equivalent to the last 8 weeks of ESL 110C. This course is designed to support students who prefer a slower pace and reduced unit option.
Prerequisite: ESL 140.

Discipline:
English as a Second Language (ESL)*