ESL 303 Intermediate Low 

 

 

Rancho Santiago Community College District

Santa Ana College School of Continuing Education

ESL Program

ESL 303, Intermediate Low Course Overview 

Instructor:    Adrian Rios

Class Information:  ESL 303, Intermediate Low, Site CEC, Room A 110, Days M, T, Time 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Section Number: 86657   (Temporary Remote Instruction)

Zoom Link: students will meet live via Zoom at 6:00 p.m. and will be sent a message on the remind application every evening before class

Term:   Fall                    

Holidays: (Labor Day, September 7th, Veterans Day, November 11th, Thanksgiving Day, November 26th, 27th, 2020)               

Course Description:

The fourth of seven integrated ESL core courses. Emphasizes comprehending and participating in conversations, communicating needs and opinions, reading from academic and informational text, and performing written tasks. Exposes students to authentic spoken and written content, to prepare students for college, the workplace, and civic participation. Open Entry/Open Exit.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs):

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Answer comprehension questions to demonstrate an understanding of written materials. 
• Write a short, loosely-organized paragraph based on personal experiences or familiar materials, in response to a visual or written prompt.                                                      

Tests/Assessments/Lessons/Homework Assignments:

EL Civics and other assessments as provided by the instructor. Classroom lessons/materials focus on the following life skills categories: basic communication, consumer economics, community resources, health and safety, occupational knowledge, and government and law. Homework assignments may be given.

 

Academic Honesty:

Lack of honesty in the classroom is a serious matter at Santa Ana College. Any form of cheating on tests, turning in work that is not one’s own (plagiarism), talking during tests, giving false information to instructors, and using cell phones or other photographic devices without instructor approval is unacceptable and is subject to disciplinary action. If you have questions or are confused by anything during a quiz, exam, or assignment, please ask for help from the instructor. Students must adhere to the Guidelines for Student Conduct that is listed in the SAC Catalog.

 

Grades:

Make sure you check your grades in Canvas Grades tab. I cant' email you grades. 

P (Pass) [Students earn a CASAS Scale Score of 210 or higher on their CASAS reading tests and pass other assessments (multiple measures) as determined by the instructor.] 

SP (Satisfactory Progress) [Students have 12 or more hours of attendance.]

NP (No Measurable Progress) [Students have fewer than 12 hours of attendance.]

           

Attendance Requirements:

Students who do not attend the first class meeting or are absent for five days of classes within a 2-week period without the instructor’s approval may be dropped.

 

Textbooks/Materials: Stand Out 2 Workbook, Textbook

 

Testing/Assessment Information:

EL Civics                                                            

 

Accommodations for Disabilities:

Students can speak to their instructors about academic accommodations and make requests to the Disabled Student Programs & Services (DSPS) office. To ask for information about academic accommodations,

Counseling Office (714-241-5720) at CEC

Registration and counseling (714-241-5850) at REC

Registration and counseling (714-564-6173) at SAC AEC

DSPS Office (714-564-6264) at SAC in the Village room 204    

 

Meet Your Instructor: 

Biography: Hello my name is Adrian Rios and I have been teaching ESL within the Rancho Santiago Community College District since 2003. I have taught all of the beginning levels such as ESL 1, 2, and 3. Within the great experience, I have taught students from 18 different countries and have become accustomed to adopting a multicultural perspective.  Within the last year, I have now been assigned to teach Intermediate Low. I am born and raised in the wonderful City of Santa Ana. I have been involved in education for the past 27 years and I have enjoyed this special journey. 

Earned Badges:

 

Preferred contact method is through canvas inbox

or via email @ rios_adrian@sac.edu (I check my email daily) 

Additional Course Information: Students will learn how to use Cornell Notes, KWL Charts, and Venn Diagrams

Course Learning Objectives:  Students will learn how to read, write, speak, listen, and think effectively within the English Language. 

Student Learning Objectives: