[CMST 097-Fall 2018] Syllabus

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 CMST 097 Syllabus Fall 2018.pdf

Welcome to our class! I am excited to have you in this class. All students have an opportunity to succeed in this class and at Santa Ana College. Here at SAC, we appreciate the richness of your ideas and perspective, your cultural background, and your life experiences.

 

Class Meets

Tuesday 6:00-9:05pm 

I-103

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION

In this class, you will increase your fluency in spoken American English, improve your listening skills, learn essential vocabulary, and practice American English conversational strategies. Additionally, you will acquire oral communication skills that will prepare you for Communication Studies 101 and other transfer courses.

Mission Statement: Santa Ana College:

Santa Ana College inspires, transforms, and empowers a diverse community of leaders.

Contact Information

Email: cummings_reyna@sac.edu

Work Phone: (714) 564-5649

Office Location: Office hours: Building A-109

Office Hours: M-TH 9:00am-10:00am and Tuesday 12:30pm-1:30pm

 

Disabled Students Programs & Services:

Your success in this course is important to me. Santa Ana College and I are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability that may have some impact on your ability to do well in the course, I encourage you to speak to me as soon as possible. Also, please contact DSPS (714) 564-6264

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

• Use presentation skills that are appropriate in American classrooms and other American settings.
• Listen to recorded and live lectures and news broadcasts with higher comprehension.
• Select necessary and appropriate communication behaviors that will help accomplish students’ intended communicative function.

 

PREREQUISITE:

To take this course, you must be an English learner, and you must be taking or have completed Speech Communication N52B and EMLS 107.

 

TEXTS & ADDITIONAL MATERIALS:

Seedfolks by Paul Fleishman and Judy Pederson (Illustrator)

Online Resources:

Voices of America http://learningenglish.voanews.com (VOA)

Longman Dictionary of American English or another English- English dictionary (recommended)

CLASS EXPECTATIONS:

Preparation outside of class and active participation during class are important for your success in Communication Studies 097. Homework assignments are due ON TIME. Points may be deducted for late homework. Come to class ready to discuss assignments. If you must be absent, call a classmate to get the assignment for the next class, email or check blackboard.

Attendance:

Regular attendance is crucial if you want to be successful in Speech Communication 097. If you miss three classes or are repeatedly tardy (late), you may be dropped from the class. In-class graded speaking/listening activities and quizzes cannot be made up. If you miss one of these activities, you agree to accept a score of “0” on that activity. See me as soon as possible before a class if you need to be absent.

Course Requirements:

Vocabulary Quizzes (10 quizzes) 8pts each                 80pts

Self-Assessment Journal (each entry 5pts)                   75pts

Labwork (DLA)           (5 DLA’s- 10pts each)                 50 pts

Class Participation                                                        100 pts

Presentations                                                                 50 pts

Total Points                                                                  355pts                

 

Grading Scale:

100-90%                      A

89-80%                        B

79-70%                        C

69-60%                        D

59-50%                        F

 

Fall 2018 Schedule

 

Week 1 Tuesday

Introduction

Getting to know each other.

 

Week 2

Seedfolks

 

Week 3

Seedfolks

Vocabulary Quiz #1 Seedfolks

 

Week 4

Body Language (U.S. and other countries) Intercultural Perspective

Introduction to the concept of nonverbal communication

 

Week 5

Everyday Grammar Activity (VOA) Warm-Up Activity

Quiz #2 Vocabulary Body Language

Introduction to the concept of listening

 

Week 6

English in a minute Warm-Up Activity (VOA)

Language (Idioms)

What do we learn about a culture from their use of Idioms?

Common American Idioms

Quiz #3 Vocabulary Quiz Listening

 

Week 7

Everyday Grammar Activity (VOA) Warm-Up Activity

Public Speaking In America

Quiz #4 Vocabulary Idioms

 

Week 7

Culture Artifact Mini Speech Preparation

 

Week 8

Culture Artifact Speech (Class participation)

 

Week 9

Everyday Grammar Activity (VOA) Warm-Up Activity

American Folk Tales and other stories

Quiz #5 Vocabulary Public Speaking In America

 

Week 10

English in a Minute (VOA) Warm-Up Activity

Quiz #6 Vocabulary American Folk Tales

One World A Global Anthology of Short Stories

 

Week 11

Everyday Grammar (VOA) Warm-Up Activity

What’s happening in the world? (VOA)

Quiz #7 Vocabulary Race and Culture article

 

Week 12

Preparation for Group Presentation

 

Week 13

Group Presentations-One World A Global Anthology of Short Stories (Class Participation)

 

Week 14

Business and Professional Communication

 

Week 15

Interviewing

Quiz #8 Business and Professional Communication

 

Week 16

Grade Check