Mt.

San Antonio College

English as a Second Language Department
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Spring Semester 2011 (February 28 – June 17 )

Class: Pre-Level 1 Instructor: Sonia Ortega

Time: Monday through Friday, 8-11:30 am Voice Mail: (909) 594-5611 ext. 3355

Location: Building 31A-1 E-mail: sortega@mtsac.edu

Course Description:
Students will develop and practice basic skills in English through listening and speaking and
through reading and writing practice. Students will learn life skills, basic grammar,
pronunciation, vocabulary, and basic computer skills.

Passing Pre-Level 1
Pass: 70% or higher
No Pass: 69% or lower

Attendance and Participation – 20% Midterm Test - 15% Homework – 15%

Quizzes – 20% Final Exam – 20% Project - 10%

Course Objective:
By the end of the course, students will be able to recognize and produce high frequency
vocabulary, and provide personal information through speaking and writing. They will be able to
communicate and receive messages through the use of basic phrases.

Textbook and Materials:

• English in Action 1, Second Edition (Foley & Neblett)
• English in Action1 Workbook, Second Edition
• Notebook or 3-ring binder

Student Responsibilities:
• Come to class: Tell the instructor if you will be absent or if you will arrive late or leave
early. The allowed absences for this class are 33 HOURS. If you miss more than 33
HOURS you will lose your priority for next registration.
• Turn off your cell phone
• Be polite and respectful: Listen to the teacher, the tutor, and to fellow classmates when
they are speaking. Enter class quietly if you come late. Leave class quietly if you go
home early.
• Speak English in class: Do your best to use English in class. Help other students
practice their English. Don’t be afraid of making mistakes!
• Bring your books and notebook to EVERY CLASS
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Measurable Assessment
You will be evaluated on your knowledge of basic driving laws, vehicle types, traffic signs, and
DMV. Students are required to participate in this assessment.

Counseling and Guidance:

The ESL office in Building 66 has a counselor/advisor available to help students with visa
information, entering Mt. SAC credit classes, problems in school, and other issues. If you need
to see a counselor/advisor, please make an appointment in the ESL office in Building 66.

College Mission
Mt. San Antonio College welcomes all students and supports them in achieving their personal,
educational, and career goals in an environment of academic excellence.

Vision Statement
Continuing Education will provide outstanding educational opportunities for students from
diverse backgrounds who are seeking self-improvement, enhanced earning power, increased
literacy skills and access to higher education and employment.

Student Learning Goals

The ESL department will prepare all ESL students to be:
1. Effective Communicators who
 Acquire reading and listening skills
 Speak and write to be understood
 Work productively as part of a team
 Use technology to express ideas
2. Critical Thinks who
 Gather, organize, and analyze information from a variety of sources
 Form and express a logical opinion or conclusion
 Demonstrate problem-solving skills
 Apply knowledge to personal, professional, or academic situations
3. Lifelong Learners who
 Apply strengths and improve weaknesses
 Learn and apply information or skills
 Participate productively in the community
4. Self-Directed Individuals who
 Set goals, establish, and implement of a plan of action
 Work independently
 Seek appropriate information and help

Parking Permit & Student ID Card

You can purchase a parking permit and get your Mt. SAC student ID card in Building 9A. A
parking permit is required if you would like to park on campus. A student ID card is necessary if
you would like to use the Language Learning Center.
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Spring Semester 2011 (February 28 – June 17 )

Date Topic Notes

Week 1: 2/28-3/4 Unit 1: Hello Quiz: Unit 1

Introducing yourself; Present tense Be 3/4: Class ends 9:45
Week 2: 3/7-3/11 Unit 2: The Classroom Quiz: Unit 2
Describing a classroom; Yes/No questions CASAS #1
Week 3: 3/14-3/18 Unit 3: The Family Quiz: Unit 3
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Talking about your family; Adjectives 1 writing sample
Week 4: 3/21-3/25 Unit 4: Moving Day Quiz: Unit 4
Identifying rooms and furniture; Prepositions 3/25: Class ends 10:15
Week 5: 3/28-4/1 Unit 5: I’m Talking on the Phone Quiz: Unit 5
Present continuous tense 3/31: NO CLASS
Week 6: 4/4-4/8 Unit 8: Money & Unit 10: Clothing and Weather Quiz: Units 8 & 10
Stating Amounts; Describing clothing; Present 4/6: Class ends 10:15
continuous short questions and answers
Week 7: 4/11-4/15 Unit 12: Food Quiz: Unit 12
Talking about food; Adverbs of frequency CASA #2
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2 writing sample
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Week 8: 4/18-4/22 Review Units 1-5, 8, 10, 12 1 oral evaluation
4/20: MIDTERM
Week 9: 4/25-4/29 Unit 13: Jobs Quiz: Units 13
Describing jobs; Present tense questions
Week 10: 5/2-5/6 Unit 9: Transportation Quiz: Unit 9
Describing jobs; Wh- questions
Week 11: 5/9-5/13 Unit 11: Daily Life Quiz: Unit 11
Describing everyday routines; Prepositions of time 5/13: Class ends 10:15
Week 12: 5/16-5/20 Unit 7: Downtown Quiz: Unit 7
Giving directions; Prepositions of location
Week 13: 5/23-5/27 Unit 6: My City Quiz: Unit 6
Describing a city; Or questions CASAS #3

Week 14: 5/30-6/3 Unit 14: A Visit to the Doctor DMV Exam
Identifying parts of the body; Have/Has 5/30: NO CLASS
Week 15: 6/6-6/10 Unit 15: Weekend Plans Quiz: Units 14 & 15
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Talking about hobbies; Future with be going to 3 writing sample
Week 16: 6/13-6/17 Final Exam Review 6/15: FINAL EXAM

Syllabus subject to change with notice from the instructor.