Community English Program (CEP) Level: Intermediate 1 (I1) Teachers College, Columbia University Fall 2013 Instructors: Amanda

Loy & Elizabeth Wan Class Time and Dates: Sept. 23 Dec. 5 Mon, Wed, Thurs 7:00 9:00pm Location: Grace Dodge Hall 452

Emails: akl2145@tc.columbia.edu, emw2156@tc.columbia.edu

Class Website: http://cepi1.weebly.com/ About the CEP The Community English (or Language) Program is a unique and integral part of the TESOL and Applied Linguistics Programs at Teachers College, Columbia University. It provides English as a second language to adult learners of diverse nationalities and backgrounds. In addition, the CEP/CLP serves as an on-site language education lab in which TESOL and Applied Linguistics faculty and students enrolled in the programs teach the courses and use the CEP/CLP as a setting for empirical inquiry. Here at Teachers College we believe that observation and classroom research are the best way to learn about how we teach and gain insights into how teaching might take place. Thus, we encourage observation and classroom research and want people to use it as a tool for learning. Course Description Intermediate 1 is an integrated skills course that will help students improve their English speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills through a variety of individual, pair, and group activities. Activities will reflect authentic and meaningful experiences that will promote communicative skills in real world settings. Course Goals The goal of the course is to help students develop their English proficiency by covering units 1 through 4 of the On Target 1 text. Students will have opportunities to employ various skills in inclass activities. To maximize students opportunities to speak in class, lessons will be taught through a communicative approach rather than lecture-style.

Course Objectives Students will be able to (SWBAT): a) b) c) d) e) Develop a broad range of skills for using the English language Increase their vocabulary usage Improve speaking and listening skills Acquire reading and writing strategies Employ technology in and outside of the classroom to enhance the English language experience Course Materials Purpura, J. & Pinkley, D. (2000). On Target 1, Second Edition (Textbook). Purpura, J. & Pinkley, D. (2000). On Target 1, Second Edition (Workbook). *course materials available for purchase at the Columbia University bookstore Course Requirements Attendance Classes will begin at 7:00pm, please come to class on time! Students who miss five (5) or more classes will automatically fail the course. Students who are late for ten (10) classes cannot pass the course. Participation Please come to class prepared. Please be ready to participate in the in-class discussions and activities, and any online discussion forums. Students are encouraged to avoid depending on their native language in class and maximize their English usage. Be respectful and supportive of your classmates. Unit Tests Students will take 3 unit tests throughout the course. Beginning in Week 3, students will be given a weekly unit test that will cover the previous weeks lessons. All tests will include reading, writing, listening, speaking, and grammar components. Final exam The final exam will be given on December 4, Wednesday and will cover all 4 units (Units 1, 2, 3, and 4).

Other Policies Smoking Smoking is NOT permitted in any building in the City University of New York system. Laptops & I-pads Usage Please do not use laptops or i-pads in the classroom, unless instructed. Cell Phone Usage Please do not use cell phones in the classroom. If you need to be contacted due to family obligations, please turn the phone to vibrate or to silent. Classroom Guests This class is intended to help students reach a higher fluency in English; so, no guests will be allowed in the classroom. Grading Breakdown Unit tests: 15% each (45% total) Final exam: 30% Participation: 10% Homework Assignments: 15%

Excellent Good Satisfactory (pass) Poor (no pass) 97 100 A+ 87 89 B+ 77 79 C+ 69 and below Fail/Repeat 94 96 A 84 86 B 74 76 C 63 66 D 90 93 A80 83 B70 73 C60 62 DW (Withdrawal) With the permission of both the teacher and the Assistant Director, the student withdrew from the course due to extenuating circumstances. Important Dates September 23 September 27 November 25 29 December 4 Monday Friday First day of CEP classes Last day for refunds and transfers Monday, Wednesday Thursday Wednesday Fall Break (NO CEP classes) Final Exam

CEP Office Contact Office: 46E Horace Mann Hall Office Hours: Mondays, Wednesday, Thursdays: 9:00am 9:30 pm Tuesdays, Fridays: 10:00am 4:00pm Email: clp@tc.edu Phone: 212-678-3097 (campus extension: 3097)

Tentative Schedule* Monday Week 1 Sept 23 Introduction Week 2 Sept 30 Unit 1 Week 3 Begin Unit 2 Week 4 Oct 7 Review Unit 1 Test Oct 14 Unit 2 Week 5 Begin Unit 3 Week 6 Oct 21 Unit 2 Oct 28 Unit 3 Week 7 Nov 4 Unit 3 Week 8 Begin Unit 4 Week 9 Nov 11 Unit Test #3 Unit 4 Nov 18 Unit 4 Week 10 Nov 25 NO CEP Thanksgiving Break Week 11 Dec 2 Final Exam Review Wednesday Sept 25 Unit 1 Oct 2 Unit 1 Oct 9 Unit Test #1 Unit 2 Oct 16 Unit 2 Oct 23 Review Unit 2 Test Oct 30 Unit 3 Nov 6 Unit 3 Nov 13 Unit 4 Nov 20 Unit 4 Nov 27 NO CEP Thanksgiving Break Dec 4 Final Exam Thursday Sept 26 Unit 1 Oct 3 Unit 1 Oct 10 Unit 2 Oct 17 Unit 2 Oct 24 Unit Test #2 Unit 3 Oct 31 Unit 3 Nov 7 Review Unit 3 Test Nov 14 Unit 4 Nov 21 Unit 4 Nov 28 NO CEP Thanksgiving Break Dec 5 Last Day/Potluck