City University of New York
500 Grand Concourse Bronx, N. Y. 10451
Summer 20##
Hostos College Now
ESL 25—ESL in Content Area II
Department of Language and Cognition
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Course Meeting Times: Mon- Thurs, 9am-3pm (Thursdays are field trips).
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Course Description:
This six-week content-based ESL course utilizes subject matter from selected disciplines. In response to the topics discussed, students will expand their vocabulary and improve their grammar within an integrated skills context that will permit practice in reading, writing, listening and speaking in English. This course will target linguistic and critical thinking skills through intermediate level content material designed to motivate students to participate in class discussion and to prepare written assignments related to the various topics presented. The course will reinforce structures covered previously and will go on to cover intermediate-level grammar structures required for academic literacy. By writing multiple drafts for a variety of assignments, students will develop the ability to revise and edit their work. Assessment of student performance will be based on comprehension of and written/oral responses to uniform interdisciplinary content.
Another focus of this course is to examine life during the American Revolution (1775-1783) through the stories of the characters in the novels we will read. We will also engage with various other forms of literature relating to this time period and American life to explore the following: How does literature discuss U.S. American history? How can history be defined? Why do revolutions happen? Why is history important today? We will also explore themes such as: Colonization, adolescence vs childishness vs maturity, loyalty, freedom, independence, human rights, civil rights, gender roles, language and others as identified because of class discussions.
Goals for the Course:
This course is designed to expand your historical knowledge about early American history while also developing your English literacy skills. We will use critical-thoughtful discussions and analysis of literature to learn. The ultimate goal is to prepare you to write coherent, well-researched college level essays.
Course Objectives:
This course is designed to help students:
General Requirements for class:
On Lateness and Absences:
Excessive lateness will result in the deduction of your final grade and may result in being removed from the program. Students will have a 15-minute grace period after class has started. Three (3) lateness will count as 1 absence. 3 unexcused absences are grounds for review and failure from course.
In- Class Expectations:
All students are expected to participate in discussions. Some of us are more vocal than others and vice versa. If you are shy, talk to your teacher or teacher’s assistant about strategies to build your public speaking skills. If you tend to be more vocal, be mindful of others and allow for comments from your peers as well. Be sure to participate meaningfully, thoughtfully and build on course topics.
SIELP is an inclusive and welcoming environment. We are both a SAFE and BRAVE space respectful of each other’s experiences, culture, religion, abilities, appearance, languages, nationalities, immigration journey, and identities.
Essays for the class:
We will aim to write essay length pieces every week during this term. We will start with personal narratives, and move on to content relating to the American Revolution, and novels we read. The last essay will be an analysis based on texts and course content. Course literature (books, poems, documents, etc) and materials you find from conducting your own research may be used as reference. You may also use materials from our field trips as evidence for your papers.
Oral Presentation Mondays:
On Mondays students will present to the class a piece about their observations and experiences during the previous Thursday’s field trip. All students are expected to be present for field trips. Presentations may sometimes be done as a group. Your peers will also be contributing anonymous and constructive feedback relating to your presentation. This will contribute to developing your oral/presentation/public speaking skills.
Field-Trip Destinations:
Omitted for public access | Van Cortlandt Museum & Park |
Governors Island | |
Phillipsburg Manor (requires Metro North Train) | |
African Burial Ground National Monument & Brooklyn Bridge | |
Fraunces Tavern & Staten Island Ferry | |
Museum of the American Revolution | |
End of Year Ceremony |
Trip reminders and essentials: we leave promptly be there on time! Wear your SIELP t-shirts, bring your own lunch and bring plenty of water. Bring rain gear if necessary.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND GRADING:
20% College Awareness, Physical Education, Computer Skills.
20% Content Area; History of the U.S. American Revolution.
20% Final: Digital Writing Project.
*Extra Credit Assignments may become available.
ATTENDANCE (20%)
ACTIVE CLASS PARTICIPATION (20%)
Students are encouraged and expected to have questions, reactions and comments about course readings, current affairs, and other course related materials. Pop quizzes may be administered throughout the semester without notice and will count towards participation.
During discussion, please always be mindful that everyone participates. Our course/remote classroom is both a SAFE and BRAVE space respectful and supportive of each other’s experiences, culture, religion, abilities, appearance, language(s), nationalities, immigration journey, and identities. *Classroom sessions will not be recorded.
College Awareness, Physical Education, Computer Skills (20%)
Students will participate in college awareness, physical education (Capoeira & Swimming), and computer skills throughout the week with different professors. Each professor will be consulted and will give the ESL professor a grade to be calculated into the final SIELP program.
Content; American Revolution (20%)
Students will develop a portfolio of content learned related to the American Revolution. Each portfolio includes notes, assessments, presentations and writing assignments. Lecture-discussions, novels, and field trips are all content-based areas related to the American Revolution.
FINAL: DIGITAL WRITING Project (20%)
Academic Integrity:
All students are expected to produce original work, written, edited and revised by you, the student. Submitting work that has been done by someone else, or copied from a source other than yourself and passed as original work is considered academic dishonesty. The following is adapted from the CUNY wide policy on Academic Integrity.
Academic dishonesty is prohibited in The City University of New York. Penalties for academic dishonesty include sanctions such as failing or otherwise reduced grades, and/ or disciplinary sanctions, including suspension or expulsion.