| Writing
& Conversation |
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Reading And Grammar |
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introduce you to writing and speaking English. You will use computers
to write paragraphs and letters. You will learn to check for
common mistakes in business writing, and fill out forms that
are common to the workplace. Some of the discussions will focus
on ethics, values, social problems and personal experiences and
observations. All students will work both individually and in
groups. |
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| This course will
introduce you to English Grammar and reading. You will apply
English skills learned in grammar and reading to the workplace
competencies The computer lab will be used to reinforce grammar
and reading skills. Some of the competencies will be fulfilled
in writing, some by role plays and others by short presentations
in front of the cass. All students will work both individually
and in groups. |
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TEXTBOOKS:
- Nan Merrick Phifer, Writing
for the Workplace, (NY, Glencoe, 1999)
- Mary Lou Beilfuss Byrne, A
Conversation Book in English 1: English in Everyday Life,
3rd ed.,(NJ: Prentice Hall Regents, 1998)
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TEXTBOOKS:
| Irene E. Schoenberg,
Focus on Grammar: A Basic Course for Reference and Practice,
2nd edition. (White Plains: NY, Addison, Wesley, Longman: 2000) |
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| Mary Lou Beilfuss
Byrne, Workskills Book 1, (Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice
Hall Regents, 1994) |
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| Course Objectives and Requirements |
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COURSE OBJECTIVES:
- Demonstrate vocationally related
English skills necessary to obtain employment.
- Demonstrate vocationally related
English skills necessary to maintain employment.
- Demonstrate vocationally related
English skills necessary for career advancement.
- Demonstrate vocationally related
English skills necessary to access applied technology.
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
- Attendance and active participation
in all classes. You are allowed only one (1) absence per month
for a total of four (4) absences per semester. All absences must
be justified by the student in writing, either by a dated and
signed note indicating the reason for the absence, or by an official
document, i.e. doctor's note, etc. The student is responsible
for checking his/her syllabus and making up the work done in
class during the time of his/her absence.
- Completion of homework given
by the instructor.
- Satisfactory performance on
quizzes, tests and classroom activities.
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| Grading Policies & Classroom Policies |
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GRADING POLICIES:
- All work will be graded on
a Pass or Fail basis. One hundred percent of the competencies
must be passed in order to pass the course.
- Monthly tests and a final
that include the competencies and their supporting skills must
be passed.
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CLASSROOM POLICIES:
In order to maximize learning;
please speak only English during class. In addition all beepers
and cellular phones must be shut off or placed in vibrator mode
during class. Please come to class prepared. Your experience
and knowledge are essential to our class. Please do not hesitate
to share them or to ask questions if you have them.
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