ESL 081 - Reading 1:Course Introduction
Instructor:  Prof. Elizabeth (Liz) Neblett
Office: 414A     Office Phone: 908-659-5164 E-mail questions to Prof. Neblett Instructions: Click on the topic that you want to read.
Course Description / Texts & Materials / Procedure & Activities /  Course Evaluation Course Description ESL 081 is a part of the fifth level of ESL instruction at Union County College. The purpose of the course is to help you become more familiar with contemporary American narrative and expository readings. You will read newspaper articles, essays, articles related to subjects in your books, and research information on the Internet. You may read two works on contemporary topics. A second purpose of the course is to help you learn how to write comments on the readings. Texts & Materials 2) TBA
3) A good English-English dictionary (if you don't already have one) Suggested: American Heritage Dictionary
4) Standard-sized lined 3-hole writing paper for your Reader Response assignments             [ Return to top of page ] Course Procedures & Activities

• Both in-class and at-home readings will be required. It is essential that all students do the readings in order to participate in class discussions. If you do not do the reading, you will not be allowed to participate in discussion. Many quiz and exam questions will be based on class discussion.
• Reqular quizzes will be given to check your comprehension.
• Reader Response Assignments: Written reactions will be required after each reading assignment.
• All assignments should be neatly written or typed and labeled with your name, the date, and the chapters being covered.
• Summaries of academic articles from various sources
• A midterm and a final exam.
• There may also be a midterm and a final project                                                       [ Return to top of page ]

Student Evaluation

• 25 pts - Reader Response assignments, homework preparation, participation
• 25 pts - Quizzes
• 25 pts - Midterm (and midterm project)
• 25 pts - Final (and final project)
• Grades:  A   B+   B   C+   C    Poor grades:  D+   D     Failing grades: F    UF(stopped attending)
• Poor attendance will negatively affect your grade.
• Students who do not attend the final exam without notifying Prof. Neblett beforehand will receive Fs for the final exam; and therefore, the final grade will be much lower.