1. Welcome to Integrated Skills 4 at Bellevue College!

2. Fall Quarter 2015 This is a high-intermediate writing class in the English Language Institute. This is a two-hour class and we will meet every day! Mondays – Fridays from 1:30 – 3:20 p.m. Room ______ Instructor:Rebecca Banset Office: R-130P Phone: (425) 564-2528 E-mail: rbanset@bellevuecollege.edu rbanset@bellevuecollege.edu

3. Mondays – Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. and by appointment!

4. Course Description & Outcomes What is this class all about? This course will help you improve your writing and grammar skills, as well as your vocabulary, reading, and critical thinking skills. What will you be able to do after you finish this class? Write a variety of sentence types with correct grammar. Use the writing process from brainstorming to final draft. Determine the purpose of an essay and write it accordingly. Focus an essay with a clear thesis statement and topic sentences. Make a point and support it with relevant ideas and specific details. Paraphrase and summarize written material accurately. Proofread and edit written work. Write sentence or short paragraph answers to test questions. What is this class all about? This course will help you improve your writing and grammar skills, as well as your vocabulary, reading, and critical thinking skills. What will you be able to do after you finish this class? Write a variety of sentence types with correct grammar. Use the writing process from brainstorming to final draft. Determine the purpose of an essay and write it accordingly. Focus an essay with a clear thesis statement and topic sentences. Make a point and support it with relevant ideas and specific details. Paraphrase and summarize written material accurately. Proofread and edit written work. Write sentence or short paragraph answers to test questions.

5. Course Outcomes (cont.) In addition, you will be able to: Increase reading speed and comprehension. Determine the main idea of a reading selection. Use vocabulary in context skills effectively. Think critically about readings and respond in discussion and in writing.

6. Textbook: Longman Academic Writing Series 4: Essays, 5 th ed. Purchase in the BC Bookstore or on-line. A good English-English dictionary. No cell phone dictionaries at any time! A Bellevue College computer account. This gives you access to our Canvas class site. You’ll need to check it regularly for homework assignments and supplemental materials. A binder or folder to keep all papers. Required Materials

7. Cell Phone Policy Cell phones are NOT ALLOWED at any time during class for any reason, this includes cell phone dictionaries. Turn off your cell phone before you enter the classroom and do not use your cell phone at all during class. If you use your cell phone at any time during class, I will take it and keep it until the end of class. If you use your cell phone during a test, you may receive an F for that assignment.

8. How You’ll be Graded 1). Daily Work (20%) – Includes homework, pop quizzes, Canvas self-checks, and in-class activities. 2). Take-Home Assignments (30%) – Grades will be lowered for late papers. 3). Grammar Tests (20%) – Lowest score will be dropped. 4). Writing Tests (30%) – includes Midterm 5). Final Writing Exam *

9. * A Note on the Final Exam On Tuesday, December 1 st, you will take a 50-minute Final Writing Exam. This exam will be graded Pass (P) or No Pass (NP). ELI POLICY FOR WRITING CLASSES: If you receive an NP grade on your final exam (or if you do not take the final exam), your class grade will be lowered one letter grade. Also: Early or late exams will not be given.

10. Grading Scale 100 – 96 %A (excellent) 95 – 93 A- 92 – 90B+ 89 – 87B (good) 86 – 84B- 83 – 81C+ 80 – 78C (satisfactory) 77 – 75 C- 0 – 74% D (repeat class, good effort) 0 – 74% F (repeat class, unsatisfactory effort) NOTE: You should keep track of your progress and check your scores regularly by looking at our Canvas site. Talk to me at any time if you need help improving your skills. I want you to be successful!

11. ELI Attendance Policy Miss class 15 times or more = “F” grade and dismissed Miss class 12, 13 or 14 times = “F” grade Miss class 10 or 11 times = no higher than “D” grade Three tardies of 5 minutes or more = 1 absence Missing 10 minutes or more of any class = 1 absence (in a 2 hr. class = ½ absence) Main Idea: Come to class and don’t be late!

12. Statement on Plagiarism and Cheating Plagiarism = using someone else’s words or ideas as your own in both writing and oral presentations. It is cheating and is not acceptable in American classes. Examples of plagiarism are: Copying from a Web page, book or article Buying papers Copying from another student Using a friend’s paper from a previous quarter Other kinds of cheating include: “borrowing” a classmate’s homework (partially or wholly) using an essay or a presentation from a previous quarter using “cheat notes” copying answers from classmates’ papers giving answers to classmates during tests REMEMBER: Students are in ELI classes to learn English and ELI teachers are here to help them. Cheating makes that harder for both the students and the teachers. Just don’t do it!

13. ELI Policy on Plagiarism If you plagiarize: First time: Your teacher will work with you so that you understand what not to do. Second time: You will fail the assignment. Third time: You will fail the class and be reported to the Associate Dean of Student Services. You will possibly be asked to leave BC. Remember: Always do your own work. Always make an honest effort. Ask me for help or if you have questions at any time!

14. BC Student Code of Conduct Cheating, stealing and plagiarizing (using the ideas or words of another as one’s own without crediting the source) and inappropriate/disruptive classroom behavior are violations of the Student Code of Conduct at Bellevue College. Examples of unacceptable behavior include, but are not limited to: talking out of turn arriving late or leaving early without a valid reason allowing cell phones/pagers to ring inappropriate behavior toward the instructor or classmates. The instructor can refer any violation of the Student Code of Conduct to the Vice President of Student Services for possible probation or suspension from Bellevue College. Specific student rights, responsibilities and appeal procedures are listed in the Student Code of Conduct, available in the office of the Vice President of Student Services and on-line at: http://www.bellevuecollege.edu/policies/id-2050/ http://www.bellevuecollege.edu/policies/id-2050/

15. Affirmation of Inclusion Bellevue College is committed to maintaining an environment in which every member of the campus community feels welcome to participate in the life of the college, free from harassment and discrimination. We value our different backgrounds at Bellevue College, and students, faculty, staff members, and administrators are to treat one another with dignity and respect. For more information, go to: http://www.bellevuecollege.edu/policies/id-4000/http://www.bellevuecollege.edu/policies/id-4000/

16. College Anti-Discrimination Statement (Title IX) Bellevue College does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity; color; creed; national origin; sex; marital status; sexual orientation; age; religion; genetic information; the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability; gender identity or veteran status in educational programs and activities which it operates. For further information and contacts, please consult College Anti-Discrimination Statements. College Anti-Discrimination Statements

17. Confidentiality and Mandatory Reporting (Title IX) As an instructor, one of my responsibilities is to help create a safe learning environment on our campus. It is my goal that you feel able to share information related to your life experiences in classroom discussions, in your written work, and in our one-on-one meetings. I will seek to keep information you share private to the greatest extent possible. However, I am required to share information regarding sexual assault and other forms of sexual misconduct (e.g. dating violence, domestic violence, stalking) that may have occurred on campus or that may impact someone on campus with the Title IX Coordinator. Students may speak to someone confidentially by contacting the BC Counseling Center at (425) 564-2212. The Title IX Office can be contacted at (425) 564-2441 and more information can be found at www.bellevuecollege.edu/titleix/.www.bellevuecollege.edu/titleix/

18. Disability Resource Center (DRC) The Disability Resource Center serves students with learning challenges and disabilities. They are located in B-132. Their telephone number is (425) 564 – 2498. Deaf students can reach the DRC by Skype. The address is DRCatBC. (NOTE: There is no @ sign...it is actually DRCatBC) If you are a student who has a documented disability or learning challenge or has seen someone for treatment and you feel you may need accommodations in order to be successful in college, please contact the DRC as soon as possible. Visit the DRC website at Disability Resource Center for information and other helpful links.Disability Resource Center If you are a student with a documented autism spectrum disorder, there is an additional program available to you. It’s called Autism Spectrum Navigators. They are located in the Library Media Center in D-125. You can contact them by e-mail or phone: asn@bellevuecollege.edu or (425) 564-2764 or go to their Website: Autism Spectrum Navigators.asn@bellevuecollege.eduAutism Spectrum Navigators If you require assistance in case of an emergency situation, such as a fire or earthquake, please meet with me to develop a safety plan within the first week of the quarter.

19. Religious Holidays The Arts & Humanities Division of Bellevue College recognizes its students’ diverse religious beliefs. Students who plan to miss classes, exams, or any other assignments because of a religious holiday should be given an opportunity to make up the work without penalty if the students tell the instructor about their absence before they miss class. Students are responsible for telling the instructor the dates of religious holidays on which they will be absent, preferably at the beginning of the quarter. If there is any disagreement about this policy, students should talk to the department chair or the Dean of Arts & Humanities in R-230.

20. Student Concerns If you have concerns about any part of the class, please speak to me first. However, if you don’t feel comfortable speaking with me, there are others on campus that you can talk to. 1.Ivan Breen, ELI Department Chair ibreen@bellevuecollege.edu 2.Tuan Dang, Arts and Humanities Associate Dean tuan.dang@bellevuecollege.edu 3.Scott Bessho, Arts and Humanities Assistant Dean scott.bessho@bellevuecollege.edu 4. An additional resource for concerns is the Ombuds Office in D-126K or https://www.bellevuecollege.edu/ombuds/https://www.bellevuecollege.edu/ombuds/

21. Public Safety and Emergencies Public Safety Office = Campus Police Department K building 425-564-2400 Public Safety can help you with: Parking Permits, Lost and Found, Emergencies, etc. Please make sure you are signed up to receive alerts through the campus alerting system by registering at http://www.bellevuecollege.edu/alerts/?ref=footer.http://www.bellevuecollege.edu/alerts/?ref=footer NOTE: If you study late on campus and are uneasy about going to your car or the bus, Public Safety will walk with you. To coordinate this, please phone ahead and let Public Safety know when and where you will need an escort.

22. Emergencies on Campus Please read the emergency signs by the door of every classroom and know where to go in the event of an emergency. Your instructor will be asked if anyone might still be in the building, so check in before you do anything else. Emergency workers will search for anyone unaccounted for. If a major emergency occurs, please follow these two rules: 1)Take directions from those in charge of the response. We all need to be working together! 2) Do not get in your car and leave campus (unless you are told to do so). If you do this, there will be too many cars on the streets and it will prevent emergency vehicles from getting to campus. Instead, follow directions from the people in charge. Please call Public Safety at 425-564-2400 at any time if you have safety questions or concerns.

23. Office of International Education (OIE) They can help you with: off-campus housing medical insurance immigration/visa issues questions about credit classes attendance issues transferring to another school Phone: (425) 564-3185 Website: http://www.bellevuecollege.edu/oiegi/http://www.bellevuecollege.edu/oiegi/ Location: House 6 (next to the parking garage) Hours: Mon – Fri: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Sat, Sun, & Holidays: CLOSED Walk-in Hours (No Appointments Necessary!) Mondays – Thursdays 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. (For other times or for Friday appointments, call or e-mail.) Main Advisor for UP Students: Jill Burrus, jillian.burrus@bellevuecollege.edu, (425) 564-2002jillian.burrus@bellevuecollege.edu Other Advisors for UP Students: Becky Qiao, qi.qiao@bellevuecollege.eduqi.qiao@bellevuecollege.edu (425) 564-3074 Megan Gurdine, megan.gurdine@bellevuecollege.edumegan.gurdine@bellevuecollege.edu (425) 564-3046 Carla Honkanen, carla.honkanen@bellevuecollege.educarla.honkanen@bellevuecollege.edu (425) 564-2505 Student Life Coordinator: Linda Annable linda.annable@bellevuecollege.edulinda.annable@bellevuecollege.edu (425) 564-2017 CAMPUS RESOURCES

24. Writing and Reading Labs D-204 (inside the Academic Success Center) The Reading and Writing Labs are places you can go to: work independently on your reading & vocabulary skills using computer programs attend free workshops on study skills and reading & writing topics meet with student writing tutors to get help with your papers type and print your writing assignments during open lab times http://www.bellevuecollege.edu/asc/ Counseling Center Location: 2 nd floor of the B building Phone: (425) 564 – 2212 Hours: M – F, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. https://www.bellevuecollege.edu/counseling/ Counselors can help you deal with: -stress, anxiety, depression, anger -grief or loss -abuse (physical, emotional and psychological) -cultural conflicts -relationship issues -academic and career goals -adjusting to college life -study strategies -time management skills and more! CAMPUS RESOURCES

25. Computer Labs & Printing Main computer lab: N-250 It's free to use the computers in this lab and you can print up to $15 worth of pages without paying extra. This is already covered in the technology fees you paid with your tuition. Hours: Monday – Thursday 7:00 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. Friday 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Saturday – Sunday 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Library Media Center D-126 It's easy to check out books! Just show your student ID card or tell them your student ID number. Take advantage of the novels, audio books, dictionaries, English language textbooks, TOEFL prep books, etc. that the library offers. It’s FREE! Hours: Monday – Thursday: 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Friday: 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Saturday: Closed Sunday: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. CAMPUS RESOURCES

26. Did You Know? The English Language Institute awards Scholarships to the Top 6 Students at the end of every quarter. What do you need to do to be nominated? Actively participate and make positive contributions in class Be respectful of your classmates and instructors Set a good example for others Do honest work Earn good grades in all classes The ELI also awards Perfect Attendance and Academic Achievement certificates at the end of each quarter. Come to class on time every day, work hard all quarter long, and you just might receive one of these certificates!

27. TIPS for SUCCESS Get your textbook and set up your computer account ASAP! Come prepared every day. Bring a pen, pencil, eraser, paper for taking notes, your book, and your dictionary to every class. Check our Canvas class site daily for important announcements, materials, and homework. Finish your homework before class. Plan to spend 1 – 2 hours every night doing homework for this class. If you miss class, talk to me AND check our Canvas class site. Listen carefully in class, take notes, answer questions, work respectfully with your classmates, and ask questions when you don’t understand.

28. Welcome to class! I look forward to working with you this quarter!