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Bergen Community College
Division of Arts, Humanities, and Wellness
Department of ESL Speech
Student Guide
Speaking/Listening II for International Students
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Course Description: SPE-002 is designed for intermediate students whose
native language is not English. The course aims at extending and reinforcing
students’ skills in listening comprehension, pronunciation, and fluency through
extensive practice in using spoken English.
Prerequisites: SPE-001 or Placement Test
Required Textbook: Northstar 3 Listening/Speaking, Third Edition with
MyNorthStarLab, by Solorzano and Schmidt, Pearson Longman, 2009
Student Learning Goals: As a result of meeting the requirements of this course,
students will
Use level appropriate spoken language to communicate meaningfully and
appropriately
Demonstrate level appropriate listening comprehension, including simple
college lectures
Develop effective note-taking skills
Improve pronunciation of the sounds of American English
Increase sentence length and complexity when speaking English
Expand their English vocabulary and awareness of American idioms
Make organized presentations using notes and outlines
Means of Assessment: Assessment of learning includes tests, quizzes,
presentations, class discussions, homework, voice recordings, and class
participation. There will be a Department Listening Final at the end of the
semester. It is worth 20% of your grade.
Course Content: In level 2, students will:
listen to a variety of audio passages and develop listening strategies to
improve understanding of main ideas, details, and inferences
improve their pronunciation by identifying and practicing the sounds of
American English
pronounce inflectional endings (-ed and -s)
practice correct rhythm, intonation, thought groups and linking
learn how to self-monitor and self-correct while speaking English.
make voice recordings to practice pronunciation
make both informal and academic speeches
constructively critique their classmates speeches.
expand their vocabulary and use new words in speeches and during in -
class activities.
improve their ability to paraphrase and summarize
participate in partner, group and class discussions about designated
topics
Special Features of the Course: MyNorthStarLab
This course will use an online lab for much of the homework, including listening
practice and voice recordings. Students will need access to a computer and
microphone to make voice recordings. This can be done at home or in the ELRC
(E156), in E132, or in any open lab on campus.
Please buy your book with access code at the BCC bookstore. Then go to
www.mynorthstarlab.com to register. You will need your access code AND
Course ID.
See handout with more information.
TO JOIN MY ONLINE CLASS, USE THIS COURSE ID:
Grading Policy (Sample):
Speeches: 25%
Tests and Quizzes: 20%
MyNorthStarLab Homework :15%
Other Homework: 5%
Class Participation: 15%
Department Listening Final: 20%
Grade Breakdown: A 91-100
B+ 86-90
B 81-85
C+ 76-80
C 70-75
F 69-below
Attendance Policy:
Students are expected to attend class regularly and punctually. Attendance will
be taken at each class session. If students arrive late, they should enter quietly
and not disturb the class. If students miss class, they should find out what they
missed. It is a good idea for students to exchange telephone numbers to find out
about missed classes.
Poor attendance will affect a student’s grade. If a student’s absence exceeds one
and a half times the number of weekly meetings, the student’s grade will be
lowered by one full letter grade. If a student is absent excessively, the student
can expect to fail the course. Lateness counts, too. Two late arrivals will equal
one absence.
College Closing: You should listen to the following broadcast stations:
WABC/77, WCBS/88, WOR /710, WMCA /57, Cablevision (channel 25) or check
the Bergen Community College website www.bergen.edu to find out if the college
is closed because of the weather or due to some other emergency.
Student and Faculty Support Services
ELRC (English Language
Resource Center)
Room E-
156
201- 612-5292
http://www.bergen.edu/pages/2182
.asp
The Office of Specialized
Services (for students with
disabilities)
Room S-
131
201-612-5270
www.bergen.edu/oss
The Sidney Silverman Library
– Reference Desk
Room L-
226
201-447-7436
http://www.bergen.edu/pages/683.
asp