1. Read synthesize and be prepared to discuss in class the reading assignments.
2. Participate in three virtual class sessions.
3. Develop a lesson plan on particular grammatical structures, one for beginning level learners and one for intermediate level learners.
4. Write a publishable review of a text designed to teach ESL/EFL grammar.
5. Complete five hours of observing/teaching an ESL grammar class during the semester and keep an observation/teaching log.
6. Complete two midterm exams and the final exam based on course readings and exercises.
7. Write a position paper on your personal teaching philosophy related to the role of grammar instruction in the ESL/EFL classroom.

1. Participation and attendance (50 points total)
2. Virtual Class sessions (10 points each; 30 points total)
3. Lesson plan and teaching demo (50 points total)
4. Text review (25 points total)
5. Observation/Teaching log (50 points total)
6. Position paper (100 points total)
7. Midterm exams (50 points each; 100 points total)
8. Final exam (100 points total)

NOTES:

1. Attendance is taken each class period. Attendance and participation are an essential part of the course.
2. NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Work must be submitted at the beginning of class on the day it is due.
3. Grading of the assignments is done on the following scales:

   24-25 / 48-50	Exceptional insights or critique
   22-23 / 44-47	Good insights or critique; fulfilled the assignment
   20-21 / 40-43	Ideas or critique need more attention
   0 - 19 / 0 -39	Work not acceptable

4. Approximately 505 points are available in LING 531.
5. Grades will be figured on the following percentage basis:

   93% - 100% = A	72% - 76% = C
   90% - 92% = A-	69% - 71% = C-
   87% - 89% = B+	67% - 68% = D+
   82% - 86% = B	62% - 66% = D
   79% - 81% = B-	59% - 61% = D-
   77% - 78% = C+	0% - 58% = F

6. The BYU policy related to Incomplete grades (I) will be strictly followed. Refer to page 31 of the Winter Semester Class Schedule for details.
7. Academic misconduct is not acceptable under any circumstances. Plagiarism or any other form of cheating on any assignment or test will result in an automatic failing grade in the course.
8. Students with disabilities. If you have any disability which may impair your ability to successfully complete this course, please let me know during the first week of class. Accommodations are coordinated in consultation with the Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) Office and may require medical and/or professional documentation. The SSD Office in located in 1520 ELWC, 378-2767.