Course Requirements and Grading Scheme

        
  1. Read, synthesize, and be prepared to discuss in class the reading assignments
  2. Complete the 577 observation log
  3. Write five (5) reflective summaries following the five (5) major topics of discussion in the course and identify what you are learning about improving the teaching of English as a second/foreign language.
  4. Write a journal article report and make an oral presentation.
  5. Write two publishable text reviews.
  6. Write two lesson plans.
  7. Complete a materials file.
GRADING BASED ON:
  1. Participation and attendance (50 points total)
  2. Observation Log (100 points total)
  3. Reflective Journal Entries (10 points each; 50 points total)
  4. Journal Article Report (50 points total)
  5. Text Reviews (25 points each; 50 points total)
  6. Lesson Plan Preparation (25 points each; 50 points total)
  7. Materials File (50 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:
        9-10/24-25/48-50/96-100    Exceptional insights or critique
        7-8/22-23/44-47/90-95    Good insights or critique; fulfilled the assignment
        5-6/20-21/40-43/85-89    Ideas or critique need more attention
        0-4/0-19/0-39/0-84    Work not acceptable
  4. Four hundred (400) points are available in LING 577.
  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 63 of the Summer 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.  Adherence to the BYU Honor Code is expected.  See pages 60-61 of the Summer Semester Class Schedule for details on the Honor Code.
  8. Please keep all graded assignments that are returned to you until a final course grade is issued.
  9. 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.
  10. Preventing Sexual Harassment. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits sex discrimination against any participant in an educational program or activity that receives federal funds. The act is intended to eliminate sex discrimination in education. Title IX covers discrimination in programs, admissions, activities, and student-to-student sexual harassment. BYU's policy against sexual harassment extends not only to employees of the university but to students. If you encounter unlawful sexual harassment or gender-based discrimination, please talk to your professor, contact the campus EEO office (422-5895), or contact the Honor Code Office (422-2847).