Documenti di Didattica
Documenti di Professioni
Documenti di Cultura
Course Description:
Advanced level students expand English reading and writing skills through interpretation of
authentic material and American style of composition. Attention is given to outlining, draft
writing, and editing techniques. Students will learn how to narrate personal histories, compare
cultural values, summarize articles, take notes, and edit.
Class Activities
In this class you will practice paragraph writing, outlining, and essay writing. Each essay
assignment will include outlines, multiple drafts, and peer editing. You will also practice
summarizing written and spoken material, and students will maintain a vocabulary notebook.
Student Responsibilities:
∗ Come to class: Tell the instructor if you will be absent or if you will arrive late or leave early.
∗ Turn off your cell phone
∗ Be polite and respectful: Listen to the teacher and to fellow classmates when they are
speaking. Enter class quietly if you come late. Leave class quietly if you go home early.
∗ Bring your notebook to EVERY CLASS
College Mission
Mt. San Antonio College
English as a Second Language Department
Fall Semester 2009 (August 24rd – December 11th )
The mission of Mt. SAC is to welcome all students and to support them in achieving their
personal, educational, and career goals in an environment of academic excellence.
Vision Statement
Continuing Education commits to providing educational opportunities for students from diverse
backgrounds who are seeking self-improvement, enhanced earning power, increased literacy
skills, and access to higher education and employment.