Welcome to ESL 703

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ESL 703: Beginning Low Integrated Skills CRN# 73668

Instructor: Amy Kayser

Contact information

Email Address: akayser@cuesta.edu

Phone Number: 805-272-0196

Online student help: MW 3:30-4:45pm and by appointment on Zoom

Email is the best way to contact me. You can text me through Remind app. I respond within 24-48 hours.

Course Description

Welcome to ESL 703! This class is for beginning level ESL students. In this course, you will practice reading, writing, and grammar at the beginning level. You will also learn useful vocabulary and improve your English listening and speaking skills.

Student Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate comprehension of beginning-low level reading texts.
Write sentences using beginning-low level vocabulary and grammatical structures.
Participate in simple conversations on familiar topics.

Course Environment

This online course will meet using a video conference tool Zoom during scheduled class time (Monday at Wednesday 6:30-800pm). You can join from the website with a meeting ID. There is also a phone app you can download.

We use Canvas to:

access learning materials, resources, and video links.
complete assignments and quizzes.
see the grade book and keep track of your progress.
email classmates and your instructor.

Before class starts on August 17^th, you will receive a text message reminder:

I will send you the link for the first Zoom meeting.
Continuing Education staff will help you log onto Canvas (https://cuesta.instructure.com/).
I will demonstrate Canvas features on Zoom the first few weeks of class. We have a tutor to help you.
Complete the Orientation Module.
You can contact me by email or text with any questions.

Textbook and Materials

Ventures Level 1 Value Pack: Workbook and Student Book, 3rd Edition, ISBN: 9781108646017.
- You can purchase from the Cuesta bookstore .(cuesta.edu) or Amazon. (amazon.com)
Yellow course packet –collect from Continuing Education Office on the San Luis Obispo Campus.

College and Course Policies

Adding the Class

This is a noncredit class with managed enrollment. You can add the class until the end of the second week of the semester.

Attendance

Participating regularly in the Zoom class sessions is important for your success. You are responsible for all work even if you are absent. Contact me or a classmate for information about work that you missed.

Accommodations

If you have a disability and might need accommodations in this class such as extended time on exams or other resources, please contact the instructor as soon as possible. You should also contact DSPS (Disabled Student Programs & Services) at dspsinfo@cuesta.edu.

Student Expectations

You are expected to follow Cuesta’s academic honesty policy and student code of conduct. Read the brochureLinks to an external site. for more information.

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