1. English Class Syllabus
Professor: Jose Alfredo Encinas
Office: S304
Cell Phone Number:
Classroom Information Website:
professorjose.weebly.com

2. Classroom Information Website

3. English Presentation Class English Conversation Class (x)
English Speech Class =
English Presentation Class
English Conversation Class (x)
English Free Talking Class (x)

4. You will have 6 speeches this semester.
1. Self Introduction
2. Informative Speech
3. Layout Speech
4. Demonstration Speech
5. Country Comparison Speech
6. Persuasive Speech

5. Turn them off or set them to mute.
Course Requirements
No cell phones.
Turn them off or set them to mute. X O X

6. Course Requirements Put your phones on the phone table
as you enter the classroom.

7. Course Requirements
6 absences are allowed.
7 or more absences = FAIL.

8. Course Requirements 6 absences = all absences
(sickness, MT, oversleeping, etc.)

9. Course Requirements There are only 4 reasons for excused absences.
You must provide proof for these.
1. Military duty (for men)

10. Course Requirements There are only 4 reasons for excused absences.
You must provide proof for these.
2. A department study activity.(not MT or festivals)

11. Course Requirements There are only 4 reasons for excused absences.
You must provide proof for these.
A prolonged hospital stay
or doctor’s order to stay home

12. Course Requirements There are only 4 reasons for excused absences.
You must provide proof for these.
4. A death in the family

13. Excused absences + 6 absences (X)
Course Requirements
Excused absences + 6 absences (X)

14. Course Requirements Don’t be late. 3 times late = 1 absence
If the professor is teaching already and you enter the classroom, you are late.

15. Speaking of Speech Book
Course Requirements
What to bring to class:
Speaking of Speech Book

16. Bring your book every day.
Course Requirements
Bring your book every day.
No book = absent.

17. Course Requirements
What to bring to class:
Pencil and Eraser

18. Course Requirements All class activities, book pages,
quizzes, and tests
must be done in pencil, not pen.
If you make a mistake,
erase and correct it.

19. X Course Requirements What NOT to bring to class:
NO PENS (Using a pen = -30%) X

20. Course Requirements Bring your own pencil and eraser.
Don’t borrow from your friends.
No materials =
minus points from your Participation Score.

21. Course Requirements All work must be NEAT, COMPLETE, and ON TIME.
No late homework.

22. Course Requirements
A lot of the work I ask you to do must be typed. If I ask you to type something, you must give it to me typed.
NO EXCEPTIONS.

23. Course Requirements
If I ask you to type certain work and it is not typed, I will not accept it.
Speeches which are not typed will not be presented, and you will receive no points for that speech.

24. No make-up speeches for any reason.
Course Requirements
No make-up speeches for any reason.

25. the Professor is talking.
Course Requirements
Don’t talk while
the Professor is talking.

26. Course Requirements
Respect the
Professor and
classmates.

27. Course Requirements
Use respectful language. You will be asked to leave the class if you use or wear bad language.

28. If you need extra help, ask.
Course Requirements
If you need extra help, ask.

29. Participate actively in class.
Course Requirements
Participate actively in class.

30. Course Requirements Your Participation Score includes the following:
Speak only English. (30 points)
Professor, I don’t understand.
It’s ok. Let me help you.

31. Bring your own pencil and eraser. (50 points)
Course Requirements
Bring your own pencil and eraser. (50 points)

32. Course Requirements
Bring your
Speech Book.
(50 points)

33. Do homework and speeches on time. (40 points)
Course Requirements
Do homework and speeches on time. (40 points)

34. Have a positive attitude in class. (40 points)
Course Requirements
Have a positive attitude in class. (40 points)

35. Be respectful and polite. (40 points)
Course Requirements
Be respectful and polite. (40 points)

36. Do all the activities in class. (40 points)
Course Requirements
Do all the activities in class. (40 points)

37. Course Requirements
Follow directions.
(20 points)

38. Stay awake in class. (40 points)
Course Requirements
Stay awake in class. (40 points) X

39. Pay attention and listen in class. (40 points)
Course Requirements
Pay attention and listen in class. (40 points)

40. Take notes of important information. (20 points)
Course Requirements
Take notes of important information. (20 points)

41. Assignments and Quizzes: 25%
Grade Weights
Assignments and Quizzes: 25%
Participation: 20%
Mid-Term Test: 20%
Final Test: 25%
Attendance: 10%

42. Grading 70-100% = Pass (P) 0-69% = Fail (F) Absent 7 or more times = F
No or little participation in class = F
Miss the Midterm or Final Test = F
Fail the Midterm or Final Test = F
(60% is pass for Midterm and Final Tests.)

43. You may skip the WRITING Midterm Test if:
Reward Opportunity
Midterm Test
You may skip the WRITING Midterm Test if:
1. You have 90% or more on participation.
2. You have 90% or more on quizzes.
3. You have 90% or more on assignments.
4. You have 90% or more on speeches.
5. You have 90% or more on attendance.
(No more than 2 absences.)

44. Reward Opportunity Final Test You may skip the WRITING Final Test
if from the start of the semester:
1. You have 90% or more on participation.
2. You have 90% or more on quizzes.
3. You have 90% or more on assignments.
4. You have 90% or more on speeches.
5. You have 90% or more on attendance.
(No more than 2 absences total.)

45. Classroom Information Website