1. ENGL 1180: Spoken ESL Teacher: Dr. Eason Office: Martin 336-O Office hours: MWF 11:20-11:50 AM, 1:20-1:50 PM, and MF 4-5 PM

2. Useful quotation “A superior pilot uses his [or her] superior judgment to avoid situations that require the use of his [or her] superior skill.” Aviation proverb

3. Course focus: academic language Listening comprehension Speaking fluency & accuracy: pronunciation, grammar, & vocabulary Presentation & note-taking skills

4. Course textbook/supplies Speech Communication Made Simple (4th ed.) USB flash drive Black ink pen & paper (every class)

5. Class behavior When is “on time”? (you & your assignments) –Class starting time; not after that Late work does not receive credit. Missed class & tutorial work cannot be rescheduled.

6. Class behavior What does a mature student do during class? –Pays attention; is helpful & cooperative –Is respectful of others and the environment, e.g., no feet on desk seats –Uses class time to learn & improve

7. What does a good student do … before class? –Prepares early, brings needed supplies about absences? –Planned & unplanned, excused & unexcused

8. Absences Planned absences: Do work ahead of time. Bring documentation for excused absences. Contact classmate. Inform Dr. Eason. If excused, missed work can be made up.

9. What does a good student do... when he or she needs help? –Sees Dr. Eason. Visits the Writing Center or the library’s reference desk. He or she does not cheat. (plagiarism) –Work must be new, original, and personal

10. Help Writing Center ( edit your PowerPoint slides): Humphreys 116--“best friends” Disabilities: Office of Accessibility Services (UN 222)

11. Help Research: 2nd floor library Other needs: Talk to Dr. Eason.

12. Public (P) drive (p. 4) Classes Eason ENGL 1180 http://cmsu2.ucmo.edu/public

13. Grading Assignments & points--page 3 Keep track of own scores. See Dr. Eason to check.

14. Course calendar Follow it carefully to be prepared.

15. Withdrawal Regular-admit/degree-seeking students placed in this class cannot withdraw. University requirement Exchange students can withdraw, but it’s unlikely they’ll be able to re-enroll.