CLP

Lower-Intermediate 1 Syllabus

Community Language Program

Teachers College, Columbia University
Instructor: Felicia (Xu Feng), Annie (Kyung-youn Chang)
E-mail: Felicia [email protected]. Annie [email protected].
Level: Lower-Intermediate 1
Classes: Monday, February 4 - Friday, April 19
Class time: Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 9-11am
Classroom: Teachers College, Columbia University
525 W. 120th Street (b/w Broadway and Amsterdam Ave).
Grace Dodge Hall, Room 545 (5th floor)

Course description:
The course is designed to help Lower-Intermediate English language learners develop
English listening, speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension skills that are
required for everyday life. Using a theme-based teaching approach, students will learn
grammar, pronunciation as well as relevant vocabulary to meet daily needs. Each
class will be centered on a theme in order to centralize learning and functions
associated with each particular topic.

About the CLP

The Community Language Program (CLP) is a unique and integral part of the TESOL
and Applied Linguistics Programs at Teachers College, Columbia University. It
provides English as a second language and foreign language instruction to adult
learners of diverse nationalities and backgrounds. In addition, the CLP serves as an
on- site language education lab in which TESOL and Applied Linguistics faculty and
students enrolled in the programs teach the courses and use the CLP as a setting for
empirical inquiry. Here at Teachers College we believe that observation and
classroom research are the best way to learn about how we teach and gain insights
into how teaching might take place. Thus, we encourage observation and classroom
research and want people to use it as a tool for learning. Ongoing assessment and
program evaluation allow us to make the CLP a better program.

Important Dates:
Week 1 Monday, February 4 First day of classes

Last day for Level Consultation/Transfer

 Friday, February 8

Week 2 Monday, February 11 Last day for refund request

Spring March 18-22 No CLP Classes

Break

Week 10 Friday, April 19 Last day of classes

Course Textbook and Workbook:

1. Life, Course Book 3. (2015). Cengage Learning.
2. Life, Workbook 3. (2015). Cengage Learning.
We will cover units 1-4.

Courses Objectives:
After successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
 use very simple structures and vocabulary to introduce themselves,
exchange basic personal information, and talk about families.
 use language functions to ask for tourist information, give and accept
presents, and buy snacks.
 fill in a form, write a greetings card, and write a postcard.

Course Requirements:
Unit Tests 1, 2, 3 (each 15%): 45%
Final Test: 30%
Participation: 10%
Homework: 15%

Attendance Policy:
If a student misses 10 or more class hours, or is late for 10 classes, s/he cannot pass
the course. S/he will, however, be eligible for a letter of attendance.

Grading:
A+/- Excellent A+ 97 – 100% A 94 – 96% A- 90 – 93%
B+/- Good B+ 87 – 89% B 84 – 86% B- 80 – 83%
C+/- Satisfactory (pass) C+ 77 – 79% C 73 – 76% C- 70 – 72%
Fail/Repeat Poor (no pass) Below 69%

Schedule May Change

Date
 Monday Wednesday Friday Unit

Week
1 Feb 4 th
Feb 6 th
Feb 8th
Unit 1
2 Feb 11 th
Feb 13 th
Feb 15 th
Unit 1
3 Feb 18 th
Feb 20 th
Feb 22 nd
Unit 1
Unit 1 Review & & Unit 2
Test
4 Feb 25 th
Feb 27 th
Mar 1 st
Unit 2
5 Mar 4 th
Mar 6 th
Mar 8 th
Unit 2 & 3
Unit 2 Review &
Test
6 Mar 11 th
Mar 13 th
Mar 15 th
Unit 3
7 Mar 18 th
Mar 20 th
Mar 22 nd
Spring break -
No classes
8 Mar 25 th
Mar 27 th
Mar 29 th
Unit 3
9 Apr 1 st
Apr 3 rd
Apr 5th
Unit 3
Unit 3 Review & & Unit 4
Test
10 Apr 8 th
Apr 10 th
Apr 12 th
Unit 4
11 Apr 15 th
Apr 17 th
Apr 19 th
Unit 4
Final Exam Go over
(Units 1~4) Final Exam
Last day of
class

Program Policies:
 The College will make reasonable accommodations for persons with
documented disabilities. Students are encouraged to contact the Office of
Access and Services for Individuals with Disabilities (OASID) for information
about registering with the office. You can reach OASID by email at
[email protected], stop by 163 Thorndike Hall or call 212-678-3689.
Services are available only to students who are registered and submit
appropriate documentation. As your instructor, I am happy to discuss specific
needs with you as well.
 It is the policy of Teachers College to respect its members’ observance of their
major religious holidays. Students should notify instructors at the beginning of
the semester about their wishes to observe holidays on days when class
sessions are scheduled. Where academic scheduling conflicts prove
unavoidable, no student will be penalized for absence due to religious reasons,
and alternative means will be sought for satisfying the academic requirements
involved. If a suitable arrangement cannot be worked out between the student
and the instructor, students and instructors should consult the Program
Director. If an additional appeal is needed, it may be taken to the Provost.
 Sexual Harassment and Violence Reporting: Teachers College is committed to
maintaining a safe environment for students. Because of this commitment and
because of federal and state regulations, we must advise you that if you tell
any of your instructors about sexual harassment or gender-based misconduct
involving a member of the campus community, your instructor is required to
report this information to the Title IX Coordinator, Janice Robinson. She will
treat this information as private, but will need to follow up with you and
possibly look into the matter. The Ombuds officer for Gender-Based
Misconduct is a confidential resource available for students, staff, and faculty.
“Gender-based misconduct” includes sexual assault, stalking, sexual
harassment, dating violence, domestic violence, sexual exploitation, and
gender-based harassment. For more information, see
http://sexualrespect.columbia.edu/gender-based-misconduct-policy-students.

Have a great semester! ☺