EAP 0420C Course Syllabus

Course Title ESL READING IV- EAP0420C Reference Number 703934: High intermediate Reading

Faculty Name: Vonda L. Oliver, Ed. S.

Campus Safety: 954 201-(HELP) 4357

Office Location: Building 9 / Room 228 BC Emergency Hotline: 954 982 - 7142
Office Phone: 954-201-6472 Alternate Phone: 954-591-4625 [TEXT ONLY]

BC Email: voliver@broward.edu Alternate Email:

Office Hours: Wednesdays 5:15 PM – 6:15PM-Room228. Other hours may be arranged by appointment.
Course Description: EAP 0420C is a high intermediate ESL reading course designed for students in English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
programs. It emphasizes vocabulary and comprehension on a high intermediate level. Placement in EAP 0420C is determined by successful
completion of EAP 0320C (a grade of “C” or higher) or assessment tests and/or referral. Students must earn a “C” or higher to proceed to EAP
0420C.

General Course Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the course, the student shall be able to:
1. Increase receptive and expressive vocabularies systematically; determine meanings of words accurately based on knowledge of word form
changes and word parts; use contextual clues to determine word meanings; employ dictionary skills; and recognize and interpret figurative,
denotative, connotative and idiomatic language.
2. Identify main ideas and supporting details; recognize transition words and their functions and recognize patterns of organization.
 3. Draw correct inferences and conclusions; determine the author’s purpose, bias, and tone; distinguish fact from opinion, and recognize valid
argument.
4. Demonstrate the ability to use graphic organizers to develop an organized study approach to college textbook and academic reading; use
efficient reading and test-taking strategies consistent with the level. Prerequisites & Co-requisites: None Textbook & Materials:

REQUIRED:
[1] Collegiate English PAPER analog dictionary with 250,000 or more definitions. NOT a pocket version. You are REQUIRED to mark or use
“post-its” to mark new vocabulary in the dictionary---credit will NOT be given for Electronic or Library Dictionary use.
[2] Pens (all writing is in ink).
Lined Paper with 3 holes for graded class notes and other ‘in-class-writing ‘activities.

YOU [the student] are responsible for keeping [in an orderly fashion]:
Hand-Outs, Class Notes, Vocabulary, graded work.
[3] Making Connections 3 by Kenneth J. Pakenham, Jo McEntire, & Jessica Williams 3rd Ed.

[4] My Foundations Lab Pearson 9781323906002

Textbook: REQUIRED
Making Connections 3; 3rd edition

Author: Pakenham, McEntire, & Williams

Edition: Third
Publisher: Cambridge
ISBN: 9781108662260 AND

My Foundations Pearson 9781323906002

Lab
Methods of Instruction:
This is a three-credit-hour face-to-face course. In this class, you will attend on-campus sessions and engage in structured out-of-class online
activities. The online and in-class activities may include, but are not limited to, viewing videos, listening to audio recordings, completing activities in
the online lab course component (in addition to activities in D2L), group projects, and class discussions, among other activities. See the course
schedule for a description of activities.
Methods of Evaluation & Grading:
The development of HIGH intermediate reading skills is assessed using a variety of assessment types including quizzes, tests, reading activities,
projects and online lab activities. Assignments and other methods of evaluation are graded using rubrics. Be sure to review each of the rubrics
associated with an assignment or evaluation. Late work will be accepted at a grade of 70% if handed in or performed online within 24 hours of
the due date and time. IF YOU ARE HAVING SOME PROBLEM OR CRISIS- LET’S TALK AND SEE WHAT WE CAN PLAN TO
MEET YOUR NEEEDS AND COURSE REQUIREMENTS.
• Chapter assignments
• Unit Tests
• Vocabulary File
• Lab Completion
• Online Discussions
• Attendance
• Final Exam
Grades will be viewable in D2L under the online Grades tool. Grades will not be given out over the phone or e-mailed individually to students.
Grades for final exam/project and Lab will not be added or visible until the course has ended. You will see your final grade under your MYBC on
December 2022
The charts below describe how grades will be determined and the scale that will be used:
Point Percentage Course Grade
Activity/Assignment/Assessment Point Total
90 – 100% A 270 – 300
4 Unit Tests @ 25 points each: 100
80 – 89% B 240 – 269
4 Vocabulary Files @ 15 points each: 60
70 – 79% C 210 – 239
5 Chapter assignments @ 5 points each: 25
60 – 69% D 180 – 209
6 D2L Discussions @ 10 points each: 60
Below 60% F Below 180
Weekly Lab @ 15 points: 15

Attendance @ 10 points: 10

Final Exam @ 30 points: 30

Total: 300
Course Schedule
Dates & Units/Modules
Week 1- August 24, 2022
Welcome and Introductions
Syllabus Review
D2L Orientation
Unit 1, Main ideas-p1-14
LAB ORIENTATION 7:00 p.m.
Week 2 – August 31, 2022
Unit 1 – GLOBAL HEALTH
Reading 1 pgs. 1 – 14
• Main Idea Check pg. 10
• A Closer Look pgs. 10 - 11
• Skill Review pg. 11
Reading 2 p.15-26
• Main Idea Check pg. 17
• A Closer Look pgs. 17 – 18
• Skill Review pg. 18
Specific Learning Outcomes Text
MAKING CONNECTIONS 3
Homework
Vocabulary File
• Definitions pg. 19
• Words in Context pg. 19
• Academic Word List pg. 20
1.1 Determine and interpret word meaning
from context.
1.2 Recognize and define words from MAKING CONNECTIONS 3
knowledge of word parts. Homework
1.4 Interpret common idiomatic expressions, • D2L Discussion Questions (1)
figures of speech, denotation, and • Lab work
connotation. 1.5 Increase academic
vocabulary.
2.1 Identify between topic main idea and
supporting details.
2.2 Distinguish between topic sentences in
paragraphs and thesis statements in essays.
2.3 Distinguish between major and minor
supporting details.

Week 3 September 07, 2022
Skills and Strategies Cause and Effect
pgs. 22 – 25
Unit 1
Reading 3 pgs. 27 – 32
• Main Idea Check pg. 30
• A Closer Look pgs. 30 – 31
• Skill Review pg. 31
Reading 4 pgs. 35 – 42
• Main Idea Check pg. 39
• A Closer Look pgs. 39 – 40
• Skill Review pg. 40
Week 4 September 14, 2022
Unit 1
Reading 5 pgs. 48 – 59
• Main Idea Check pg. 54
• A Closer Look pgs. 54 – 55
• Skill Review pg. 56
2.4 Recognize and identify transition words
and their functions.
4.3 Develop efficient reading strategies.
MAKING CONNECTIONS 3
1.1 Determine and interpret word meaning Homework
from context. Vocabulary File
1.2 Recognize and define words from • Definitions pg. 32
knowledge of word parts • Word Families pg. 32
2.1 Identify between topic main idea and • Definitions pg. 41
• Synonyms pg. 41- 42
supporting details.
• D2L Discussion questions (2)
2.2 Distinguish between topic sentences in
• Lab work
paragraphs and thesis statements in essays.
2.3 Distinguish between major and minor
supporting details.
3.1 Draw inferences and conclusions. 3.2
Determine the author's purpose, bias, and
tone.
3.3 Distinguish fact from opinion.
1.1 Determine and interpret word meaning MAKING CONNECTIONS 3
from context. Homework
1.2 Recognize and define words from Vocabulary File
knowledge of word parts • Academic Word List pg. 59
• Lab work
2.1 Identify between topic main idea and
supporting details.

Unit 1 TEST
Week 5 September 21, 2022
Unit 2 – MULTICULTURAL
SOCIETIES
Skills and Strategies pgs. 64 – 67
Reading 1 pgs. 69 - 75
• Main Idea Check pg.72
• A Closer Look pgs. 72 - 73
• Skill Review pg. 73
Reading 2 pgs. 77 – 82
• Main Idea Check pg. 79
• A Closer Look pgs. 79 – 80
• Skill Review pg. 80
2.2 Distinguish between topic sentences in
paragraphs and thesis statements in essays.
2.3 Distinguish between major and minor
supporting details.
2.4 Recognize and identify transition words
and their functions.
2.5 Recognize the author's pattern of
organization.
2.6 Identify the explicit and implicit
relationships within and between sentences.
Due September 11, 2022, 11:59PM
1.1 Determine and interpret word meaning
from context.
1.2 Recognize and define words from
MAKING CONNECTIONS 3
knowledge of word parts. 1.3 Employ Homework
dictionary skills. Vocabulary File
1.4 Interpret common idiomatic • Definitions pg. 74
expressions, figures of speech, • Synonyms pg. 74
denotation, and connotation. 1.5 • Definitions pg. 81
Increase academic vocabulary 2.1 • Words in Context pg. 81
Identify between topic main idea and • Academic Word List pg. 82
supporting details. • Lab work
2.2 Distinguish between topic sentences in
paragraphs and thesis statements in essays.
2.3 Distinguish between major and minor
supporting details.
2.4 Recognize and identify transition words
and their functions.

Week 6 September 28, 2022
Unit 2
Skills and Strategies pg. 84 - 87
Reading 3 pgs. pgs. 89 - 95
• Main Idea Check pg. 93
• A Closer Look pgs. 93 – 94
• Skill Review pg. 94
Reading 4 pg. 98 – 104
• Main Idea Check pg. 101
• A Closer Look pg. 101- 102
• Skill Review pg. 102
Week 7 October 05, 2022
Unit 2
Skills and Strategies
Reading 5 pgs. 110 – 121
• Main Idea Check pg. 116
• A Closer Look pgs. 116 – 117
Unit 2 TEST
1.1 Determine and interpret word meaning
from context.
MAKING CONNECTIONS 3
1.2 Recognize and define words from Homework
knowledge of word parts Vocabulary File
2.1 Identify between topic main idea and • Definitions pg. 95
supporting details. • Words in Context pg. 95
2.2 Distinguish between topic sentences in • Definitions pg. 103
paragraphs and thesis statements in essays. • Words in Context pg. 103 – 104
2.3 Distinguish between major and minor • Academic Word List pg. 104
supporting details. • D2L Discussion Questions (3)
• Lab work
3.1 Draw inferences and conclusions. 3.2
Determine the author's purpose, bias, and
tone.
3.3 Distinguish fact from opinion.
1.1 Determine and interpret word meaning MAKING CONNECTIONS 3
from context. Homework
1.2 Recognize and define words from Vocabulary File
• Definitions pg. 95
knowledge of word parts
2.1 Identify between topic main idea and • Words in Context pg. 95
supporting details. • Definitions pg. 103
2.2 Distinguish between topic sentences in • Words in Context pg. 103 – 104
paragraphs and thesis statements in essays. • Academic Word List pg. 104
2.3 Distinguish between major and minor • D2L Discussion Questions (4)
supporting details. • Lab work
2.4 Recognize and identify transition words
and their functions.
2.5 Recognize the author's pattern of
organization.
2.6 Identify the explicit and implicit
relationships within and between sentences.
Due October 09, 2022 @ 11:59 p.m.
Week 8 October 12, 2022
Unit 3 ASPECTS OF LANGUAGE
Skills and Strategies pgs. 126 – 129
Reading 1 pgs. 131 – 136
• Main Idea Check pg. 134
• A Closer Look pgs. 134 – 135
• Skill Review pg. 135
Reading 2 pgs. 139 - 145
• Main Idea Check pg. 142
• A Closer Look pgs. 142 - 143
• Skill Review pg. 143
Week 9 October 19, 2022
Unit 3 ASPECTS OF LANGUAGE
Skills and Strategies pgs. 147 - 149
Reading 3 pgs. 151 – 156
• Main Idea Check pg. 154
• A Closer Look pgs. 154 – 155
• Skill Review pg. 155
Reading 4 pgs. 159 - 166
• Main Idea Check pg. 163
• A Closer Look pgs. 163
1.1 Determine and interpret word meaning
from context.
1.2 Recognize and define words from
MAKING CONNECTIONS 3
knowledge of word parts
Homework
2.1 Identify between topic main idea and
Vocabulary File
supporting details. • Definitions pg. 136
2.2 Distinguish between topic sentences in • Word Families pg. 136
paragraphs and thesis statements in essays. • Definitions pg. 144
2.3 Distinguish between major and minor • Words in Context pg. 144
supporting details. • Academic Word List pg. 145
3.5 Distinguish between denotative and • Lab work
connotative word use.
2.4 Recognize and identify transition words
and their functions.
2.5 Recognize the author's pattern of
organization.
3.6 Recognize the basic components of the
narrative. Units 1 & 2 and all material in
class notes
1.1 Determine and interpret word meaning
from context. MAKING CONNECTIONS 3
1.2 Recognize and define words from Homework
knowledge of word parts
Vocabulary File
• Definitions pg. 156
2.1 Identify between topic main idea and
• Synonyms pg. 156
supporting details.
• Definitions pg. 165
2.2 Distinguish between topic sentences in • Words in Context pg. 165-166
paragraphs and thesis statements in essays. • Academic Word List pg. 166
2.3 Distinguish between major and minor • Lab work
supporting details.
• Skill Review pg. 164
Week 10 October 26, 2022
Unit 3
Skills and Strategies pgs. 168 - 171
Reading 5 pgs. 173 – 185
• Main Idea Check pg. 180
• A Closer Look pgs. 180 – 181
• Skill Review pg. 182
LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW FROM
CLASS WITH GRADE “W”
Unit 3 TEST
3.5 Distinguish between denotative and
connotative word use.
2.4 Recognize and identify transition words
and their functions.
2.5 Recognize the author's pattern of
organization.
3.6 Recognize the basic components of the
narrative.
1.1 Determine and interpret word meaning
from context.
1.2 Recognize and define words from MAKING CONNECTIONS 3
knowledge of word parts Homework
2.1 Identify between topic main idea and Vocabulary File
supporting details. • Definitions pg. 183
2.2 Distinguish between topic sentences in • Words in Context pg. 183
paragraphs and thesis statements in essays. • Academic Word List pg. 185
2.3 Distinguish between major and minor • D2L Discussion Questions (5)
supporting details. • Lab work
2.4 Recognize and identify transition words
and their functions.
2.5 Recognize the author's pattern of
organization
3.1 Draw inferences and conclusions. 3.2
Determine the author's purpose, bias, and
tone.
Due October 30th by 11:59 p.m.

Week 11 November 06, 2022
Unit 4
Skills and Strategies pgs. 190 - 193
Reading 1 p.195 - 201
• Main Idea Check pg. 199
• A Closer Look pgs. 199 - 200
• Skill Review pg. 200
Reading 4 p. 204 - 210
• Main Idea Check pg. 207
• A Closer Look pgs. 207 - 208
• Skill Review pg. 208
1.1 Determine and interpret word meaning MAKING CONNECTIONS 3
from context. Homework
1.2 Recognize and define words from Vocabulary File
knowledge of word parts • Definitions pg. 201
• Words in Context pg. 201
2.1 Identify between topic main idea and
• Definitions pg. 209
supporting details.
• Words Families pgs. 209- 210
2.2 Distinguish between topic sentences in • D2L Discussion Questions (6)
paragraphs and thesis statements in essays. • Lab work
2.3 Distinguish between major and minor
supporting details.
2.4 Recognize and identify transition words
and their functions.
2.5 Recognize the author's pattern of
organization.
3.1 Draw inferences and conclusions. 3.2
Determine the author's purpose, bias, and
tone.

Week 12 November 09, 2022
Unit 4
Skills and Strategies pgs. 212 – 215
Reading 3 p.217 – 223
• Main Idea Check pg. 221
• A Closer Look pgs. 221 – 222
• Skill Review pg. 222
Reading 4 p. 226 – 233
• Main Idea Check pg. 230
• A Closer Look pgs. 230 – 231
• Skill Review pg. 231
Week 13 November 16, 2022
Unit 4
Skills and Strategies pgs. 235 – 237
Reading 5 pgs. 239 – 252
• Main Idea Check pg. 247
• A Closer Look pgs. 247 – 248
• Skill Review pg. 249
1.1 Determine and interpret word meaning MAKING CONNECTIONS 3
from context. Homework
1.2 Recognize and define words from Vocabulary File
knowledge of word parts • Definitions pg. 223
• Synonyms pg. 223
2.1 Identify between topic main idea and
• Definitions pg. 232
supporting details.
• Words in Context pg. 232 – 233
2.2 Distinguish between topic sentences in • Academic Word List pg. 233
paragraphs and thesis statements in essays. • Lab work
2.3 Distinguish between major and minor
supporting details.
2.4 Recognize and identify transition words
and their functions.
2.5 Recognize the author's pattern of
organization.
3.1 Draw inferences and conclusions. 3.2
Determine the author's purpose, bias, and
tone.
4.3 Develop efficient reading strategies.
4.4 apply test-taking strategies.
1.1 Determine and interpret word meaning MAKING CONNECTIONS 3
from context. Homework
1.2 Recognize and define words from Vocabulary File
knowledge of word parts • Definitions pg. 250
• Synonyms pg. 250
2.1 Identify between topic main idea and
• Academic Word List pg.252
supporting details.
• Lab work
2.2 Distinguish between topic sentences in
paragraphs and thesis statements in essays.
2.3 Distinguish between major and minor
supporting details.
2.4 Recognize and identify transition words
and their functions.
 2.5 Recognize the author's pattern of
organization.
3.1 Draw inferences and conclusions. 3.2
Determine the author's purpose, bias, and
tone.
4.3 Develop efficient reading strategies.
4.4 apply test-taking strategies.

Online
UNIT 4 TEST Due November 20, 2022, 11:59PM

Week 14 November 23, 2022

HAPPY THANKSGIVING – NO HAPPY THANKSGIVING – NO HAPPY THANKSGIVING – NO

CLASS CLASS CLASS
 MAKING
Week 15 – November 30, 2022 CONNECTIONS 3

FINAL EXAM REVIEW

FINAL EXAM REVIEW FINAL EXAM
REVIW

Week 16 – December 06, 2022

FINAL EXAM 6:30PM – 8:20PM FINAL EXAM 6:30PM – 8:20PM

Course Policies:
Required:
Each class: Bring “Making Connections 3”, class notes, APPROVED dictionary, pen (required for ALL writing).
EACH CLASS SESSION, open your notebook and have it ready with the date so you may begin to take notes immediately as the class begins.
Your class notes are evaluated weekly during the course. Each day’s class notes must be clear and well written. Review the
Class Notes rubric
You are REQUIRED to have your Syllabus, class notes, hand-outs, graded work, vocabulary master file with you and up-to-date for each class
meeting.
If you are late to a test-you will NOT be allowed to take the test-you will write an explanation that will be worth the grade of “C” if properly and
carefully done and must conform to the standards of academic paragraphs as well. There is a Missed Test Hand-Out that will be provided as a
guide.

Communication: General Policies and Technical Requirements

You are responsible for being familiar with Broward College policies and procedures. See technical requirements in this section to "ready"
your computer for online activities. A 24/7 helpdesk is available to address all technical issues. Academic Success Centers (ASC)
• The Academic Success Centers at Broward College are here to ensure your success in this class. You will benefit from an array of academic
support services provided in a comfortable, collaborative atmosphere specifically designed to advance your academic achievement. Statistics
show that students who use the ASC early and often are more successful than those who do not.
• Tutor.com – is an online, web-based, tutoring program that is available 24/7 to all students currently enrolled at Broward College. Tutor.com
supports student learning in most subject areas including Accounting, Anatomy and Physiology, Biology, Chemistry, English, Nursing, Math
and more. Students can chat online and work with a tutor, submit questions, and get extensive feedback on essays and research
papers.
Accessibility Resources:
Academic Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
If you are requesting academic accommodations, you must first register with Accessibility Resources (contact information is provided below).
Accessibility Resources will evaluate your request and determine eligibility. If approved, you will be provided with an Accommodation Plan that you
must deliver to me either electronically or in person. Once received, we will discuss which accommodations you are requesting for this class, and in
accordance with Broward College policy 6Hx2-5.09 you will be provided with the appropriate accommodations. Please note that accommodations are
not retroactive; students who wait until after completing the course, or an activity, to request accommodations should not expect any grade to be
changed, or to be able to retake the course or activity.
Accessibility Resources Office: 954-201-6527
Website (college-wide): www.broward.edu/accessibility

Email: studentaccessibility@broward.edu

***Academic Honesty
Your academic work must be the result of your own thought, research, or self-expression. Academic misconduct includes, but is not
limited to the following: cheating, plagiarism, unacceptable collaboration, falsification of data, aiding and abetting dishonesty, unauthorized
or malicious interference, hacking computer property or software, and online disturbances. Please refer to the Student Code of Conduct
Policy and the Student Code of Conduct section located in the Student Handbook for more information.
Writing includes any hand written or online work including word processing.
Any material offered by YOU for a grade MUST be 100% your creation.
Your writing, like your fingerprint, is unique and individual to you. You will complete a handwritten writing sample during the first
meeting of this course. IF your subsequent writing does not match the style and syntax of your writing sample, you will be REQUIRED by
your instructor to write in a proctored environment such as Broward College Testing Center. Instructor determination of cheating or
plagiarism will be discussed between instructor and student, a repair assignment will be offered for ONE SINGLE INCIDENT of
plagiarism. That repair assignment will be written in a proctored environment AND may not attain a score higher than 79 points.
Continued use of the proctored environment may be required in individual situations. If a second or additional type of cheating is
discovered the grade for the course will be “F”.
IF you submit PLAGIARISed material ON A TEST-THERE WILL BE ZERO OPPORTUNITY TO DO OVER.
TESTING MUST BE 100% ORIGINALLY AUTHORED BY YOU, THE STUDENT. DO NOT MEMORIZE ANY MATERIAL UNLESS
SPECIFICALLY REQUIRED TO DO SO-
WRITING MEMORIZED MATERIAL IS CHEATING AND GRADE FOR THE COURSE WILL BE “F”. TESTING INCLUDES THE
FINAL EXAM
All required class activities are subject to submission to Turnitin.com for the detection of plagiarism. All submitted papers will be included as
source documents in the Turnitin.com reference database solely for the purpose of identifying plagiarism of suspected papers. Turnitin.com finding is
NOT necessary for the instructor to suspect copying or some other form of non-originality in the work submitted. IF the instructor determines that
the submitted work may not be original, on ONE UNGRADED activity. the student may complete a proctored performance to attain a grade of “C”
for the activity. If the proctored material is not the same style, syntax, fluency level as the work that was tendered by the student to begin with, the
student will receive an “F” for the assignment. IF the situation is a second incidence of plagiarism, the grade for the course will be “F”.
Types of Academic Dishonesty:
• Cheating: Is defined as obtaining or attempting to obtain, or aiding another to obtain credit for work by dishonest or deceptive means.
• Plagiarism: The use of words or ideas of the original creator without attribution as if they were your own. Plagiarism ranges from copying
someone else’s work verbatim and elaborating on or altering someone else’s work.
• Self-Plagiarism: Submitting or reusing parts of a previous paper without referencing source it was first submitted. This includes retaking a
course and turning in previously submitted papers and data.
• Unacceptable Collaboration: Using answers, solutions, or ideas that are the results of collaboration without citing the fact of the
collaboration is improper.
• Falsification of Data: Making up or falsifying information and data. Examples include making up or altering data for an experiment or citing
reference to sources you did not actually use.
• Pay Services: Employing an assignment writing service or having another person write the paper for you.
• Enabling: Aiding and abetting another student in an act of academic dishonesty. Examples include giving someone a paper to copy and
allowing someone access to your account.
• Unauthorized or malicious interference: If one person deliberately interferes with the work or activities of another person on purpose to
cause the other harm or irreparable damages. Academic honesty violations are considered a breach of policy and may result in academic
penalties (zero points on the assignment/test in question, and/or a failing grade for the class), disciplinary action, and/or referral to the Dean of
Student Affairs.
Class Policies
• Cell phone - Please turn your phone to silent as to not disturb the class. Violation of the cell phone policy will require the student to leave the
class for the evening. (Please take important calls outside of the classroom. This includes texting).
Attendance:

GENERAL STATEMENT: The College believes class attendance has a major role in the teaching/learning process and, therefore, expects students
to attend classes regularly and on time. Exceptions to this policy are set forth below:
Non-Class Days. When this occurs, each Faculty member shall determine how best to make-up the lost class time.
Non-Penalized Absences. There shall be no academic penalty for a student who is absent from academic activities because of observances of
major religious holy days in his/her own faith, the student's serious illness, death in the immediate family, or attendance to statutory
governmental responsibilities. A student will be held accountable if these absences result in the student exceeding the limit established for
‘excessive absences’ as defined in the instructor’s syllabus.
The student shall be responsible for the material covered in his/her absence and shall be granted one class session (make up work is due the
following week the student returns to class) to make up any coursework, performance, or assessment for non-penalized absences. The
student shall arrange to get the notes and assignment FROM A CLASS COLLEAGUE prior to the absence [WHEN POSSIBLE] and THE
STUDENT is SOLELY responsible for getting and completing the work AND HANDING IT IN. Absence Responsibility Form MUST
accompany ANY work submitted for class hours missed.
The student is allowed a total number of two class meetings absence for a three-credit course (Communication Department
Attendance Policy).

TARDY/LEAVE EARLY
If you are late to class, depending on the amount of time you are late, I will determine if it will be recorded as a tardy or absence. Same rule
applies when a student LEAVES CLASS EARLY
THE POLICY and THE STUDENT

If you are absent for more than 6 hours, you will NOT be able to be successful in this course. This includes excused AND unexcused absence.
Absent time includes every minute late to class or late return from breaks or activities. There is ZERO make-up work permitted without
documentation of specific excuses such as are listed in the Broward College student handbook AND completed Absence Responsibility Form.
Student Responsibilities Relative to Attendance:
A student shall notify instructors in advance of absence(s) to observe a religious holy day(s) in his/her own faith and shall likewise
notify instructors in advance of other absences or by the next class meeting. If a non-penalized absence occurs on the first day of class,
the student shall notify the instructor of the reason for his/her absence before the next class meeting. Documentation for these
absences shall be presented by the student by the next class meeting. Extenuating Circumstances. Should a student see a difficulty in
observing the attendance policy in his/her class, contact shall be made with the faculty member involved within the first week of class
to work out an alternate arrangement. If an alternate arrangement cannot be made with the faculty member, or if the faculty member is
unavailable, the student should contact the Associate Dean. Alternatively, the student may seek an alternate class, where applicable,
that accommodates his/her requirements.

Excessive Absences. Excessive absences from any course, regardless of the reason, may result in withdrawal of the student
from the course and/or necessitate that the student repeat the course.
Non-Class Days – Regularly scheduled class days on which classes are not held. Owing to unanticipated circumstances that are
beyond anyone’s control or when concerns are raised about the safety and/or security of the students, faculty, staff, and/or the
facilities, the President or his/her designee has the authority to close a campus or the College. For purposes of grading and attendance
policies, the day(s) during which the campus/College is closed shall be considered a non-class day(s).
“Death in the immediate family” – Shall be interpreted to mean mother, father, spouse/domestic partner, child, brother, sister,
grandparents, or grandchildren.
Statutory governmental responsibilities – Refer to such matters as jury duty, subpoena for court appearance, or unplanned military
obligation.:
THE POLICY AND THE STUDENT
The following is a non-exclusive list of behaviors prohibited by students and student organizations at any College location or via any College
resource including electronic communication, at any College-sponsored activity, or at any location and /or via any medium (including
electronic) if the behavior impacts students, faculty, or staff in the educational environment. Other behaviors not on this list which adversely
impact the College community will be considered on a case-by-case basis and may also be considered violations of the Student Code of
Conduct:
Dishonesty, including but not limited to the following:
a. Cheating, plagiarism, or other forms of academic dishonesty
b. Using electronic devices to store, retrieve, search for answers and/or share answers in testing environments when the use of the
device is not permitted
c. The acquisition, use, sale, or distribution of teaching or testing materials, including test banks and answer keys, or access to online
resources provided by textbook publishers or others, without the express written permission of the instructor
d. Furnishing false information, making false accusations, or misrepresentation of oneself or others to any College official, including
but not limited to faculty, staff or administrators, representing oneself as an agent of the College, and/or entering into a contract on
behalf of the Board of Trustees
e. Forgery, alteration, or the misuse of any College document, record, or instrument of identification
f. Tampering with the election of any recognized College student organization
g. Violation of copyright as defined in College Policy 6Hx2.8.05
h. Disruption of the Educational Environment – including but not limited to: the use of electronic communication and entertainment
devices, such as cell phones, iPods, iPhones, MP3s, etc. by students in the classroom is prohibited unless otherwise explicitly
stated by the individual instructor’s syllabus. Therefore, all such devices must be inaudible and placed out of sight during class