Elementary 3 Syllabus CLP

Instructor: Yiwen (Dora) Li

E-mail: yl5151@tc.columbia.edu
Level: Elementary 3
Classes: July 10 - August 10, 2023
Class time: 9:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Class location: TH 422

I. About the CLP

The Community Language Program (CLP) is a special 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. It also serves as a language
education lab where TESOL and Applied Linguistics faculty and students teach various courses and use the
CLP as a research setting.

II. Course Goal:

The course goal is to help elementary English language learners develop English listening, speaking,
reading, and writing that are required for everyday life. Students will learn grammar, pronunciation, as well
as relevant vocabulary to meet their needs in communication. Each unit has a main topic, and within that
topic, students will learn about important things, skills, and strategies related to it.

III. Course Objectives:

After the completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Use simple sentences and everyday vocabulary to share basic information, ask and answer simple
questions, and express ideas.
2. Have short conversations about familiar topics. 

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3. Get the main ideas, details, and basic relationships related to everyday topics in reading and
listening materials.
4. Recognize when pronouns and key vocabulary are used in different contexts.
5. Write simple text types, such as short emails, and summaries, using writing strategies and simple
sentences and vocabulary.
6. Use connection words, punctuation marks in the right places and spell the words correctly in
written assignments. 
7. Pronounce the words correctly in speaking tasks.

IV. Course Materials:

1) Interchange, Course Book 1. 5th Edition. (2017). (Cambridge University Press).

V. Instructional Units:
Unit 11: It’s a really nice city. (pp. 72-77)
Unit 12: It’s important to get rest. (pp. 78-83)
Unit 13: What would you like? (pp. 86-91)
Unit 14: It’s the coldest city! (pp. 92-97)
Unit 15: What are you doing later? (pp. 100-105)
Unit 16: How have you changed? (pp. 106-111)

VI. Unit Test Dates:

Test 1 (Unit 11): Tuesday, July 18
Test 2 (Units 12 & 13): Tuesday, July 25
Test 3 (Units 14 & 15): Thursday, August 3
Final Test (Unit 16 & cumulative): Wednesday, August 9

VII. Course Grade Breakdown:

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

VIII. Attendance Policy:

If a student misses 10 or more class hours, or is late for 10 classes, he/she cannot pass the course. He/she
will, however, be eligible for a letter of attendance.
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IX. 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%

X. 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 oasid@tc.columbia.edu, stop by 301 Zankel 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 Ombud officer for
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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

Important Course Dates to Remember!

Week 1 Monday, July 10 First day of classes

Week 1 Thursday, July 13 Last day for refund request

Week 5 Thursday, August 10 Last day of classes