MIAMI-DADE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
WOLFSON CAMPUS
DEPARTMENT OF ESL/FL
EAP 1441: WRITING 4
SIXTEEN WEEK SYLLABUS
3 Credits
Pre-requisite: EAP 1341 or equivalent
Co-requisite: EAP 1441L Writing 4 Lab
EAP 1441: Writing 4 focuses on paragraph-level writing skills, which are generally covered in
Chapters 1 through 6 of the textbook.
Computer Courtyard: The CC Coordinator will distribute a syllabus and guidelines for the lab.
Course Materials:
One Step at a Time, Intermediate 2, by Judith Garcia. (Required)
A dictionary, a notebook, pencils, and erasers (Required)
Course Content
Week One:
 Check schedules & distribute syllabus
 Review Basic Writing Skills
 Introduction to Academic Paragraphs (pp. 7-8)
 The Body & The Conclusion (pp 10-14)
Week Two:
 The Topic Sentence (pp. 8-10)
 Chapter 1 Supplement (pp. 147-155)
Week Three:
 Chapter 1, Paragraph Concept “Off Topic” (p. 20)
 Quiz: Basic Paragraph Concepts
Grade Record: _______
Week Four:
 Illustration Through Examples (pp. 21-33 and 36-39)
Week Five:
 Chapter 2, The Conclusion (pp. 40-41)
 Graded Paragraph: Illustration Through Examples
Week Six:
Chapter 3, Paragraphs of Comparison
 Introduction & Model Paragraphs (pp. 47-57)
 The Topic Sentence (pp. 58-62)
Week Seven:
Chapter 3, Paragraphs of Comparison
 The Body of the Comparison Paragraph (pp. 62-67)
Grade Record: _______
Week Eight:
 Chapter 3, Exercises 3.13—3.17 (p. 68)
 Graded Paragraph: Comparison
Grade Record: _______
Week Nine:
Chapter 4, Paragraphs of Contrast
 Introduction & Model Paragraph (pp. 73-77)
 The Topic Sentence (pp. 77-81)
Week Ten:
Chapter 4, Paragraphs of Contrast
 The Body of the Contrast Paragraph (pp. 82-91)
Week Eleven:
 Chapter 4, The Conclusion (pp. 91-97)
 Graded Paragraph: Contrast
Grade Record: _______
Week Twelve:
 Chapter 5, Paragraphs of Classification (pp. 103-113)
Week Thirteen:
 Chapter 5, Outlining (pp. 113-118)
 Graded Paragraph: Classification
Grade Record: _______
Week Fourteen:
 Chapter 6, Paragraphs of Definition (pp. 125-141)
 Graded Paragraph: Definition
Grade Record: _______
Week Fifteen:
 Review for Departmental Exam
Week Sixteen:
Departmental Final Examination
(This schedule is subject to change)
Grade Record: _______
DEPARTMENT OF ESL/FL RULES FOR SUCCESS
1. The textbook is required. Students also need to have a good dictionary, a notebook, pencils
and erasers. Students may not share materials, such as dictionaries and erasers, during graded
paragraphs.
2. Beepers and cellular phones must be turned off and put away out of sight during the entire
class.
3. Doing homework is OBLIGATORY. Students are expected to keep up with the class, study
for quizzes, prepare for graded paragraphs and complete all class assignments. If a student is
absent, s/he must call another student in the class or his/her instructor to find out the work
done and the homework assignment. Students must come prepared for the next class.
4. There will be no make-ups for quizzes or graded paragraphs.
5. Attendance is OBLIGATORY. After three consecutive absences without notification, instructors
may drop a student for non-attendance.
6. Incomplete grades and withdrawal policy are as per college catalog.
7. Student records and departmental exams will be kept for one additional semester. Inquiries
regarding grades must be presented within this time.
8. Students must be present for Departmental Exams. Absences are allowed only with an official
excuse (note from doctor, minister, immigration, or court) giving exact date and time. Students
should plan for vacation travel outside of exam dates.
9. Students must obtain a minimum of 75 points on the departmental final examination to be
eligible to pass this course. Course grades will be calculated in this manner:
66.6% Quiz & Graded Paragraphs
33.3% Final Examination
100-92
91-84
83-75
74-65
64 & below
*Must repeat
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=B
=C
=D*
=F *
the course
Instructor’s Name: ________________________________ Phone: _______________
Office: _______ Office Hours: _____________________________________________
Classmate’s Name: ________________________________ Phone: ________________
Classmate’s Name: ________________________________ Phone: ________________
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