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In this beginning-level reading course, students build basic vocabulary and reading comprehension skills. Readings focus on topics of everyday situations and culture.
Obtain current textbook information by viewing the campus bookstore online or visit a campus bookstore. Check your course schedule for the course number and section.
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Some lecture hours may be completed in a laboratory setting.
- Respond to specific/general questions based on beginning-level readings.(CCC 1, 2; PGC 4)
- Use paper and electronic resources to obtain the meaning of unknown words in the readings in order to comprehend the author’s key message. (CCC 2; PGC 4,6)
- Recognize and use vocabulary to support and demonstrate reading comprehension. (CCC 2; PGC 4)
See Core Curriculum Competencies and Program Graduate Competencies at the end of the syllabus. CCPOs are linked to every competency they develop.
Upon completion of this course, the student will:
- Respond to specific/general questions based on beginning-level readings.
- Identify organizational features in readings.
- Identify topics and main ideas in short readings.
- Identify key ideas in readings.
- Explain sequence of events.
- Respond to simple yes/no and information questions.
- Use paper or electronic resources to obtain the meaning of unknown words in the readings in order to comprehend the author’s key message.
- Use a bilingual and/or English-English dictionary, an electronic translator, or online dictionaries to find word meanings.
- Choose meanings that fit the context.
- Recognize and use vocabulary to support and demonstrate reading comprehension.
- Build a word bank of new vocabulary from readings.
- Use strategies to derive meaning of words and expressions.
The grade will be determined using the Delaware Tech grading system:
| 90 | – | 100 | = | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | – | 89 | = | B |
| 70 | – | 79 | = | C |
| 0 | – | 69 | = | F |
Students should refer to the Student Handbook for information on the Academic Standing Policy, the Academic Integrity Policy, Student Rights and Responsibilities, and other policies relevant to their academic progress.
Calculated using the following weighted average
|
Evaluation Measure |
Percentage of final grade |
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Unit Tests (summative) |
50% |
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Project (summative and formative) |
10% |
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Quizzes and Assignments (formative) |
20% |
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Final Exam (summative) |
20% |
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TOTAL |
100% |
- Apply clear and effective communication skills.
- Use critical thinking to solve problems.
- Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
- Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
- Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
- Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.
- Speak English with sufficient proficiency to obtain, exchange, and present information, ideas, and opinions for personal, academic and general work-related purposes.
- Apply English listening comprehension skills of formal and informal spoken English in social, academic and workplace settings.
- Compose effective paragraphs and/or short essays incorporating the conventions of English grammar, mechanics, and usage.
- Use English reading comprehension skills with sufficient proficiency to obtain general information and specific details from a variety of general interest readings and limited academic texts.
- Use grammatical structures accurately and appropriately to support effective comprehension and expression of English in daily and academic situations.
- Use a variety of technological tools to learn and express English in everyday and academic settings.
The College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities. Students are encouraged to schedule an appointment with the campus Disabilities Support Counselor to request an accommodation needed due to a disability. A listing of campus Disabilities Support Counselors and contact information can be found at the disabilities services web page or visit the campus Advising Center.