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ENGLISH 071 GENERIC COURSE SYLLABUS
             
I.
Course Prefix
Course No.
Course Name
Credit
Lecture
Lab
 
EGL
071
Academic Reading & Study
3
3
0
      Skills for the Non-Native      
      Speaker I      
             
II. Prerequisite:
   
  College reading placement test.
   
III. Course (Catalog) Description:
   
  Course introduces advanced beginning academic reading and study skills for non-native speakers of English. Content includes determining the main idea, discovering meaning from context, identifying details, and study skills. Tandem with EGL 074.
   
IV. Learning Objectives:
   
 
1.

 The student will have sufficient reading skills to comprehend some English language textbooks.
2. The student will learn the basics of note-taking and test-taking procedures.
3.

 The student will have sufficient English reading and studying skills to be able to participate in some college classrooms.
4. The student will learn the basic skills necessary to meet various reading needs.
   
V. Academic Integrity:
   
  Students and employees at Oakton Community College are required to demonstrate academic integrity and follow Oakton’s Code of Academic Conduct. This code prohibits:

• cheating,
• plagiarism (turning in work not written by you, or lacking proper citation),
• falsification and fabrication (lying or distorting the truth),
• helping others to cheat,
• unauthorized changes on official documents,
• pretending to be someone else or having someone else pretend to be you,
• making or accepting bribes, special favors, or threats, and
• any other behavior that violates academic integrity.

There are serious consequences to violations of the academic integrity policy. Oakton’s policies and procedures provide students a fair hearing if a complaint is made against you. If you are found to have violated the policy, the minimum penalty is failure on the assignment and, a disciplinary record will be established and kept on file in the office of the Vice President for Student Affairs for a period of 3 years.

Details of the Code of Academic Conduct can be found in the Student Handbook.
   
VI. Sequence of Topics:
   
  Reading Skills
 
   
1. Determining the main idea
2. Scanning/skimming for information
3.
 Increasing reading speed
4. Using context to determine meanings of new vocabulary
5. Identifying details that support the main idea
6. Using the dictionary
7. Using affixes to determine meanings
   
  Study Skills
 
   
1. Taking lecture notes
2. Using SQ3R
3.
 Making notes on textbook reading
4. Preparing for tests
5. Test taking
6. Using the library and the learning lab
   
VII. Methods of Instruction:
 
   
1. Homework reading selections
2. In-class reading (some timed)
3.
 Discussion of readings
4. Writings based on the readings
5. Lectures, films, small group work
   
VIII. Course Practices Required:
   
  Reading, writing, and testing
   
IX. Instructional Materials:
   
  Check with the Coordinator for current list.
   
X. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
   
 
1. Informal evaluation based on classroom participation.
2. Responses to comprehension exercises based on reading selections.
3.
 The correct use of study skills in the classroom.
4. Pre and post testing in reading and vocabulary.
   
XI. Other Course Information:
   
 

Attendance policy

For whatever information/procedures the instructor holds the student accountable.

If you have a documented learning, psychological, or physical disability you may be entitled to reasonable academic accommodations or services. To request accommodations or services, contact the ASSIST office in Instructional Support Services. All students are expected to fulfill essential course requirements. The College will not waive any essential skill or requirement of a course or degree program.
   
 
June, 2006