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ENGLISH 089 GENERIC COURSE SYLLABUS
             
I.
Course Prefix
Course No.
Course Name
Credit
Lecture
Lab
 
EGL
089
Academic Reading and
4
4
0
      Skills for the Non-Native      
      Speaker, IV      
             
II. Prerequisite:
   
  Placement based on reading assessment
   
III. Course (Catalog) Description:
   
  Course develops successful academic reading and study strategies for non-native speakers. Content includes vocabulary building, identifying lexical and textbook structures, and applying critical reading skills to college level material.
   
IV. Learning Objectives:
  The student will learn to
 
A.

 Preview, read, and review college-level textbook material
B. Identify main ideas and supporting details
C.

 Increase vocabulary and reading efficiency
D. Identify lexical and textbook structures
E. Infer and synthesize ideas
F. Acquire effective strategies for test-taking and study-reading tasks
G. Apply various critical reading skills to college level material.
   
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:
   
 
A. Critical reading in the academic community
B. Vocabulary improvement
C.
 Main ideas and supporting details
D. Study-reading strategies
E. Annotation and note-taking
F. Inference and synthesis of ideas
   
VII. Methods of Instruction:
 
   
  Lectures, discussion, individual and small-group activities
   
VIII. Course Practices Required:
   
  Students will be expected to read the text assignments, complete written assignments, participate in discussions and activities, and complete all projects, quizzes, and exams.
   
IX. Instructional Materials:
   
  See listing for suggested textbooks.
Computer lab materials
   
X. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
   
  Tests for comprehension and vocabulary; application of study skills; and class participation.
   
XI. Other Course Information:
 

Attendance is required.

All assignments must be completed.

Class policy on make-up exams, incomplete grade, late assignments, etc.

Support services, e.g., Learning Lab. audio-visual Students are encouraged to use the Academic Assistance Center and tutorial services to facilitate skill development.

 
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