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Gavilan College, Spring 2012 English 260 (Section# 40265) Preparation for College Reading (3 Units)
Instructor: Iva Tracey, M.A. Time/day: Friday; 9.10am-12.15pm E-mail: itracey@gavilan.edu traceyiva@deanza.edu Classroom: Humanities 102 Office Hour: by appointment
Pre-requisites: Completion of English 420 or ESL 562 with a grade of C or better or assessment recommendation.
Course Description: This course is an intensive study and application of various methods of learning and reading college material. Through the reading of various texts such as essays, short stories, fiction and non-fiction, students will practice college level critical reading and thinking skills. Using group and individual study instruction in vocabulary, comprehension, and study skills, the students will increase their ability to succeed in all college courses, and to enjoy reading and learning.
Student Learning Outcomes: At the end of the course, students of English 260 will be able to:
Texts and Materials: Required: 1. Developing Reading Versatility -11th Edition by W. Royce Adams; Wadsworth, 2011 2. Farewell to Manzanar by JeanneWakatsuki Houston and James D. Houston; Random House 3. Interpreter of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri; Houghton Mifflin
Recommended: a monolingual English dictionary, such as Longman’s Advanced American Dictionary, Merriam –Webster Dictionary Materials: - one college ruled notebook for journals, reflections, and other class assignments
Course Requirements:
1. Attendance and Participation: You are expected to attend and be prepared for every class. Missing over 3 classes for any reason is a cause for being dropped. If you miss a class, you are responsible for getting the assignments from another student or by contacting the instructor. Your absence from the class on the day when an assignment is due does not excuse the assignment from being late.
You should make every effort to participate actively in all classroom activities. Class participation will include individual, pairs, and group work. Your contribution to class activities and being prepared for each class will help your grade.
2. Homework:Homework assignments will include reading various texts, answering comprehension questions, writing of reflections, structured responses, and other preparation necessary for class work. You are expected to do all your homework assignments in order to be prepared for the class. Unless you have a proof of emergency, late homework will not be accepted.
3. Reading Journal: Journal: You will keep a journal in which you will write responses to reading selections in the autobiography Farewell to Manzanar, the collection of stories Interpreter of Maladies, and other texts related to the topics we discuss in class. All entries must be typed, numbered, and dated. You will submit your journals on “Turnitin.com”, as well as bring a hard copy to class for presentations and discussions.
Journal Presentation:Each student is required to present one journal entry to the class. You will present your summary and response, and initiate a class discussion by preparing three topic-related questions for classmates.
4. Projects and Presentations: This class requires 2 reading projects and their presentations. Details about the projects and the presentations will be given in class.
5. Tests and Exams: There will be reading and vocabulary tests during the semester to evaluate the improvement of your skills, a midterm exam, and a final exam. There will be no make-ups for tests, exams, or assignments.
Grading: Your grade will be based on the following:
Preparation for the class and participation: 10% Reading journal: 20% Journal Entry Presentation: 5% Final Project and Presentation: 10% Tests: 20% Midterm Exam: 15% Final Exam: 20%
Total percent: 100%
Grading Scale: 90%-100% = A; 80%-89% = B; 70%-79% = C; 60%-69% = D; 59% and below = F
Important Dates: February 29, 2012 “NRS”Deadline February 29, 2012 Deadline for Grading Option April 24, 2012 “W” Deadline
Holidays: February 17, 2012 April 13, 2012
Final Exam: Friday ; May 25, 2012; 8.00am -10.00 am
Advisory: Students requiring special services or arrangements because of hearing, visual or other disability should contact their instructor, counselor, advisor, or the Disabled Students Services Office. Occupational/Vocational Students: Limited English language skills will not be a barrier to admittance to and participation in vocational education programs. Learning occurs most productively in a safe, respectful environment. Differences of viewpoints, orientation, and experience are expected and welcomed in class.
Academic Honesty Statement: Gavilan College has an Academic Honesty Policy that this course will follow. Students are expected to exercise academic honesty and integrity. Violations such as cheating and plagiarism will result in a disciplinary action.
Weekly Schedule of Reading Assignments:
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